Wix's open platform empowers developers to customize, extend, and integrate with Wix's services. Use our APIs and powerful 
developer tools to build your next project on Wix.There are 3 main ways to d...

Wix for Developers

Discover how to leverage Wix's open platform to customize, extend, and integrate with its services for your development projects. Learn to build custom websites, develop apps for the Wix App Market, or use Wix Headless to connect your frontend with powerful business solutions. With access to APIs, SDKs, and enterprise-grade security, you can enhance your site’s functionality and reach millions of users. Get started today at the Wix Studio developers hub!

<div data-component-type="text"><div>Wix's open platform empowers developers to customize, extend, and integrate with Wix's services. Use our APIs and powerful 
developer tools to build your next project on Wix.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>There are 3 main ways to develop on Wix:</div></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="develop-custom-websites" level="3">Develop custom websites </h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Use Wix's <a data-composite="true" href="https://www.wix.com/studio/developers/web-development" target="_blank">website development platform</a> to customize your site with code.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><ul><li>Extend and customize your site's UI by adding custom behaviors and interactions among UI elements.</li>
<li>Add third-party services, npm packages, and streamlined testing protocols to your site’s backend.</li>
<li>Use the Wix CMS, or integrate popular external databases like Azure, Google Cloud, AWS, and more.</li>
</ul></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="build-wix-apps" level="3">Build Wix apps </h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div><a data-composite="true" href="https://www.wix.com/studio/developers/build-wix-apps" target="">Develop apps</a> that extend Wix site functionality. Reuse your apps on your own sites, or publish them to the Wix App Market to reach millions of users.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><ul><li>Help users achieve success by integrating seamlessly with core Wix business solutions like Events, Bookings, Restaurants, and more.</li>
<li>Accelerate and simplify development with Wix's APIs, CLI, webhooks, and SDKs, or build apps at lightspeed with Blocks.</li>
<li>Showcase and sell your app to millions of potential users through the App Market.</li>
</ul></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="go-headless" level="3">Go headless </h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Use <a data-composite="true" href="https://www.wix.com/studio/developers/headless" target="_blank">Wix Headless</a> to integrate Wix's powerful business solutions with your own frontend using any tech stack.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><ul><li>Build out your app across multiple frontends.</li>
<li>Make calls using REST APIs or the JavaScript SDK to access and manage business data.</li>
<li>Use industry-standard OAuth 2.0 authorization. Enjoy Wix's enterprise-grade security for peace of mind.</li>
</ul></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="" level="3">Get started</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>If you're ready to dive in, head to our <a data-composite="true" href="https://www.wix.com/studio/developers" target="_blank">Wix Studio developers hub</a> to get started.</div></div>

Wix enables you to work in an open development platform to customize the functionality of Wix sites and build advanced web applications.Work in Wix's Editor, add custom functionality and interactions ...

Developing Custom Websites

Discover how to customize your Wix site and build advanced web applications using Velo by Wix. This open development platform allows you to add JavaScript code, integrate with external databases, and extend functionality with APIs. Enjoy serverless coding, robust developer tools, and automatic scaling, all while benefiting from Wix's secure cloud services. Start enhancing your site’s capabilities today by exploring our developer documentation.

<div data-component-type="text"><div>Wix enables you to work in an open development platform to customize the functionality of Wix sites and build advanced web applications.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Work in Wix's Editor, add custom functionality and interactions using APIs, use your own tools, and enjoy serverless coding in both the frontend and backend, all in an open, extendable platform.</div></div><div data-component-type="informative"><div class="info-container" info-color="green"><div class="info-title"> </div><div class="info-content">Learn more about <a href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/develop-websites" data-composite="true" target="">developing custom websites with Wix</a>.</div></div></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="development-features" level="3">Development features </h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>These features make your website development hassle-free:</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><ul>
  <li><strong>Coding</strong>: Use Velo by Wix to add <a data-composite="true" href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/develop-websites/articles/coding-with-velo/java-script-velo/java-script-support" target="">JavaScript</a> code to a Wix site. Work with our <a data-composite="true" href="https://www.wix.com/velo/reference/api-overview/introduction" target="">APIs</a> to add custom functionality and interactions to your site. Add <a data-composite="true" href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/develop-websites/articles/coding-with-velo/frontend-code/custom-css/about-css-styling" target="">CSS</a> to your site to customize its look and feel.</li>  <li>Velo also provides a full server-side runtime system based on Node.js. You can export functions from the backend to the client-side using <a data-composite="true" href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/develop-websites/articles/coding-with-wix-studio/wix-studio-about-web-methods" target="">web methods</a>. Wix serves all your files for you.</li>  <li>Write your code in the Wix Editor, the VS-Code based <a data-composite="true" href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/develop-websites/articles/coding-with-wix-studio/wix-studio-about-the-wix-ide" target="">Wix IDE</a>, or <a data-composite="true" href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/develop-websites/articles/workspace-tools/developer-tools/git-integration-wix-cli/about-git-integration-wix-cli" target="">integrate your site with GitHub</a> and use your own tools.</li>  <li><strong>Databases</strong>: The Wix development environment includes <a data-composite="true" href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/develop-websites/articles/databases/wix-data/data-api/working-with-wix-data" target="">Wix Data</a>, which lets you work with our built-in database collections. You can also <a data-composite="true" href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/develop-websites/articles/databases/external-databases/overview/integrating-external-databases-with-your-wix-site" target="">connect your site</a> to any external database.</li>  <li><strong>Open platform</strong>: Extend your site’s functionality to other services. Install <a data-composite="true" href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/develop-websites/articles/coding-with-velo/packages/working-with-npm-packages" target="">NPM packages</a>, use the <a data-composite="true" href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/develop-websites/articles/coding-with-velo/integrations/fetching-services/accessing-3rd-party-services-with-the-fetch-api" target="">Fetch API</a> to make external calls, and expose your site's functionality as an API with <a data-composite="true" href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/develop-websites/articles/coding-with-velo/integrations/exposing-services/exposing-a-site-api-with-http-functions" target="">HTTP Functions</a>. Use <a data-composite="true" href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/develop-websites/articles/coding-with-velo/integrations/custom-extensions-sp-is/custom-app-extensions-using-sp-is" target="">custom app extensions</a> to extend your site's business logic and integrate with 3rd-party services.</li>  <li><strong>Developer Tools</strong>: Wix provides developer tools to help you monitor, test, and work with the code on your site. These include <a data-composite="true" href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/develop-websites/articles/workspace-tools/developer-tools/logs/about-logs-formerly-site-monitoring" target="">server-side logging</a>, integration with <a data-composite="true" href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/develop-websites/articles/workspace-tools/testing-monitoring/monitoring-your-published-site/connecting-site-events-to-google-operations-formerly-stackdriver" target="">Google Operations</a>, a <a data-composite="true" href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/develop-websites/articles/workspace-tools/developer-tools/secrets-manager/about-the-secrets-manager" target="">secrets manager</a>, a site <a data-composite="true" href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/develop-websites/articles/workspace-tools/testing-monitoring/monitoring-your-published-site/working-with-the-monitoring-dashboard" target="">monitoring dashboard</a>, and <a data-composite="true" href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/develop-websites/articles/workspace-tools/developer-tools/triggered-emails/getting-started-with-triggered-emails" target="">triggered emails</a> for site events.</li>  <li><strong>Serverless, secure &amp; maintained</strong>: All the work you do is hosted on Wix's cloud services. That means you never have to worry about your server’s initial setup or long term maintenance. Wix automatically scales your site's resources as needed, and you benefit from our lock-tight security.</li></ul></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="" level="3">Get started</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Visit our developer documentation portal to learn more about <a href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/develop-websites" data-composite="true" target="">developing custom websites</a>.</div></div>

Wix apps are solutions designed to extend Wix's existing business products or add brand new capabilities and value for Wix users.Wix offers a best-in-class development platform that empowers you to cr...

Building an App on Wix

Discover how to build and manage your own Wix apps to enhance your business offerings. This article guides you through choosing the right development environment, whether it's the Wix CLI for seamless integration or Blocks for creating reusable components. Learn about the available APIs for app functionality, and explore the app dashboard for managing, testing, and selling your app effectively. Start your journey in app development and unlock new revenue opportunities today!

<div data-component-type="text"><div>Wix apps are solutions designed to extend Wix's existing business products or add brand new capabilities and value for Wix users.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Wix offers a best-in-class development platform that empowers you to create innovative solutions at lightning speed with a comprehensive suite of documentation, powerful APIs, tutorials, and code samples.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Once you’ve built your app we help you to showcase and sell it to millions of potential users through the <a data-composite="true" href="https://www.wix.com/app-market" target="_blank">Wix App Market</a>, generating revenue while helping users to achieve success.</div></div><div data-component-type="informative"><div class="info-container" info-color="blue"><div class="info-title"> </div><div class="info-content"><div>Learn more about <a data-composite="true" href="https://www.wix.com/studio/developers/build-wix-apps" target="_blank">building Wix apps</a>.</div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="choose-your-environment" level="3">Choose your environment </h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Wix offers 2 environments for building apps: the Wix CLI and Blocks. You can choose the environment that best suits your needs.</div></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="cli" level="4">CLI </h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>You can use the <a href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/developer-tools/cli/get-started/about-the-wix-cli-for-apps" data-composite="true" target="">Wix CLI</a> for app development, either as an alternative to the Wix Developers Center, or by integrating it into your existing Developers Center app. The CLI supports React-based frameworks and provides all the necessary tools to create powerful apps. Its seamless integration and straightforward setup require minimal configuration, making it a convenient choice for your development needs. </div></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="blocks" level="4">Blocks </h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Design and build reusable full-stack applications and UI components with <a data-composite="true" href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/develop-your-app/frameworks/wix-blocks/about-wix-blocks" target="_blank">Wix Blocks</a>. Blocks provides app developers with hassle-free deployment and release flows, backend logic, and databases without server maintenance. It comes with the Wix's powerful layout and design tools to help you build responsive, precise, and beautiful widgets and pages.</div></div><div data-component-type="informative"><div class="info-container" info-color="blue"><div class="info-title">Note:</div><div class="info-content">The Wix CLI and Blocks are designed to optimize Wix app development. However, you can also create apps in any environment you choose.</div></div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="choose-your-api" level="3">Choose your API </h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Wix offers 3 APIs for building apps: the REST API, the JavaScript SDK, and Velo. Using these APIs, your app can interact with site features such as <a data-composite="true" href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/sdk/backend-modules/ecom/introduction" target="">eCommerce</a>, <a data-composite="true" href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/sdk/frontend-modules/crm/contacts/introduction" target="">CRM</a>, and <a data-composite="true" href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/sdk/api-reference/data/introduction" target="">CMS</a>.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><ul><li><strong>REST:</strong> The <a href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/rest" data-composite="true" target="">REST API</a> allows you to access and manage Wix business solutions from any platform. </li>
<li><strong>JavaScript SDK:</strong> The <a href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/sdk" data-composite="true" target="">JavaScript SDK</a> provides functionality that enables you to access and manage Wix business solutions from JavaScript applications. </li>
<li><strong>Velo:</strong> <a href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/develop-websites/articles/getting-started/resources/about-velo-by-wix" data-composite="true" target="">Velo by Wix</a> is a JavaScript library that allows you to write both frontend and backend code for Blocks apps.</li>
</ul></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>You can build apps with the Wix CLI using the JavaScript SDK and REST. You can build apps with Blocks using Velo.</div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="manage-your-app-in-the-app-dashboard" level="3">Manage your app in the app dashboard</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>The app dashboard in your <a data-composite="true" href="https://manage.wix.com/studio/custom-apps" target="_blank">Custom Apps</a> section of your Studio workspace is the all-in-one hub for managing your apps, testing their functionality, and monitoring their performance.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><ul><li><strong>Connect:</strong> Set up OAuth and permissions and webhooks.</li>
<li><strong>Build:</strong> We provide a set of tools and pre-built extensions to help you quickly build and release apps. You can create automations and use extension templates for embedded scripts, dashboard pages, and widgets.</li>
<li><strong>Manage:</strong> Respond to reviews, check analytics, process refunds, and make changes to your live app on-the-go.</li>
<li><strong>Sell:</strong> Showcase your app's best features by setting up your App Market listing and creating promotional assets. You can also set up your app’s pricing</li>
</ul></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="" level="3">Get started</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Visit our portal to learn everything there is to know about <a data-composite="true" href="https://www.wix.com/studio/developers/build-wix-apps" target="_blank">building Wix apps</a>.</div></div>

Wix Headless enables you to take advantage of Wix's business management platform from any app or site you create, on any platform.Build with any tech stack across multiple frontends. Leverage the prov...

Go Headless with Wix

Discover how to leverage Wix Headless to utilize Wix's powerful business management platform across any app or site you create. With the flexibility to build using your preferred tech stack, you can manage bookings, eCommerce, and more through REST APIs and a JavaScript SDK. Enjoy the benefits of a one-stop shop for services, enhanced security, and the ability to connect multiple clients to a single project, maximizing customer interactions.

<div data-component-type="text"><div>Wix Headless enables you to take advantage of Wix's business management platform from any app or site you create, on any platform.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Build with any tech stack across multiple frontends. Leverage the proven power of Wix's business solutions to build what you want, the way you want to build it. </div></div><div data-component-type="informative"><div class="info-container" info-color="blue"><div class="info-title"> </div><div class="info-content">Learn more about <a href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/go-headless" data-composite="true" target="">using Wix Headless</a>.</div></div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="about-headless" level="3">About headless </h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Wix's business platform provides advanced functionality for managing and operating a business. The business management platform offers solutions for managing <a data-composite="true" href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/sdk/api-reference/bookings/introduction" target="">bookings</a>, <a data-composite="true" href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/sdk/api-reference/events/introduction" target="">events</a>, <a data-composite="true" href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/sdk/backend-modules/ecom/introduction" target="">eCommerce</a>, <a data-composite="true" href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/sdk/backend-modules/loyalty/accounts/introduction" target="">loyalty programs</a>, <a data-composite="true" href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/sdk/api-reference/data/introduction" target="">CMS</a>, and <a data-composite="true" href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/go-headless/getting-started/about-headless/wix-headless-business-solutions" target="">more</a>. Wix Headless makes this platform available independently and flexibly, with or without a Wix site.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>With Wix Headless, you can use APIs to access and manage business data in Wix's platform, giving you the flexibility to implement sites or applications on the platforms of your choice.</div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="key-benefits" level="3">Key benefits </h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Here are some of the key benefits of using Wix Headless:</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><ul><li><strong>One-stop shop</strong>: All the services you need in one place.</li>
<li><strong>Build your way</strong>: Use your preferred tech stack to build your frontend and backend. Use Wix's business solutions to take care of the business logic. Wix's services are available as <a href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/rest" data-composite="true" target="">REST APIs</a> and using our <a href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/sdk" data-composite="true" target="">JavaScript SDK</a>.</li>
<li><strong>Flexible</strong>: Maximize the ways customers can interact with your business, by connecting multiple clients to a single Wix project. For example, multiple websites, a mobile app, and a smartwatch app can all share the same business data.</li>
<li><strong>Secure</strong>: Use industry-standard OAuth 2.0 for authorizing API calls. Enjoy Wix's enterprise-grade security for peace of mind.</li>
<li><strong>Admin API</strong>: Utilize account and site-level APIs to build dashboards and other admin features.</li>
</ul></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="get-started" level="3">Get started</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Visit our developer documentation portal to learn more about <a href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/go-headless" data-composite="true" target="">using Wix Headless</a>.</div></div>

We're excited to announce that you can now render Rich Content objects returned by the Wix SDK in your Headless projects. Learn how

Wix Headless Request: Rendering Rich Content in Your Headless Projects

Discover how to render Rich Content objects from the Wix SDK in your Headless projects. This article guides you through the process, enabling you to enhance your site with dynamic content and improve user engagement.

<div data-component-type="text"><div>We're excited to announce that you can now render Rich Content objects returned by the Wix SDK in your Headless projects. <a data-composite="true" href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/go-headless/tutorials-templates/other-tutorials/working-with-rich-content" target="_blank">Learn how</a></div></div>

We're excited to announce that you can now use the Wix CLI to generate a service plugin extension when building an app. Learn how to add service plugin extensions with the CLI. 

Wix CLI Request: Generating a Service Plugin

Discover how to use the Wix CLI to generate a service plugin extension for your app development. This article guides you through the process of adding these extensions, enabling you to enhance your app's functionality and streamline your development workflow.

<div data-component-type="text"><div>We're excited to announce that you can now use the <a data-composite="true" href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/develop-your-app/frameworks/wix-cli/about-the-wix-cli-for-apps" target="_blank">Wix CLI</a> to generate a service plugin extension when building an app. Learn how to <a data-composite="true" href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/develop-your-app/frameworks/wix-cli/supported-extensions/backend-extensions/service-plugins/add-service-plugin-extensions-with-the-cli" target="_blank">add service plugin extensions with the CLI</a>. </div></div>

Currently, when exposing API endpoints using HTTP functions, you cannot customize the endpoint URL. All endpoints must start with the _functions prefix.This feature would allow you to change the prefi...

Wix HTTP Functions Request: Customizing the Endpoint URL

Discover how to customize the prefix for API endpoints exposed through HTTP functions. This feature allows you to change the default _functions prefix to something like _api, creating a more tailored URL for your endpoints. Stay updated with our ongoing improvements and see how your feedback helps shape our products.

<div data-component-type="text"><div>Currently, when exposing API endpoints using <a data-composite="true" href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/develop-websites/articles/coding-with-velo/integrations/exposing-services/expose-a-site-api-with-http-functions" target="_blank">HTTP functions</a>, you cannot customize the endpoint URL. All endpoints must start with the <strong>_functions</strong> prefix.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>This feature would allow you to change the prefix for endpoints exposed through http functions. For example, you could change the prefix to <strong>_api</strong>, resulting in an endpoint URL similar to <em>https://www.your-domain.com/_api/functionName</em>.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>We are always working to update and improve our products, and your feedback is greatly appreciated.</div></div>

We're excited to announce that you can now install any npm package on your site without approval by Wix. Learn more about installing npm packages on your site.

Velo Request: Support Any npm Package

Discover how to install any npm package on your site without needing approval from Wix. This new feature empowers you to enhance your site's functionality by easily integrating various packages, giving you more control and flexibility in your development process.

<div data-component-type="text"><div>We're excited to announce that you can now install any npm package on your site without approval by Wix. Learn more about <a data-composite="true" href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/develop-websites/articles/coding-with-velo/packages/about-npm-packages" target="_blank">installing npm packages</a> on your site.</div></div>

We're excited to announce that you can now use GitHub Integration in the Wix Editor.Learn more about GitHub Integration.

Velo Request: Support GitHub Integration in the Wix Editor

Discover how to enhance your workflow by using GitHub Integration in the Wix Editor. This new feature allows you to seamlessly connect your GitHub projects, making it easier to manage your code and collaborate effectively. Explore the benefits of integrating GitHub to streamline your development process.

<div data-component-type="text"><div>We're excited to announce that you can now use GitHub Integration in the Wix Editor.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Learn more about <a data-composite="true" href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/develop-websites/articles/workspace-tools/developer-tools/git-integration-wix-cli/about-git-integration-wix-cli" target="_blank">GitHub Integration</a>.</div></div>

Currently, it is not possible to add custom CSS to Mega Menu elements.We are always working to update and improve our products, and your feedback is greatly appreciated.

Request: Adding Custom CSS to Mega Menus

Discover the current limitations regarding adding custom CSS to Mega Menu elements. While this feature isn't available at the moment, your feedback is valuable as we continuously strive to enhance our products. Stay informed about future updates that may include this capability.

<div data-component-type="text"><div>Currently, it is not possible to add custom CSS to Mega Menu elements.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>We are always working to update and improve our products, and your feedback is greatly appreciated.</div></div>

Currently it is not possible to add CSS per site page, you must add CSS to the global.css. If many CSS classes are added to the global.css, the file may be difficult to navigate, and it may increase t...

Developer Request: Adding CSS per Page

Discover how to manage CSS in your Wix site by adding styles to the global.css file. While you can't add CSS per individual page, understanding this process helps maintain organization and efficiency. Stay informed about potential impacts on load time and navigation as you customize your site. Your feedback is valuable in our ongoing efforts to enhance our products.

<div data-component-type="text"><div>Currently it is not possible to add CSS per site page, you must add CSS to the global.css. If many CSS classes are added to the global.css, the file may be difficult to navigate, and it may increase the load time.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>We are always working to update and improve our products, and your feedback is greatly appreciated.</div></div>

When publishing a site with code, whether it was created in Wix Editor or the Studio Editor, Wix performs an automatic check for any errors. We analyze your code files (i.e. page files, web modules, ....

Publishing a Site with Code

Discover how Wix automatically checks your code for errors when publishing your site, whether created in the Wix Editor or Studio Editor. Learn about the options available if errors are detected, including viewing the build.log file for analysis or proceeding with publication despite issues. This ensures your site is ready for launch while providing insights into any code modifications since the last publication.

<div data-component-type="text"><div>When publishing a site with code, whether it was created in Wix Editor or the Studio Editor, Wix performs an automatic check for any errors. We analyze your code files (i.e. page files, web modules, .js files) and validate the syntax that may prevent the bundling of code files. </div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="errors-detected-in-the-code" level="3">Errors detected in the code</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>If dev mode is enabled while publishing and we detect errors in the code, you'll see a pop-up with options to: </div></div><div data-component-type="text"><ul>
  <li>View the most recent build.log file and analyze the errors. </li>  <li>Proceed with publishing the site despite the errors (not recommended). </li></ul></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/8696077d-830a-4b1e-bd86-9df98f89994a/2025/04/10/fe323656-97c3-432f-a79d-84db012efae6/dd5e7cba-73aa-40a9-9f49-1b89b597b00a.png" alt="the pop-up that appears when publishing a site with code errors while dev mode was enabled" /></div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Either way, the build.log file is available under <strong>Developer Tools</strong> <img data-composite="true" src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/8696077d-830a-4b1e-bd86-9df98f89994a/2025/04/14/d1ea39d5-c46d-4064-9609-fc5240d63c69/d22abd74-b95d-48b1-819f-74e6078ff728.png" /> in Dev Mode.  </div></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/8696077d-830a-4b1e-bd86-9df98f89994a/2025/04/14/ccda7940-41dc-443d-a274-adcb21a9610d/3a802172-0bc4-444d-b700-2ad96b3b38aa.png" alt="The Developer Tools panel in the editor, highlighing the latest build section and the build.log file that opens" /></div></div><div data-component-type="informative"><div class="info-container" info-color="blue"><div class="info-title">Note:</div><div class="info-content"><div>Wix only reports code errors if there have been changes to the code since the last time the site was published. If no modifications were made to the code, Wix publishes your site without requiring any additional confirmation.</div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="faqs" level="3">FAQs</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Click a question below to learn more. </div></div><div data-component-type="collapsible"><div><h4 class="collapsible-title">Is there anything that Wix doesn't check in the code?</h4><div class="collapsible-content"><div>Yes. While most of your code is scanned, certain service plugin files are not automatically checked for errors.</div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="collapsible"><div><h4 class="collapsible-title">Does the build.log file reset every time the site is published?</h4><div class="collapsible-content"><div>Yes, every time you publish the site, a new build.log file is generated and kept for 30 days. </div><div><br /></div><div>After 30 days, the status for your <strong>Latest Build</strong> (under <strong>Developer Tools </strong><img data-composite="true" src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/8696077d-830a-4b1e-bd86-9df98f89994a/2025/04/14/d1ea39d5-c46d-4064-9609-fc5240d63c69/d22abd74-b95d-48b1-819f-74e6078ff728.png" alt="undefined" />) will be 'Awaiting publish' until you publish the site again.</div><div><br /></div><div><img data-composite="true" src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/8696077d-830a-4b1e-bd86-9df98f89994a/2025/04/14/248f3a15-8e9d-46fd-a86b-8bbbfb4b97f3/834d4509-6bcc-407b-84b2-595c411e9be8.png" /></div></div></div></div>

Currently, it is not possible to directly integrate Wix Analytics or Google Analytics with sites built using Wix Headless. 
This feature would enable seamless tracking of both Wix-side and headless-si...

Developer Request: Integrating Analytics for Wix Headless

Discover the current limitations of integrating Wix Analytics or Google Analytics with Wix Headless sites. While direct integration isn't available yet, your feedback is valuable as we continue to enhance our products. Stay informed about future updates that may improve your tracking capabilities.

<div data-component-type="text"><div>Currently, it is not possible to directly integrate Wix Analytics or Google Analytics with sites built using Wix Headless. </div><div><br />
This feature would enable seamless tracking of both Wix-side and headless-side events.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>We are always working to update and improve our products, and your feedback is greatly appreciated.</div></div>

Currently there is no support for a dedicated headless framework and hosting for customer frontends within Wix Headless. Providing developers with a Wix CLI and a new Wix Astro-based framework would e...

Developer Request: Introducing a New Headless Framework and Hosting for Customer Frontends

Discover how to enhance your development process with Wix Headless by utilizing external frameworks and hosting providers for custom frontends. While dedicated support is not yet available, learn about the potential benefits of a Wix CLI and an Astro-based framework for more efficient creation and deployment. Your feedback is valuable as we continue to improve our offerings.

<div data-component-type="text"><div>Currently there is no support for a dedicated headless framework and hosting for customer frontends within Wix Headless. Providing developers with a Wix CLI and a new Wix Astro-based framework would enable the creation of custom frontends more efficiently. Additionally, offering the ability to deploy these frontends to the Wix cloud hosting service would simplify the development and deployment process, ensuring a seamless workflow for builders leveraging Wix’s platform.<br />
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In the meantime you can use external frameworks and hosting providers to build and deploy custom frontends, though this requires additional effort to integrate them with Wix’s backend services.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>We are always working to update and improve our products, and your feedback is greatly appreciated.</div></div>

Currently there is no support for headless components within Wix Headless. These components would empower developers by providing field-proven, ready-made solutions featuring complex logic. This would...

Developer Request: Adding Headless Components for Wix Headless

Discover the current limitations of Wix Headless regarding headless components, which are not yet supported. While these components could enhance frontend customization with ready-made solutions, you can still create custom solutions by integrating Wix APIs. However, this requires advanced development skills. Stay tuned for updates, as Wix is continuously working to improve its offerings and values your feedback.

<div data-component-type="text"><div>Currently there is no support for headless components within Wix Headless. These components would empower developers by providing field-proven, ready-made solutions featuring complex logic. </div><div><br /></div><div>This would allow developers to achieve full customization of the frontend experience while taking advantage of Wix’s robust backend services.In the meantime you can manually build and implement custom solutions for these frontend components by integrating Wix APIs, though this requires significant development effort and expertise in creating and handling complex logic.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>We are always working to update and improve our products, and your feedback is greatly appreciated.</div></div>

We're excited to announce that the CMS Indexes page in the dashboard has been redesigned to streamline and simplify the process of creating and managing indexes. The updated interface provides a more ...

Developer Request: Simplifying CMS Index Management

Discover the redesigned CMS Indexes page in your dashboard, which simplifies the process of creating and managing indexes. The new interface offers a more intuitive and user-friendly experience, allowing you to handle your site data more efficiently. Your feedback is valued as we continue to enhance our products for your benefit.

<div data-component-type="text"><div>We're excited to announce that the CMS Indexes page in the dashboard has been redesigned to streamline and simplify the process of <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-adding-an-index-for-your-collection" target="_blank">creating and managing indexes</a>. The updated interface provides a more intuitive and user-friendly experience to help you handle your site data more efficiently.</div><div><br /></div><div>We are always working to update and improve our products, and your feedback is greatly appreciated.</div></div>

We're excited to announce that you can now conduct free text searches within CMS collections. A new search method enables developers to perform free text searches, allowing users and developers to qui...

Developer Request: Free Text Search for CMS Collections

Discover how to conduct free text searches within CMS collections, allowing you to quickly find items using natural language search terms. This new feature enhances the user experience by making it easier for both users and developers to locate specific content. Stay updated with our continuous improvements based on your valuable feedback!

<div data-component-type="text"><div>We're excited to announce that you can now conduct free text searches within CMS collections. A new <a data-composite="true" href="https://dev.wix.com/docs/sdk/backend-modules/data/items/search" target="_blank">search</a> method enables developers to perform free text searches, allowing users and developers to quickly and easily find items within their collections using natural language search terms.</div><div><br /></div><div>We are always working to update and improve our products, and your feedback is greatly appreciated.</div></div>

We're excited to announce that you can now improve your site's performance with automatic data request caching. This feature utilizes a Content Delivery Network (CDN) cache layer for Wix Data requests...

Developer Request: Managing Data Caching for Improved Performance

Discover how to enhance your site's performance with automatic data request caching using a Content Delivery Network (CDN). This new feature improves load times and efficiency, allowing you to manage data caching according to your specific site needs. Stay updated with our continuous improvements and let us know your feedback!

<div data-component-type="text"><div>We're excited to announce that you can now improve your site's performance with automatic data request caching. This feature utilizes a Content Delivery Network (CDN) cache layer for Wix Data requests, enhancing load times and efficiency. You have the flexibility to <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-managing-data-caching-for-your-collections" target="_blank">manage data caching</a> based on your specific site requirements.</div><div><br /></div><div>We are always working to update and improve our products, and your feedback is greatly appreciated.</div></div>

Currently, users need to manually identify slow-running data queries and create indexes to optimize their performance. A feature that would automatically detect slow queries and generate indexes would...

Developer Request: Automating Index Creation

Discover how to optimize your data queries with an upcoming feature that automatically detects slow-running queries and generates indexes. This enhancement streamlines the process, improving performance and making it easier for you to manage your data effectively. Your feedback is valuable as we continue to enhance our products.

<div data-component-type="text"><div>Currently, users need to manually identify slow-running data queries and create indexes to optimize their performance. A feature that would automatically detect slow queries and generate indexes would streamline this process, improving performance and making it more accessible for all users.</div><div><br /></div><div>We are always working to update and improve our products, and your feedback is greatly appreciated.</div></div>

Currently, it is not possible to provide developers with detailed context and actionable information about issues detected in their code during site publication. Additionally, there is no AI-powered ...

Developer Request: Enhancing Error Logs When Publishing

<div data-component-type="text"><div>Currently, it is not possible to provide developers with detailed context and actionable information about issues detected in their code during site publication. Additionally, there is no AI-powered &quot;Fix it&quot; button available to help developers resolve these issues automatically, and there is no option for developers to turn off build log notifications when they decide to ignore specific issues.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Introducing these improvements would significantly streamline the development process by offering clearer guidance, automated solutions, and greater flexibility in managing notifications.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>We are always working to update and improve our products, and your feedback is greatly appreciated.</div></div>

Currently, there is no support for publishing sites with custom version tags or IDs, particularly when using the wix publish command with GitHub integration. The ability to publish a site with a speci...

Developer Request: Adding Custom Version Tags for Site Publishing and Reverting

<div data-component-type="text"><div>Currently, there is no support for publishing sites with custom version tags or IDs, particularly when using the <code>wix publish</code> command with GitHub integration. The ability to publish a site with a specified version tag (e.g., <code>wix publish -v custom_version</code>) would allow developers to identify and revert to specific versions accurately. This feature would streamline the workflow without impacting existing processes.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Similarly, there is no functionality for reverting a site to a specific custom version using the CLI, such as with a wix revert -v custom_version command. While the site history feature allows for reverting to previous versions, it is often difficult to determine which version corresponds to what changes, making the process less developer-friendly.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>This requested feature would enhance developer workflows by enabling clearer version control and integration with automation tools such as GitHub Actions.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>We are always working to update and improve our products, and your feedback is greatly appreciated.</div></div>

Currently, there is no support for retrieving the visitor or member IP address in the backend when a request is made to a web method. While it is possible to obtain the IP address in a router, the IP ...

Developer Request: Adding a Backend API to Retrieve Visitor IP Address

<div data-component-type="text"><div>Currently, there is no support for retrieving the visitor or member IP address in the backend when a request is made to a web method. While it is possible to obtain the IP address in a router, the IP retrieved on the server-side reflects the server's IP address rather than the correct visitor IP. This limits use cases that require accurate identification of the visitor's location or network information for server-side processing.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>As an alternative, you can retrieve the IP address using the router on the browser side. However, this approach does not work consistently for backend operations where the visitor's IP address is essential.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>We are always working to update and improve our products, and your feedback is greatly appreciated.</div></div>

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