Why are only 18 out of 21 articles in my Webflow CMS collection appearing on my website? What information do you require to assist with this issue?
TL;DR
- Check if a filter or item limit is set in the Collection List settings.
- Confirm all 21 articles are fully published and not drafts or staged.
- Verify the page type (static or CMS template) and check any visibility conditions.
- Review pagination or “Load More” settings that may restrict initial item count.
- Identify your Webflow CMS plan to ensure it's not limiting items shown.
You're seeing only 18 out of 21 articles in your Webflow CMS collection because either a filter, limit, or publish status is restricting visibility. To help identify the issue, I’ll need specific project details.
1. Information Needed to Diagnose the Issue
Please provide the following:
- Collection List Settings:
- Is the list filtered? (e.g., by category, tag, or published date?)
- Is there a limit set (such as “Limit Items: 18”)?
- Article Publish Status:
- Are all 21 articles marked as Published (visible on both the Editor and live website)?
- Are they scheduled, in draft, or only saved as staged changes?
- Page Details:
- Which page is the Collection List on? (e.g., Homepage, Blog layout, Category page)
- Is this a static page or a CMS template page?
- Collection List Display Conditions:
- Are there any conditional visibility filters affecting the layout (e.g., “Only show article if Featured = true”)?
- Pagination or Load More Settings:
- Is pagination enabled or using a “Load More” interaction that limits items upfront?
- CMS Plan Type:
- What Webflow Site Plan do you have? (Starter, CMS, or Business)—this affects CMS item limits.
2. Immediate Checks You Can Do
While waiting to gather the above:
- Open Collection List Settings in the Designer and check for:
- Any active filters
- A set limit (e.g., “Show 18 items”)
- Check the CMS Collection inside Webflow:
- Ensure the 3 missing articles are actually published and not drafts
- Check the live site versus Webflow preview mode to confirm differences
Summary
You're seeing only 18 articles likely due to a limit, filter, or publish status. To assist further, I’ll need details about your Collection List settings, article status, page layout, and any filters applied.