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Why isn't my image sticking when I scroll down in Webflow?

TL;DR
  • Set the image to position: sticky with a valid top offset.
  • Ensure the parent container is taller than the viewport and has overflow set to visible.
  • Avoid conflicting styles like position: absolute/fixed or parents with overflow: hidden.
  • Test sticky behavior in Webflow’s Preview or Published mode.

If your image isn’t staying in place while scrolling in Webflow, it’s likely due to incorrect positioning settings or conflicting layout styles.

1. Check Position Settings

  • Select the image in the Webflow Designer.
  • In the Style panel, make sure the image is set to position: sticky.
  • Set a valid top offset (e.g., top: 0px or top: 50px). This tells the browser when the image should stick during scroll.
  • Sticky positioning only works within the bounds of its immediate scrollable parent—make sure the image is not inside an element that clips overflow.

2. Parent Element Must Have Suitable Height

  • Ensure the parent container (section/div that holds the sticky element) is taller than the viewport.
  • If the parent’s height is equal to or shorter than the viewport, the sticky element will never "stick"—it scrolls normally.

3. Avoid Overflow Hidden on Parents

  • Check all parent elements up the DOM hierarchy.
  • If any parent has overflow: hidden or overflow: scroll, the sticky element may not behave correctly.
  • Change overflow to visible where appropriate, at least for testing.

4. Confirm No Conflicting Position Rules

  • Avoid combining position: sticky with position: absolute or fixed on the same or parent elements.
  • Also check interactions or animations that might be changing the image’s position type dynamically.

5. Preview and Publish

  • Webflow’s sticky positioning behaves reliably in Preview and Published modes only.
  • Test the behavior in a published link, not just the canvas.

Summary

To fix sticky images in Webflow, ensure the image has position: sticky, a valid top offset, a tall enough parent container, and no conflicting overflow or other positioning issues. Use Preview or Publish to test reliable sticky behavior.

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