How can I create a drop-down filter for my Webflow collection list that regenerates the results based on the selected category, without navigating to a new page?

Creating a dynamic drop-down filter in Webflow for your collection list allows users to filter items by category without leaving the page.

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1. Add a Dropdown Filter

• Create a dropdown element in the Designer where you want the filter.
• Add each category as an option within the dropdown menu.
• Ensure each option reflects a specific field from your collection (e.g., Category names).

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2. Use Interactions for Filtering

• Select the dropdown element and go to the Interactions panel.
• Create a new interaction that triggers when a category is selected.
• Set this interaction to filter the Collection List based on the selected category without reloading.

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3. Setup Conditional Visibility

• Go to the Collection List Settings.
• For each item, use Conditional Visibility to show or hide based on the category that matches the selected dropdown option.

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4. JavaScript and Custom Code

• To make the filter functional, embed custom JavaScript in the Page Settings.
• Use code to detect dropdown changes and adjust the visibility of collection items according to the selected category.
• Ensure the script updates the collection list dynamically without a page refresh.

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5. Test and Refine

• Check the interaction on various devices to ensure it behaves as expected.
• Refine your dropdown and conditional visibility settings for optimum user experience.

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Summary

This solution allows Webflow users to create a drop-down filter for a collection list that updates results based on the selected category using dropdown elements, interactions, conditional visibility, and custom JavaScript—streamlining user navigation without requiring a new page load.