[FREE] - How To Add Volume Discount in Shopify with Sale Badge

Want to sell more without spending a dime on apps? In this step-by-step guide, I’ll show you exactly how to add a volume discount to your Shopify store - complete with a beautiful sale badge widget - using a 100% free app.

This is one of the easiest ways to boost your average order value and motivate shoppers to buy more. Let’s get into it!

What Is a Volume Discount (And Why Does It Work)?

A volume discount is a tier-based pricing strategy where customers get a bigger discount the more they buy. For example:

- Buy 2 items → Get 10% off

- Buy 3 items → Get 20% off

- Buy 5 items → Get 30% off

People are always looking for a deal. When you show them they can save more by adding just one more item to the cart, they almost always do. It’s simple, effective, and great for your bottom line.

The App We’re Using: BigBulk Discount

The app that makes this whole thing possible is called BigBulk Discount. Here’s the best part - it has a free plan. If you’re running a small store, you don’t need to pay anything to add these professional-looking discount widgets to your product pages.

Step-by-Step: How To Add Volume Discount in Shopify

Step 1: Install the BigBulk Discount App

Head over to the Shopify App Store and search for BigBulk Discount. Install it on your store. Once installed, you’ll land on the app’s main setup screen.

Step 2: Enable the App Embed

This is the first thing you need to do after installation.

1. Inside the app, click “Enable App Embed”

2. You’ll be redirected to your Shopify Theme Editor

3. The app embed toggle will already be switched on — just click Save

4. Go back to the app page and hit Refresh

5. You’ll now see a confirmation that says “App embed is now enabled” ✅

Step 3: Create Your First Volume Discount

Now it’s time to set up the actual discount tiers.

1. Click “Create Discount” inside the app

2. Choose whether you want the discount to trigger automatically (recommended) or via a discount code — for a true volume discount, go with automatic

3. Give your discount a title (e.g., “First Discount”) or click “Generate Random Code”

4. Choose your discount type:

• Percentage (e.g., 10% off, 20% off)
• Fixed Amount (e.g., $1 off, $2 off)

5. Set up your discount tiers. For example:

   • 2 items → 10% off

   • 3 items → 20% off

   • 5 items → 30% off

6. Click “Add Tier” to add as many levels as you want

Pro Tip: The more tiers you add, the more you motivate customers to keep adding items to their cart.

Step 4: Choose Which Products Get the Discount

Scroll down to the Products section.

• On the free plan, you’ll assign the discount to specific products (the collections option is available on paid plans)

• Search for the product you want to apply the discount to

• Select it and click Add

Step 5: Set Customer Eligibility & Schedule

• Customer Eligibility: Choose whether the discount applies to all customers or only logged-in customers (great for membership stores)
• Active Dates: Set a start date — and optionally an end date — if you want to run the discount as a limited-time offer
• Once you’re done, click Save

Your discount will now appear in the “All Discounts” list inside the app.

Step 6: Add the Volume Discount Widget to Your Product Page

The discount is created — now you need to show it on your product page.

1. In Shopify admin, go to Online Store → Themes

2. Click “Edit Theme”

3. Open your Product Page template

4. Click on “Product Information” in the left panel

5. Click “Add Block” → Select “Apps”

6. You’ll see the BigBulk Discount block — click on it to add it

7. Drag and drop it to position it above the variant picker (or wherever you’d like it to appear)

8. Click Save

Now refresh your product page — the volume discount widget will be live!

Step 7: Customize the Widget to Match Your Brand

Here’s where things get fun. Go back to the app and click on Customization → Discount Table.

You can customize:

• Widget style — choose from multiple pre-built layouts
• Alignment — left, center, or right
• Heading — show or hide the section title
• Sale Badge — enable a “Best Value” badge, change its text (e.g., “Popular”), reposition it, or adjust its border radius and color
• Tier labels — change the item suffix text (e.g., “items,” “pcs,” “units”)
• Colors — customize all colors to match your store’s theme
• Custom CSS — add your own styles for even more control
• Login button — show a login prompt if you’re restricting the discount to logged-in customers

Once you’re happy with the look, click Save and refresh your product page to see the updated widget.

See It in Action

Once everything is set up, here’s what happens on your product page:

• The volume discount widget shows all available tiers clearly

• When a customer clicks on a tier (say, “3 items”), the quantity automatically updates

• When they add to cart, the discount applies automatically — no coupon code needed

• The cart shows the exact discount amount (e.g., 20% off or 30% off)

It’s smooth, automatic, and looks great.

Bonus:Free Shopify Sections on GitHub

Want to take your store even further? There’s a free **Shopify Free Sections** GitHub repository where you can find free sections like:

• 3D image gallery

• 3D product slider

• Custom fields

• And more - all completely free!

Just Google “Shopify Free Sections GitHub” to find it. Each section comes with a video tutorial showing you exactly how to install it on any theme.

Final Thoughts:

Adding a volume discount to your Shopify store is one of the smartest, easiest ways to increase your average order value. With BigBulk Discount’s free plan, there’s literally no reason not to try it - even if you’re just starting out.

Give it a shot, customize the widget to fit your brand, and watch your cart sizes grow.

Have questions? Drop them in the comments below! 👇