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Free Category Filter Cloneables for Webflow
Being able to filter CMS collections on the front end is not a native feature to Webflow. But when you need it, you must make it happen! This means all cloneables on this list include some type of custom code. Be it a no-code attribute solution or vanilla JS solution that allows you to pull collections from external APIs. Doesn’t matter what type of clonable you seek, there’s one on this list for everyone! We have found ways to get the job done no matter the requirements!
In Webflow, category just means another CMS collection and the connection to it, mastering Webflow CMS filtering is a skill that opens so many great superpowers! Be sure to check all the cloneables in this list as there are so many different creative ways to reach same or similar results!
CMS Dynamic No Code Category Filters Cloneable by Chris Spags
This cloneable is a must see if you need to design or develop a decent filtering system. It comes with basic filters, multi-ref filters and even a combined filtering system. This means this cloneable will fit any type of project. Doesn’t matter if you want to filter with checkboxes or have a dropdown, this cloneable is huge and has it all!
Analyzing and working with this cloneable will allow any experienced Webflow dev to construct their own solution to element filtering. While this design and user interface shouts SaaS, it can work for any type of element filtering. As long as you need CMS Collection items filtered, start with this cloneable!
What is in this Category Filter?
More than 10 different types of filters for your CMS Collection filtering. Jetboost's visual editor and no-code approach makes it easier to set up filters compared to writing custom code. Since it integrates directly with Webflow's visual design tools, you can style everything through familiar interfaces rather than dealing with code.
What are these Category Filters best for?
- Starting point if you need to develop category filters and don’t know where to start
- Great for any type of SaaS or digital product - will work out of the box
Bottom line:
😎 Use this Category Filter if you are looking for inspiration or don’t know where to start with your category filtering system.
Multiple CMS Category Collection Filters Cloneable by Chris Spags
This is a simple and quick custom code and tagging solution that will sort your CMS collection items based on multiple fields. The cloneable is very simple and straightforward so even beginners should pick up this custom code single filter tag template very fast.
It allows you to select more than one checkbox and showcases CMS collection items that match your selection. Quite simple and elegantly executed, and saves you the time and hassle of putting it together on your own. When you need this solution, you need it desperately - and cloneables like this are a must try!
What is in this Category Filter?
Checkbox tag filtering system for CMS collection that can work with multiple tags checked. It allows users to select multiple criteria simultaneously (e.g., both "red" AND "small" products), makes filtering behavior more intuitive - users understand checkboxes mean they can select multiple options, and avoids the binary limitations of radio buttons which only allow one option.
What are these Category Filters best for?
- Any simple website build that just needs to filter through checkbox tags
- Smaller and simpler builds like blogs or portfolios
- Users can quickly narrow down related content (e.g., filtering products by both category and brand simultaneously)
- Creates more efficient user experience by reducing page switching
- Enables complex data relationships to be explored in a single view
Bottom line:
😎 Use this Category Filter cloneable if you have a simple Webflow project and want to add some quick multi-ref filtering tag functionality to your CMS collection showcase.
CMS Category Filters for Ecommerce Cloneable by Finsweet
This cloneable in combination with the solution and the team that made it… Is the holy grail of CMS filtering on Webflow. With thousands of clones and millions of attribute loads each month, this is the solution most of us think of when we think of CMS filters. You will be using Finsweet Attributes as a CMS multi-ref filtering solution at some point in your dev career and you may as well start today!
It comes with documentation, one line of JS script and custom Webflow attribute solution. If you are reading this and don’t yet know what Finsweet Attributes are, prepare to be amazed. There’s more powerful scripts like this one and if you need a CMS filter, you might also take a look at other CMS custom attribute scripts they have available there!
What is in this Category Filter?
No-code JavaScript CMS filters utilizing the power of Webflow attributes. Create advanced and complex no-code filter systems for Webflow CMS Collection List content.
What are these Category Filters best for?
- Beginner to advanced Webflow developers that need a set of no-code scripts for Webflow
- Any type of Webflow website that needs more than just native Webflow functionality
Bottom line:
😎 Use this Category Filter if you need a CMS filter, but also give this cloneable a check if you need more custom code functionality than that - this is more than just a CMS filter, there are so many great no-code scripts to choose from!
Custom External API Category Filters Cloneable by Dimitris Theofanous
This is not for Webflow beginners! If you didn’t know this cloneable existed, prepare to be amazed! This cloneable pulls data from API and allows you to apply tag filtering to that pulled data. For showcase, it used pokemon API, but that is just an example that you will swap for your own API connection.
The best part is that this cloneable doesn’t use JavaScript libraries, just custom code located within your project. This means you can trust that if you use this external API connector template and adapt it to your website needs, it will never get outdated. Great solution or starting point for any type of custom API connection!
What is in this Category Filter?
Pull and sort items from an external API, and then use tags to categorize data.
What are these Category Filters best for?
- Good for your first ever external API build.
- Great pick if you don’t want your project to rely on external JS libraries, this one doesn’t use any!
Bottom line:
😎 Use this external API Category Filter for Webflow if… Well if you need to connect an external API and seek a way to sort it on your Webflow project. Simple as that!
Table Template Filters Cloneable by Mirela Prifti
This contact management template features two distinct filtering systems: a dynamic text search for scanning across all contact details, and a country-based dropdown filter. The sorting system lets users organize contacts by either name or last-updated date, in ascending or descending order. Built on Webflow's CMS and enhanced with Finsweet Attributes, it displays contact entries showing names, contact details, and location info. The clean interface presents filtered results in a responsive grid layout, making it easy to locate and sort through contact information.
What is in this Category Filter?
Some technical aspects of the category filter include:
- Finsweet attribute data-fsjs-field handling for filtering logic
- DOM manipulation to show/hide elements based on selection
- Event listeners for dropdown changes
- State management for maintaining selected filters
- Browser compatibility considerations for filter operations
What are these Category Filters best for?
- Contact directories or employee databases
- Product catalogs with clear categories
- Event listings that need date/name sorting
- Resource libraries with distinct categories
- Portfolio showcases requiring filtered views
Bottom line:
😎 Need a powerful yet simple way to organize contacts? This template gives you instant filtering and sorting capabilities while maintaining a clean, professional look. Perfect for businesses wanting an efficient contact management system that can be set up in minutes rather than hours. The template's structure could be adapted for any content that benefits from category-based filtering
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