How can I easily redirect my website to a specific URL with language detection using Webflow?
TL;DR
- Define language-to-URL mappings and detect the user's browser language using
navigator.language. - Add JavaScript in Webflow's Custom Code section to redirect users based on their language, and limit it to key pages to avoid redirect loops.
To redirect users to a specific URL based on their browser language in Webflow, you’ll need to use custom code—Webflow doesn’t currently offer built-in language detection or redirect features.
1. Decide Your Redirect Logic
- Define the languages and their corresponding URLs (e.g., English to
example.com/en, French toexample.com/fr). - Use users' browser language preference (
navigator.language) for detection.
2. Add Custom Code for Redirection
Go to Project Settings > Custom Code and place your script in the Footer section, or use Page Settings > Custom Code if it's for a specific page only.
Use a short JavaScript snippet like:
```javascript
```
This redirects based on whether the browser language starts with
'fr','es', or defaults to English.
3. Prevent Redirect Loops
- Apply this code only on the root or landing page, not on every page, to avoid continuous redirecting.
- Alternatively, set a flag (e.g., sessionStorage or a URL parameter) to prevent repeat redirects during the same session.
4. Publish and Test
- Publish your site, then test by:
- Changing your browser’s preferred language.
- Visiting the main URL and confirming it redirects correctly.
Summary
To redirect based on language in Webflow, add a custom JavaScript snippet that checks navigator.language and redirects accordingly. Apply the script only where needed to prevent redirect loops.