How can I fix the issue with my Webflow dropdown menu not expanding in Chrome, even though it works in Firefox and Edge?

If your Webflow dropdown menu works in Firefox and Edge but not in Chrome, there's likely a styling conflict or interaction issue specific to Chrome’s rendering behavior.

1. Check for Z-Index or Overflow Conflicts

• Inspect the parent containers of your dropdown using Chrome DevTools (Right-click → Inspect).
• Make sure no parent element has overflow: hidden or overflow: scroll, which can clip the dropdown content.
• Verify the dropdown has a sufficiently high z-index (e.g., above modals or sections).

2. Verify Dropdown Visibility Settings

• In Webflow Designer, select your Dropdown List element.
• Under the Layout section, ensure it is set to “Block” or “Flex” (not “None”) when open.
• Chrome can occasionally be strict with visibility toggling. Preview the dropdown and ensure the class that controls visibility works as expected.

3. Check Webflow Interactions and Animations

• Go to the Interactions panel, and inspect if there are interactions linked to the dropdown (e.g., on hover or click).
• If there are custom animations affecting display or opacity, test them in Chrome. Sometimes delayed animations or incorrect display values (like trying to animate from display: none) don’t render correctly in Chrome.

4. Disable Custom Code Temporarily

• If you’ve added any custom JavaScript or CSS, disable it to rule out browser-specific issues.
• Code targeting dropdown behavior (e.g., focus control, animation scripts) can behave differently in Chrome vs. other browsers.

5. Publish and Test Outside of Preview Mode

• Sometimes issues only appear in the published version. Go to Publish → Publish to Selected Domains, then test the live site.
• Chrome’s rendering of dropdown transitions can differ significantly between preview and published states.

6. Clear Browser Cache or Try Incognito

• In Chrome, clear your cache or open the site in Incognito mode to rule out local caching or extension conflicts.
• Test again to see if the dropdown works correctly.

Summary

To fix your dropdown not expanding in Chrome, check for overflow or z-index issues, ensure correct visibility styles, look out for conflicting Webflow interactions, and test on the published site with all custom code temporarily disabled. Chrome-specific rendering quirks often relate to layout or JS interaction mismatches.