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?

1. Webflow Animation Bug: Elements Stuck at Opacity 0

Yes, some Webflow users have reported custom animations not displaying correctly, leading to elements being stuck at opacity: 0. This usually happens due to misconfigured interactions, missing triggers, or conflicts with page load behaviors.

2. Common Causes

• Initial State Set to 0% Opacity but No Trigger to Change It
• Check if opacity = 0% is applied in the animation’s Initial State but lacks a corresponding action to increase it.
• Page Load vs. Scroll-Based Animations Conflict
• If an element is animated both on page load and on scroll, Webflow may not correctly override previous states.
• Missing or Incorrect Animation Targets
• Ensure the animation is applied to the intended elements in the Interaction Panel.
• Page Load Timing Issues
• If an animation relies on display: none initially, Webflow may fail to update it during render.
• Browser or Webflow Rendering Bugs
• Rarely, Webflow’s rendering engine fails to properly load animations, especially on dynamically loaded content.

3. Fixes and Workarounds

• Manually Adjust Opacity at Start
• Add an opacity: 100% action in your first animation frame instead of relying on Webflow's default settings.
• Use “When Page Finishes Loading” Instead of “On Page Load”
• If animations are triggered too early, the browser may not process them correctly.
• Force a Repaint via Minor Transformations
• Adding a 1px translate or rotation (e.g., transform: translateY(0px)) can often force the browser to re-render the element.
• Check for Conflicting Styles
• If CSS or Webflow styles override the interaction, manually set visibility using organizational classes in Designer > Style Panel.

4. Check Browser & Webflow Version

• Try viewing the site in Incognito Mode to rule out cache conflicts.
• Ensure Webflow updates haven't changed animation behavior (check the Webflow forums for recent reports).

Summary

If elements are stuck at opacity 0, check the Initial State settings, animation triggers, and possible rendering conflicts. Using minor transformations, adjusting page load settings, and forcing style updates can often resolve the issue. If the problem persists, try rebuilding the animation sequence from scratch.