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Change Sort Order for Products in a Collection on Shopify

Last updated: September 01, 2024
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By Sam Nguyen

CEO Avada Commerce

Frustrated with the way your Shopify collections are displayed? Want to showcase your best-selling products or highlight new arrivals to boost sales? Continue reading our article to explore how to change sort orders for products in a collection on Shopify, in order to showcase your products in the most engaging, attractive way.

Step 1: Proceed to the Collections section

On your Shopify admin dashboard, click on the Products button, then choose Collections change sort orders for products collection

Step 2: Choose a collection

Pick the exact collection you wish to alter the sort order.

Step 3: Change sort order automatically/ manually

Scroll down to the Products area where you can view different sort order options, including the two main types:

  • Automatically: Here are the automatic sort order options you can choose: Best selling, Product title A-Z (or Z-A), Highest price, Lowest price, Newest, Oldest. change sort orders for products collection

  • Manually: You can manually edit/ change the sort order for the product list yourself. change sort orders for products collection

Step 4: Click Save to finish

FAQs

No, Shopify doesn't allow changing the default sort order globally. You need to adjust it for each collection individually.

No, manual sorting is done within the Shopify admin, not on the live storefront. You drag and drop products or use the "Move" option to rearrange them.

No, changing the sort order within a collection only affects how products are displayed within that specific collection page.

Yes, Shopify offers several apps in its App Store that provide advanced sorting and filtering options beyond the built-in choices.

Yes, changes to the sort order should be reflected on your live store immediately after saving. However, if you don't see the changes, try clearing your browser cache or hard refreshing the page.

In conclusion

Mastering the art of sorting your Shopify collections allows you to create a more engaging and strategically curated shopping experience for your customers. Have you experimented with different sorting options in your store? Let us know about your experiences in the comments below!

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Sam Nguyen is the CEO and founder of Avada Commerce, an e-commerce solution provider headquartered in Singapore. He is an expert on the Shopify e-commerce platform for online stores and retail point-of-sale systems. Sam loves talking about e-commerce and he aims to help over a million online businesses grow and thrive.

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