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How Do I Change the Default Sort on Shopify?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 4:09 pm

If you’re running a Shopify store, you may have noticed that the default sorting order for products is alphabetical. This can be frustrating if you have products that are better selling than others, but are listed lower on the page because of their name. Fortunately, there is a way to change the default sorting order on Shopify so that your products are listed in the order that you want them to be.

In your Shopify admin, go to Online Store > Preferences. Under “Sorting options for products”, select “Manually” from the drop-down menu. This will change the default sorting order for products on your shop to manual, meaning that you can drag and drop products into the order that you want them to be displayed in.

PRO TIP: If you are considering changing the default sort on your Shopify store, be aware that this may impact your customer’s ability to find the products they are looking for. In addition, it may also affect your search engine optimization (SEO) if you are not careful. Proceed with caution and consider all potential implications before making any changes.

You can also change the sorting order for specific collections by going to Products > Collections, selecting a collection, and then clicking on the “Sort” button. From here, you can drag and drop products into the order that you want them to be displayed in for that particular collection.

Changing the default sorting order on Shopify is a quick and easy way to control how your products are displayed on your shop. By manually sorting your products, you can ensure that your best-selling items are always displayed at the top of the page.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

Cloud infrastructure engineer and tech mess solver.