Is there a simple way to add an animated gradient background to a section or div in Webflow, without needing extensive knowledge of custom code?

You can create an animated gradient background in Webflow with minimal custom code by combining custom CSS with Webflow’s embed element. While Webflow's native tools don't yet support gradient animation, this workaround is simple and effective.

1. Set Up the Target Section or Div

• Select the section or div block where you want the animated gradient.
• Give it a class name (e.g., animated-gradient-bg).
• Set its position to relative or absolute as needed.
• Define the width and height (e.g., 100% width and 100vh height for full screen).

2. Add an Embed Element for Custom CSS

• Go to the page or component where the section exists.
• Drag a "Embed" element (from the Components panel) onto the page.
• Add the following CSS inside the Embed element:

<style>.animated-gradient-bg {  background: linear-gradient(-45deg, #ff6ec4, #7873f5, #4ade80, #00c6ff);  background-size: 600% 600%;  animation: gradientAnimation 15s ease infinite;}@keyframes gradientAnimation {  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }}</style>

• Click Save & Close.

3. Publish the Site to View the Animation

• Preview mode may not show the animation correctly.
• Publish the site to see the animated gradient live.

Additional Tips

• You can adjust the timing (e.g., 15s) and colors to fit your brand.
• To apply the animation to multiple sections, simply assign the same class or duplicate the section.

Summary

To add an animated gradient background in Webflow without deep coding knowledge, assign a class to your section and use a small custom CSS embed to define and animate the gradient. This method is simple, reusable, and works well with Webflow’s design tools.