Customizing Your Search Widget Appearance

The Customization page lets you control how the search widget looks on your storefront. You can change colors, position, results layout, and more to match your brand.

Colors

Search Bar Pro has four color settings, each accepting a custom hex value:

Setting What It Controls
Button color The background color of the search trigger button
Button text color The text and icon color on the trigger button
Accent color Highlight and accent elements throughout the search panel
Text color The main text color inside the search panel

To change a color, click the color picker next to each setting and choose your desired hex value. You can also type a hex code directly.

Resetting Colors to Defaults

If you want to go back to the original color scheme, use the Reset to defaults option. This restores all four color values to their factory settings in one click.

Widget Position

You can place the search widget in any of six positions on the screen:

  • Top left
  • Top center
  • Top right
  • Bottom left
  • Bottom center (default)
  • Bottom right

Choose a position that works well with your theme layout and does not overlap with other elements like chat widgets or cookie banners.

Results Layout

Search results can be displayed in two layouts:

  • List: Results appear in a single column, stacked vertically. This works well for stores with longer product titles or descriptions.
  • Grid: Results appear in two columns on desktop screens. This is a good choice for visually rich catalogs where product images are important.

You can switch between layouts anytime from the Customization page.

Live Preview

As you adjust settings, the live preview on the right side of the page updates in real time. This lets you see exactly how the widget will look before saving.

Saving Changes

After making your changes, click Save in the save bar that appears at the top of the page. If you want to undo your changes, click Discard to revert to the last saved state.

For text label customization, see Customizing Text Labels and Messages. To choose between the search bar and icon button styles, see Choosing Between Search Bar and Icon Button.

Last updated on April 11, 2026