Why are two items in the CMS collection not appearing on the collection page, even though they appear on the overview list and have the necessary content?

Published on
September 22, 2023

There could be several reasons why two items in the CMS collection are not appearing on the collection page, even though they appear on the overview list and have the necessary content. Here are some possible explanations and solutions:

  1. Visibility settings: Check if the visibility settings of the items are properly configured. In Webflow, you can set visibility rules for each item in the collection, such as filtering based on specific criteria. Make sure that the visibility settings are not excluding these two items from being displayed on the collection page.

  2. Sorting and filtering: Review the sorting and filtering settings for the collection page. It's possible that the current settings are excluding or reordering the items in a way that the two items are not appearing. Double-check the criteria used for sorting (e.g., alphabetical, date, etc.) and ensure that the filters are correctly applied.

  3. Pagination settings: If there are multiple pages within the collection, ensure that the pagination settings are properly configured. If the number of items per page is limited, it's possible that the two items are located on a different page. Adjust the pagination settings accordingly to display more items per page or navigate to subsequent pages to find the missing items.

  4. Duplicate or conflicting field values: Check for any duplicated or conflicting field values within the CMS collection. If the two items have identical or conflicting values for a field used in filtering or sorting, it can lead to one or both items not being displayed as expected. Review the content in the CMS collection and ensure that there are no duplicate or conflicting values in relevant fields.

  5. Cache or indexing issues: In some cases, caching or indexing issues can cause discrepancies between the overview list and the actual display on the collection page. To troubleshoot this, try clearing the cache and reindexing the CMS collection. This can be done in the Webflow Editor by going to the Collection settings and selecting "Clear collection cache" and "Reindex collection" options.

By reviewing and addressing these potential issues, you should be able to identify why the two items in the CMS collection are not appearing on the collection page. Remember to test any changes you make to ensure that the missing items are now displaying correctly.

Additional Questions:

  1. How do I check the visibility settings for items in the CMS collection in Webflow?
  2. What are the common causes of missing items in a Webflow CMS collection?
  3. How can I troubleshoot caching or indexing issues in Webflow CMS collections?