Shopify Search & Discovery: filters & synonyms
Official synonyms, filters and search tuning : try before paying for third-party search.
FREE · OFFICIAL · Free
What the app actually does
- Synonyms
- Collection filters
- Product boosts
Free vs paid
Free.
My step-by-step install
- Business-language synonyms.
- Metafield-powered collection filters.
When I recommend it
- Almost always the first step
When I advise against it
- Need cutting-edge vector search : different stack
Performance impact
- Lighter than many paid search overlays.
Concrete example
Retail: metafield filters + synonyms : better relevance at zero extra cost.
Alternatives
- Third-party search : Niche needs only.