Requirements for being included in Shopify Catalog

To be automatically included in Shopify Catalog, your store and products must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Your store must comply with Shopify's Terms of Service and Acceptable Use Policy.
• Your store must be on the Starter plan or higher, and your store can't be password-protected.
• Your products must have a title and at least 1 product image.
• Your products must have a price greater than zero. Free products aren't included in Shopify Catalog.
• Your products must be published to your online store, Hydrogen, or Headless channels.
• If you're using Hydrogen or Headless channels, then you must use the correct format for routes to be included in Shopify Catalog.
• If you're using the Shopify Agentic plan, which doesn't include a Shopify online store, then your products must include the external product URL.
• Your products must be published with an identifiable product URL.
• Your products can't have Unlisted status or be hidden from search engines.
• Your products can't contain sensitive content, such as mature content.

Eligibility requirements related to account standing and history

To be included in Shopify Catalog, your store must also meet eligibility requirements related to your Shopify account, store activity, and policy standing. The overall standing of your Shopify account is based on a number of factors, and is reviewed over time. Complete the following steps to improve your store's account standing.

Secure and verify your account

• Verify your email address.
• Turn on two-step authentication.
• Set up a passkey if available.
• Complete identity and business verification when prompted.

Build a consistent and established operating history

• Maintain a track record of genuine sales to real customers through your usual sales channels.
• Fulfill orders promptly and accurately.
• Keep your chargeback rate low.
• Pay your Shopify invoices on time.
• When using Shopify Payments, ensure your account is in good standing.
• Resolve any open policy or compliance issues on your account.