Shopify Search Bar App

Add a custom search bar to your Shopify store to help customers find products faster, discover new items, and enjoy a smoother shopping experience.
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Shopify Search Bar App

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Why People Love Elfsight

Every online store has one thing in common – customers who want to find what they’re looking for, fast. The Elfsight Search app helps you do exactly that. It adds a smart, responsive search bar to your Shopify store that instantly displays relevant results as customers type.

With just a few clicks, you can make your product catalog searchable, highlight popular items, and guide shoppers to what they want most – without them digging through endless menus.

It’s clean, fast, and fully customizable. You decide how it looks, what it searches, and where it lives – whether it’s front and center on your homepage or tucked neatly into your header.

Did you know?

According to Forrester Research, 43% of retail website visitors go straight to the search bar, and those who use search are 2–3 times more likely to make a purchase.

Turn your store’s search into a sales driver – integrate the best Search app for Shopify using Elfsight for free today.

Key Features of the Shopify Search Bar

Elfsight gives your store a smarter, more intuitive shopping experience. Here’s what you’ll get:

  • Instant live results: As customers type, products, collections, or pages appear instantly.
  • Quick links: Add shortcuts to your most visited pages or promotions right below search results to guide visitors faster.
  • Customizable look: Choose fonts, icons, colors, and layout to match your Shopify theme perfectly.
  • Mobile-ready design: Works beautifully on all devices so your customers can shop smoothly from any screen.
  • No coding needed: You can set everything up in minutes – even if you’ve never touched code before.

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How to Add the Search Bar to Shopify

Embedding your custom search bar takes just a few minutes – no technical steps, no stress. Here are two easy ways to do it:

Method 1: Inline Search App

Perfect for adding a visible search bar in your header, homepage, or collection page.

  1. Pick a layout: Open the Elfsight editor and select a template that matches your website’s design.
  2. Set up your widget: Add your Google Search Engine ID and API Key, then decide how you’d like search results to appear.
  3. Get your embed code: Click “Add to website for free”, the system will generate a custom code for you.
  4. Embed in Shopify: In your Shopify dashboard, go to “Online Store → Themes → Customize.” Use the “Custom HTML” block to paste your search code into the desired section.

Method 2: Floating Search Icon

Ideal if you prefer a clean layout but still want search available everywhere on your store.

  1. Select the floating layout: In the Elfsight editor, choose the floating option to create a compact search button.
  2. Customize the widget: Connect your Google Search Engine ID and API Key, choose the button’s position, color, and define how search results will open.
  3. Generate the code: Click “Add to website for free” and get your code.
  4. Insert into Shopify: Go to “Online Store → Themes → Edit Code,” and paste your snippet before the closing </body> tag.

That’s it! Your Search bar app is live. You can update its appearance or functionality anytime from your Elfsight dashboard – no reinstallation needed.

Need help? Check our Help Center or blog guide on how to add a search bar to your website. You can also share ideas in the Wishlist or keep an eye on updates in the Changelog.

FAQ

Do I need to edit my Shopify search code to use this widget?

Nope! Elfsight works independently – you just copy and paste a small code snippet. No changes to your Shopify search code are needed.

Can I make the search bar match my theme’s colors and style?

Absolutely. You can customize every element – background, icons, placeholder text – to fit your brand.

Can I show specific collections or products at the top of search results?

Yes. You can highlight featured or trending products using quick links to direct visitors to them.

Does the app work on mobile?

Yes. The widget automatically adapts to different screen sizes so shoppers can search easily on phones and tablets.

Can I change the width of the search box or set a max width?

While default settings may auto-adapt, you can often override width (or set maximum width) through styling options or custom CSS in your design settings.

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