Start from the export limit
Wix's help centre is direct about this: a Wix site "needs to be hosted and operated on Wix's servers", because "the SaaS architecture does not support external hosting". It also says Wix cannot provide support if you embed the site in an external location. There is no HTML export to carry into Framer. [1]
So a Wix to Framer move is a rebuild plus a domain change. The work is in three places: copying content accurately, keeping old URLs working, and switching DNS without breaking email.
This guide summarises Wix, Framer and Google documentation read on 30 October 2026. We did not run a live migration for it.
Size the Framer plan from your inventory
Count the Wix site before you choose a plan: static pages, repeating items (blog posts, projects, team members), forms and URLs that get traffic. Then compare with Framer's published limits. [2]
- Framer says its prices are monthly and billed according to the cycle chosen at checkout. [2]
- A Wix site with an indexed blog nearly always needs redirects, which pushes you to Pro.
- A five-page brochure site with no URL changes fits Basic.
| Framer plan | Price shown | Pages | CMS | Site redirects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Per FAQ, up to 1,000 | Per FAQ, 10 collections | Not listed; no custom domain |
| Basic | $10 a month | 30 | 2 collections, 1,000 items | Not listed |
| Pro | $30 a month | 150 (add-on up to 700) | 10 collections (add-on up to 40), 2,500 items | Listed |
Rebuild content and CMS items
Static pages are rebuilt by hand on the Framer canvas. Keep paths the same where you can (/about stays /about), because every unchanged path is one less redirect.
For repeating content, create a Framer CMS collection with the same fields as the Wix content and add items. Framer documents exporting CMS content to CSV or JSON through plugins. The help pages we read did not document a CSV import, so check Framer's plugin options for imports before you plan to paste hundreds of items by hand. [3]
Forms: Framer native forms can send submissions to email, Google Sheets or webhooks, and include spam protection and rate limiting. Recreate each Wix form and test it with a real submission. [4]
Build the redirect list
Before you change anything, list every Wix URL that matters: those in Search Console's Page indexing report, those linked from other sites, and those printed in your marketing. Map each to its new Framer path.
- Framer redirects live in Site Settings, Hosting, Redirects, support * wildcards and :1 capture groups, and only work for sub-paths on the same domain. [5]
- If you later rename a path in Framer, the redirect does not update itself; edit it by hand. [5]
- Google recommends server-side permanent redirects kept for at least a year, and says small to medium sites can take a few weeks for most pages to move in search. [6]
| Old Wix URL | New Framer URL | Action |
|---|---|---|
| /about | /about | None: same path |
| /services-1 | /services | Redirect |
| A whole folder of old posts | /blog/:1 | Wildcard redirect |
| /old-promo (retired) | Closest relevant page | Redirect only if a real equivalent exists |
Domain cutover: point, don't move nameservers
If the domain was bought from Wix, you have two ways to send it to Framer. Wix says you may not need to change nameservers: if your new host lets you point with A and CNAME records, you can do that and Wix keeps managing DNS. [7]
Changing nameservers away from Wix has side effects Wix spells out. DNS records in your Wix account stop working. Wix mailboxes and email routing stop unless the new DNS provider has the correct MX records. Wix can no longer renew SSL through your DNS. Wix also tells you to unassign the domain from the Wix site before changing nameservers, and allows up to 48 hours to propagate. [7]
Framer's records for a root domain are two A records, 31.43.160.6 and 31.43.161.6, plus a CNAME for www pointing to sites.framer.app. Remove any other A or AAAA records for the domain. Connect the domain in Framer under Site Settings, Hosting, Domains first, then change the records. [8]
Timeline for a 10 to 20 page site
Keep the Wix site plan until DNS has settled and the redirects are confirmed. A rollback is then just changing the records back.
For larger sites, Framer documents a page-by-page migration using Advanced Hosting and Multi Site rules, where pages not yet rebuilt fall back to the old host. Its example uses a Webflow address as the old host, and the paths must match. Test this on the staging domain first if you want to try it with a Wix site. [9]
Budget for it before you choose that route. Framer's pricing lists Advanced hosting as an add-on on Pro at $200, with prices stated as monthly, covering multiple sites and custom headers under one domain with a maximum of 6 rewrites. For a 10 to 20 page site, a straight cutover on one day is usually the simpler plan. [2]
| Stage | Planning estimate (not a vendor figure, except DNS) | Done when |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory and URL list | 1 day | Every important URL has a destination |
| Rebuild pages and CMS in Framer | 1 to 2 weeks part-time | Published on the Framer subdomain and reviewed on mobile |
| Forms and scripts | 1 day | Test submissions arrive |
| Redirects entered | Under an hour | Each old path returns the new page on the Framer subdomain |
| DNS change | Up to 48 hours to propagate [7][8] | Domain loads Framer on https, email still delivered |
| Search check | 1 to 3 weeks | Sitemap submitted; Page indexing report shows new URLs [6] |
Questions before you decide
Can I export my Wix site to Framer?
No. Wix says its SaaS architecture does not support external hosting, so a Wix site cannot be exported and run elsewhere. You rebuild the pages in Framer and move the domain.
Do I need to change nameservers to move a Wix domain to Framer?
Not necessarily. Wix says if your new host lets you point the domain using A and CNAME records, you can do that without changing nameservers, and Wix keeps managing DNS and email routing.
Which Framer plan do I need for redirects?
Framer's pricing page lists site redirects on Pro, shown at $30 a month, and not on Basic. Redirects only work for sub-paths on the same domain.
How long does the domain switch take?
Framer and Wix both say DNS or nameserver changes can take up to 48 hours to propagate, though Framer notes it is usually faster.
Sources & verification
Product details and prices can change. Check the linked provider before buying.
- Wix Help Center: exporting or embedding your Wix site elsewhere Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Framer pricing Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Framer Help: porting your data from Framer Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Framer Help: adding a contact form Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Framer Help: set up redirects Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Google Search Central: site moves with URL changes Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Wix Help Center: changing nameserver records for a Wix domain Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Framer Help: how to connect a custom domain Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Framer Help: migrating to Framer page by page Accessed 30 Oct 2026
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