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How to sort by date in Shopify?

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To sort search results by date in Shopify with Algolia, you need to use a numeric attribute rather than a date string.

Why this is required

Algolia does not sort date strings (such as ISO 8601 formats) directly. Instead, dates must be converted into a numeric format, such as a Unix timestamp, to be used for sorting. Using a numeric timestamp ensures accurate and consistent sorting of results by date.

How to implement date sorting

  1. Convert your date to a Unix timestamp
    Transform your date values into a numeric timestamp format.
  2. Store the value in a Shopify metafield
    • Create a metafield to store the timestamp
    • Set the metafield type to Number
  3. Index the metafield in Algolia
    Ensure the metafield is included in your records using the Algolia AI Search & Discovery app
  4. Configure sorting in Algolia
    • Go to Search options in the app
    • Add a custom sort order based on the numeric attribute
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