How can I customize my sort by options using variants/filter options in Dawn theme?

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Topic summary

A user seeks to add custom sorting options to their Dawn theme, specifically for the ‘adopt’ collection on their site. The desired sort options include:

  • Age (using variant)
  • Size (using a variant)
  • Newest-Oldest
  • Oldest-Newest
  • A-Z
  • Z-A

They want these filters applied only to specific collections related to pet adoption/fostering.

Proposed Solution:
Another user recommends using Shopify’s free “Search & Discovery” app, which can be customized to meet these sorting requirements.

Status: The discussion remains open with one suggested solution provided but not yet confirmed as implemented.

Summarized with AI on November 9. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.
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I would like to update my site www.buenobites.org to include the following sort by options in my Dawn theme. I only want this applied to my ‘adopt’ collection - https://buenobites.org/collections/save/Foster+Adopt and https://buenobites.org/collections/save/Lost

A-Z

Z-A

Newest-Oldest

Oldest-Newest

Size (using a variant)

Age (using variant)

Thank you!

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Hi,

You can referent this app: https://apps.shopify.com/search-and-discovery?show_store_picker=1

It’s free and development by Shopify, that can adapter your expected.