How can I fix the issue with the sticky navbar not working properly in Webflow?

TL;DR

Set the navbar’s position to Sticky with a top offset in the Style panel.
Ensure parent elements have Overflow set to Visible and the page has enough scrollable content.
Avoid conflicting positioning styles, switch from Flex if needed, and assign a high Z-index.
Test across all responsive breakpoints to confirm consistent sticky behavior.

If your sticky navbar isn't working correctly in Webflow, it's usually due to incorrect positioning or conflicting elements on the page.

Select the Navbar in Webflow Designer.
Go to the Style panel, and ensure Position is set to Sticky.
Set a Top offset (e.g., 0px) so the element knows where to “stick” to.

2. Ensure Parent Elements Don’t Interfere

A sticky element won’t work if any of its parent elements have overflow set to Hidden, Auto, or Scroll.
Inspect the sections or div blocks containing the navbar and make sure their Overflow is set to Visible.

3. Confirm You Have Enough Scroll Room

Sticky positioning only engages when the page has enough vertical content to scroll.
Make sure your page has sufficient content height, especially when testing.

4. Avoid Position Conflicts

Do not set conflicting positioning (e.g., Fixed or Absolute) on child or surrounding elements.
Sticky positioning doesn’t combine well with Flex Parents in some cases. Test switching to Block or Grid layout if it doesn’t work with Flex.

5. Clear Any Z-Index Issues

Sticky navbars may appear behind other content.
Assign a higher Z-index (e.g., 100 or higher) to your sticky navbar to keep it above other elements.

6. Test Responsiveness

Sticky issues may only appear on certain breakpoints.
Go through Tablet, Mobile Landscape, and Mobile Portrait views and verify that sticky positioning is applied consistently across all.

Summary

To fix a sticky navbar in Webflow, verify that Position is set to Sticky with a top offset, parent elements have Overflow: Visible, and there's enough content to scroll. Adjust Z-index and confirm no conflicting layout styles disrupt sticky behavior.

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