# Enable instant search widget

✨The **Instant Search Widget** lets customers see live search results (products, collections, pages, articles, etc.) while typing in the search bar — improving the shopping experience and helping them find what they want faster.

The instant search dropdown widget contains the below data:

* Queries – keyword suggestions
* Product suggestions
* Collection suggestions
* Blog Posts
* Pages

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Follow the steps below to enable this feature on your store:

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### ✅ Step by step

1. **Open the app** from your Shopify admin.
2. From the left menu, go to **Search** → **Instant Search**.
3. Check the box **Enable Instant Search widget**.
4. Click **Save**.

> 💡 Once enabled, the widget will automatically show up when customers use your store’s search bar.

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### ⚙️ General configurations

You can further customize the widget in the same settings page:

* **Choose what to show in search results** (Products, Collections, Blog Posts, Pages…)
* **Limit the number of results shown**
* **Display product price, vendor, etc.** if desired

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### 📌 Notes

* If the widget doesn't show up, contact us and we’ll help you troubleshoot.

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### 💬 Need Help?

If you're unsure about setup or compatibility, don’t hesitate to contact our support team:\
📧 **<contact@globosoftware.net>**