Are there any instances of Webflow users experiencing a bug where custom animations are not displaying correctly on a webpage, resulting in certain elements having an opacity of 0?

Yes, some Webflow users have encountered bugs where custom animations cause elements to incorrectly remain at opacity 0, making them invisible on the live site.

These issues typically occur due to animation misconfigurations or publishing inconsistencies. Here's how to identify and resolve the problem.

1. Check Initial State Settings in Animations

• Go to the Webflow Designer and select the affected element.
• Open the Interactions panel and review any applied animations.
• Look for a setting like "Set as Initial State" on actions such as opacity 0 or display: none.
• Make sure the animation has a follow-up action that restores visibility (e.g., opacity 100%, display: block/flex).

2. Confirm Trigger Activation Conditions

• If you’re using scroll, hover, or page load triggers, ensure the animation is truly being triggered in real use.
• Test the trigger region or scroll offset thresholds, which may be too large, too small, or incorrectly set.

3. Test in Preview vs Published Mode

• Sometimes animations behave correctly in the Webflow Preview mode but break on the published site.
• Republish the project, clear your browser cache, and test the live version to confirm.

4. Review Display Property Conflicts

• Elements might be set to display: none by a style or interaction and never restored.
• Use the Webflow Style and Interactions panels to confirm both opacity and display values change as expected.
• Consider adding a fallback style (e.g., set initial display: block) to prevent the element from staying hidden.

5. Confirm Page-Level or Global Interactions

• Check if global page interactions (e.g., Page Load or Page Scroll) include steps that set elements to opacity 0.
• If these animations are reused on multiple elements or pages, unintended conflicts can occur.

6. Use Inspector Tools to Debug Live Site

• On the live site, use browser DevTools to inspect the affected element.
• Look at the computed styles to verify if an animation is keeping the element at opacity: 0 or display: none.
• Check for transition delays or durations that are overly long or misconfigured.

7. Known Bugs or Rendering Delays

• In rare cases, Webflow rendering bugs or browser quirks (especially Firefox or Safari) can cause animations to not run or trigger late.
• Try simplifying the animation and testing on other browsers.
• If you suspect a platform issue, report it to Webflow Support with a share link and exact steps to reproduce.

Summary

Some Webflow users have experienced invisible elements due to animations incorrectly setting or failing to reset opacity: 0. Double-check animation settings, initial states, and trigger conditions, and debug both in Webflow Preview and on the published site to isolate and fix the issue.