Liquid Paginate Tag

Using Paginate Tag

Liquid paginate tag splits Shopify collections into pages.

Introduction to Liquid Paginate Tag

The Liquid paginate tag is a powerful tool used in Shopify to split large collections into multiple pages. This helps improve the user experience by making navigation through extensive product lists more manageable. The paginate tag works by defining a set number of products per page, and automatically generates pagination controls for navigating between pages.

How the Paginate Tag Works

Using the paginate tag in Liquid is straightforward. You need to specify the collection you want to paginate and the number of items per page. Shopify will then handle the rest, creating links to different pages based on the number of items.

Implementing Pagination in Shopify Themes

To implement pagination in your Shopify theme, you will typically include the paginate tag within a collection page template. Here's an example of how you can loop through products and render them with pagination:

Customizing Pagination Controls

Shopify provides a default pagination control, but you can customize it to match your store's design. You can access pagination properties like paginate.pages and paginate.current_page to create a more tailored navigation experience.

Best Practices for Using Paginate Tag

When using the paginate tag, consider the following best practices to enhance performance and usability:

Choose a reasonable number of items per page to balance load times and usability.
Ensure pagination controls are easily accessible and clearly marked.
Test pagination on various devices to ensure a consistent experience.