How can I create pagination for a list of 2000 items in Webflow?
TL;DR
- Enable CMS pagination in Webflow by selecting your Collection List, checking "Enable Pagination," and setting up to 100 items per page.
- Use default next/previous controls, and for more advanced features like page numbers or filters, integrate tools like Jetboost or Finsweet’s CMS Library.
To create pagination for a list of 2000 items in Webflow, you need to understand Webflow’s CMS pagination limits and structure.
1. Understand Webflow Pagination Limits
- Webflow CMS lists support built-in pagination for up to 100 items per Collection List.
- However, the maximum number of items per page is 100, and Webflow only supports rendering a maximum of 100 pages from a Collection List, effectively limiting visible CMS content to 10,000 items total per paginated list.
2. Enable Pagination in the Collection List
- Select the Collection List in your Designer.
- In the Element Settings panel, scroll down to find Pagination.
- Check Enable Pagination.
- Set the items per page (e.g., 100 for fastest loading with fewer pages).
3. Use the Pagination Controls
- Webflow provides Next / Previous buttons by default.
- You can customize them or use custom pagination buttons with Webflow Interactions, though native controls are easier.
- Webflow does not support jump-to-page numbers out of the box, only next/previous navigation.
4. Duplicate Collection List Pages with URL Parameters (Optional)
- For long content lists, some users create multiple identical pages (e.g.,
/products-page1,/products-page2, etc.), each with a filtered and paginated Collection List using URL-based filters or manual filtering with CMS fields.
5. Workarounds for Better Control (Optional)
If you need more advanced features like numbered pagination or dynamic filters:
- Use Jetboost.io: Integrates with Webflow CMS to add live filters, search, and paginated lists.
- Use Finsweet’s CMS Library (Attributes): Supports advanced CMS pagination and load-more features using attributes and custom code.
- Export and load via external script: Host data externally and load items with JavaScript—for developers only.
Summary
Webflow supports pagination of up to 100 items per page with native next/previous controls. For 2000 items, enable CMS pagination with 100 per page, yielding 20 pages total. For more advanced control, consider tools like Jetboost or Finsweet's CMS Library.