Clickable Top Level Dropdown Navigation - Spotlight Theme

Shopify Discussion

Topic summary

Making top-level navigation items clickable in Shopify’s Spotlight theme.

Initial issue: The poster can’t get top-level menu items to be clickable and asks for guidance.

Update provided: A video tutorial (https://youtu.be/U9KY9BJWmjs) shows how to locate and display the dropdown navigation in the theme. The video is central to understanding the suggested steps.

Scope/limitations: For more advanced menu features—such as images in the mobile menu and multiple tiers—using a different theme, hiring a developer, or installing an app like Meteor Mega Menu (https://apps.shopify.com/meteor-mega-menus/?ref=forum) is recommended.

Outcome/status: No confirmed solution for making top-level items clickable was provided; the advice focuses on showing dropdowns and options for deeper customization. The question remains open.

Key terms: “Dropdown navigation” refers to submenus that expand under a top-level menu item.

Action items:

  • Watch the linked video to configure and show dropdown navigation.
  • If clickability or advanced features are required, evaluate a menu app or consult a developer.
Summarized with AI on January 18. AI used: gpt-5.
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I’ve seen a few tutorials for other themes but can’t manage to make my top-level navigation clickable. Can anyone show me how?

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Hello!
It is tricky navigating all of the ins and outs of the themes. I went ahead and made a video of how to find and show the dropdown navigation.

If you want more customizations (including images in a mobile menu), multiple tiers, etc., you’ll either need a different theme, a developer, or an app like Meteor Mega Menu :blush: