Does Webflow's Native Pagination have any compatibility issues with Finsweet CMS load attributes when working with embed codes targeting fields in collection lists?
TL;DR
- Webflow pagination reloads pages entirely, whereas Finsweet CMS Load uses AJAX, which can cause conflicts with dynamic scripts inside Collection Lists.
- If using Finsweet CMS Load, disable Webflow pagination and use infinite scroll or AJAX-based pagination instead.
- If keeping Webflow pagination, manually reinitialize scripts after each page load to ensure embedded content functions correctly.
- Check browser compatibility, look for console errors, and minimize reliance on heavy embed code for smoother operation.
Webflow's Native Pagination and Finsweet's CMS Load attributes can sometimes conflict, especially when using embed codes inside Collection Lists. Here’s what you need to consider:
1. Understanding the Conflict
- Webflow Pagination loads new pages via a full page request, meaning dynamically inserted scripts (like those using
fs-cmsload) may not persist across paginated pages. - Finsweet CMS Load uses AJAX-based content fetching, which can interfere with Webflow’s built-in pagination when updating or preserving dynamic elements inside Collection Lists.
- Embedded Fields within Collection Lists might not reinitialize properly if loaded dynamically, causing issues like missing content or broken scripts.
2. Workarounds & Best Practices
- Use One System Only: If you’re relying on Finsweet’s CMS Load, disable Webflow’s native pagination and use CMS Load’s infinite scroll (
load-moreattribute) instead. - Manually Reinitialize Scripts: If keeping both features, you may need to manually trigger a
DOMContentLoadedevent or a custom JavaScript function every time Webflow loads a new paginated page. - Use Finsweet’s Pagination Instead: If Webflow’s pagination is causing issues, switch to Finsweet's CMS Load pagination, which offers AJAX-based navigation without losing dynamically inserted content.
3. Key Considerations
- Test Cross-Browser Compatibility: Some browsers handle dynamically loaded scripts differently, which may require additional debugging.
- Check for Console Errors: Open the browser console (
F12 > Console) to see if any scripts fail to load after pagination events. - Avoid Heavy Embed Code Dependencies: If the embed relies on external JavaScript (like third-party widgets), consider initializing it via Webflow’s custom code section instead.
Summary
Webflow's native pagination can break dynamically inserted content when combined with Finsweet CMS Load attributes in embedded Collection List fields. If you're facing issues, disable Webflow's pagination and use Finsweet’s infinite scroll or AJAX pagination instead. If you must use Webflow’s native pagination, you may need custom script reinitialization after page changes.