How can I add the date published to both static pages and CMS template pages in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To add the date published to both static pages and CMS template pages in Webflow, follow these steps:

Static Pages:

  1. Open the page you want to add the date published to in the Webflow Designer.
  2. Drag and drop a "Text" element onto the desired location on the page.
  3. Double-click on the "Text" element to edit the text.
  4. Now, click on the "Insert" tab on the right-side panel.
  5. Scroll down and select "Dynamic Field" under the "CMS" section.
  6. In the dynamic field options, choose "Current date/time" to insert the date published.
  7. Customize the date format according to your preference using the provided options.
  8. Done! The date published will now appear on your static page.

CMS Template Pages:

  1. Navigate to the "CMS Collections" section in your Webflow project.
  2. Select the desired collection that you want to add the date published to.
  3. Click on the "Collection Template" tab.
  4. Drag and drop a "Text" element onto the desired location on the template.
  5. Double-click on the "Text" element to edit the text.
  6. Click on the "Insert" tab on the right-side panel.
  7. Scroll down and select the appropriate dynamic field from the options that include the date published.
  8. Format the date as desired using the provided options.
  9. Save the changes to the template.
  10. Now, when you create a new CMS item using this template, the date published will automatically be added to the page.

By following these steps, you can easily add the date published to both static pages and CMS template pages in Webflow.

Additional questions:

  • How do I display the date published in a specific format in Webflow?
  • Can I display the date published in multiple languages on my Webflow site?
  • Is it possible to manually set the date published for a CMS item in Webflow?