This thing really needs to be done. Even I am having the same trouble.
Topic summary
Shopify merchants are requesting a native menu duplication feature, particularly for seasonal navigation changes like Christmas promotions. The original poster highlighted the problem: they cannot duplicate complex menus for testing before going live, forcing them to either recreate entire menus manually (time-consuming and error-prone) or edit live menus directly without preview capability.
Community Response:
- Multiple users confirmed experiencing the same frustration, especially those with seasonal businesses or complex automotive/category menus
- The issue has persisted for at least 2+ years without official Shopify resolution
- Users express disappointment that such a basic feature remains unavailable
Current Workarounds:
- Third-party Chrome extension (~$10 one-time cost)
- Paid apps like Matrixify (export/import menus via Excel)
- Menufy app (includes free tier)
- Free community-created tool (shared via tutorial link)
- Manual technical solution using browser developer tools (video tutorial provided)
Status: The discussion remains unresolved with no official Shopify response. Users continue advocating for this as a standard platform feature rather than requiring paid apps or technical workarounds.
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