Goal: Show links to specific collections (Best Sellers, Gifts, Subscriptions, etc.) in a left sidebar on Shopify collection pages without using product filters or tags.
Feasibility: Confirmed possible. No tagging or filtering needed—just navigation links.
How to implement:
Notes: Exact steps to display the menu on the left may depend on the theme and could require editing the collection template/section to place the menu in a sidebar area. No code snippets or attachments were provided.
Status: Consensus on approach; solution proposed but not confirmed as implemented by the original poster.
Hi there,
We have several collections such as Best Sellers, Gifts, Subscriptions, etc. I’d like to display these on the left side under the Collection pages.
I’m not asking for filtering. That would require checking 100+ products and adding tags to each, which I’d like to avoid.
Is this possible, and how can it be done?
First, copy the URLs of these pages and go to the content in Shopify, where you will see Menus and select the menu where you have added the collection pages create new menu section add there name and on left side add those urls which you copied.
Yes, it’s possible. You can add a custom sidebar menu on collection pages and link those collections (Best Sellers, Gifts, Subscriptions, etc.) using Shopify Navigation. This doesn’t require tags or filters, just menu links rendered in the collection template.
Hi @huzunkaya
Yes, this is possible without using filters or product tags. You can add a static collections list to the left sidebar of collection pages using your theme’s menu (navigation) system. Create a menu with links to your key collections (Best Sellers, Gifts, Subscriptions, etc.) and assign it to a sidebar or collection page section in the theme editor. This shows collection links only and does not require tagging any products.
is it possible to show it via screenshots?
Hi @huzunkaya
Yes, this is possible and it does not require filters, tags, or product changes. The correct approach is to show a static list of collections using Shopify navigation.
Create a menu in Online Store → Navigation and add links to the collections you want to show, such as Best Sellers, Gifts, and Subscriptions. Then go to Online Store → Themes → Customize, open a collection page, and add or enable a sidebar / collection navigation / menu block (the exact name depends on your theme). Assign the menu you created to that section. This will display a collection list on the left side of all collection pages and simply acts as navigation, not filtering.
Generally, this depends on your theme. It may already have this option.
If not, it would need to be added with code, or by re-purposing other sections.
I know you’ve said “no filters” but adding tags is not that difficult since you already have your collections.
You do not have to touch each product separately.
You just need to go to products, filter by collection, select all products and bulk add tag to all of them:
With “Bulk edit” you can instead add a metafield, which may give you even more flexibility.
I believe this is the best way. Appreciate your help.
