Product page title not showing on tab; URL is shown instead

Topic summary

Problem: On collection pages, the browser tab showed the URL instead of the collection name because the HTML title-tag was empty. This affected collection pages while other pages displayed correctly.

Cause: Likely caused by an SEO app modifying theme code/settings. One participant noted Brooklyn theme normally handles titles, implying an app override. A screenshot highlighted the empty title-tag.

Fix/Outcome: The original poster confirmed it was an SEO app issue; the app’s default setting had changed unexpectedly. Adjusting the SEO app’s settings restored proper titles. No code changes or step-by-step fix was posted.

Other inputs: Another participant reported the titles appeared fine on their end, suggesting variability (e.g., caching or timing). Additional users (using Debut theme and a product duplication workflow with Recharge) reported similar title mismatches and asked how to fix them, but did not receive a detailed solution.

Status: Resolved for the original poster by correcting SEO app settings; remains open for others seeking explicit steps. Central takeaway: check SEO app configurations and any theme modifications to the title-tag.

Summarized with AI on December 23. AI used: gpt-5.

I am having the same issue to an extent. I make our new product a duplicate of the one it replacing. I have check the product page, SEO, Recharge, etc. It is still showing the old product title.

New product “Drift”

Older new (still selling old inventory) "Dreamer+

www.carolinadream.com

I cannot hyperlink or share a photo due to the link have the word gumm**s (a candy)

Thank you in advance.