Did I miss something? I bought a Basic Site plan on Webflow, but I can't export my code. I thought this option was available with paid plans.
TL;DR
- Webflow’s Basic Site plan doesn’t support code export; only Freelancer and Agency Workspace plans allow exporting HTML/CSS/JS.
- To access code export, upgrade your Workspace plan via Account settings to a supported tier.
You're encountering a common misunderstanding: Webflow’s Basic Site plan does not include code export — this functionality is only available on specific plans.
1. Understand Code Export Availability
- Code export (HTML, CSS, JS assets) is only available with Workspace plans, specifically the Freelancer and Agency tiers.
- Site plans (like Basic, CMS, Business) are intended for hosting a site on Webflow’s servers — they don’t support exporting site code.
- This means having a Basic Site plan allows you to publish your site on a custom domain via Webflow, but not to download the code.
2. Solution: Upgrade to the Correct Plan
- To enable code export, switch to a Workspace plan that supports it:
- Freelancer plan (best for solo developers)
- Agency plan (for teams)
- You can manage this by:
- Going to Account settings > Workspace > Upgrade Workspace plan
- Choose a plan with code export included
3. What the Basic Site Plan Gives You
- Hosting on a custom domain
- SSL, fast loading via CDN
- Access to basic CMS-free features like static pages
- But no CMS, no team collaboration, and no code export
Summary
The Basic Site plan allows you to host a site on Webflow but does not include code export. To export your site’s HTML/CSS/JS files, you need a Workspace plan like Freelancer or Agency — not a Site plan.