How can I make my search bar always open in Sense Theme?

Store Design
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Topic summary

A store owner using the Sense theme wants to modify their search functionality so the search bar remains permanently visible and open, rather than appearing only when clicking the magnifying glass icon.

Current Status:

  • The issue is under investigation
  • Store URL has been shared for troubleshooting: https://gnargian.com/
  • A support member is reviewing the site to provide a solution

Technical Context:
This involves customizing the default search behavior in Shopify’s Sense theme, which typically uses a collapsible search interface triggered by an icon click.

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Hi, just need help with my Shopify Store.

I would like to make my search bar fixed and always open instead of it popping out of the magnifying glass icon. My store is built in the Sense Theme if that helps.

Thanks,

Alesana

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@HI04

oh sorry for that issue can you please send store url so i will check and let you know

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https://gnargian.com/