How can I set the default filter option to 'Hide' on my store collection pages?

Topic summary

A user is attempting to modify the default filter behavior on their Shopify store’s collection pages. They want filters to default to ‘Hide’ instead of ‘Show’ when expanded.

Technical Context:

  • Using a Shopify theme (appears to be ‘Sense’ based on partial text)
  • The theme has built-in filters with limited customization options
  • Considering using a third-party app (Search & Discovery) as an alternative

Current Status:

  • Question remains unanswered
  • User is seeking assistance with either custom code implementation or app recommendations to achieve this functionality
Summarized with AI on November 18. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.

Hi -

I’m trying to adjust the filter setting on my store collection pages. I want the default selection when it’s expanded opens to have Hide selected versus Show. I’m using the Shopify Search & Discover app as my theme doesn’t seem to have filters built in but the customization options are fairly limited.

Can anyone assist?

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