Create a Namespace for Your Blocks App

A namespace is a unique indicator of your app, in the format of:

The prefix is either your account name or your company name. The suffix usually indicates your app name.

You need a namespace to:

• Import the app's backend and public functions in the editor.
• Reference your app's collections both in the editor and in the app code in Blocks.

You don't need a namespace to:

• Create widget-only apps with no backend or public code files, or collections.

Namespace prefix

There are two options for the prefix of your namespace. It can either start with your account name or with your company name.

Account name

Your account name is your Wix user name. If you are a Wix Partner, it's your Wix Partner account name. For this option, your namespace format is:

Company name

Your company name is defined in your Company Info in your app dashboard. Use this option if you plan to publish your app in the Wix App Market. For this option, your namespace format is:

Namespace suffix

You can change the suffix of your namespace as you wish. Just follow these requirements:

• Use only lower-case letters, and numbers.
• No special characters or spaces.
• Must be unique within your account.

Using your namespace for collections

To use your namespace for a collection, add the collection name after the namespace. The path created is your collection ID.

To see your collection ID and copy it, click the three dots next to your collection name and then click Edit Settings.

Here is a code example that uses a collection ID. If you want to try out this example, note that the insert function requires allowing users to write to your collection. Go to your collection's Permissions & privacy to configure this.

Using your namespace to import functions in the editor

To import a public function from your app's code files in the editor, use this syntax:

For example:

To import from backend files, use this syntax:

For example: