How Do I Add React Components in Webflow?

React is a popular JavaScript library used for building user interfaces. It allows developers to create reusable components that can be rendered and updated efficiently. Webflow, on the other hand, is a powerful web design tool that enables users to create visually stunning websites without writing code.

Integrating React components into a Webflow project can be a game-changer, as it brings together the best of both worlds – the flexibility of React and the ease of use of Webflow. In this tutorial, we will explore how to add React components in Webflow.

Step 1: Set up your React environment
Before we dive into integrating React with Webflow, make sure you have a basic understanding of React and have set up your development environment. If you haven’t done so already, follow these steps:

1. Install Node.js: Visit the official Node.js website (https://nodejs.org) and download the latest stable version suitable for your operating system.

2. Create a new React project: Open your command line interface (CLI) and navigate to the desired directory where you want to create your project. Run the following command:

“`
npx create-react-app my-webflow-project
“`

This will create a new directory named `my-webflow-project` with all the necessary files for a basic React project.

3. Start the development server: Navigate into your project directory by running `cd my-webflow-project`, then start the development server using `npm start`. This will open your project in a web browser at `http://localhost:3000`.

Step 2: Create a new component
Now that you have set up your React environment, let’s create our first component. Open your text editor or integrated development environment (IDE) and navigate to the `src` directory within your project folder.

1. Create a new file called `WebflowComponent.js` and open it. Add the following code:

“`jsx
import React from ‘react’;

const WebflowComponent = () => {
return (

);
};

export default WebflowComponent;
“`

In this example, we have created a simple React component with a heading and a paragraph.

Step 3: Prepare your Webflow project
To integrate the React component into your Webflow project, you need to prepare your Webflow environment first. Follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Webflow account and open your desired project. Create a new page or open an existing one where you want to add the React component. In the page settings, go to the “Custom Code” tab and add the following script tag before the closing `` tag:

“`html


“`

These script tags will load React and ReactDOM from a content delivery network (CDN). Make sure to use the latest version of React by checking their official website (https://reactjs.org).

Step 4: Add the React component in Webflow
Now that your Webflow project is ready, it’s time to add our React component. In your Webflow project, navigate to the page where you want to add the component. Drag and drop an HTML embed element onto your desired location on the page. Double-click on the HTML embed element and switch to “Code” view.

4. Wrap your React component inside a `