Show inventory urgency at the right threshold.
Choose the stock level that triggers the message, configure where it appears, and keep low-inventory activity visible.
Low Stock, from storefront action to merchant follow-up.
See how Low Stock moves from a clear storefront action to accurate product context and merchant follow-up.
Set the threshold
Define when the low-stock experience becomes relevant to the shopper.
Included:
- Inventory threshold
- Enable or disable
- Store-level controls
Configure the widget
Control shopper-facing text and the supported placement without editing theme code.
Included:
- Message settings
- Widget visibility
- Theme extension
Review low-inventory activity
Keep alert configuration and recent stock signals available to the merchant.
Included:
- Alert state
- Product context
- Operational visibility
Render the real quantity
Display an accurate message such as Only 4 items left when inventory reaches the threshold.
Included:
- Live quantity
- Clear urgency
- Responsive storefront
Why merchants use Low Stock.
Each Low Stock capability supports the same product-specific workflow without mixing unrelated shopper actions.
Use real inventory
The message reflects Shopify inventory instead of a fabricated countdown.
Keep urgency controlled
Merchants decide the threshold and wording.
Preserve the purchase path
The low-stock message supports the product form without replacing it.
Low Stock in six practical views.
Low Stock workflow, step by step.
The merchant chooses when the message should appear.
Shopify reports a quantity inside the configured range.
The shopper sees the current low-stock quantity on the product page.