Last Updated on by Dan S
Originally Published July 8, 2021.
As a Shopify merchant, you’re always looking for ways to streamline your online store, making it both appealing and functional for your customers. But what happens when certain product variants are temporarily unavailable, or you want to test the waters with a new item without fully committing?
Deleting these variants might seem like a drastic step, especially when you anticipate bringing them back or adjusting their visibility based on customer feedback.
In this guide, we’ll show you the process of hiding product variants in your Shopify store without the need to delete them.
Whether you’re dealing with seasonal items, exclusive releases, or simply want to clean up your store’s look, we’ve got you covered.
Let’s dive in and discover how to keep your Shopify store versatile and customer-friendly.
Hiding selective product variants from a lineup instead of deleting them
This scenario prompts a need for flexibility in how products are displayed. Rather than permanently removing variants that are temporarily unavailable, savvy merchants are seeking methods to hide these items—effectively putting them in the background until they can be restocked.
The goal is clear: maintain an efficient, user-friendly shopping experience without the hassle of deleting and later reinstating products.
Here are two ways to hide selective product variants:
Using Shopify Natively
Go to the Admin of your store and follow these steps:
- Go to Products > Edit. Open the variant edit page
- Select “Track Quantity” in the Inventory Section
- Uncheck the “Continue selling when out of stock” tab
- Set “Available” to 0 under Quantity (appears after Tracking quantity)
Use a third-party app
There are third-party applications that provide you with the opportunity to hide some products that are longer in stock. Use this application to do the hard work for you!
