{"id":87896,"date":"2025-12-05T22:25:48","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T03:25:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/?p=87896"},"modified":"2025-12-05T22:25:48","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T03:25:48","slug":"shopify-product-status","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/shopify-product-status\/","title":{"rendered":"Shopify Product Status &#8211; Definition and Guide to Update in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Managing your product visibility is one of the most important tasks when running a Shopify store. To help you do this, Shopify gives you full control through something called <em><strong>Shopify product status<\/strong><\/em>. This feature allows you to choose which products are live on your store, which ones are hidden, and which ones are no longer for sale.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, we'll walk you through everything you need to know about Shopify product status, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What it is and how many types there are<\/li>\n<li>How to update Shopify product status<\/li>\n<li>How to update product status on Shopify in bulk<\/li>\n<li>How to export Shopify products based on their status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let's get started!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Shopify Product Status &#8211; Everything Explained<\/h2>\n<p>In this section, we\u2019ll break down what product status means, the different types available, and how each one affects your storefront. By understanding these statuses, you\u2019ll be able to control product visibility with confidence and keep your catalog organized at every stage of your business.<\/p>\n<h3>What is Shopify product status<\/h3>\n<p>Shopify product status refers to the setting that controls whether a product is visible, hidden, or removed from your online store and sales channels. It helps you manage how each product appears to customers and whether it\u2019s available for purchase.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, these product statuses will play an important role in how your store functions, especially when you\u2019re preparing new items, removing outdated ones, or organizing large collections. By updating product status correctly, you can ensure a smooth shopping experience and keep your storefront clean and up to date.<\/p>\n<h3>Types of product status on Shopify<\/h3>\n<p>Shopify introduces four different product statuses to help you manage them better, including: Active, Draft, Archived, and Unlisted. In the following section, let's break down the definition of each type and when to use that status.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-87941\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/types-of-shopify-product-status.webp\" alt=\"types of Shopify product status\" width=\"1792\" height=\"1344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/types-of-shopify-product-status.webp 1792w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/types-of-shopify-product-status-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/types-of-shopify-product-status-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/types-of-shopify-product-status-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/types-of-shopify-product-status-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1792px) 100vw, 1792px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Active<\/h4>\n<p>The Active option in Shopify product status means a product is ready to sell, and you can publish it to your sales channels and apps. However, Shopify still gives you control over where it appears, so an active product won\u2019t automatically show on every channel unless you make it available there.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_87943\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-87943\" style=\"width: 912px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-87943\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/active-shopify-product-status.webp\" alt=\"Active Shopify product status\" width=\"912\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/active-shopify-product-status.webp 912w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/active-shopify-product-status-300x118.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/active-shopify-product-status-768x301.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-87943\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Active Shopify product status<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Store owners usually set a product to Active when the product page is complete, and the item is ready for customers to view and buy. This status is also useful when you want to relaunch a seasonal product, because you can switch it back to active and then publish it again on the right channels.<\/p>\n<h4>Draft<\/h4>\n<p>The Draft status in Shopify product status is used for products that are still being created or edited. When a product is in draft, it\u2019s not published to any sales channels and won\u2019t appear on your storefront. It remains hidden from customers until you manually update its status.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_87944\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-87944\" style=\"width: 915px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-87944\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/draft-shopify-product-status.webp\" alt=\"Draft Shopify product status\" width=\"915\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/draft-shopify-product-status.webp 915w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/draft-shopify-product-status-300x119.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/draft-shopify-product-status-768x304.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 915px) 100vw, 915px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-87944\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Draft Shopify product status<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can use the Draft status when you\u2019re still adding product details, such as images, descriptions, or pricing. It\u2019s also helpful for preparing future product launches or holding items that are temporarily out of stock without removing them from your store entirely.<\/p>\n<h4>Archieved<\/h4>\n<p>The Archived\u00a0status means a product is no longer active in your store and has been removed from all sales channels. It\u2019s not visible to customers and cannot be purchased. However, it\u2019s still stored in your Shopify admin for record-keeping purposes.<\/p>\n<p>Shopify store owners typically archive products that are discontinued, out of season, or no longer relevant. This helps keep the product catalog clean and organized while preserving historical data like order history and reporting.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, besides archiving products, this platform also supports <a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/shopify-archive-orders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shopify archive orders<\/a>, so don't forget to check out this feature if you need.<\/p>\n<h4>Unlisted<\/h4>\n<p>The Unlisted status is a <a href=\"https:\/\/changelog.shopify.com\/posts\/new-unlisted-product-status-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">newer option<\/a> that allows you to keep a product active without displaying it publicly on your storefront. Unlisted products don\u2019t show up in search results, collections, or navigation, but they can still be accessed through a direct link and purchased if enabled.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_87945\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-87945\" style=\"width: 915px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-87945\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/unlisted-shopify-product-status.webp\" alt=\"Unlisted Shopify product status\" width=\"915\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/unlisted-shopify-product-status.webp 915w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/unlisted-shopify-product-status-300x117.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/unlisted-shopify-product-status-768x299.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 915px) 100vw, 915px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-87945\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Unlisted Shopify product status<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Unlisted status is ideal for exclusive products, private offers, influencer campaigns, or early access sales. You can share the product link with a specific audience without making it available to the general public, giving you more flexibility in how you manage visibility.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>How to Update Shopify Product Status<\/h2>\n<p>Now that you understand what each Shopify product status means and when to use them, the next step is learning how to update these statuses in your store. Whether you're making a product visible to customers, saving it as a draft, or archiving old items, updating product status is a simple but essential task. Here's how you can do it directly from your Shopify admin.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Step 1. Log in to your Shopify admin dashboard and navigate to &#8220;Products&#8221; in the left panel.<\/li>\n<li>Step 2. Select the product you want to change its status.<\/li>\n<li>Step 3. Then, in the product dashboard, do one of the following:\n<ul>\n<li>To set a product status to Active, select the &#8220;Set as active&#8221; option under the &#8220;Status&#8221; section.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_87953\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-87953\" style=\"width: 1907px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-87953\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/set-shopify-product-status-to-active.webp\" alt=\"Set Shopify product status as Active\" width=\"1907\" height=\"910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/set-shopify-product-status-to-active.webp 1907w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/set-shopify-product-status-to-active-300x143.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/set-shopify-product-status-to-active-1024x489.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/set-shopify-product-status-to-active-768x366.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/set-shopify-product-status-to-active-1536x733.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1907px) 100vw, 1907px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-87953\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Set Shopify product status as Active<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>To set a product status to Draft, select the &#8220;Set as draft&#8221; option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_87954\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-87954\" style=\"width: 1907px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-87954\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/set-shopify-product-status-to-draft.webp\" alt=\"Set Shopify product status as Draft\" width=\"1907\" height=\"905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/set-shopify-product-status-to-draft.webp 1907w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/set-shopify-product-status-to-draft-300x142.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/set-shopify-product-status-to-draft-1024x486.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/set-shopify-product-status-to-draft-768x364.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/set-shopify-product-status-to-draft-1536x729.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1907px) 100vw, 1907px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-87954\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Set Shopify product status as Draft<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>To set a product status to Unlisted, select the &#8220;Set as unlisted&#8221; option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_87955\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-87955\" style=\"width: 1906px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-87955\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/set-shopify-product-status-to-unlisted.webp\" alt=\"Set Shopify product status as Unlisted\" width=\"1906\" height=\"906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/set-shopify-product-status-to-unlisted.webp 1906w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/set-shopify-product-status-to-unlisted-300x143.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/set-shopify-product-status-to-unlisted-1024x487.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/set-shopify-product-status-to-unlisted-768x365.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/set-shopify-product-status-to-unlisted-1536x730.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1906px) 100vw, 1906px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-87955\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Set Shopify product status as Unlisted<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>To set a product status to Archived, navigate to &#8220;More actions&#8221; &gt; &#8220;Archive status&#8221;.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_87956\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-87956\" style=\"width: 1906px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-87956\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/set-shopify-product-status-to-archived.webp\" alt=\"Set Shopify product status as Archived\" width=\"1906\" height=\"905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/set-shopify-product-status-to-archived.webp 1906w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/set-shopify-product-status-to-archived-300x142.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/set-shopify-product-status-to-archived-1024x486.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/set-shopify-product-status-to-archived-768x365.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/set-shopify-product-status-to-archived-1536x729.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1906px) 100vw, 1906px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-87956\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Set Shopify product status as Archived<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>Finally, click the &#8220;Save&#8221; button to finish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>How to Bulk Update Shopify Product Status<\/h2>\n<p>Now that you know how to update the status of a single product, it\u2019s time to look at a more efficient method, especially if you\u2019re managing a large catalog. Fortunately, Shopify makes it easy to bulk update product status, so you can save time and keep your store organized without editing each product one by one.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Step 1. From your Shopify admin panel, navigate to the &#8220;Products&#8221; dashboard.<\/li>\n<li>Step 2.1. To bulk update your Shopify product status from Draft to Active, tick on the items you want to change, then click the &#8220;Set as active&#8221; button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_87967\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-87967\" style=\"width: 1909px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-87967\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/update-shopify-product-status-active-in-bulk.webp\" alt=\"Bulk update product status to Active\" width=\"1909\" height=\"907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/update-shopify-product-status-active-in-bulk.webp 1909w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/update-shopify-product-status-active-in-bulk-300x143.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/update-shopify-product-status-active-in-bulk-1024x487.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/update-shopify-product-status-active-in-bulk-768x365.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/update-shopify-product-status-active-in-bulk-1536x730.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1909px) 100vw, 1909px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-87967\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bulk update product status to Active<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>Step 2.2. Similarly, to change product status from Active to Draft in bulk, choose the items you want to update and select the &#8220;Set as draft&#8221; button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_87968\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-87968\" style=\"width: 1912px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-87968\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/update-shopify-product-status-draft-in-bulk.webp\" alt=\"Update Shopify product status to Draft in bulk\" width=\"1912\" height=\"910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/update-shopify-product-status-draft-in-bulk.webp 1912w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/update-shopify-product-status-draft-in-bulk-300x143.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/update-shopify-product-status-draft-in-bulk-1024x487.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/update-shopify-product-status-draft-in-bulk-768x366.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/update-shopify-product-status-draft-in-bulk-1536x731.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1912px) 100vw, 1912px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-87968\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Update Shopify product status to Draft in bulk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>Step 2.3. To bulk archive products, tick the box corresponding to the items you want to change, then click the &#8220;&#8230;&#8221; button and choose Archive products.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_87969\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-87969\" style=\"width: 1906px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-87969\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/update-shopify-product-status-archived-in-bulk.webp\" alt=\"Bulk archive products on Shopify\" width=\"1906\" height=\"909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/update-shopify-product-status-archived-in-bulk.webp 1906w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/update-shopify-product-status-archived-in-bulk-300x143.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/update-shopify-product-status-archived-in-bulk-1024x488.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/update-shopify-product-status-archived-in-bulk-768x366.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/update-shopify-product-status-archived-in-bulk-1536x733.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1906px) 100vw, 1906px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-87969\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bulk archive products on Shopify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>Step 2.4. And finally, to unlist products in bulk, repeat the same process as step 2.3, and choose the &#8220;Unlist products&#8221; button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_87970\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-87970\" style=\"width: 1909px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-87970\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/update-shopify-product-status-unlist-in-bulk.webp\" alt=\"Unlist Shopify product in bulk\" width=\"1909\" height=\"909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/update-shopify-product-status-unlist-in-bulk.webp 1909w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/update-shopify-product-status-unlist-in-bulk-300x143.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/update-shopify-product-status-unlist-in-bulk-1024x488.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/update-shopify-product-status-unlist-in-bulk-768x366.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/update-shopify-product-status-unlist-in-bulk-1536x731.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1909px) 100vw, 1909px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-87970\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Unlist Shopify products in bulk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Bonus Reading: How to Export Shopify Products Based on Status<\/h2>\n<p>After you update Shopify product status, and especially after you bulk edit it, you may also want a clean export for reporting, backups, or team review. A status-based export helps you separate active items from drafts or archived products, so you can work with the right product list without extra filtering later. In this bonus section, we\u2019ll walk through practical ways to export Shopify products based on status.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Step 1. Log in to your Shopify admin account and navigate to the &#8220;Products&#8221; dashboard.<\/li>\n<li>Step 2. Select the tab with the product status you want to export, and tick &#8220;Select all&#8221;, then &#8220;Export&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-87971\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/export-shopify-product-based-on-status.webp\" alt=\"Export Shopify products based on status\" width=\"1906\" height=\"907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/export-shopify-product-based-on-status.webp 1906w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/export-shopify-product-based-on-status-300x143.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/export-shopify-product-based-on-status-1024x487.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/export-shopify-product-based-on-status-768x365.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/export-shopify-product-based-on-status-1536x731.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1906px) 100vw, 1906px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Step 3. After that, in the pop-up window, choose the &#8220;Selected&#8221; option and press &#8220;Export&#8221;. Don't forget to choose the type of CSV file you want to export into.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-87972\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/export-shopify-product-based-on-status-2.webp\" alt=\"Export Shopify product based on status step 2\" width=\"1906\" height=\"902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/export-shopify-product-based-on-status-2.webp 1906w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/export-shopify-product-based-on-status-2-300x142.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/export-shopify-product-based-on-status-2-1024x485.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/export-shopify-product-based-on-status-2-768x363.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/export-shopify-product-based-on-status-2-1536x727.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1906px) 100vw, 1906px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Step 4. The CSV file will be sent to your email for download.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To learn more about the export process, don't forget to check out our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/shopify-export-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shopify export products<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Shopify Product Status &#8211; FAQs<\/h2>\n<div id=\"rank-math-rich-snippet-wrapper\"><div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-1\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How to make a product active on Shopify?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You can make a product active by opening Products in your Shopify admin, selecting the product you want to update, and then changing its Shopify product status to Active. After that, you should confirm the product is available on the right sales channels (like Online Store), because an active product still needs to be published to the channel you want customers to use.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-2\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I export Draft products only?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, you can export draft products only, as long as you filter your product list by Shopify product status = Draft before you export. This approach helps you pull the exact list you need for review, content updates, or launch planning, without mixing in active or archived items.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-3\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What are unlisted products on Shopify?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Unlisted products are products that you keep available by direct link, but you do not show them in your storefront browsing areas. 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