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Is there a tool in Webflow to add a custom logo animation as a preloader for webpage loading, similar to pace.js?

TL;DR
  • Create a preloader div with an animated logo and use Webflow Interactions to hide it after the page loads.
  • Add animations with Lottie or SVG, and optionally embed Pace.js for load-progress tracking using custom code.
  • Apply CSS to prevent scrolling during loading and ensure the preloader is removed once loading is complete.

Webflow does not have a built-in tool exactly like Pace.js, but it does allow you to create custom preloader animations, including animated logos, using Webflow Interactions and embedded custom code.

1. Use Webflow's Built-In Interactions for a Preloader

  • Create a preloader div that sits above all page elements. Typically, this div contains your animated logo or loading icon.
  • Use Webflow Interactions (IX2) to create an animation that fades out or slides away the preloader once the page finishes loading.
  • Set the interaction to trigger on page load.

2. Include a Custom Animation (SVG or Lottie)

  • You can use a Lottie animation for your logo and place it in your preloader element. Upload the Lottie file via Webflow's Lottie Element, and control it through interactions.
  • Alternatively, import an inline SVG logo and animate it using Webflow’s native tools or CSS.

3. Simulate Pace.js Behavior with Custom Code

If you want a more sophisticated loader that reacts to actual page load progress (like Pace.js), you need to embed custom JavaScript manually.

  • Upload your Pace.js file to the site or use a CDN.
  • Add the script in your Page Settings → Before tag.
  • Customize Pace.js via CSS to match your branding and logo.

4. Control Page Visibility and Overflow

  • Add appropriate overflow: hidden rules to the body to lock scrolling while the preloader is shown.
  • Make sure the preloader is removed or hidden once finished to resume page interaction.

Summary

You can create a custom animated logo preloader in Webflow using Interactions, Lottie, or custom JavaScript (like Pace.js). While Webflow doesn't have built-in load progress tracking, combining its native tools and minimal code offers full flexibility for on-brand preloaders.

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