How to Bulk Edit Collections
Shopify has updated how collections work. There is no longer a hard split between smart (automated) and manual collections. A single collection can combine automated rules with hand-picked products, and it can also exclude specific products. Ablestar Bulk Product Editor supports new collections, so every collection in your store shows up in the app and you can add or remove products on any of them.
Adding and Removing Products
From the 'Configure modifications' view, choose the 'Collections' field. You have two options:
- Add to collection
- Remove from collection
Start typing to find the collection you want. You can search by title, handle, or ID. This works on any collection, including ones with automated rules.
Collections with the Same Name
If several collections share a title, the search results show each collection's handle so you can tell them apart. For an exact match you can paste the collection ID instead. The ID is the long number at the end of the URL when you open the collection in the Shopify admin. Searching for that number brings up just that one collection, so you can be sure you're editing the right one.
Spreadsheet Edits
For a spreadsheet edit you need to specify an identifier in the first column and an 'Add to Collection' or 'Remove from Collection' column with the collection title or handle. We recommend using the handle because it's unique, but titles work too.
Upload the spreadsheet and adjust the mapping as needed. Click the related article to see more advanced spreadsheet detail.
Filtering Products by Collection
From the product search view, click the 'filter' option and choose 'Collection'. Start typing the collection name and pick it from the list. You can then run edits on just the products in that collection.
✅ Tips and Troubleshooting
- If a collection you just created is not visible, refresh your data. From the Bulk Editor menu: Settings → Shopify data → Collections and then click the 'Action' refresh icon
- Removing a product that matches an automated collection's rules creates an exclusion. If the product should come back later, you can remove the exclusion on the collection's page in the Shopify admin, or just add it back with the app
- To view all of your collections, return to the Shopify dashboard: Products → Collections