Is it possible to sort CMS collection items in a specific order or display only a certain number of items in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, it is possible to sort CMS collection items in a specific order and display only a certain number of items in Webflow. Here's how you can achieve that:

Sorting CMS Collection Items:

  1. Go to the Collections section in the Webflow Designer.
  2. Select the CMS collection you want to sort.
  3. Click on the "Sort & filter" option in the settings panel.
  4. In the Sort tab, you can choose the field by which you want to sort the collection items, such as "Date," "Title," or a custom field.
  5. Specify the sorting order (ascending or descending) for the collection items.
  6. Save your changes.

Displaying a Certain Number of Items:

  1. Start by adding a Collection List or a Dynamic List to your page where you want to display the CMS collection items.
  2. Select the Collection List or Dynamic List.
  3. In the Settings Panel, you'll find the "Limit" option.
  4. Enter the number of items you want to display in the "Limit" field.
  5. Save your changes.

By combining these two steps, you can sort your CMS collection items in a specific order and display only a certain number of items in Webflow.

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