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

Webflow does not have a built-in tool that replicates Pace.js-style preloading with a custom animated logo, but you can achieve this effect using Webflow’s native interactions combined with custom embeds.

1. Create a Preloader Layer in Webflow

• Create a full-screen div named something like Preloader.
• Position: Fixed, set to cover the entire viewport (top: 0, left: 0, width: 100vw, height: 100vh).
• Give it a solid background color or animation if needed.
• Inside that div, add your custom logo (e.g., SVG or image) and apply animations using Webflow interactions (e.g., rotation, scaling, opacity).

2. Animate the Preloader with Webflow Interactions

• Go to the Page Trigger settings in the Interactions panel.
• Under Page Load (When page finishes loading), add a new animation:
• Animate the logo (e.g., fade out).
• Then animate the preloader wrapper (e.g., scale down or hide it with display: none after fade-out).
• This mimics a loading animation without needing to include external libraries.

3. (Optional) Hide Scrolling While Preloader is Visible

• On the Preloader div: Apply a Body overflow: hidden style at page load using a small piece of custom code in the Page Settings → Custom Code → Before :
• <style>body { overflow: hidden; }</style>
• When the preloader hides (via interactions), you can re-enable scrolling by removing that style or setting overflow back to auto.

4. (Optional) Use Custom Scripts Like pace.js

• If you want real load progress tracking, you’ll need to integrate Pace.js externally.
• Add the hosted Pace.js script from cdn.jsdelivr.net in the Custom Code section.
• Customize the Pace theme to include your logo animation manually (requires knowing CSS and JavaScript).
• Note: This method gives finer control over actual load progress but requires external custom coding.

Summary

Webflow doesn’t include a built-in Pace.js clone, but you can build a custom animated logo preloader using native interactions combined with a full-screen div. For progress tracking, use external scripts like Pace.js and embed them manually via Custom Code.