Color and image swatches
Show Shopify color swatches for linked products
LinkedOption turns related products into visual option selectors, so shoppers can switch colors, styles, or materials through swatches instead of hunting through separate product pages.
When this approach fits
Best for fashion, footwear, accessories, home goods, beauty, and any catalog where shoppers compare products visually.
Choose color swatches, image swatches, buttons, or dropdown selectors.
Show options on product pages, collection pages, product cards, and featured products.
Keep product images and descriptions separate for each linked item.
Match the selector style to your theme with the visual option style editor.
How to set it up
Step 1
Create a product group for related colors or styles.
Step 2
Assign swatch values and choose an option style.
Step 3
Enable the LinkedOption app embed in your Shopify theme.
Step 4
Preview the storefront and adjust spacing, images, and labels.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use image swatches instead of color swatches?
Yes. LinkedOption supports image swatches, color swatches, buttons, and dropdowns depending on the desired shopping experience.
Can swatches appear on collection pages?
Yes. LinkedOption can show linked options on collection pages and product cards, which helps shoppers compare options before opening a product page.
Do I need custom code to style swatches?
No. LinkedOption includes a visual option style editor, and advanced merchants can also use custom styling when needed.
LinkedOption Combined Listings
Link separate Shopify products as SEO-friendly variants
Use product groups, swatches, collection-page options, and automation while each linked product keeps its own URL and product data.
Related LinkedOption resources
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Separate products as variants
Link Separate Shopify Products as Variants
Use LinkedOption to link separate Shopify products as variant-like options with unique product pages, swatches, inventory, and product group automation.
Variant limit workaround
Shopify Variant Limit Workarounds for Large Catalogs
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Comparison
LinkedOption vs Shopify Combined Listings
Compare LinkedOption with Shopify Combined Listings for Shopify Plus availability, theme compatibility, setup complexity, option styles, product groups, and catalog flexibility.
