When integrating Algolia into your store front, you can choose between these approaches:
- Use the widgets provided by the Algolia AI Search & Discovery app.
- Handle the implementation yourself, using Algolia’s InstantSearch libraries.
Depending on your needs, one method might be more convenient than the other.
Algolia AI Search & Discovery comes with one-click install widgets:
- Autocomplete widget:
an Algolia real-time search box and menu which replaces Shopify’s default search box.
- InstantSearch Page:
an Algolia powered search results page, which comes pre-configured with features such as filtering and sorting.
You can enable both widgets on the Search options tab.
InstantSearch libraries
Setting up a custom Algolia InstantSearch integration requires coding.
A personalized implementation may yield a more customized search UI, but takes more time.
For more information, see:
Last modified on February 19, 2026
