In some cases, you might want to list a product on your Shopify store but not have it show up in the search results or collections. This is common for private items, hidden upsells, exclusive deals, or out-of-season products that should only be accessed through direct links.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through a simple and effective way to hide products from search results using Shopify metafields and a small theme code update.

Why Hide a Product from Search?

Here are a few scenarios where you might want to hide a product:

• The product is used only as part of a bundle.

• You’re testing a new product before full launch.

• You want to offer a members-only or invite-only product.

• The item should only be accessible via direct URL.

• The product is archived or seasonal, not for general purchase.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1: Create a Metafield Definition.

1. Go to your Shopify Admin.

2. Navigate to Settings > Metafields and metaobjects > Products.

3. Click “Add definition.”

4. Fill in the details as below:

   • Name: Hide Products From Search

   • Namespace and key: seo.hidden

   • Type: Integer

5. Click Save.

          This metafield will be used to mark which products should be hidden from search.

Step 2: Add the Metafield Value to the Product

1. Go to Products in your Shopify admin.

2. Select the product you want to hide.

3. Scroll down to the Metafields section.

4. Enter 1 in the SEO Hidden field.

5. Click Save.

Hiding a product from search on Shopify is easy with the power of metafields.