Can I hide or delete a collection page in Webflow without using a password protection or JavaScript redirect?

In Webflow, you cannot fully delete a Collection Page (CMS Template Page) without deleting the entire Collection, but you can make it inaccessible in several ways. Here’s how:

1. Prevent Search Engine Indexing

• Go to Pages Panel and select the Collection Page you want to hide.
• Click the cog (⚙️) icon to open Page Settings.
• Check “Disable search engine indexing” under SEO settings.
• Click Save and Publish the site.

2. Remove Collection Page Links

• Make sure no Collection List links to the template page.
• Manually unlink any dynamic links in Collection Lists (Link Block, Text Link, etc.).
• Check navigation menus and buttons to remove any auto-generated links.

3. Use a 301 Redirect

If you want to prevent direct access, redirect the Collection Page URL:

• Go to Project Settings > Hosting > 301 Redirects.
• Enter the old Collection Page URL, e.g., /collection-name/[slug].
• Set the Redirect To field (e.g., another page like /404).
• Click Save and Publish.

4. Set Conditional Visibility for All Page Content

• Select all elements inside the Collection Page.
• Go to Settings (⚙️) > Conditional Visibility.
• Add a rule: "When [Some Field] is [Empty]" (choose a required field like “Name” that is never empty).
• Since it’s always false, the page will appear blank.

5. Delete the Collection (If You No Longer Need It)

• Warning: This removes all CMS items and related content.
• If acceptable, go to CMS Panel, select the Collection, and click Delete after clearing all items.

Summary

You can’t delete a Collection Page without removing the Collection itself, but you can prevent indexing, remove internal links, use redirects, or hide content with visibility settings to make it inaccessible.