Introduction:
On August 29, 2023, Webflow reached a significant milestone by unveiling the next generation of Webflow Apps, a major update set to transform the way websites are designed and managed within Webflow. In this article, we will explore the latest advancements of Webflow Apps and introduce you to some of the most exciting Apps that you can integrate into your future projects.
Let’s dive in!
Webflow Apps: An Overview
Webflow Apps is a library of third-party applications that you can install on your site directly from the Webflow Marketplace. These Apps aim to enhance key functionalities of Webflow, particularly around forms, CMS collections, user accounts, and e-commerce, all now seamlessly integrated into the Webflow Designer.
How to Add an App to Your Site
Adding an App to your site has never been easier:
1. Visit the Webflow Apps library.
2. Choose an App that interests you.
3. Click on "Add to Site".
4. Select the site you want to add the App to.
5. Click on "Allow the Application".
6. Follow any additional instructions from the App to integrate it into your site.
How to Use Apps in the Designer
The main innovation of this new Webflow Apps is that Apps are now directly accessible from the Designer via an integrated App window, allowing them to interact seamlessly with the design of your site.
To use an App in the Designer:
1. Open the Apps panel.
2. Hover over the App you wish to open.
3. Click on "Launch".
The App will open in a window overlaid on the Webflow interface, allowing you to take full advantage of its features without leaving the Designer.
7 Apps to Try in Your Next Projects
To give you a glimpse of the potential offered by Webflow Apps, here are some Apps you can test for your upcoming projects:
Finsweet Table:
Create semantically correct HTML table elements with Finsweet's tool to generate, edit, and style tables directly within Webflow. (Finally!)
HubSpot:
Integrate HubSpot forms, chatbots, and connect your HubSpot assets to your Webflow site. Read our article or watch our dedicated video on the HubSpot App.
Unsplash:
Access Unsplash's vast image collection directly within the Webflow Designer and quickly insert images into your designs. Read our dedicated article on the Unsplash App.
Slater:
The Webflow code editor powered by AI to streamline the management and testing of your custom code.
Typeform:
Add multi-step forms to your Webflow site and customize them without needing to leave the Designer.
Memberstack:
Integrate Memberstack functionality and data attributes directly into Webflow for secure, encrypted user authentication and Stripe payments.
Make:
Connect Webflow to other tools to create your automations much faster, right from the Designer.
Conclusion
With the next generation of Webflow Apps, building powerful and customized websites is more accessible than ever. The Finsweet team has already announced they are working on new Apps: Finsweet Slider, Finsweet Cookie Consent, and Wized, and we anticipate many developers will follow suit to offer new Apps on the platform.
So, explore these Apps, experiment with them, and unlock the full potential of Webflow for your future web projects.
To learn more:
- Read the article: Enhance Your Designs with Images from the Webflow Unsplash App
- Read the article: How to Integrate HubSpot on Webflow with Webflow Apps
- Watch the YouTube video: Integrating HubSpot on Your Webflow Site with Webflow Apps
