Issue with Recently Viewed Items Collection Layout on Shopify

Shopify Discussion

Topic summary

A Shopify store owner is experiencing a layout problem with their “Recently Viewed Items” section. The product thumbnails have unexpectedly changed from square to rectangular dimensions, disrupting the visual consistency of the page.

Key Issues:

  • Item aspect ratios are no longer uniform (changed from square to rectangle)
  • Visual balance and alignment are affected

Help Requested:

  • Guidance on restoring uniform square aspect ratios for all items
  • Direction on where to locate relevant CSS or theme settings
  • Best practices or code snippets to fix the layout issue

A screenshot has been provided showing the current problematic layout. The discussion remains open with no responses or solutions yet.

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I am facing an issue with the layout of the “Recently Viewed Items” section on my Shopify store. As shown in the attached screenshot, the width of the items in this section has unexpectedly changed from square to rectangle. This inconsistency is affecting the visual balance and alignment of the section.

  • How can I ensure that all items in this section maintain a uniform square aspect ratio?
  • Could someone guide me on where to check the relevant CSS or theme settings?
  • Are there any best practices or specific code snippets to correct this issue?

Thank you in advance for your support!