Prerequisites
Active Shopify store with admin access
Combined Listings app installed from Shopify App Store
Products already created in Shopify
1. Enable the App
From your Shopify admin:
Navigate to Apps → Combined Listings
Click Enable theme app embed
Select your active theme and save
2. Create Your First Listing
Start New Listing
Click Create listing and give it a descriptive name (e.g., "T-Shirt Color & Size Options")
Add Your Options
Define the choices customers will make. When you add an option:
The app automatically fetches existing options from your Shopify products
Select from your store's existing options (Size, Color, etc.) to maintain consistency
Or create custom options if you need something unique
Example for Apparel:
Color: Red, Blue, Green, Black (Display as: Color swatches)
Size: S, M, L, XL (Display as: Radio buttons)
Material: Cotton, Polyester (Display as: Dropdown)
Select Products
Click Select products
Search and add all related products
Click Add products
Map Values:
Link each product to its option values:
When mapping, the app fetches existing values from your selected products
Simply select from dropdown menus containing your products' actual Shopify variants
No manual entry needed - values like "Small", "Red", "Cotton" are pulled directly from your products
Example:
Red T-Shirt → Color: Red
Blue T-Shirt (→ Color: Blue
⚠️ Important: Always select from existing values when available. This ensures:
Store filters work correctly across all products
No duplicate values (e.g., "Large" vs "L" vs "large")
Consistent customer experience throughout your store
Save & Preview
Save your listing and test all combinations using the preview button
3. Add to Your Store
If you have not already added app block to product pages:
Go to Online Store → Themes → Customize
Navigate to your product template
Add the Combined Listings app block
Select your listing from the dropdown
Save changes
When to Use Combined Listings
Combined Listings is perfect when you need to:
Group Visual Variations
Each color is a separate product in Shopify
Products need separate inventory tracking
Visual differences affect customer choice
Common Scenarios:
Print-on-demand products with color variations
Furniture with different fabric options
Electronics with various specifications
Product bundles with customization options
Setup Examples
Simple Color + Size
Products: 12 separate t-shirts (3 colors × 4 sizes)
Options: Color (swatches), Size (buttons)
Result: One clean listing with all variations
Customizable Bundle
Products: Individual bundle components
Options: Main item, Add-on 1, Add-on 2
Result: Build-your-own bundle with clear pricing
Material + Finish
Products: Same item in different materials
Options: Material type, Finish, Size
Result: Organized selection process
Next Steps
Enhance Your Listings:
Style appearance in theme settings
Create multiple listings for different product groups