Automatically discount code apply at checkout

[TiffanyChung]

Is there an app or function on Shopify that is able to automatically apply a discount code, which will show as a code on the backend instead of a label like the Shopify automatic code function. The code will apply at checkout page when any products in the collection are added to the checkout page.

[tobebuilds]

Hi TiffanyChung,

Can you please explain why you need it to show up as a code, instead of a label?

If not for that requirement, then automatic discounts for specific collections would be the perfect solution, and more consistent.

If, instead, you are relying on a manual discount code being added automatically, you most likely will have to use the AJAX Cart API to do this. This will happen on the client side, instead of server side, so it is more prone to issues than a true automatic discount, and might not always apply automatically as intended.

Best,

Tobe

[TiffanyChung]

Hi Tobe, 

We need that for tracking purpose. Our tracking software are not able to track the discount label. 

Thank you, 

Tiffany

[Discount-Bot]

Do you mind explaining that a bit more? When you say code, do you mean the discount code like "SUMMER15". Doesn't the checkout page already show the code that's being applied?

[StefanRadulovic]

Great explanation, @tobebuilds  — totally valid point on the difference between client-side vs. server-side logic.

In some cases though (like promo tracking, influencer codes, or multi-use discount stacking), merchants need the actual code to appear on the backend — not just a label. That’s where automatic discounts fall short.

If anyone’s in that camp, Adsgun is a simpler alternative. It auto-applies real discount codes, updates all prices pre-checkout, and avoids the JS workarounds.

No theme edits, no hacks — just clean visibility.

[Fernandez_joel]

• Automatic Discount & Gift: Applies discounts based on cart conditions and shows the code in the backend.
• Discount Ninja: Offers advanced discounting, applying codes at checkout with backend visibility.
• Selly: Provides multiple discount types, including automatic application at checkout, with the code visible in the backend.
  
  these apps should help you

[StefanRadulovic]

@Fernandez_joel 

Solid list 👌

If you’re looking for something simpler that still auto-applies codes and shows correct prices before checkout (product/collection/cart pages), check out Adsgun too.

Works great with stackable promos, gifts, and real discount codes in the backend. Worth a peek.

[StefanRadulovic]

@TiffanyChung Yep — that’s actually one of the big limitations with Shopify’s automatic discounts.

They don’t show up as actual “discount codes” on the backend — just labeled price adjustments, which means you lose all the nice tracking and conditional logic that comes with regular codes.

If you want to auto-apply a real discount code (not just a label), and have it trigger based on what’s in the cart (like products from a collection), you might want to check out Adsgun.

It lets you auto-apply discount codes instantly or generate links that auto-apply codes at checkout and show correct prices across the store before that. Clean setup, no hacks.