Your store’s collections deserve more than a static list. And now, with Theme Sections, they can do so much more.
The new Collection hover list section, available in the Theme Sections feature of the Theme Updater & Backups app, brings a dynamic, editorial-style experience to your storefront.
By transforming a basic list of links into an immersive and interactive experience, this section lets your collections truly shine. Let's explore what makes it powerful and how you can use it to capture more attention and drive deeper product discovery.
What is the collection hover list
This section displays your collections in a clean, typographic format, with the option to choose between a vertical list or a paragraph-style layout. As a customer hovers over each collection title, a corresponding image appears—creating a striking visual moment that draws the eye and builds interest.
You can also choose to show the number of products in each collection, adding helpful context that encourages browsing and builds trust in the depth of your catalog.
Why use the collection hover list
Visual engagement is now possible without visual overload. Instead of overwhelming customers with a full grid of collection images, this section offers a clean layout that reveals visuals only when needed. It keeps your page minimalist, fast-loading, and elegant, while still offering the richness of photography.
This section also creates an editorial-style feel that’s perfect for brands looking to elevate their storefront experience. The subtle movement introduced by hover interactions adds anticipation and personality to an otherwise static navigation area. It echoes the feel of a digital magazine, turning your store into more of a lifestyle experience.
The Collection hover list also allows you to highlight collection groupings in a flexible and expressive way. Whether you’re organizing by season, category, room, or trend, this section helps you frame your catalog with clarity and style. You have the option to display a product count for transparency, or keep it minimal for a more luxury look and feel.
Ideal use cases for this section
Fashion and apparel stores can use this section to spotlight groupings like new arrivals, seasonal edits, or accessories. Hover images can preview a signature item from each collection, transforming a plain link into a visual teaser that invites further exploration.
Beauty and skincare brands can list product types such as cleansers, moisturizers, and serums, with hover images showing textures, packaging, or customer-favorite items. This creates an elevated, spa-like feel that aligns with modern ecommerce expectations in the beauty space.
Home and furniture stores can use the section to display collections by room, such as bedroom, living room, or office, or by design style, such as modern, rustic, or coastal. Hover images can feature styled vignettes or hero furniture pieces that help customers visualize their next purchase.
Gift and lifestyle retailers can adapt this section for seasonal occasions like Father’s Day, graduation, or holidays. The hover list becomes a dynamic and timely way to spotlight curated gift guides or themed collections.
Available now in Theme Sections
The Collection hover list section is now available in Theme Sections, part of the Theme Updater & Backups app. It installs in seconds, works with any Shopify theme, and gives merchants a flexible new way to elevate their storefront navigation.
If you’re looking for a fresh approach to collection discovery—one that’s polished, modern, and more engaging—this section delivers. Try the collection hover list today and give your collections the attention they deserve.
Get started with Theme Sections
Install this section in any Shopify theme with Theme Sections, only available in Theme Updater & Backups.
