open search bar in header

Topic summary

Issue: Merchant wants an always-visible search bar in the header; the live site shows an open search field, but the preview of the updated Taste v15.1.0 theme only shows a magnifying-glass icon.

Clarifications: A helper noted search is active on the live theme, but the merchant clarified they need the search bar to display persistently without a click. Screenshots were shared to illustrate placement, and the merchant briefly made the theme live for review.

Troubleshooting: Clearing browser cache was suggested. After viewing the live theme, the helper confirmed seeing the intended placement.

Current guidance: Achieving an always-visible search on Taste v15.1.0 requires editing the theme’s header file (e.g., header.liquid) to insert the search input where desired. If the merchant isn’t comfortable with code, they should hire a developer.

Outcome/Status: No built-in setting was identified to toggle an always-visible search bar. The thread remains open pending code customization. Images were central to showing the desired layout.

Summarized with AI on December 20. AI used: gpt-5.

@vibehome - clear cache and check, i see like this