How to Remove or Delete Products on Shopify
Learn the simple steps to remove or delete products from your Shopify store efficiently.
Published November 10, 2024.
You might want to remove products from your Shopify store when items are out of stock or not selling well. Maybe you've just done your monthly inventory check and discovered that a supplier has discontinued several of your bestselling items, leaving you scrambling to update your online store before customers place orders you can't fulfill. This guide covers the steps to delete your Shopify products quickly.
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Meet the Expert
Adeel Qayum is a digital content strategist with over a decade of experience creating effective copy for SaaS and B2B companies. He has a Master's Degree in Digital Marketing and specializes in long-form content creation. Adeel has worked with notable clients like Shopify, Oberlo, and AfterShip.
Step-by-Step Guide to Delete Individual Products on Shopify
1. Go to Your Shopify Admin and Click on Products in the Left Menu
2. Check the Box for the Item You Want to Delete
3. Click the More Actions Button at the Right (The Three Dots) and Then Select Delete Products
4. Click the Red Delete Button to Remove the Individual Product From Your Shopify Store
Step-by-Step Guide to Delete Bulk Products on Shopify
1. Check the Box for All the Products You Want to Delete
2. Repeat the Same Step as You Did for Individual Product Deletion
Click the three dots in the top right corner > delete products
3. Give Shopify Confirmation to Bulk Delete Products
Tip: Deleting your products is permanent and could result in lost information critical for historical records or analytics. Back up relevant data before deleting products in bulk, as this action is irreversible.
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Safeguarding Your Products
Before you start removing products, take a moment to familiarize yourself with Shopify's built-in safeguards. You can enable a two-step confirmation process before something gets deleted accidentally and restrict who can remove products. This can help keep your inventory and customers safe from accidental changes while maintaining the flexibility to update your store as needed.
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