Why is the mobile menu not functioning properly on my Webflow site when viewed on tablets or smaller devices?
TL;DR
- Check the menu’s visibility, navbar settings, and ensure the hamburger icon displays correctly across all mobile breakpoints.
- Review interactions, z-index, positioning, custom code, and avoid duplicate IDs or nested navbars that may interfere with the menu’s functionality.
If your mobile menu isn't functioning correctly on tablets or smaller devices, it's likely due to layout, interaction, or visibility issues specific to breakpoints. Here's how to find and fix it:
1. Check Menu Visibility on Smaller Breakpoints
- Go to Webflow Designer, then switch to Tablet, Mobile Landscape, and Mobile Portrait views.
- Select your Navbar component and open the Style panel.
- Confirm that the menu button (hamburger icon) and collapsed menu are visible and not hidden or styled with
display: none.
2. Inspect the Navbar Settings
- Click on the Navbar element.
- In the Element settings panel, ensure that the menu type is set to "Dropdown" when collapsed at smaller breakpoints.
- Test the menu button (hamburger) inside the Designer to confirm it opens the menu.
3. Check Interactions or Overlays
- Open the Interactions panel and verify that no conflicting interactions or animations are preventing the mobile menu from opening.
- Check for any fixed-position elements (like modals or overlays) with higher z-index layering above your menu. These can block the menu's dropdown area.
4. Inspect Z-index and Positioning
- Ensure the menu container (the area that expands when the mobile menu opens) has a sufficiently high z-index (e.g.,
1000) so it's not being visually hidden behind other content. - Make sure the menu has correct positioning settings, usually set to
absoluteorfixedwithin the navigation wrapper.
5. Confirm Custom Code or Third-Party Scripts Aren’t Interfering
- If you've added any custom JavaScript or third-party integrations, disable them temporarily to see if normal menu function returns.
- Some scripts can interfere with
onclickortogglebehavior of Webflow’s built-in navbar system.
6. Clean Up Duplicate IDs or Nested Navbars
- Check for duplicate IDs or nested navbars, particularly if you’ve copied components between projects.
- Webflow's collapsing menu script expects a single, properly-structured navbar per page.
Summary
To fix a mobile menu not working in Webflow on smaller devices: check visibility settings, navbar configuration, interactions, and layer positioning, and ensure custom code isn’t interfering. Troubleshooting each of these areas will identify and typically resolve the issue.