We have just launched an app for this - it’s called File Search & Download Hub MPX.
Love to know your thoughts on this.
Topic summary
A user seeks a Shopify app that enables frontend PDF file searching, similar to WordPress’s Simple File List plugin. The goal is to let customers search for uploaded files like instruction manuals and test certificates directly on the website.
Initial Attempts:
- No pre-built Shopify app solution was found initially
- A basic custom JavaScript solution was created but has significant limitations
- The main drawback: users must enter exact filenames to find results
- Shopify’s file management system appears quite rigid for this use case
Recent Development:
- After 3 years, an app called “File Search & Download Hub MPX” has been launched specifically for this purpose
- The app allows embedding searchable file directories on Shopify storefronts
- Files are sourced from those uploaded to Shopify admin
Status: The discussion evolved from an unsolved problem to having a dedicated app solution available in the Shopify App Store.