Since July 2025, GSAP is officially integrated into Webflow, marking a new era for designers and developers. The announcement, the result of the acquisition of GSAP by Webflow at the end of 2024, transformed the way we design web animations.
Until now, animating in Webflow meant either sticking to native interactions, which were limited in their expressiveness, or using custom code. From now on, theGSAP Webflow integration allows you to use the power of the GreenSock Animation Platform directly from the interface Webflow — without writing a line of code.
Result: Webflow GSAP animations smooth, complex, perfectly optimized, with total control over the timeline.
Why motion design is crucial
In a web saturated with content, Webflow motion design becomes a strategic weapon. It attracts attention, tells a story, humanizes a product.
With the explosion of generative AI, a lot of sites are starting to look the same. The animation then becomes a differentiation vector. It reflects an intention, a brand, an experience.
And thanks to the union between Webflow and GSAP, this animated narration is no longer reserved for seasoned JS developers. Designers, marketers, founders: Anyone can now create GSAP animations in Webflow.
What's new with GSAP in Webflow
The GSAP integration brings several major functionalities directly into the panel Interactions from Webflow:
- A visual GSAP timeline
Now you can build complex animation timelines, with elements triggered at different times, without writing JavaScript. The timeline is horizontal, fluid, entirely visual.
- Advanced targeting
GSAP allows you to animate elements based on CSS classes, attributes, or combinations. You can animate.card.title, or.cta:hover, which opens up endless possibilities for Webflow advanced interactions.
- Reusability of animations
Create an interaction once and then apply it to other elements on the site. GSAP presets are reusable, which boosts productivity and design consistency.
- Native plugin support
GSAP plugins like ScrollTrigger, SplitText, Draggable, or Flip are now integrated into Webflow. You can activate or deactivate them from the site settings.
Implementation step by step
Here's how to activate and use GSAP Webflow on your project:
Step 1: Activate GSAP
See you in Site Settings > Integrations, then activate GSAP Core and the desired plugins:
✅ ScrollTrigger
✅ SplitText
✅ Draggable, Flip, etc.
🎁 Bonus: GSAP is now free for all Webflow users (including premium plugins).
Step 2: Create an animation
In the tab Interactions, create a new GSAP interaction. One visual timeline appears. Add your elements, define the deadlines, durations, effects (fade, move, scale...).
Step 3: CSS Targeting
Use powerful selectors to define the elements to be animated (.class, #id, parent > child, etc.). This simplifies management on complex projects.
Step 4: Test and Adjust
The Webflow editor offers a Live preview GSAP animations, directly in the Designer. So you can test your effects without publishing.
Concrete examples
🟢 SplitText GSAP
Animate a title letter by letter upon arrival on the screen, with a stag of 0.05s. This creates a Typewriter effect, very useful for Hero Sections.
🔵 ScrollTrigger Webflow
Create a horizontal gallery that Reveals on the scroll, with fade, rotation or parallax effects. Ideal for portfolio sections or immersive storytelling.
🟠 Animated staggers
Animate the appearance of product cards or icons, in a staggered manner (staggered entrance). Cela reinforces visual dynamism, without making the page heavier.
🟣 FLIP and Draggable
Create complex interactions like dynamic grids, elements moved by the user, or animated position transitions.
Coming soon
Webflow has already announced several major developments to come:
- Support for conditional animations (click, hover, scroll up/down)
- Settings for breakpoints and mobile devices
- Add ScrollSmoother, ScrambleText, ScrollTo plugins
- Strengthened integration with Lottie, Rive, Spline and Shared Libraries
Webflow relies on a unified interactive design platform, where The code will no longer be a barrier.
Conclusion
THEGSAP Webflow integration is a revolution in interactive design. It combines power, intuitiveness and performance — while remaining visual and accessible.
No need to choose between productivity and expressiveness. Thanks to GSAP, Webflow is becoming the best no-code platform for creating animated web experiences.
So if you're a UX designer, marketer, or front-end developer, it's time to test GSAP Webflow animations and to push the limits of your projects.
Resources & useful links
- Webflow + GSAP official article
- GSAP for Webflow — Official Guide
- Flowbase — GSAP Webflow Tutorials
- Showcase Made in Webflow — GSAP Interactions