Collection displaying only 3 products on page 1 and full limit on subsequent pages

Store Design

Topic summary

A Shopify store using the Debut theme is experiencing a pagination issue where collection pages display only 3 products on page 1, while subsequent pages (2, 3, etc.) show the full configured limit of items per page.

Key Details:

  • The problem affects the first page specifically, making it appear as though only 3 products exist in the entire category
  • The store owner has already checked theme settings for products per row/page, which are configured correctly but not resolving the issue
  • Page 2 and beyond display properly with the full product limit

Suggested Cause:

  • The theme code may have been modified, causing page 1 to behave like a final page with remaining items

Proposed Solution:

  • Recommendation to consult a developer to examine and fix the modified theme code

Status: The issue remains unresolved, with one additional user asking for help with related product display settings.

Summarized with AI on October 29. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.
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I use Debut theme on my shop and I am struggling with the collection pages as if there is more than one page, the first page is only showing 3 items, I guess as if it were the last page. Then as you move on to pages 2 and 3 etc it shows the full limit of items per page. I am worried it is putting people off as they will think there are only 3 products in the whole category when in reality there is much more.

Here is what I mean:

https://littlegreenpapershop.com/collections/greeting-cards

If you click to go onto page 2 and 3 you will then see what I mean.

Any one know how to fix this please?

Thanks,

Ana

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HI @aect1985
Thank you for your question.
On the Debut theme default, you can set number of product display per row, per page.
If you can not setting, I think your theme code has been modified, in this case you need to find a developer, who can help you fix it.

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Hi,

Thanks, yes I did see these settings, and even though it is sticking to what I set them to, it is still only showing 3 products on page 1. I don’t know if it is reating page 1 as the last page, filling in with max number of products but starting on the last page if you know what I mean?

Hope this makes sense? Any advice?

Thanks,

Ana

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i cant see the option to increase products can you help me ?