Have You Tried Turning It Off and On Again?
CMS Plus is behavior-focused: filters have no on-canvas UI and are configured via properties. If something isn’t working, use this checklist first.
Not Working
- Update components. In the Assets panel, open the CMS Plus folder and update every component. Framer: how to update components
- Start fresh. Reload the browser tab or force reload Framer’s desktop app to clear cached state.
My Filter Isn't Working
- Match the Collection+ ID. The filter’s ID must match the Collection+ list you want to filter.
- Use the right Filter+ type. If your CMS field is an Option, use Filter+ Option; for Number, use Filter+ Number, etc.
- Trigger in the variant. When the button/toggle is clicked, that variant must have the
Filtercontrol set to Apply.
The List Always Displays as No Results
- Check filter logic. Different filter types use AND (all must match). Same filter type uses OR (any can match). Make sure at least one combination can return results. Try with a single filter first, then add more.
- Reset state. Framer can preserve settings between Preview and Canvas. Reload or force reload to start with a clean state.
Filter Is Not Preserving
- The filter must live inside a component.
- In the component, use Interactions to link one variant to “filter active” and another to “filter inactive.” Framer: event variables. Both must be set.
- Set Preserve to Yes on the component.
- Preserved state lasts only while the visitor stays on your site; closing the tab or leaving resets to default.
Full preserve settings guide →
Multi Reference Filter Is Activating Other Filters
- Multi Ref Filter+ needs the referenced collection list on the canvas so you can link it. After linking, that list has a default
Limitof 10—remove the limit or set it as needed. - For the CMS item, try adding one to the canvas if you haven’t; it’s required for some setups.
My Template Only Came with a Few Filters
Some templates (e.g. from Plaiter) use a subset of CMS Plus. For the full set of components and filter types, get CMS Plus.
Understanding Filter Logic
AND Logic (Different Filter Types)
When you use different filter types, all conditions must match:
- Category = "Design" and Price > $100
- Only items that satisfy both conditions appear.
OR Logic (Same Filter Type)
When you use multiple filters of the same type, any match is enough:
- Category = "Design" or Category = "Development"
- Items matching either condition appear.
Still Having Issues?
- Check the FAQ for common questions.
- Follow the Quick Start Guide to confirm setup.
- Ensure all CMS Plus components are up to date.
- Test with one Collection+ and one Filter+ before adding more.