Resolving “Element is Not Clickable at Point” Error in Selenium

Resolving "Element is Not Clickable at Point" Error in Selenium

26 February 2025 Stephan Petzl Leave a comment Katalon Issues

Encountering the “Element … is not clickable at point (x, y)” error in Selenium can be a common hurdle during automated test execution. This issue typically arises when the intended element is obscured by another element or is not within the visible viewport. Below, we outline practical solutions to address this problem effectively.

Common Causes and Solutions

JavaScript or AJAX Interference

JavaScript or AJAX calls may prevent an element from being clicked. To circumvent this, you can utilize the Actions class:


WebElement element = driver.findElement(By.id("id1"));
Actions actions = new Actions(driver);
actions.moveToElement(element).click().build().perform();

Element Not in Viewport

If the element is not visible within the current viewport, use JavascriptExecutor to bring it into view:


JavascriptExecutor jse = (JavascriptExecutor)driver;
jse.executeScript("arguments[0].scrollIntoView();", element);

Page Refresh or Overlays

In cases where the page refreshes or overlays obscure the element, implementing Explicit Wait can ensure the element is ready for interaction:


WebDriverWait wait = new WebDriverWait(driver, 10);
wait.until(ExpectedConditions.elementToBeClickable(By.id("id1")));

Handling Permanent Overlays

For permanent overlays, use JavascriptExecutor to directly click the element:


WebElement ele = driver.findElement(By.xpath("element_xpath"));
JavascriptExecutor executor = (JavascriptExecutor)driver;
executor.executeScript("arguments[0].click();", ele);

Alternative Solutions

If the above methods do not resolve the issue, consider defining a custom ExpectedCondition that attempts to click the element until successful:


public class SuccessfulClick implements ExpectedCondition {
    private WebElement element;
    public SuccessfulClick(WebElement element) { this.element = element; }
    @Override
    public Boolean apply(WebDriver driver) {
        try {
            element.click();
            return true;
        } catch (Exception e) {
            return false;
        }
    }
}

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