Release Notes / Spring 2026
May 2026: Collections Analytics, Filter Search Box, Swatch Shape Control & More
Anastasia Bezuglaya
By Stacy
May 05 2026
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This April–May, we've shipped a fresh round of updates to Searchanise Search & Filter — giving you deeper visibility into how your collections perform, smarter filter UX for wide catalogs, and finer control over how products look in search results.

Collections Analytics — See How Your Collections Actually Perform

We keep expanding our analytics — and this time, collections get their moment. Collections Analytics is a new dedicated reporting section that shows you exactly how shoppers interact with your collections and the filters within them.

As long as Filters on Collections is enabled, you'll get access to four reports:

  • Collections — collection views, product clicks, conversion rate, and revenue generated
  • Filters — which filters shoppers are actually using in your collections
  • Filter Values — the specific values they're selecting most
  • Filter Value Combinations — cases where multiple filters are applied at once, revealing how your most decisive shoppers narrow down their choices

Available on Shopify
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Collections Analytics
This means you can finally answer questions like: Which collections are converting? Which filters do shoppers rely on? Where are they dropping off? — and act on the answers.
💡 PRO Advice from the Searchanise Product team: Collections Analytics pairs powerfully with the Search Query and Product Performance Analytics we shipped in March. Together, they give you a full-funnel picture — from search to browse to purchase.

Filter Search Box — Help Shoppers Find the Right Value Instantly

If you carry a wide product catalog, some of your filters can get long. A shopper looking for a specific brand, material, or size shouldn't have to scroll through dozens of options to find it.

The new search box inside filters solves exactly that. Once enabled, a search field appears directly inside any filter that exceeds a minimum number of values you define — letting shoppers type and instantly narrow down filter options. Less friction, faster decisions, more purchases.

Available on Shopify, BigCommverce, Magento, Wix, WooCommerce
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To enable it, go to your Searchanise admin panelFilters Filter ListSettings tabShow search bar in filters. Check out detailed setup instructions
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How to turn it on

Swatch Shape Control — Square or Circle, Your Call

A small detail that makes a real difference. You can now choose the shape of your option swatches — pick between square or circle to match your store's look and feel.

Whether you're using color swatches or variant images, this gives you one more lever to make your product display feel polished and on-brand.

Available on Shopify and BigCommverce.
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Find the setting under: Searchanise admin panelSearch & NavigationSearch Results WidgetContent tab Display option swatches. Check out the full help article.
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How to turn it on

Unit Price Display — Clarity for Every Shopper

Selling by weight, volume, or length? Now you can surface the unit price (e.g. price per kg, per liter, per meter) right alongside the product price in search results and the Instant Search widget — pulled directly from your Shopify product settings.

This is especially useful for grocery, household goods, or any store where unit pricing matters to shoppers making comparisons. No manual setup needed if you've already filled in unit prices in Shopify — just flip the toggle and you're done.

Available on Shopify
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How to turn it on
Enable it at: Searchanise admin panel Search & NavigationSearch Results Widget or Instant Search WidgetContentShow unit price.

Continuous Improvement for Your Store's Success

Every update we ship is designed to solve real challenges faced by Shopify merchants. Whether it's giving you a clearer picture of how collections and filters drive revenue, or making it easier for shoppers to find exactly what they're looking for, we're here to help you deliver exceptional shopping experiences with less effort.

Already using Searchanise? These features are live in your control panel now — log in to explore them.

Not yet a Searchanise user? Try it free and see how smarter search, filters, and analytics can boost your store's performance.

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Stacy
Stacy is a content creator at Searchanise. Her professional areas of interest are SaaS solutions and ecommerce. Stacy believes that quality content must be valuable for readers and achieve business goals. When she is not busy writing, which does not happen often, she reads passionately, both fiction and non-fiction literature.
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