topic Re: Hide fields in a joined hosted feature layer view in ArcGIS Online Questions

Hide fields in a joined hosted feature layer view

RayKidd — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 20:36:59 GMT

Hi all,

Is it possible to hide fields in a joined hosted feature layer view?

I have joined two layers to produce a view but need to hide confidential fields from users. At the moment all fields are carried through from the two joined datasets. Searching online I can find various approaches to hide fields but none seem to work on a joined view. Any ideas would be much appreciated!

Thanks a lot.

Re: Hide fields in a joined hosted feature layer view

jcarlson — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 21:53:07 GMT

Yes, it should be possible. In the view layer's settings, it should have an Update View link, just like a regular view layer, and you can turn fields on and off.

Re: Hide fields in a joined hosted feature layer view

RayKidd — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 22:19:45 GMT

Unfortunately 'update view' doesn't appear as an option in a joined view layer.

Re: Hide fields in a joined hosted feature layer view

LaurenBallantyne — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:01:58 GMT

Hi @RayKidd,

Unfortunately views created via a join don't yet support view definitions (filters, field definitions, and areas of interest). This functionality is on the development list for hosted feature layer views.

Re: Hide fields in a joined hosted feature layer view

jcarlson — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:06:27 GMT

Sorry about that, I must have been confusing my hosted join for something else… Shame this isn't an option, though.

Re: Hide fields in a joined hosted feature layer view

LouisWorthington — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:01:30 GMT

How long till it will be implemented? Desperately need it!!

Re: Hide fields in a joined hosted feature layer view

DavidCriswell — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:52:45 GMT

I would like to echo the desire for a feature to filter joined view layers.

Re: Hide fields in a joined hosted feature layer view

JoshB123 — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 13:14:34 GMT

I would also really like this feature. Do you know when it might be implemented?

Re: Hide fields in a joined hosted feature layer view

KymKelly1 — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 12:51:15 GMT

I would also really like this feature. Any update on when it might be implemented?

Re: Hide fields in a joined hosted feature layer view

TaylorBlose7 — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:35:31 GMT

@LaurenBallantyne - Has there been any update to this functionality request? I am in need of this feature to hide confidential fields from the public.

Re: Hide fields in a joined hosted feature layer view

AnnaJose — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:33:39 GMT

Hi @LaurenBallantyne, any updates on this functionality? I have a joined layer, but since we plan to make it a public layer, we need to hide some fields.

Re: Hide fields in a joined hosted feature layer view

LaurenBallantyne — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:46:24 GMT

Hi all, I've communicated to the team that this functionality is in demand. It is on the development list for 2026, but a specific update has not been selected.

We appreciate your communication on the importance of this feature to your workflows.

Re: Hide fields in a joined hosted feature layer view

abdhassa24 — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 02:31:41 GMT

You can do this using the Admin API, you first need to use the Delete Definition and then use Add Definition and provide the JSON with the select fields you want to expose in the Joined View

Re: Hide fields in a joined hosted feature layer view

AnnaJose — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:31:13 GMT

Hi @abdhassa24 I'll definitely try this out, thank you! Is the joined view layer still dynamic if we do this?

Re: Hide fields in a joined hosted feature layer view

abdhassa24 — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:36:52 GMT

Yes it is still dynamic

Re: Hide fields in a joined hosted feature layer view

EricaNova — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:08:29 GMT

Can you detail the steps you used? I tried a few variations and wasn't successful.

Re: Hide fields in a joined hosted feature layer view

JeffKaplan_Boston — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:21:05 GMT

Adding my voice to say that this feature is very sorely needed.

Re: Hide fields in a joined hosted feature layer view

CarolineH — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:10:38 GMT

Wouldn't this be a major reason for creating a joined layer in the first place? Would really like to know when this will be added.