Can I display a real-time count of items from different databases on my Webflow homepage?

Yes, you can display a real-time count of items from different databases on your Webflow homepage, but Webflow’s native CMS does not support this directly. Here’s how you can achieve it:

1. Use Webflow's CMS Collections (Limited Approach)

• If all data is within Webflow CMS, you can use CMS Collection Lists and the "Item Count" option.
• Add a Collection List for each database and use custom JavaScript to count and display items dynamically.

2. Use Webflow with an External Database via API

• If your data exists outside of Webflow (e.g., Airtable, Firebase, or a custom backend), you need an API integration.
• Use Webflow’s Embed element to insert custom JavaScript that fetches and displays the count dynamically.
• Example methods:
• Airtable API for fetching record counts.
• Firebase Firestore for real-time database updates.
• Custom REST API using Webflow’s <script> embed.

3. Use Make (Integromat) or Zapier for Automation

• Automate fetching and storing the count in a Webflow CMS field on a set schedule.
• Display the count using Webflow’s native bindings.

4. Add JavaScript for Live Updates

• If data changes frequently, use AJAX requests inside an HTML Embed to refresh the count without reloading the page.
• Example: Use fetch() in JavaScript to call an API and update a Webflow element (via ID or class).

Summary

Webflow alone does not support real-time counts across different databases, but you can use custom JavaScript, APIs, or automation tools like Zapier/Make to display dynamic counts. Use external databases if you need scalable real-time data updates.