Looking for a Shopify developer to build a custom wishlist (one-time job, no monthly app)

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Hi everyone,

I run a store on Shopify Basic using the Craft theme, and I’m looking for a developer to build a custom wishlist solution for my store.

I already created a simple wishlist page using theme code, but it currently relies on localStorage, which means the wishlist disappears if the customer switches device or clears their browser.

What I need is a persistent wishlist tied to the customer account, so that:

• each customer has their own wishlist
• wishlists do not mix between customers
• items stay saved across devices once the customer logs in
• it works with my existing wishlist page if possible

Technical preferences (open to suggestions):

• store wishlist items in customer metafields
• or use a small custom app / app proxy if needed
• avoid third-party wishlist apps with monthly fees

My goal is to have a clean, lightweight solution that works on Shopify Basic and with the Craft theme.

If you have built something similar or are interested in taking on this job, please feel free to reply here or send me a message.

Thanks!

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Have you searched the App Store? Several wishlist apps already integrate with customer account. Some are free too.

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Hi @iscork

Okay, can you share the design? What kind of design do you need?

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HI,
I’m interested in your offer. Feel free to DM me if you’d like.

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This may be an interesting reading on the topic as
We’ve been discussing how this can be done without custom apps, by only using Flow and Forms (both free apps from shopify) here – The LocalStorage Wishlist Philosophy: Can Browser First Really Replace Bloated Apps? - #11 by tim_1

You can’t create an account-linked wishlist without an app.

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Before going the custom development route, it might be worth checking if an existing app covers what you need. Custom builds can be expensive and hard to maintain with theme updates. I would like to propose our app here for you Pasilobus Wishlists (https://apps.shopify.com/pasilobus-wishlists) which has a free plan, supports both B2C and B2B wishlists, and includes order forms with one-click reordering.

Might save you the development cost and headache.

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Hi @iscork,

I saw your request for a persistent Shopify wishlist connected to customer accounts and available across devices.

Your current localStorage version can remain as the guest experience, while logged-in customers need a server-side storage method. Because Shopify theme code cannot securely write directly to customer metafields on its own, I would first confirm the customer-account setup and then use the safest suitable approach, such as a lightweight custom app or app proxy.

Proposed first step:

  • Review the existing wishlist page and theme code.

  • Confirm whether the store uses classic or new customer accounts.

  • Define how products are added, removed, and displayed.

  • Confirm whether variants and quantities need to be stored.

  • Produce a fixed technical plan before changing the live theme.

If the existing setup is compatible, I can then implement:

  • Separate wishlists for each logged-in customer.

  • Persistent storage across browsers and devices.

  • Guest localStorage with login migration where practical.

  • Integration with the existing Craft-theme wishlist page.

  • Add/remove controls and testing.

  • A short maintenance and handover guide.

Estimated implementation price: $220 fixed
Estimated timeline: 5–7 days after the technical review.

Could you confirm whether the project is still available and share the store URL, customer-account type, and the existing wishlist code or screenshots?

Best,
Moaz