TLDR:
Webflow lets you export code and CMS content, but not form submissions. Once a project is deleted, submissions are gone forever. Gapflow solves this by backing up all Webflow forms automatically — with CSV exports, spam filtering, and AI field mapping — even after deletion.
Thinking about deleting your Webflow site — but not sure what will happen to your content, pages, or form submissions?
Short answer: Yes, you can back up your Webflow site — but there are limits.
This article walks you through what you can back up, what you can’t, and how Gapflow ensures you don’t lose any valuable form submissions or lead data when deleting a Webflow project.
Once you delete a Webflow project, it’s gone for good — unless you have your own backup. Webflow doesn’t offer a "trash" or "undo" option after deletion.
So it’s crucial to back up anything important before removing a project.
Use Webflow’s built-in Site Backup feature (available on paid plans). You can restore a version later, but only while the site still exists. Once deleted, backups are gone.
If you’re on a paid plan, you can export your code:
Manually export CMS Collections to a CSV:
And this is a big one — Webflow does not provide a built-in export for form submissions. Once a site is deleted, all submission data is gone.
Unless you’re using Gapflow.
Gapflow.io is the perfect backup tool for form submissions — even before you delete your Webflow project.
Once integrated, Gapflow stores every form submission in its secure backend, meaning:
Download all your submissions across forms in seconds. Keep a permanent copy — ideal before deleting a site.
Even if your forms are inconsistent or custom-named, Gapflow organizes fields for clarity and easier review.
Ensure that all relevant teams receive the final submissions before you archive or delete a project.
Send final autoresponder emails to reassure submitters you’ve received their message — even if the form is going offline.
Clean up your database before export — only keep quality leads.
Takes under 2 minutes to connect — no code or downtime needed.
Deleting one Webflow project? You can still manage others from the same Gapflow dashboard.
Even if you're not planning to delete your project, it's smart to set up Gapflow in advance so you always have:
If you delete your site later, your data is still safe and accessible inside Gapflow.
Webflow lets you back up static code and CMS content — but form submissions are not exportable natively. Once your project is deleted, they’re lost forever.
That’s why Gapflow is essential for Webflow users:
It captures, stores, and organizes all submissions independently from Webflow, giving you peace of mind and full control over your data.