How to enable Collection and search filters in Minimal Theme

Retired Boards Appdev Store Design
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Topic summary

A user running the Minimal theme on zahabz.com is trying to enable collection and search filters but encountering compatibility issues. They installed an app that doesn’t appear to be supported by their theme.

Proposed Solutions:

  • One contributor provided detailed step-by-step instructions for manually adding filters through Shopify’s admin panel by customizing the Collection and Search templates via the theme editor
  • Another user recommended installing a third-party app (Ultimate Search and Filter) that claims compatibility with both legacy themes and OS 2.0

Key Considerations:

  • Testing filters across different devices and browsers is recommended to ensure proper functionality
  • Filters can be customized to match store branding and include options like prices, colors, and sizes

Status: The issue remains unresolved, with the original poster awaiting further assistance or clarification on which solution will work with the Minimal theme.

Summarized with AI on November 23. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.
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Hello All,

I want to enable Collection and search filters in my website www.zahabz.com. I am currently using Minimal theme. Is there a way to enable it?

Thanks
Hozefa

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HI,

Is it solved? let me know if I can help you with this.

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@Akibhusen No its not. I have installed the App, but it say that the theme does not support it.

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@Zahabz , Can you please show me any reference websites from which you would like to implement functionality?

I can see there is already a search bar on your website.

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Hello there

Enabling collection and search filters in the Minimal theme for Shopify can be done by following these simple steps:

Enabling collection and search filters in the Minimal theme for Shopify can be done by following these simple steps:

  1. Go to the Shopify Admin panel and navigate to the “Online Store” tab.
  2. Click on the “Customize Theme” button and select the “Sections” tab.
  3. Scroll down to the “Collection template” section and click on the “Add content” button.
  4. Select the “Collection filter” option and click on the “Add” button.
  5. A new section will be added to the Collection template, where you can customize the filter options.
  6. To enable search filters, navigate to the “Search template” section and follow the same steps as above.
  7. Once you’ve added the Collection filter and Search filter, you can customize them to match your store’s branding and style.
  8. You can also add filters like prices, colors, sizes, and other options to help your customers find the products they are looking for.
  9. Make sure to preview the changes and save them when you’re done.

Keep in mind that it’s recommended to test the filters on different devices and browsers to ensure that they are working properly and the layout is well-adapted for any device. By enabling collection and search filters, your customers will be able to easily find the products they are looking for, improving their shopping experience and increasing the chances of them making a purchase.

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You can use this app to add advanced filters to legacy and OS 2.0 themes: https://apps.shopify.com/ultimate-search-and-filter-1