Is there a way to increase the hard limit in Webflow?
- Webflow enforces hard limits on CMS items, static pages, collection lists, and form submissions that can't be changed directly.
- Work around them using external tools (like Airtable, Wized, or JavaScript), optimize CMS use, consolidate pages, or upgrade to an Enterprise plan for higher thresholds.
Webflow has hard limits on certain features like CMS items, page count, and form submissions that cannot be bypassed through standard settings. Here's what you can (and can't) do about those limitations.
1. Understand What "Hard Limits" Exist in Webflow
- CMS Collections: Max of 10,000 items per project on CMS or Business hosting.
- Static Pages: Max of 100 static pages per site.
- Collection Lists per Page: Max of 20 Collection Lists per page.
- Search Index: Max of 7,000 items indexable.
- Ecommerce Limits: Product limits range by plan (max of 15,000 on Advanced).
- Form Submissions: Monthly caps vary by hosting plan.
These limits are enforced by Webflow’s platform architecture and subscription levels.
2. Options to Work Around Some Limits
While most hard limits can't be changed, here are some possible workarounds:
For CMS Item Limits:
Use third-party integrations like Airtable or Firebase with tools like Zapier, Make (Integromat), or Wized to load dynamic data outside the CMS.
Paginate content or display it via custom embeds using JavaScript.
For Static Page Limit:
Consolidate content using CMS templates instead of static pages.
Use dynamic routing whenever possible.
For Collection List Limits:
Combine content from multiple collections using multi-reference fields.
Use custom JavaScript to fetch and render data from external sources outside Webflow’s CMS.
For Form Submission Limits:
Use external form services like Typeform, JotForm, or Google Forms.
Use custom integrations that send form data directly to Airtable or a database API.
3. Upgrade to Enterprise Plan (When Applicable)
- Webflow Enterprise plans can sometimes raise internal thresholds or offer flexible limits depending on your need.
- Contact Webflow Sales to inquire about custom enterprise-level solutions if you're consistently hitting ceilings.
Summary
Webflow hard limits like CMS items and static pages cannot be increased directly, but you can often work around them using external tools, CMS optimization, or upgrading to an Enterprise plan. Analyze which specific limit you're hitting and use the appropriate workaround or enhancement strategy.