Is there a way to create a free wishlist page on Shopify (Basic plan, Craft theme) without third-party apps?

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Hi everyone,

I’m currently using the Shopify Basic plan with the Craft theme, and I’d like to add a wishlist page to my store.

Right now, I created a wishlist using custom code only (no backend), but the problem is that it relies on local storage. This means the wishlist disappears if the customer changes device or clears their browser cache.

I’d like to know:

  • Is there any built-in way in Shopify (especially on the Basic plan) to create a persistent wishlist without using third-party apps?

  • Does the Craft theme include any native wishlist functionality that I might have missed?

  • Or is using a third-party app the only reliable solution for a cross-device persistent wishlist?

I’m trying to avoid paid apps if possible, but I also want a proper solution that saves the wishlist to the customer account.

Thanks in advance for your help!

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Also, if I end up using an app or custom solution, I’d prefer something that doesn’t limit the number of wishlist items a customer can save. I don’t want to impose restrictions on how many favorites users can add, so unlimited wishlist capacity is important for me.

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No, Shopify does not have native provisions for wishlist.

You’d need an app to update data in backend if you plan to sync your localStorage wishlist to your customer record.

We’ve been discussing how this can be done without custom apps, by only using Flow and Forms (both free apps from shopify) here – The LocalStorage Wishlist Philosophy: Can Browser First Really Replace Bloated Apps? - #11 by tim_1