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Filter Product List

Last updated: November 13 2024

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Is your growing product catalog on Shopify becoming a bit overwhelming? Efficiently managing and finding specific products can be a challenge, leading to wasted time and frustration.  

Read on to discover the various filtering options available and learn how to tailor them to your unique requirements, saving you valuable time and enhancing your productivity.

How to filter your product list on Shopify

Step 1: Proceed to the Products area

  • Log in to your Shopify admin.
  • Click on Products in the left-hand menu.
  • Select All products.
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Step 2: Access Filtering Options

  • On the All products page, locate the filter icon (looks like a funnel).
  • Click on it to expand the filter options.
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Step 3: Apply Filters

Choose filters from the list: Shopify offers several default filters like:

  • Product vendor
  • Product type
  • Availability
  • Tagged with
  • Collection
  • Sales channels
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Notes:

  • Enter filter values: Depending on the filter, you might need to type in a specific value (like a tag name) or select from a list of options.
  • Add multiple filters: You can apply multiple filters at the same time to narrow down your search.

Step 4: View Filtered Results

  • Once you've selected your filters, Shopify will display the filtered product list.
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  • You can further sort the list by clicking on the column headers (e.g., Title, Inventory, Price).
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Tips:

  • Save Filters: If you use a specific filter combination frequently, consider saving it as a view for quicker access in the future.
  • Search Bar: Use the search bar at the top of the page to search for products by name, SKU, or other keywords.
  • Third-Party Apps: If you need more advanced filtering capabilities or want to filter based on custom product attributes (meta fields), explore product filtering apps in the Shopify App Store.

By effectively utilizing Shopify's filtering options, you can easily manage your product catalog, find specific items, and gain valuable insights into your inventory.

FAQs


Yes, you can! While basic filtering options are built-in, Shopify's Search & Discovery app allows you to create filters based on metafields you've defined for your products.



Shopify might need some time to re-index your products after adding new tags. You can try waiting a few minutes or manually re-index your store to see if the new tag appears as a filter.



Shopify's built-in filtering allows for multiple filter selections, but more complex combinations might require a third-party app with advanced filtering capabilities.



While not directly possible with default filters, some apps allow you to customize filter logic and exclude specific products based on certain conditions or tags.



Yes, you can consider using a third-party app that offers features like faceted navigation, price sliders, or visual filters to make product discovery even easier and more intuitive for your customers.

In conclusion

We have provided you with insights into effectively utilizing Shopify's filtering capabilities to streamline product management and enhance the customer experience. To further optimize your store's navigation, we encourage you to explore the use of custom filters and consider implementing third-party apps for advanced filtering and sorting options.

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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.