Why is the auto play feature of the slider not functioning properly on the desktop version of my Webflow site in Safari and Chrome, despite working correctly on mobile devices?

If your slider’s autoplay works on mobile but not desktop in Safari and Chrome, it's likely due to conflicting interactions, visibility issues, or browser autoplay policies affecting the desktop layout.

1. Check Slider Autoplay Settings

• Go to the Slider element, then in the Element Settings panel, verify that “Autoplay slides” is turned on.
• Ensure the duration and delay values are set appropriately (e.g., Duration: 500ms, Delay: 4000ms).
• Uncheck “Stop autoplay on interaction” if you want it to continue automatically even after a user interaction.

2. Inspect Element Visibility and Rendering

• Confirm the entire Slider element is visible on page load. If it's initially hidden (e.g., inside a hidden tab or collapsed section), autoplay may not trigger.
• Safari and Chrome may not activate animation or transitions for offscreen or invisible elements, especially on desktop.

3. Check for Custom Interactions or Scripts

• Review if any interactions (especially “Page Load” or “Scroll Into View”) are affecting the slider. They can often interrupt autoplay functionality if they're targeting the same element.
• Make sure no custom JavaScript or integrations are interfering with Webflow's native slider behavior.

4. Disable Lazy Load for Background Media (If Applicable)

• If your slider contains video or background images, ensure they're not set to lazy load in a way that delays their initialization.
• Webflow automatically lazy-loads images and videos, which may delay slider behavior until assets are fully loaded.

5. Test Autoplay in Incognito Mode or After Cache Reset

• Browser extensions, cache, or local settings may interfere. Open your site in Incognito Mode to check if the behavior persists.
• Try clearing your browser cache or using a clean testing environment like Webflow's staging domain.

6. Compare Desktop vs. Mobile Layout Differences

• Check if desktop uses alternate classes or display settings compared to mobile (e.g., display: none toggled via breakpoints).
• Verify sliders are not duplicated and conditionally shown (one for mobile, one for desktop). If so, settings may differ between versions.

Summary

If the slider's autoplay only fails on desktop, the issue is likely related to visibility on page load, user interaction settings, or layout differences between breakpoints. Double-check slider settings, ensure it’s visible on load, and examine any custom interactions that may override default behavior.