Is it possible to have a dynamic CMS collection list in Webflow, where the list changes depending on the CMS collection page being viewed?
TL;DR
- Add a Reference or Multi-Reference field to link related items between CMS collections.
- On a CMS Collection Template Page, add a Collection List and filter it to match a field from the current item, so it updates dynamically based on the page context.
Yes, it’s absolutely possible to have a dynamic CMS Collection List in Webflow that changes depending on which CMS Collection Page the viewer is on.
1. Use a Multi-Reference Field
- In your CMS Collection structure, use a Multi-Reference field or Reference field to link items from one collection to another.
- For example, in a Blog Post collection, use a Multi-Reference field to connect each post to one or more Authors, Categories, or Related Posts.
2. Place Collection List on a CMS Collection Page
- Go to the Template Page for a specific collection (e.g., Blog Posts Template).
- Add a Collection List to the page.
- Bind this list to a related CMS collection (e.g., Related Posts, Products, or Categories).
3. Filter the Collection List Dynamically
- Select the Collection List and apply a filter where items in the list match a field in the current item.
- Example: Filter to show items where the Category (Reference field) in the list equals the Category of the current Blog Post.
- This ensures the Collection List updates automatically based on the page’s context.
4. Use Conditional Visibility (Optional)
- For additional logic (e.g., show list only if related items exist), use Conditional Visibility.
- Set it to show only if the related field is not empty.
Summary
Yes, Webflow allows dynamic CMS Collection Lists that change based on the Collection Page context by using Reference fields and dynamic filters. This enables tailored content like related posts, category-specific items, or author-specific items—all auto-populated based on the current page.