How to Customize Shopify Search Page

Does Shopify have search engine?

Yes. Every Shopify store includes a native search engine that indexes your store’s:

• Products
• Collections
• Pages
• Blog posts

This means your visitors can use the search bar (usually located in the header) to find relevant content across your site.

To gain more control, Shopify also offers the Search & Discovery app, which lets you:

• Choose which content types appear in search results
• Configure filter options like price, vendor, or availability
• Adjust product recommendations based on shopper behavior

For more details, please refer to Shopify Search & Discovery documentation

How to Edit the Search Bar in Shopify

While you can’t change how the search engine works without custom apps, you can customize the design and behavior of the search bar.

Option 1: Via Shopify Theme Customizer

1. In Shopify admin, go to Online Store > Themes
2. Click Customize on your live theme
3. Open the Header section (where the search bar is typically located)
4. Edit elements like:
   • Placeholder text (e.g., “Search products…”)
   • Icon position (left or right)
   • Size and spacing
   • Color, font, and visibility across devices

Option 2: Edit Theme Code

If you want advanced control:

• Go to Online Store > Themes > Actions > Edit Code
• Open header.liquid or search-bar.liquid
• Customize using HTML, CSS, and Shopify Liquid

Note: Changes here require coding knowledge. Consider backing up your theme or working in a duplicate.

How to Customize the Shopify Search Results Page

Option 1: Theme Settings

• Navigate to the Search template in the Theme Customizer
• Depending on your theme, you can:
  • Choose between grid or list view
  • Enable sorting (by price, relevance, newest)
  • Adjust thumbnail sizes and text hierarchy
  • Filter results by product type or availability

Option 2: Edit the search.liquid Template

• Go to Online Store > Themes > Edit Code
• Open the search.liquid file
• You can:
  • Customize headings (e.g., “Search Results for ‘backpacks’”)
  • Adjust “no results” messaging
  • Hide specific result types using Liquid conditions (e.g., {% unless item.object_type == ‘page’ %})

How to Hide Pages from Shopify Search Results

Ensuring your search results show only what matters most (usually products) helps focus customer attention and improve conversions.

Step-by-Step with Search & Discovery App:

1. Install the App:
   Search & Discovery is free and available in the Shopify App Store.
2. Configure Search Settings:
   Open the app and go to Search configuration.
3. Deselect Unwanted Content Types:
   Uncheck the boxes for “Pages,” “Blog posts,” or any other content you don’t want appearing in search results.
4. Save and Test:
   Save your settings, then perform some test searches to confirm pages no longer appear.

Optimizing Product Pages for Customers Coming from Search

While GemPages doesn’t alter how Shopify processes or displays search results, it plays a crucial role in maximizing conversions after a customer clicks through from the search results to a product page.

With GemPages, you can easily create visually rich, high converting product pages using its drag-and-drop editor—no coding required. This flexibility lets you showcase essential details that customers look for, such as:

• Product variants and options
• Trust badges and guarantees
• FAQs to address common concerns
• Customer reviews and ratings
• Etc.,

These elements help build trust and encourage buyers to complete their purchase.

For detailed instructions on building and customizing product pages with GemPages, see our guide: How to Create a New Product Page with GemPages.