The SmartOrderLimit app uses a Shopify Theme App Extension to display order limit notifications and enforce rules directly on your storefront. To ensure the app works correctly, you must enable the SmartOrderLimit extension in your active theme.
This guide will walk you through the steps.
Before You Start
You must be logged in as the store owner or have permission to edit themes
SmartOrderLimit must already be installed on your Shopify store (see SmartOrderLimit – Installation Guide)
Know which theme is currently published (live)
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Log in to Shopify Admin
Sign in to your Shopify Admin dashboard.
2. Go to Themes
Navigate to Online Store > Themes
Locate your current (published) theme
Click Edit theme on your active theme
3. Open App Embeds
In the theme editor, click App embeds (icon on the left sidebar)
5. Enable SmartOrderLimit
Find SmartOrderLimit in the list of app embeds
Toggle the switch ON
💡 This enables storefront features such as popup notifications and limit enforcement.
6. Save Your Changes
Click Save in the top-right corner of the theme editor
Verify the Extension Is Working
After enabling the extension:
Visit your storefront
Add products to the cart that are covered by an active limit
Confirm that the SmartOrderLimit notification or restriction appears as expected
Common Issues & Troubleshooting
SmartOrderLimit is not showing on the storefront
Ensure the extension is enabled on the published theme
Clear your browser cache and refresh the page
Check that at least one active limit exists in the app
I switched themes
Theme app extensions must be enabled per theme
Repeat the steps above for the new theme
Need Help?
If you’re still experiencing issues:
Go to SmartOrderLimit > Get Help
Visit our Knowledge Base
Contact our support team with your store URL and screenshots if possible