Is it possible to filter CMS items by date field in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, it is possible to filter CMS items by a date field in Webflow. Here's how you can do it:

  1. Add a Collection List: Start by adding a Collection List to your page where you want to display the filtered CMS items.
  2. Connect to CMS: Connect the Collection List to the CMS collection that contains the date field you want to filter by.
  3. Set collection filter: In the Collection List settings panel, click on the "Filter" tab. Here, you can set the filters for the collection items.
  4. Date filter: To filter by date, choose the date field from the dropdown list and select the appropriate filter option. For example, you can choose to show items where the date is after a specific date or within a date range.
  5. Apply the filter: Once you have set the filter conditions, click on the "Apply" button to apply the filter.
  6. Styling and design: Style and design your Collection List as you wish using Webflow's design tools.

By following these steps, you can effectively filter CMS items by a date field in Webflow.

Note:

  • Make sure that the date field in your CMS collection is properly formatted so that the filters work correctly.
  • The date filter options may vary depending on the date field format you have chosen (e.g., DD MM YYYY or MM DD YYYY).

Example:
Suppose you have a CMS collection called "Events" with a date field called "Event Date". You want to display only upcoming events on your website. Here's how you can do it:

  1. Add a Collection List to your page.
  2. Connect the Collection List to the "Events" collection.
  3. In the Collection List settings panel, go to the "Filter" tab.
  4. Choose the "Event Date" field from the dropdown list.
  5. Select the "Is greater than" filter option.
  6. Enter the current date as the comparison value.
  7. Click "Apply" to apply the filter.
  8. Style the Collection List to display the filtered events as desired.

Users may search with the following questions:

  1. How do I filter CMS items by a date field in Webflow?
  2. Can I show only upcoming events using a date filter in Webflow?
  3. What are the steps to set up a date filter for CMS items in Webflow?