Recently viewed
Customers often look at several products before deciding. Recently viewed shows the ones they looked at last, so they can get back to a favorite without searching again.
Add the section
- In the theme editor, open the template where it should appear, such as Products > Default product or the cart.
- Click Add section and choose Recently viewed.
- Set Maximum products to show, from 4 to 14.
- Click Save.
How it works
- Each product a customer views is remembered in their browser.
- The section stays hidden until they’ve viewed at least one product.
- The list is personal and stays on that device. It isn’t shared between devices, and clearing browsing data empties it.
Layout
- Desktop layout and Mobile layout: grid or carousel.
- Card size on desktop, Number of columns on mobile and Width on desktop.
- Heading and Description. The default heading is “Recently viewed”.
The cards themselves are set up in Product cards. For suggestions based on the current product, see Related products.
Common questions
How do I show recently viewed products in Shopify with Ignite?
Add the Recently viewed section to a template, such as the product page or the cart, and set Maximum products to show.
Why isn’t the Recently viewed section showing?
It only appears once a customer has viewed at least one product, so it’s hidden on a first visit and in a private window.
Do customers need an account?
No. The list is saved in the customer’s own browser, so it works for everyone, but it doesn’t follow them to another device.