I need to change the stock levels for about 1000 products in my Shopify store. The Shopify API is pretty slow and has limits on how often you can use it. I know I could just update each item one by one but that would take forever and might hit the API limits.
I’ve looked into it and it seems like Shopify doesn’t have a way to update multiple items at once. Has anyone found a faster way to do this? Maybe there’s a trick I’m missing or a tool that can help?
I thought about spacing out the updates to avoid the API limits but that doesn’t really solve the main problem. It would still take ages to update everything. Is there any way to do this in bulk or speed up the process? Any tips would be really helpful!
I’ve faced similar inventory challenges with my Shopify store. One effective solution I found was utilizing CSV imports. You can export your current inventory as a CSV, make bulk changes in a spreadsheet, then re-import. This method bypasses API rate limits and is significantly faster for large-scale updates. Just ensure your CSV is properly formatted to avoid errors. Additionally, scheduling these updates during off-peak hours can minimize potential disruptions to your store operations. While it requires some initial setup, this approach has saved me countless hours in managing inventory for my 2000+ product catalog.
hey mate, have you considered usin a spreadsheet n the bulk editor together? export ur products to a sheet, update the stock there, then use shopify’s bulk editor to apply changes. it’s not instant but WAY faster than doin em 1 by 1. just make sure ur sheet’s formatted right or it’ll be a headache
I’ve dealt with similar inventory challenges in my Shopify store. One effective method I’ve used is leveraging the Shopify API in combination with a custom script. While the API has rate limits, you can work around them by implementing a queue system in your script. This approach allows you to process updates in batches, respecting the API limits while still automating the process.
The script can be set up to run at intervals, gradually updating your inventory without overwhelming the API. It’s not an instant solution, but it’s far more efficient than manual updates and doesn’t require third-party apps. You’ll need some coding knowledge or might have to hire a developer, but the long-term benefits in time saved and accuracy are substantial.
Remember to thoroughly test your script with a small subset of products before applying it to your entire inventory. This method has saved me countless hours in managing my store’s extensive product catalog.
As someone who’s managed a large Shopify store for years, I’ve been in your shoes. Here’s a trick that’s worked wonders for me: use the Shopify bulk editor. It’s a built-in tool that lets you update multiple products at once without hitting API limits.
To access it, go to Products > All products, select the items you want to update, then click ‘Edit products’ at the top. You can change stock levels for up to 50 products at a time. It’s not as fast as updating all 1000 at once, but it’s way quicker than individual updates.
For even larger batches, I’ve had success with third-party inventory management software that integrates with Shopify. These often have more robust bulk update features and can handle API rate limiting more efficiently. It might be worth the investment if you’re frequently updating large numbers of products.
hey there! have u tried using a bulk update app from the shopify app store? theres a few that can handle mass inventory updates way faster than doing it manually. they usually work around the api limits somehow. might be worth checkin out if u haven’t already!