How to make products visible in dropdown menu after theme change?

Topic summary

A Shopify store owner is experiencing issues with product visibility in dropdown menus after switching from theOokiee theme to the Sense theme.

The Problem:

  • Products and collections display correctly in the navigation menu
  • However, clicking dropdown menu items doesn’t show the actual products
  • The setup worked properly on the previous theme (Okiee)

Troubleshooting Attempted:

  • Menu items are properly linked to collections
  • “Make collections available” option has been tested
  • Collections appear in navigation but products remain invisible when accessed

Current Status:

  • The new theme (Sense, a free theme) is not yet the main active theme
  • User is unsure whether to remake all collections
  • Issue remains unresolved despite following standard troubleshooting steps

A community member suggested verifying that both the collection link and “Make collections available” checkbox are properly configured for each menu item, and ensuring collection filters are set correctly.

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hi there, i am wondering how to make my products visible when i click them in the drop down menu. i have created all my p[roducts and collections etc. i had it working in a previous theme but want to chaneg the theme and cant seem to get it visible

any detailed help would be great

MAny thanks

Hi Ritchie

i have done this process and made each menu item

for some reason the products dont actually show up

yes it was added

it is not my main theme as we are still selling from main one.

will you still be able to view the website draft?

this si what it shows on navigation

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Hi @Stoltman ,

(just saw a video of you guys two days ago :wink: )

I’ve seen this issue pop up multiple times. First, please check the following:

Edit each menu item and check that both the linked collection as well as filters are actually correct.

If so, try this (found this approach in another thread):

Go to collection and tick the box next to the specific collection. Select “Actions” and “Make collections available”.

Awesome thank you for your support and stay spicy!!

the links all seem to be correct, i have not put filters on it though,

also have tried the make available option but no luck.

i dont know if i should remake all my collections, it just seems as though it works on the wokiee theme but i am trying to use sense theme now and it doesnt like it !

it is sens etheme, so free one under my plan