Filter Menu

Filter Menu Overview

Learn how the Filter Menu works and it's basic features

Written by Brad Rees
Updated over a week ago

How to install the Filter Menu

Find out how to install the Filter Menu app onto your theme

Written by Brad Rees
Updated over a week ago

Installing the filters to show horizontally, and with drop downs

Most themes use sidebar filters. Learn how to set the filters up horizontally with drop downs, in your theme (Advanced).

Written by Brad Rees
Updated over a week ago

Duplicating filters on another store

Is it possible to transfer the existing filter menu setup to a new store?

Written by Elena
Updated over a week ago

Adding filters to the search, home, product pages

Learn if it's possible to add Filter Menu to the different sections of your Shopify store

Written by Elena
Updated over a week ago

How do I remove the app

How to remove or uninstall the Filter Menu app from your theme and clean up any other changes.

Written by Brad Rees
Updated over a week ago

Full installation service

Use our full installation service if you would like us to set your filters up and update your theme

Written by Brad Rees
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How to set up filters

Learn how to add filters to the Filter Menu

Written by Brad Rees
Updated over a week ago

My filters are not showing on my store

If you have run the theme installer, and can see the Filter Menu, but none of the filters, here are some steps to take

Written by Brad Rees
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Some of my filters are not showing

If some of your filters are not showing, here are some steps to finding out why and how to fix it.

Written by Brad Rees
Updated over a week ago

How can I merge similar sizes and colors, or other filters?

Merging your filters using the Alias feature allows you to tidy up your filters, while keeping your descriptive names on the products

Written by Brad Rees
Updated over a week ago

Why are my tags being removed?

Learn why the Filter Menu may remove tags that you add, and how to avoid the issue or use it to your advantage.

Written by Brad Rees
Updated over a week ago

Why are my filters being automatically added back after I delete them?

Learn what features of the app can automatically populate your filters

Written by Elena
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Adjust the design and features of your menu

Use the theme settings to adjust how the filters appear and work on your theme

Written by Brad Rees
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How can I make the filters more compact on desktop and mobile devices?

Use the theme settings and Filter Menu 'Display' options to make your filters more compact

Written by Elena
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How do I add Color Swatches

Add color swatches to your Filter Menu easily

Written by Brad Rees
Updated over a week ago

Filter Modes - Multi-select and other modes

Learn about the different filter modes, such as Single, Multi-select, Replacer, and Collection List

Written by Brad Rees
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Nested menu - filters and subfilters

Use the Visibility options to show a group only when a parent group has been selected

Written by Brad Rees
Updated over a week ago

How do I enable AJAX reloading of the filters

Enable AJAX to prevent the page from reloading when you click the filters.

Written by Brad Rees
Updated over a week ago

Filter Menu and SEO

Learn about how the Filter Menu works with search engines

Written by Brad Rees
Updated over a week ago

Show the variant image that matches the selected filter(s)

Most themes will show the default product image, regardless of the filters. Learn how to show the matching variant image (Advanced)

Written by Brad Rees
Updated over a week ago

How can I show the number of items that match each filter

Show the collection counts next to the filters

Written by Brad Rees
Updated over a week ago

Translation and language settings

If your store uses a language other than English these tips may be helpful

Written by Chris Durkan
Updated over a week ago