Market index context

[Pedro_73]

Hi,

I am trying to create the file “index.context.belgique.json”, to customize a stores homepage for that market, but Shopify keeps deleting it.

I can see in some stores that they can configure index.context for different markets, while in other stores there’s no such option.

Thanks in advance

[Moid.space]

Shopify deletes index.context files if Markets isn’t enabled or the theme doesn’t support market-specific templates.

[PieLab]

Hi @Pedro_73

I believe that the reason Shopify deletes your file and hides the dropdown is that Contextual Overrides (Market-specific layouts) are restricted to the “Advanced” and “Shopify Plus” plans.

If the store with the missing option is on the Basic or Standard plan, Shopify actively blocks this feature.

Hope this helps!

[Pedro_73]

Hi,

Thank you everyone for all the answers. In the end, it’s the Shopify plan that’s blocking the market customization.

Have a nice day.

[Coding-with-Jan]

Why Shopify deletes index.context.belgique.json

Your store does not have the feature that lets you create theme files for each market.
When this feature is missing, Shopify automatically deletes any market-specific file you try to add.

Why some stores have the option and others don’t

Because Theme Customizations by Market is not enabled for all stores.
It depends on:

• The store’s Shopify plan

• Whether Markets Pro is enabled

• Shopify’s gradual rollout of the feature

How to fix it

Contact Shopify Support and ask them:

“Please enable Theme Customizations by Market for my store.”

Once they enable it, you’ll be able to create files like:
index.context.belgique.json

[TheUntechnickle]

Hey @Pedro_73,

The reason Shopify keeps deleting your file is because theme customization per market is only available on Advanced or Plus plans. That’s why you’re seeing some stores have this option and others don’t - it comes down to which plan they’re on.

If you’re on Basic or Grow, the context files for specific markets won’t work. Shopify just removes them because the feature isn’t enabled for your store.

You’d need to upgrade to at least Advanced (€289/month) to be able to create market-specific theme customizations like index.context.belgique.json.

If upgrading isn’t an option right now, one workaround is to use Shopify’s built-in localization features or conditional logic in your theme code to show different content based on the customer’s location, but it’s more manual and limited compared to the proper market contextualization.

Cheers!
Shubham | Untechnickle