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

When you export code from Webflow to a hosting provider like Hostinger, the exported code will include your website design and layout, but it will not include the CMS collection data.

Webflow's CMS is a powerful feature that allows you to create dynamic content-driven websites. However, when you export your code, the CMS functionality is no longer available because it relies on Webflow's infrastructure to manage the collection data and provide a user-friendly editing interface.

To make your CMS collection data available on your exported website, you have a few options:

1. Use Webflow's hosting: If you want to keep the CMS functionality intact, you can consider hosting your website on Webflow's hosting service. This way, your CMS collection data will be stored and accessible through Webflow's CMS system.

2. Integrate with an external CMS: If you prefer to use a different hosting provider like Hostinger, you can integrate an external CMS into your exported website. There are various headless CMS platforms available, such as Contentful, Prismic, or Strapi, that allow you to manage your CMS collection data separately and retrieve it through APIs. You'll need to set up the integration and modify your exported code to communicate with the external CMS.

3. Export and import CMS data manually: If your CMS collection data is relatively small, you can export it from Webflow and import it manually into a different CMS or database hosted by your chosen provider. This method requires more manual work but gives you more flexibility in terms of the CMS platform you can use.

Keep in mind that while exporting code from Webflow allows you to host your website anywhere, you won't have the same dynamic CMS capabilities by default. However, with the right integration or manual data management, you can still incorporate CMS functionality into your exported website.