Group similar products with Categories. Use Sub-Categories for smaller groups inside a category.

Example

  • Category: Clothing.
  • Subcategory: T-shirts.

Create a category

  1. Open Categories from the Products navigation.
  2. Choose the add-category action.
  3. Enter Category Name and Slug.
  4. Choose an icon or upload an image if needed.
  5. Save and check the category list.

Create a subcategory

  1. Open Sub-Categories.
  2. Enter the name and slug.
  3. Select the Parent Category.
  4. Add an optional image and save.

Assign a product

  • Open the product editor.
  • Choose the category and subcategory, then save.
  • If a category has subcategories, a subcategory selection is required.
  • You can also add a category beside the Category field in the product form.

Arrange the category display

  • Use category reorder controls where shown.
  • Review storefront display in Design → Home Page → Categories.

Edit or delete carefully

  • Use the row actions to edit details.
  • A slug is the URL-friendly name. Check shared links before changing it.
  • Review assigned products and links before deleting a category.

If a category is missing

  • Refresh the list and check permissions.
  • For a subcategory, choose the correct parent category.
  • Confirm you are working in the intended store.