A user added variants to a Shopify product listing (e.g., curtains in different sizes) but the variants display as out of stock despite inventory being managed automatically through another app. The user cannot manually adjust stock levels and is concerned about having to create multiple separate listings for the same product design.
Key troubleshooting steps suggested:
Verify unique quantities are assigned at the variant level in Shopify admin
Ensure inventory tracking is enabled at the product level
Check if quantity thresholds are hiding low-stock variants
Review any show/hide rules that might be filtering inventory display
Current status: The issue remains unresolved with the user seeking clarification on whether they’re missing a configuration step or if there’s a workaround to avoid creating duplicate listings for variants of the same product.
Summarized with AI on November 14.
AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.
I have added variants to a shopify listing why isn’t it showing stock for those variants? It’s coming up as they don’t have stock. Does this feature not include stock levels for the ones i’ve linked? I can’t manage individual stock levels as these are all on auto through another app)
It’s going to look weird for example selling curtains that are different sizes in multiple listings, multiple bed size cover listings, but all the same design. Surely there is a way around this? Or am i thinking to hard and i’ve looked right past the option? ? someone please help or explain what i am doing wrong??> >
Hi @Jayne_H ,
This is Theodore from PageFly - Shopify Page Builder App.
There are a few common reasons why product variants added to a Shopify store may display as out of stock or not show inventory quantities, even when connected to an inventory management app. First, confirm that unique quantity amounts are set at the variant level in the Shopify admin. Inventory tracking also needs to be enabled at the overall product level for variants to display quantities. Additionally, review if quantity thresholds under Inventory settings are hiding lower stock variants or if other advanced availability rules are dynamically filtering inventory. In summary, Shopify variants must have quantities assigned in the admin, have product-level tracking on, not have quantities hidden by thresholds, and not have show/hide rules affecting visibility in order to display accurate in-stock inventory levels across all associated product variants. Checking these key item, product, and variant settings in Shopify will ensure variants reveal their available stock statuses.
I’ll be so happy if my suggestion can help to solve your problem. If you have any further questions, please feel free to tell me.
Best regards,
Theodore | PageFly
