How do I change filter titles in the new OS 2.0 filter pane (from "Brand" to something else)?

Technical Q&A

Topic summary

Main issue: Rename default filter labels in Shopify OS 2.0 (e.g., change “Brand” to “Artist,” “Product type” to “Theme”) and clarify filtering options.

Proposed solutions:

  • Theme code edit (Dawn): in snippets/facets.liquid, replace the output {{ filter.label | escape }} with an if/elsif/else block that maps specific labels (Brand → Artist, Product type → Theme). Not append—replace—to avoid duplicate labels.
  • Other OS 2.0 themes: edit sections/main-collection-product-grid.liquid. Find where collection.filters renders labels and replace the same {{ filter.label | escape }} with the conditional block.
  • Metafields: OS 2.0 supports filtering by product metafields (e.g., Single line text). Add metafield values to products, then add a metafield-based filter in Online Store > Navigation > Collection and search filters.

Notes and caveats:

  • If a metafield’s name is changed later, delete and re-add its filter for the new name to appear.
  • Boolean (true/false) metafields can model multi-select categories (e.g., ages, surfaces), but setup/bulk editing may be time-consuming; bulk editor support not confirmed.
  • Shopify removed tag-based filters in OS 2.0.

Status: Partial resolution via code edits and metafields. Theme-specific guidance requested for Symmetry; last query asks if code locations are outdated. Thread remains open.

Summarized with AI on January 29. AI used: gpt-5.
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I had this problem when trying to change the name of a filter that points to a custom metafield.

But I figured it out.

The thing I didnt realize is that when you go into the metafield and change the name, it wont be reflected on your filters right away. You have to go into Online Store > Navigation > Collection and search filters > and then delete the filter and add it back in. Then the name will show up correctly.