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How to Create a Hover-Reveal Blurred Text Effect in Webflow

Learn how to create a blurred text effect in Webflow that reveals itself on hover for spoilers and hidden content.

In this tutorial, Sandro, cofounder of Gemeos Webflow agency, shows you how to create a blurred text reveal effect in Webflow, perfect for spoilers, hidden answers, or premium content.

Example

Hover to reveal — click to keep it visible

Hidden answer

Gemeos' revenue in 2024 was €1.2M 🎉

👆 Hover to reveal

Spoiler

The main character was the killer from the start.

👆 Hover to reveal

Premium content

The full strategy is available in our Notion guide reserved for Gemeos clients.

👆 Hover to reveal
AttributeElementBehavior
data-blur-revealText or div to blurBlur on load, revealed on hover or click
revealed (classe)Added on clickPermanent reveal until reload

1. Add the attribute to your elements

On any text or Div you want to blur in Webflow, add the custom attribute data-blur-reveal with the value true. The script automatically applies the blur filter and the hint "Hover to reveal".

2. Add the script in Footer code

(function() {
var style = document.createElement('style');
style.textContent =
'.blur-reveal { filter: blur(5px); transition: filter 0.4s ease; cursor: pointer; user-select: none; }' +
'.blur-reveal:hover, .blur-reveal.revealed { filter: blur(0); }' +
'.blur-reveal-hint { font-size: 11px; color: #9ca3af; display: block; margin-top: 4px; }' +
'.blur-reveal.revealed .blur-reveal-hint { display: none; }';
document.head.appendChild(style);

document.querySelectorAll('[data-blur-reveal]').forEach(function(el) {
el.classList.add('blur-reveal');
var hint = document.createElement('span');
hint.className = 'blur-reveal-hint';
hint.textContent = '👆 Hover to reveal';
el.parentNode.insertBefore(hint, el.nextSibling);

el.addEventListener('click', function() {
el.classList.add('revealed');
});
});
})();

3. Pure CSS version (no JS)

.spoiler { filter: blur(6px); transition: filter 0.4s; cursor: pointer; }
.spoiler:hover { filter: blur(0); }

good to know

The CSS blur effect is purely visual: the text remains selectable and copyable even when blurred. For real content protection, you need to hide the element with display:none and reveal it only after an action (subscription, login). Blur is a presentation effect, not security.

Conclusion

A clean reveal effect to spark curiosity. Use cases:

  • FAQ or quiz answers
  • Hidden results or scores
  • Exclusive content with a teaser

Hover over blurred text to reveal it

What is Gemeos' revenue?

That’s our little secret 😄

👆 Hover to reveal

Good to know

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