How to Display Stock Levels on Your Wix Store
Showing stock levels on your Wix store products helps customers make quicker buying decisions and creates urgency when items are running low. You can choose to display exact quantities or just show low stock warnings.
TL;DR:
- Turn on 'Show Stock Levels' in your Wix Stores product settings
- Choose between showing exact numbers or low stock warnings only
- Stock visibility helps customers decide faster and creates buying urgency
- Keep your inventory numbers updated so customers see accurate information
Setting Up Stock Display in Wix Stores
Head to your Wix dashboard and open your Stores settings. For each product, you'll find a 'Show Stock Levels' toggle in the product details section. Switch this on and your stock numbers will appear on the product page immediately.
The setting applies to individual products, so you can pick and choose which items show stock levels. This is handy if you want to create urgency for certain products while keeping others more discreet.
Choosing Your Display Style
Wix gives you two main options for how stock appears:
Exact quantities show customers precisely how many items you have left. This works well for limited edition items or when you want maximum transparency.
Low stock warnings only appear when inventory drops below a threshold you set. Customers see a "Only X left in stock" message without knowing your full inventory levels.
Most stores find low stock warnings work better. They create urgency without making customers think twice if you have 500 units sitting in a warehouse.
Keeping Stock Numbers Accurate
Your displayed stock levels pull directly from your Wix inventory management system. When someone buys a product, the number updates automatically.
The key is keeping your back-end inventory accurate. If you sell through multiple channels or have physical stock that doesn't sync, you'll need to manually update these numbers regularly.
Set yourself a weekly reminder to check and adjust stock levels. Nothing frustrates customers more than seeing "5 in stock" only to find out the item is actually unavailable when they try to buy.
When Not to Show Stock Levels
Skip stock displays if you dropship products or have suppliers with inconsistent availability. Customers get frustrated when they see stock that isn't really available.
Also avoid showing stock for digital products or services. It doesn't make sense and can confuse customers about what they're actually buying.
FAQs
How do I turn on stock levels for my Wix products?
Go to your product settings in Wix Stores and toggle on 'Show Stock Levels' for each item you want to display inventory for.
Can I show stock levels for some products but not others?
Yes, the stock display setting works on individual products. You can pick which items show inventory levels.
What happens when I run out of stock?
The product automatically shows as "Out of Stock" and customers can't add it to their basket until you update the inventory.
Do stock levels update automatically when someone makes a purchase?
Yes, Wix updates your displayed stock levels automatically when orders come through your store.
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Inventory Management – The system that tracks how many products you have available to sell
Stock Threshold – The number you set that triggers low stock warnings to appear
Back-end – The admin area of your website where you manage settings and content
Dropshipping – A business model where you sell products that ship directly from suppliers to customers
Wrap-up
Displaying stock levels on your Wix store creates transparency and urgency that can boost sales. The feature takes minutes to set up but remember to keep your inventory numbers current for the best customer experience.
Start with low stock warnings rather than exact quantities. This gives you the urgency benefits without oversharing your inventory details.
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