Setting Up Swatches with the Swatch King App on Shopify
How to Use the Classic Swatch King App
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In early 2025, Swatch King will introduce the "SA Variants: Combined Listings" app, which will now include the functionality for setting up swatch groups. Moving forward, if the goal is solely to set up swatch groups on a given site, Swatch King is not necessary; instead, you can simply use SA Variants: Combined Listings. However, stores that had Swatch King installed prior to Q1 2025 will have both Variant Swatches and swatch groups in the same app.
1. Install and Enable the Swatch King App
Go to the Shopify App Store, search for "Swatch King," and install the app on your store.
After installation, access the app from your Shopify admin dashboard.
Enable the app embed for your chosen theme by navigating to the theme settings and ensuring Swatch King is activated.
2. Configure Swatches for Product Variants
In the Swatch King dashboard, select "Configure Shopify Variants" or a similar option.
Choose the product you want to add swatches to. Make sure the product has variants set up in Shopify (such as color, size, etc.).
For each variant (e.g., colors like blue, beige, black), assign a swatch type:
You can select from color swatches, image swatches, or custom swatches.
Enter color codes (hex codes) or upload images for each swatch as needed.
Adjust display settings such as swatch alignment, position (after image, after price, etc.), and style (circle, square, button).
Save your changes. The swatches will now appear on your product pages, allowing customers to visually select variants.
3. Bulk Upload and Customization
Swatch King allows bulk uploading of swatch images or color codes for efficient management, especially if you have many variants.
You can further customize how swatches appear on collection pages and product listings.
Setting Up Swatch Groups with Swatch King
1. Create Product Groups
In the Swatch King app, find the "Product Groups" or "Groups" section.
Click "Add Group" to start a new group.
Name your group and select the option name (e.g., Color, Style).
Add the products you want to link together in this group. This is useful for showing different products (like separate listings for red, blue, and green shirts) as swatches on a single product page.
2. Configure Group Display
Once products are grouped, Swatch King will display them as swatches on the relevant product pages, allowing customers to switch between linked products using the swatches.
You can configure the style and layout of the group swatches just like individual variant swatches.
3. Save and Test
Save your group settings and preview the product page to ensure the swatch group displays as intended.
Customers will now see grouped products as selectable swatches, improving navigation and variant discovery.
Summary Table: Swatch vs. Swatch Groups
Applies to
Variants within a single product
Multiple related products
Use case
Color/size/image options for one product
Linking separate products as one selection
Setup location
Product variant configuration
Product Groups section
Display
Swatches for variants on product page
Swatches for multiple products on page
Swatch King makes it easy to visually enhance your Shopify store by replacing dropdowns with swatches and grouping related products for better navigation and a more engaging shopping experience.
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