Help — Site Search Bar & Filters
Last updated 2026-10-30 · Questions: beobjoong@gmail.com
What it does
Shoppers see matching products, pages and blog posts as they type, even with typos and accents, and filter collection pages by stock, type, brand, options, tags and price. Products, pages and blog posts are indexed at install, so search works right away.
The app never asks for theme write access. You switch on the theme app extension to upgrade your theme's own search bar, or place a separate search box. Nothing is written to your theme files.
Set up
- Install the app and open it from Apps. The home screen says whether instant search is on your storefront yet.
- Turn it on: the Turn on button opens the theme editor on the Instant search app embed. Switch it on and save. Your theme's own search bar now shows instant results.
- Want a separate search box? In the theme editor choose Add block in a section and pick Search box.
- For collection page filters, open a collection template in the theme editor, choose Add block and pick Collection filters. Save and open a collection in your store.
Common questions
What happens when I pass my plan's monthly searches?
Search keeps working and there is no overage charge. See the Plan page in the app for your current plan.
A search found nothing. What can I do?
The app reports empty searches. On Starter and up you add synonyms, pin or hide results, and show similar products when nothing matches.
Does it work on translated storefronts?
Yes. Results and links follow the language of the page the shopper is on.
Does the app edit my theme?
No. It is an app embed and blocks you switch on in the theme editor; turning them off or removing the app leaves no code behind.
Support
Email beobjoong@gmail.com with your store's .myshopify.com address and what you expected to see. See also the Privacy Policy.