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

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.