Shopify Winter Editions 2025 – 150+ New Improvements

Shopify’s Winter 2025 Edition has brought significant refinements to over 150 existing features, creating a smoother and more efficient platform for merchants and developers. While this edition doesn’t introduce entirely new tools, the improvements ensure better performance, usability, and store management. Here’s a step-by-step guide to understanding and implementing these updates in your Shopify store.

1. Manual Sorting for Filters in the Search & Discovery App

What’s New:
Shopify now allows you to manually sort filters in the Search & Discovery app, enabling you to customize the way customers search for products on your site.

How to Use It:

1. Go to Apps > Search & Discovery in your Shopify admin.
2. Click on the Filters section.
3. Drag and drop filters to organize them in the preferred order.
4. Save changes, and your storefront will display filters in the updated order.

2. Enhanced Shopify Subscription Management

What’s New:
You can now manage subscriptions directly from product pages, making it easier to set up and update recurring orders.

How to Use It:

1. Navigate to Products in your Shopify admin.
2. Select the product you want to offer as a subscription.
3. Scroll down to the Subscriptions section (ensure you have a subscription app like Recharge installed).
4. Enable subscription options, set intervals (weekly, monthly, etc.), and save your changes.

3. Automatic Discounts – Increased Limit

What’s New:
Shopify has increased the limit for automatic discounts from 5 to 25, giving you more flexibility in running promotions.

How to Use It:

1. Go to Discounts > Automatic Discounts in your Shopify admin.
2. Click Create Discount and set the rules (e.g., percentage off, BOGO).
3. Repeat the process to add multiple automatic discounts, up to 25.

4. Shopify Bundles – Reporting and Cart Previews

What’s New:
Shopify Bundles now offers reporting and improved cart previews, helping you track bundle performance and improve customer experience.

How to Use It:

1. Install the Shopify Bundles App (if not already installed).
2. Create a bundle by grouping related products and setting a price.
3. Use the new Reporting Dashboard to monitor bundle sales performance.
4. Preview bundles in the cart to ensure customers understand what’s included.

5. Checkout Blocks for Order Status & Thank-You Pages

What’s New:
Checkout blocks now support more customization, letting you add personalized messages or CTAs to the order status and thank-you pages.

How to Use It:

1. Go to Settings > Checkout in your Shopify admin.
2. Select the Customize Checkout option.
3. Use the drag-and-drop editor to add blocks like custom messages, promotional banners, or referral links.

6. Faster Cart and Checkout Experiences

What’s New:
Shopify has optimized cart and checkout load times, providing a faster and smoother experience for your customers.

How to Implement It:
No action is required! These improvements are automatically applied across all Shopify stores.

7. Meta Fields and Smart Collections Customization

What’s New:
Shopify has added advanced customization for meta fields and smart collections, enabling better product organization and display.

How to Use It:

1. Go to Settings > Custom Data > Meta Fields in your Shopify admin.
2. Add new meta fields to products, customers, or orders.
3. For smart collections, navigate to Products > Collections and use advanced filters to dynamically organize products.

8. New Shopify Flow Templates

What’s New:
Pre-designed templates in Shopify Flow make it easier to automate tasks like order tagging and email marketing.

How to Use It:

1. Install the Shopify Flow App (if not already installed).
2. Go to the Templates section and browse the available options.
3. Select a template (e.g., abandoned cart email) and customize it to suit your needs.

Bonus: Apps to Boost Your Shopify Store

Take advantage of Shopify’s ecosystem of apps to elevate your store’s performance:

• Shopify Forms: Collect customer information through customizable forms.
• Shopify Email: Send beautiful, targeted email campaigns.
• Big Bulk Discount App: Increase average order value with attractive discounts.

Final Thoughts

Shopify’s Winter 2025 updates ensure merchants have the tools they need to deliver exceptional customer experiences. By following the steps above, you can implement these features effectively and stay ahead in the e-commerce game.