How can I create a sticky navigation in Webflow without custom code or multiple navbars?
TL;DR
- Set the Navbar’s position to Sticky with a 0px top offset.
- Ensure the Navbar is placed at the top of the page structure, outside of containers with overflow restrictions, and assign a high z-index for visibility.
You can create a sticky navigation bar in Webflow using native features like positioning and sections—no custom code or duplicate navbars required.
1. Set the Navbar to Sticky Position
- Select your Navbar element in the Webflow Designer.
- In the Style panel, under the Position section, change the position to Sticky.
- Set the top offset to
0pxso that it stays at the top of the viewport as the user scrolls.
2. Confirm Navbar Placement in Page Structure
- Make sure the Navbar is inside the Body, but not within other sections that might have
overflow: hiddenor conflicting z-index values. - Place the Navbar at the top of your page structure, before other content sections.
3. Add Z-Index for Layering
- To keep the sticky navbar visible above other content, increase its z-index value (e.g.,
z-index: 100). - Ensure other elements do not unintentionally overlap due to higher z-index values.
4. Avoid Overflow or Hidden Parents
- Do not wrap the Navbar in a div or section with overflow set to hidden, as this can stop sticky behavior from working.
- If a parent has a set height and hidden overflow, it may cause the sticky positioning to fail.
5. Test Responsiveness
- Use Webflow’s responsive breakpoints to make sure the navbar behaves correctly on all devices.
- Sticky positioning works across modern browsers, but behavior may vary slightly on mobile depending on the OS/browser.
Summary
To make a sticky navbar in Webflow without code or duplicates: set the Navbar's position to Sticky, set top to 0px, and confirm proper placement and z-index. Make sure it’s not inside containers with overflow restrictions.