How long does it typically take to duplicate a Webflow project? I have attempted twice with several hours in between, but the duplicated projects are not appearing. The website contains numerous CMS items and is of considerable size, so I'm unsure why the duplication process would take so long. Is a lengthy duration common for duplicating projects in Webflow?
TL;DR
- Webflow project duplication should complete within minutes; delays beyond this indicate issues.
- Refresh the dashboard, check all workspaces, retry duplication, and contact support if the project doesn't appear.
Duplicating a Webflow project—especially one with large amounts of CMS content—should not take more than a few minutes under normal conditions. If duplicated projects are not appearing after several hours, something is likely wrong.
1. Typical Duplication Time
- For small to medium projects, duplication usually completes within seconds to a few minutes.
- For large projects with extensive CMS items, it might take up to 5–10 minutes, but not hours.
- CMS-heavy projects can induce slight delays, especially if the project has thousands of items, large assets, or complex structures.
2. Possible Reasons for Delay or Failure
- Webflow System Issue: Check Webflow's status page to see if there were performance or outage issues when you attempted the duplication.
- Browser Cache/UI Lag: Sometimes the duplicated project exists but doesn't appear in the dashboard due to caching issues.
- Account or Workspace Limits: You may have reached a project limit for your workspace or plan, e.g., Starter accounts can only have 2 unhosted projects.
- Silent Duplication Errors: Rarely, large projects might fail in the backend without an error message shown to the user.
3. What You Should Try Next
- Refresh Your Dashboard: Use a hard refresh (Cmd+Shift+R / Ctrl+Shift+R) on the Webflow Dashboard to clear any cached content.
- Check All Workspaces: The duplicated project may have been created under another workspace or team without a notification.
- Try Duplicating Again: If possible, create a new duplication and wait up to 10 minutes. After that, check for its appearance.
- Contact Webflow Support: If the project still doesn't duplicate, reach out directly with project details. Webflow can inspect backend duplication logs.
Summary
Project duplication in Webflow should be nearly instant to a few minutes, even for large CMS-driven sites. If a duplicated project fails to appear after hours, this is not normal behavior, and you should check for project limits, browser issues, or submit a support ticket to Webflow.