Out of stock settings

The out-of-stock settings are essential for managing how unavailable products are displayed in your store. These settings influence the visibility and arrangement of out-of-stock items, affecting the overall aesthetic and functionality of your shop. They are applied globally but can be customized at the section or block level if needed.

The out-of-stock settings offer options to control the visibility and placement of unavailable products. You can choose to display them in their usual position, hide them entirely, or move them to the end of product listings. This flexibility helps maintain a seamless shopping experience by clearly communicating product availability.

For practical application, you might consider using the Default option to keep the standard product order, ideal for stores with frequent restocks. The Hide option is suitable for showcasing only available products, reducing customer frustration. Alternatively, the Show at end option allows customers to see the full range of items while prioritizing in-stock products. These settings help manage customer expectations and enhance the shopping experience.

Overview #

The out-of-stock settings manage the display of products that are not currently available in your store. These settings are crucial for controlling the visibility and arrangement of out-of-stock products, impacting the overall look and feel of the shop. They are applied globally across the theme but can be overridden at the section or block level if needed.

Key components and functionality #

Out of stock settings

This setting group allows you to control how out-of-stock products are displayed in your store. It provides options to manage the visibility and placement of these products, ensuring a seamless shopping experience for your customers.

  • Display out of stock products: This setting determines the visibility and placement of out-of-stock products in your store.
    • Options:
      1. Default: Out-of-stock products are shown in their usual position within the product listings. Default
      2. Hide: Out-of-stock products are not displayed to customers.
      3. Show at end: Out-of-stock products are moved to the end of the product listings, allowing in-stock items to be prioritized.

Usage examples #

  1. Default setting: You might consider using the Default option if you want to maintain the standard product listing order without drawing attention to stock status. This is ideal for stores that frequently restock items and want to keep the browsing experience consistent.

  2. Hide out-of-stock products: For stores that prefer to only showcase available products, the Hide option might be suitable. This can help reduce customer frustration by ensuring that only purchasable items are visible.

  3. Show at end: If you want to inform customers about products that are temporarily unavailable but might be restocked soon, you might consider the Show at end option. This keeps the focus on available products while still allowing customers to see the full range of items.

These settings help manage customer expectations and improve the shopping experience by clearly communicating product availability.