Product alternative url link with product ID instead of collection long link

Store Design

Topic summary

Creating stable product links using product IDs instead of long collection/product URLs in Shopify.

  • Request: A permanent, short link like domain.com/442654126282 that won’t break if a product title changes. The user tried using the product ID at the root but it didn’t work.

  • Platform constraints: Shopify product pages are addressed via a handle (the URL slug), not by numeric ID at the domain root. The handle can be edited in the product’s SEO settings and can remain stable even if the title changes.

  • Suggested solutions:
    • Keep a consistent handle to avoid broken links.
    • Use a URL shortener app to generate short, permanent links.
    • Set up URL redirects so a custom path (e.g., /442654126282) forwards to the product’s handle-based URL.

  • Outcome: No native support for direct ID-based URLs. Practical approaches are handle management, URL shorteners, or redirects. Discussion appears resolved with these recommendations.

Summarized with AI on February 1. AI used: gpt-5.
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Is there an alternative link for a product without making changes to the store structure?

I would like to make permanent links for some items without the worry of the changing the title later on causing the link url not working anymore.

I was wondering if its possible something like this: https://storename.com/442654126282 instead of https://storename.com/collections/products/product-title-etc

I tried using a product ID after the store domain/ but it would not work.

Thanks.

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Hello, you can only edit the handle of a product URL from within the Shopify admin (by editing SEO listing info). However, it sounds like you could use a URL shortener app (here is a good list) or set up an URL redirect (use this article). I hope I was able to answer your question.

Nico