How can I create a registration form for an event using Webflow that includes a maximum attendee limit which dynamically updates as people register? Can I also integrate a payment method like PayPal for sponsorship levels?

To create a Webflow event registration form with attendee limits and dynamic updates, plus PayPal integration for sponsorship, you'll need to use third-party tools alongside Webflow since native form handling and payment features are limited.

1. Use a Third-Party Form Tool with Attendee Tracking

Webflow forms do not support dynamic limit controls or database lookups out-of-the-box, so use tools like:

• Airtable + Zapier/Make: Store registrations in Airtable and block new entries when reaching the attendee cap.
• Tally.so or Jotform: These form builders allow submission limits and can notify users when a form is full.
• Outseta (full-stack tool): Offers user registration, limits, and payments—integrates by embedding hosted components.

2. Dynamic Attendee Count Display on Webflow

To reflect remaining spots in real time:

• Use Airtable or Google Sheets as a backend, and connect it using Make or Zapier.
• Fetch current count via Finsweet’s Attributes + CMS or use custom JavaScript that pulls from a published source (e.g., JSON from a Make scenario).
• Update a CMS field (like "Remaining Slots") daily or in real time via automation tool.

3. Set an Attendee Limit

If using Airtable:

• Add a formula to calculate total submissions.
• Use Zapier/Make to disable the form or redirect to a “Registration Full” page once the maximum number is reached.

If using Tally/Jotform:

• Set a submission limit in the form settings.
• Set up a custom “Form Closed” message once the cap is reached.

4. Collect Payments via PayPal for Sponsorship Levels

Webflow does not support PayPal natively, but you can:

• Embed PayPal buttons for each sponsorship tier directly onto your site using PayPal’s native embed tool (go to PayPal Button Generator).
• Use Jotform with PayPal integration, where the form includes tier options and handles payments.
• With Outseta, you can manage sponsorship levels as products and use Stripe/PayPal for payment.

5. Workflow Automation (Optional but Recommended)

• Use Zapier or Make to:
• Record submissions to Airtable/Google Sheets
• Update the attendee count CMS item
• Email confirmation to the registrant
• Notify admin when seats are close to full

Summary

To build an event registration form with attendee limits and PayPal-based sponsorship levels, use a third-party tool like Airtable with Zapier or a form builder like Jotform. Embed it into Webflow, automate counts with Make/Zapier, and use PayPal embedded buttons or form integration for paid sponsorships. Webflow serves as the front-end while external services handle logic, limits, and transactions.