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.
Explore every feature in the live editor – no account required.
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.
- Pick a layout: Open the Elfsight editor and select a template that matches your website’s design.
- Set up your widget: Add your Google Search Engine ID and API Key, then decide how you’d like search results to appear.
- Get your embed code: Click “Add to website for free”, the system will generate a custom code for you.
- 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.
- Select the floating layout: In the Elfsight editor, choose the floating option to create a compact search button.
- 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.
- Generate the code: Click “Add to website for free” and get your code.
- 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.