Preview Before Going Live

You can preview any test directly in your browser with Shoplift's Preview Mode. Preview Mode can be used on draft, active, and ended tests.

Using Preview Mode

On a given test draft or report, hover over your variant preview and select Preview in Browser. This opens Preview Mode in a new tab.

When using preview mode, you can experience your test as a website visitor would.

Switching Between Variants

At the bottom of the preview window, you’ll see a toolbar that lets you switch between:

  • Original (A) – your current experience

  • Variant (B) – your test experience

You can navigate across your site while the preview is active to see how each page looks when assigned to the A or B variant.

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FAQ: Why do my edits show up on my original and variant previews?

If making edits to a template test in Shopify affected your original template, you likely made theme-level edits to your variant template. You should revert these edits and set up a new test by clicking "Test a theme or global element."

Exiting Preview Mode

To return to your live site, simply select Exit in the toolbar.

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