How can I automatically change background images every time a user refreshes my website in Webflow?

You want to automatically change background images whenever a user refreshes your Webflow site.

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1. Prepare Your Images

• Upload all images you want to use as background images to the Webflow asset manager.
• Make a note of each image's URL for later use.

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2. Add Custom Code

• Go to Project Settings and navigate to the Custom Code section.
• In the Footer Code area, you'll add a script that selects one of your images randomly.
• Paste the following script, making sure to replace the placeholders with your actual image URLs:  

  ```javascript

  <script>

  document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function() {

      var images = [

          'URL1', // Replace with your first image URL

          'URL2', // Replace with your second image URL

          // Add more URLs as needed

      ];

      var index = Math.floor(Math.random() * images.length);

      document.body.style.backgroundImage = 'url(' + images[index] + ')';

  });

  </script>

  ```

• Replace 'URL1', 'URL2', etc. with the actual URLs of your images.

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3. Set Initial Background Style

• Go to the Designer and select the Body element.
• Set a background style as a fallback in case the script does not load immediately.
• Use a default color or pattern as a backdrop.

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4. Publish Your Site

• Publish your site to see the changes in effect.
• Each time the user refreshes the page, a different background image should appear.

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Summary

To have a background image change with each page refresh in Webflow, upload your images, use a custom JavaScript code snippet to select from them randomly, and publish your site. This ensures a dynamic and engaging visual experience for returning visitors.