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.