Is it possible to block access to my Webflow website for certain countries using a code or third-party tool?
TL;DR
- Use Cloudflare's firewall rules with a custom domain to block access by country.
- Alternatively, set up a reverse proxy (e.g., via Vercel, Netlify, or Cloudflare Workers) to filter traffic based on geolocation before it reaches Webflow.
Yes, you can block access to a Webflow website from certain countries, but not natively. You’ll need to use a third-party service or custom reverse proxy because Webflow doesn’t offer built-in geolocation blocking.
1. Use Cloudflare for Geo-Blocking
- Cloudflare is a widely used CDN and security service that allows country-based blocking.
- Connect your custom domain to Cloudflare by updating your DNS to point to Cloudflare.
- In Cloudflare:
- Go to Security > WAF (Web Application Firewall).
- Create a Custom Firewall Rule that blocks traffic based on chosen countries.
- Example: If country equals China OR Russia, then block.
- This only works if your site is on a custom domain (not on Webflow's .webflow.io domain).
2. Use a Reverse Proxy with Geolocation Rules
- Set up a reverse proxy server (using services like Vercel, Netlify Edge Functions, or a custom Cloudflare Worker).
- Configure geolocation rules using the visitor’s IP address to determine their country.
- The proxy can serve or deny access based on the visitor’s location before forwarding requests to Webflow.
- Requires developer effort but gives full control.
3. JavaScript-Based Region Warnings (Not Secure)
- Detect country via IP using a third-party API (e.g., ipinfo.io, ipapi.co).
- Show a blocking overlay or redirect based on country.
- Note: This method runs in the browser and can be bypassed easily, so it’s not reliable for enforcement.
Summary
Webflow doesn’t support country blocking directly, but you can implement it by using Cloudflare’s firewall rules if your domain runs through it, or via a reverse proxy with geolocation filtering. For serious filtering, avoid JavaScript-only solutions.