How to Enable Limited Stock Labels on Squarespace
TL;DR:
- Limited availability labels highlight low-stock items to create urgency
- Available on Core to Advanced Commerce plans only
- Set custom text and stock thresholds that trigger the labels
- Choose where labels appear: collections, blocks, or store pages
- Style labels to match your brand colours and fonts
- Service products need 'Quantity for services' enabled to show labels
Limited availability labels help nudge customers toward buying when stock runs low. They're straightforward to set up and can boost conversions when used thoughtfully.
Setting Up Limited Availability Labels
Here's how to get these labels working on your Squarespace store:
- Go to your Squarespace dashboard and find the Product Status panel
- Click 'Limited Availability'
- Toggle 'Show Label' to on
- Pick your label text from the dropdown menu or write a custom message
- Set your stock threshold in the 'Display when' dropdown (this is the number that triggers the label)
- Choose visibility: 'Collections & Blocks' shows labels across multiple page types, while 'Store pages' keeps them on product pages only
- Hit 'Save'
The stock threshold is crucial here. Set it too high and everything looks urgent. Set it too low and customers might miss the signal entirely. Most stores find success with thresholds between 3-10 items, but test what works for your audience.
Display Settings and Conditions
Service Products: These won't show limited availability labels unless you enable 'Quantity for services' in your Checkout settings first. Most service businesses skip this feature since they're selling time or sessions rather than physical inventory.
Visibility Options: 'Collections & Blocks' makes labels appear on category pages, homepage product blocks, and anywhere else you display products. 'Store pages' keeps them just on individual product pages. Choose based on how prominent you want the urgency messaging to be.
Styling Your Labels
The default styling might not match your brand. Here's how to customize:
- In Site Settings, go to Fonts under 'Miscellaneous' to pick a font for your labels
- For colours, head to 'Colors' then 'Section themes' in the Site Styles panel
- Look for 'Limited Availability Alert' tweaks to customize different areas
- Save your changes
Keep the styling consistent with your site's overall look. Bright red labels might grab attention, but they can also make your store feel pushy if overdone.
FAQs
Which Squarespace plans include limited availability labels?
Core, Business, Basic Commerce, and Advanced Commerce plans all have this feature. Personal plans don't include commerce functionality.
Can I use different messages for different products?
No, the label text applies to all products store-wide. You set one message that appears whenever any product hits its stock threshold.
Do the labels update in real-time?
Labels update when someone refreshes the page or navigates to a new page. They don't change instantly as people add items to their carts.
What happens if a product goes out of stock?
The limited availability label disappears and gets replaced with an 'Out of Stock' message (if you have that enabled).
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Limited Availability Labels: Small text notifications that appear on products when stock drops below a certain level
Stock Threshold: The inventory number that triggers the label to appear (e.g., "show label when 5 or fewer items remain")
Custom Message: Your own text for the label instead of using Squarespace's default options
Wrap-up
Limited availability labels work best when they feel genuine rather than like a sales tactic. Use realistic stock thresholds and clear messaging that helps customers make informed decisions. The feature works well for physical products with genuine inventory constraints, but avoid overusing it on items where scarcity isn't real.
Test different thresholds and monitor how they affect your sales. Some stores find that too many urgency signals can overwhelm visitors, while others see steady conversion improvements.
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