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How can I fix the issue with the bootstrap tooltip not working properly on my Webflow site?

TL;DR
  • Ensure Bootstrap CSS and JS are properly linked in Webflow’s Custom Code → Footer Code.
  • Add tooltips using data-bs-toggle="tooltip" and a title attribute on elements.
  • Manually initialize tooltips with a JavaScript script in Footer Code.
  • Check for conflicts with Webflow scripts or interactions using the Developer Console.
  • Ensure Webflow's jQuery version is compatible or explicitly include Bootstrap’s recommended jQuery.
  • Test after publishing, as scripts may not run in Webflow’s Designer.

If Bootstrap tooltips are not working on your Webflow site, the issue is likely due to missing JavaScript initialization or Webflow's conflicting scripts. Follow these steps to troubleshoot and fix it.

1. Ensure Bootstrap is Included

  • Check your HTML Embed (inside an Embed component or Site Settings → Custom Code).
  • Make sure Bootstrap's CSS and JS files are linked, typically using a CDN:
  • CSS:
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/bootstrap@5.3.0/dist/css/bootstrap.min.css">
  • JS:
    <script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/bootstrap@5.3.0/dist/js/bootstrap.bundle.min.js"></script>
  • Place the script before the closing </body> tag in Custom Code → Footer Code.

2. Add Data Attributes for Tooltips

  • Each element using a tooltip must include Bootstrap's data-bs-toggle="tooltip" and a title:
  • Example:
    <button data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="This is a tooltip">Hover me</button>

3. Manually Initialize Tooltips

  • Webflow may not automatically initialize Bootstrap JavaScript features. Call this script in Page Settings → Footer Code:
    ```html```

4. Check for Webflow Script Conflicts

  • Webflow Interactions or JS may interfere with Bootstrap’s behavior.
  • Open Developer Console (F12 → Console in Chrome) and check for errors.
  • If conflicts exist, try loading Bootstrap before Webflow scripts.

5. Verify Webflow’s jQuery Version

  • Bootstrap relies on jQuery for some functions. Webflow includes jQuery by default, but ensure it's compatible.
  • If necessary, explicitly include Bootstrap’s recommended jQuery version in Custom Code → Footer Code before Bootstrap scripts:
    ```html```

6. Test on Publish

  • Tooltips may not work in Webflow’s Designer since scripts only run after publishing.
  • Click Publish → View in a live environment.

Summary

To fix Bootstrap tooltips, ensure Bootstrap is properly linked, add tooltips with data-bs-toggle="tooltip", manually initialize them with a script, check for script conflicts, and test on a published site.

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