Custom sort option

Topic summary

A user seeks to add a custom sorting option to their collection page using the Impact theme.

Proposed Solution:

  • Access theme code via Online Store > Themes > Edit code
  • Locate main-collection.liquid or collection.liquid in the sections folder
  • Find the <select name="sort_by"> block and insert a custom <option> element

Implementation Limitations:

Shopify doesn’t natively support fully custom frontend sorting logic. Three workarounds are suggested:

  • Tag-based sorting: Use product tags or collections to simulate custom ordering
  • Manual ordering: Arrange products manually within a custom collection via Shopify admin
  • Third-party apps: Install apps like Search & Discovery or Boost Product Filter & Search for advanced sorting capabilities

Status: The discussion remains open with no confirmation from the original poster whether the solution was implemented or successful.

Summarized with AI on October 28. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.

I want to add custom option to the sort option on the collection page help me with. my store theme is impact.

Hi @ryan29 ,

Since you’re using the Impact theme, here’s how you can add a custom sorting option to your collection page. Shopify themes come with built-in sort options like “Best Selling”, “Price Low to High”, etc., but adding a custom one (like “Sort by Popularity” or “Sort by Custom Tag”) requires a bit of theme code editing.

Step-by-step guide:

  1. Access your theme code:
    • Go to Online Store > Themes in your Shopify admin.
    • Click Actions > Edit code on the Impact theme.
  2. Find the file that controls sorting:
    • Open main-collection.liquid or collection.liquid (sometimes inside the sections folder, depending on your version).
    • Look for this block: