Adex Smart Sort Master Documentation
Intelligent product sorting for Shopify stores that automatically reorders collection products based on dynamic conditions such as best-sellers, inventory, discounts, and tags.
Key Benefits
Save Time
Automated collection sorting eliminates manual work
Smart Inventory Management
Push sold-out products to the bottom automatically
Improve Discovery
Enhance product visibility of high-margin items
Custom Rules
Set custom sorting rules for each collection
Installation
Install the App
Go to the Shopify App Store and search for "Adex Smart Sort Master".
- Click "Add app"
- Approve permissions on your Shopify Admin
Connect to Your Store
Once installed, the app automatically connects to your Shopify store. You will see your existing collections loaded into the dashboard.
Approve Permissions
The app requires:
- Access to collections (to apply sorting)
- Access to product data (for inventory, tags, discounts)
Click Approve Access to finalize setup.
Dashboard Overview
Main Sections
Collections List
View all collections and their current sorting status
Sorting Rules Panel
Define sorting logic (Best Seller, Revenue, Tag, etc.)
Automation Settings
Schedule sorting frequency and timing
Activity Log
View last applied rules, sync time, and result summaries
Quick Stats Panel
The dashboard displays key metrics at a glance:
Collections Auto-Sorted
Total collections using automation
Last Automation Time
When rules were last applied
Total Rules Applied
Number of active sorting rules
Sorting Rules
You can define custom rules per collection or create global rules.
Available Rule Types
| Rule Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Best Seller | Sort by Shopify's best-selling metric |
| Revenue | Sort by total revenue generated |
| Discount % | Prioritize discounted products |
| Tags | Sort based on specific product tags (e.g., "New Arrivals", "Featured") |
| Vendor | Prioritize products by selected vendors |
| Inventory | Push out-of-stock items to bottom automatically |
Example Configuration
If you set the rule order as:
- 1Discount % - Products with highest discount appear first
- 2Best Seller - Among discounted items, best-sellers rank higher
- 3Inventory (Push Sold Out Down) - Sold-out items move to the bottom
Automation & Scheduling
Depending on your plan, you can automate sorting to run periodically.
| Plan | Frequency | Manual Sort | Auto Sort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Manual only | — | |
| Silver ($19.99/mo) | Every 24 hours | ||
| Gold ($49.99/mo) | Every 12 hours |
Enable Automation
- 1Go to Automation Settings
- 2Turn on Enable Auto-Sort
- 3Choose frequency (every 12 hrs or 24 hrs)
- 4Click Save
Manual Sorting
If automation is off, you can manually trigger sorting at any time.
Steps to Manually Sort:
- 1Open the desired collection from your collections list
- 2Click Apply Rule button
- 3The app will reorder products instantly in your Shopify store
Tag-Based Sorting Example
You can use Shopify product tags to customize ranking logic.
Example Workflow:
Add tags like priority-1, priority-2, priority-3 to your products
In Smart Sort, choose Tag Priority Sorting
The app will reorder products according to their priority tags
Best Practices
Collection-Specific Rules
Create specific sorting rules per collection instead of global ones for better control and more targeted results.
Tag-Based Campaigns
Use tag-based sorting for promotional campaigns (e.g., "Black Friday", "Flash Sale", "Holiday Special").
Review Automation Logs
Review automation logs weekly to ensure all collections are updating as expected and rules are working correctly.
Test Before Going Live
Always test new rules on a small collection before applying globally to avoid unexpected results.
Troubleshooting
Sorting Didn't Apply
Cause: Collection cache not refreshed
Solution: Click "Reapply Sorting" or clear cache. If the issue persists, try manually refreshing the collection in Shopify admin.
Sold-Out Items Not Moved Down
Cause: Product inventory not updated in Shopify
Solution: Sync inventory manually in Shopify and re-sort the collection. Ensure inventory tracking is enabled for all variants.
Automation Not Running
Cause: Plan doesn't support auto sort
Solution: Upgrade to Silver or Gold plan to enable automated sorting. Free plan only supports manual sorting.
Slow Dashboard Load
Cause: Large store size (5,000+ products)
Solution: Allow up to 30 seconds for initial sync. Consider filtering collections or breaking large collections into smaller ones.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will it affect my manual sort order in Shopify?
Yes, Smart Sort overrides the manual order based on your selected rules. If you want to preserve manual ordering for specific collections, exclude them from Smart Sort automation.
Can I exclude products from sorting?
Yes, you can exclude products by adding a no-sort tag to them. Products with this tag will maintain their current position in collections.
How often does sorting sync with Shopify?
Sync frequency depends on your plan — Free plan requires manual sorting, Silver plan syncs every 24 hours, and Gold plan syncs every 12 hours.
Does the app support Metafields or custom attributes?
Currently no, but support for Metafields sorting is planned for a future update. You can use product tags as a workaround for custom sorting logic.
Can I sort based on multiple criteria?
Yes! You can stack multiple sorting rules. For example, sort by discount first, then best seller, then push sold-out items down. Rules are applied in the order you set them.