Webflow Xano Integration

Modern web apps require more than beautiful design—they need real-time data, user authentication, scalable databases, and backend logic. Webflow, known for its visual design flexibility, doesn’t offer backend functionality out-of-the-box. On the flip side, Xano is a no-code backend platform that provides scalable databases, APIs, and logic workflows—but no front-end.

Together, Webflow and Xano create a powerful full-stack no-code solution. This integration allows you to design stunning interfaces in Webflow while powering them with dynamic, real-time data and business logic managed in Xano.

In this guide, we’ll break down:

What Xano is and why it pairs well with Webflow
Use cases for combining the two
How to connect Webflow to Xano via API
Common workflows: CMS replacement, authentication, forms, and dashboards
Tools and tips to streamline the integration

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What is Xano?

Xano is a no-code backend as a service (BaaS). It lets you build scalable backends with:

A PostgreSQL database for structured content
A built-in API builder with visual logic workflows
Tools for user authentication, role-based access, and data security
No deployment needed—your APIs scale automatically

It’s like having Firebase, Airtable, and Zapier rolled into one—but completely visual and fully customizable without code.

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Why Integrate Xano with Webflow?

Webflow is fantastic for building websites visually, but its CMS is limited when you need:

Complex database relationships
User authentication
Dynamic, user-specific dashboards
Editable data via front-end forms
External APIs that sync with backend logic

By connecting Webflow to Xano’s APIs, you unlock:

Real-time data updates without CMS limitations
Forms that create/update records in a real backend
Custom logic workflows, like email triggers, calculations, and role permissions
Authentication-based content, like showing users only their own records

Real-World Use Cases

1. Dynamic CMS Replacement

Webflow CMS is great for marketing content, but what if you need a CMS that updates automatically, handles thousands of records, or includes user-specific views?

With Xano:

Store your CMS content in Xano
Pull dynamic data into Webflow using scripts or tools like Wized or Make
Update CMS entries via Webflow forms linked to Xano APIs

2. User Authentication + Dashboards

Webflow doesn’t support native logins. But by using Xano’s built-in auth and JWT tokens, you can:

Create secure signup/login flows
Store session data in local storage or cookies
Display user-specific dashboards, content, or purchase history

Tools like Wized or Memberstack + Make + Xano can bridge the gap between Xano’s user logic and Webflow’s UI.

3. Advanced Forms with Backend Logic

Webflow’s form submission options are limited. But if you send Webflow form data to Xano via API:

You can validate and clean data before storing it
Trigger automations like email responses or database writes
Create multi-step forms, applications, or surveys

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How to Connect Webflow and Xano (Step-by-Step)

There are multiple ways to connect Webflow with Xano’s backend APIs, depending on the tools you’re using. Here’s a general flow:

Step 1: Build Your API in Xano

Go to Xano > API
Create a new API group for your Webflow integration
Add endpoints for GET (to display data), POST (to receive form data), PUT (to update), and DELETE if needed
Test your endpoints in Xano’s built-in API playground

Step 2: Create a Frontend in Webflow

Use native Webflow forms or embed custom elements
Add fields matching your Xano data schema (e.g. name, email, product ID)

Step 3: Connect via Frontend Code

Use JavaScript in Webflow’s <script> blocks to:

Fetch Xano data and inject it into the DOM
Submit Webflow form data to your Xano POST API
Store or check tokens for authentication

Step 4: Optionally Use Middleware Tools

You can simplify the integration using:

Wized: Frontend logic layer that natively supports Webflow + Xano
Make (Integromat): No-code workflows between Webflow and Xano
Memberstack: For gated content and user management
Xano + Custom JavaScript: Full control if you’re comfortable writing JS

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Tips for a Smooth Integration

Use CORS and security rules in Xano to protect your API from abuse
Structure your database in Xano before building endpoints—it avoids rework
Test API calls locally before injecting into Webflow to catch errors early
Use Wized if you’re non-technical—it removes the need to write custom code
Keep user data secure—always use secure storage for auth tokens

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Final Thoughts: The No-Code Stack of the Future

Webflow is your canvas. Xano is your engine.

When paired together, they let you design beautiful, scalable web apps without touching a single line of backend code. Whether you’re building a dynamic dashboard, gated community, or internal admin portal, Webflow and Xano offer one of the most flexible no-code stacks available today.

If you’re tired of Webflow CMS limitations or stitching together 5 tools just to make one form work, give Xano a try. It may be the most powerful thing you add to your no-code toolbox.