Does exporting code from Webflow to a hosting provider like Hostinger include the CMS collection, or will the exported code not contain a CMS?

Exporting code from Webflow to another hosting provider like Hostinger does not include CMS content or functionality. Here's how it works and what you'll get.

1. What Is Included in Webflow Code Export

• Static HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files only.
• Assets and images used in the project.
• Interactions and animations built with Webflow Designer (exported as JavaScript).
• Custom code (e.g., inside Embed elements or in the Project Settings page).

2. What Is Not Included in Code Export

• CMS Collections: Webflow’s CMS database is not exported. You won’t receive collection items, structure, or binding logic.
• Dynamic Content Rendering: Collection List elements and CMS-bound pages won't work outside of Webflow, because they rely on Webflow's server-side CMS engine.
• Site Search, Forms, and Ecommerce Features: These require Webflow hosting; exported sites lose this functionality unless you rebuild it elsewhere or integrate third-party tools.

3. Alternatives If You Need CMS Elsewhere

• Use external CMS platforms like WordPress or Contentful, and manually integrate their data using APIs or JavaScript.
• Use JavaScript-compatible CMS options (e.g., Sanity or Strapi) and fetch content with client-side code.
• Rebuild CMS functionality directly in your own backend if you're managing your own server on Hostinger.

4. Workaround to Transfer CMS Content

• If you still want to manually migrate CMS content:
• Export the CMS data from Webflow as a CSV.
• Recreate the schema in your external CMS or database.
• Use APIs or template engines to insert content into your static site.

Summary

Exported code from Webflow is purely static and does not include CMS content or dynamic functionality. To use CMS features outside Webflow, you'd need to recreate your backend logic using another CMS or database system.