If you're receiving the alert "You've created all the items allowed by your Webflow CMS Hosting plan" while having only 104 CMS items—far below the 2,000-item limit—this is likely not a bug but rather an issue related to one of the following limitations.
1. Check for Archived or Unpublished Items
- Webflow counts archived and draft items toward your CMS limit.
- Go to CMS Collections > Filter by Status and check Archived and Draft items. Delete unnecessary entries if needed.
2. Verify CMS Collection Limits
- Each individual Collection has a specific limit depending on your plan.
- If a single Collection has reached its limit (e.g., 100 for a Basic CMS plan), you can’t add more to that Collection even if the overall 2,000-item limit isn’t reached.
- Check Webflow Pricing Docs to confirm your specific Collection limits.
3. Confirm You’re Not on a Lower Plan Than Expected
- If your CMS Hosting plan was downgraded for any reason (e.g., payment failure), you might be hitting a lower limit than expected.
- Go to Project Settings > Billing to confirm your current plan.
4. Synchronization Issues with Webflow's Server
- Sometimes, Webflow may not immediately update the CMS item count after deletions.
- Try logging out and back in, or clear your browser cache and check again.
- If none of the above explain the issue, it could be a true backend miscount or an account-specific issue.
- Go to Webflow Support and provide screenshots of your CMS count and plan details.
Summary
This error is usually due to archived/draft items, Collection-specific limits, or plan restrictions rather than a bug. Check these factors first, and if the issue persists, reach out to Webflow Support.