Has anyone else noticed and/or found a solution to the issue in Webflow where changing categories on the main blog page while on a paginated page of the "All" category results in staying on the same paginated page?
Changing categories on a paginated blog page in Webflow while on a specific paginated page of the "All" category can cause unexpected behavior—such as staying on the same page number instead of resetting to page 1. This happens because pagination parameters persist across category changes unless manually handled. Here’s how to fix it:
1. Use a Custom JavaScript Reset
Add custom JavaScript to force category changes to reset pagination.
Go to Project Settings > Custom Code > Before
<body>and insert this script:```js
document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function () {
const categoryLinks = document.querySelectorAll(".category-link"); // Adjust selector to match category buttons/linkscategoryLinks.forEach(link => {
link.addEventListener("click", function (event) {
event.preventDefault();
const url = new URL(link.href);
url.searchParams.delete("page"); // Remove pagination parameter
window.location.href = url.toString();
});
});
});
```Modify
.category-linkto match the actual class name of your category filter links.
2. Use Webflow’s Filtering Instead (If Possible)
- If your categories are within Collection Lists, you can try Webflow’s built-in Filter option instead of linking to separate category pages.
- Filtering avoids page reloads entirely, meaning pagination parameters won’t persist incorrectly.
3. Manually Redirect Users to Page 1
- If categories are separate CMS Collection Pages, ensure all category buttons link to the first page rather than preserving pagination.
- Example: Instead of linking to
?category=design&page=3, always link to?category=design&page=1.
4. Check for Webflow-Specific Pagination Parameters
- Webflow URLs often include
?page=2. If combining pagination with filters, results can become inconsistent. - Use JavaScript (as in Step 1) to ensure any category change clears the
?pageparameter.
Summary
Webflow does not automatically reset pagination when switching categories on a paginated blog page. Fix this by removing pagination parameters using JavaScript, ensuring category links always reset to page 1, or using Webflow's built-in filtering if applicable.