Managing product tags in Shopify can feel like one more thing on an endless to-do list, especially when you need to update collections after a sale or a season ends. Manual tag edits take up valuable time and can easily slip through the cracks during busy periods. When tags show old promotions or seasons, customers might get confused or frustrated.
Automating the removal of product tags lets you sidestep all that hassle and keep your store looking fresh. Instead of chasing down every product after a campaign, you set up the schedule once and get back to focusing on bigger priorities. The result? Your product collections always stay organized and up-to-date.
This guide walks you through each step to set up automatic tag removal in Shopify. By the end, you’ll handle product tags for sales, seasons, or anything else, without ever touching them twice.
TL;DR: Want to skip the setup and get right to it? Use this template for scheduled Shopify tag removal—just plug in your details and go.
MESA Template ID
remove-shopify-product-tags-set-date
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Step-by-Step Guide: How to Schedule Removing Shopify Product Tags
Time needed: 5 minutes
This workflow automatically removes specified tags from products in a Shopify collection at a scheduled date and time, helping you manage seasonal items, sales, or promotions without manual intervention.
Schedule tag removal
Set the specific date and time when you want the product tags removed from your collection. This will be when the automation triggers.
Select Collection ID
Enter your Shopify collection ID where the products with tags are located. To find this:
– Log in to your Shopify admin – Navigate to Products > Collections – Click the desired collection – Copy the number at the end of the URL (e.g., from your-store.myshopify.com/admin/collections/123456789012)
Loop over products
Iterates through each product in the collection to process them one at a time.
Configure tag removal
Specify which tag should be removed from the products in your selected collection. To ensure proper removal, enter the exact tag name as it appears in Shopify.
Turn workflow “On”
Enable the workflow and let it run automatically at your scheduled time.
Try our plug-and-play template and see how simple scheduled tag removal can be.
MESA Template ID
remove-shopify-product-tags-set-date
MESA Template ID
schedule-shopify-product-tagging
Why schedule the removal of Shopify product tags?
Clean up your catalog: Scheduled tag removal keeps your product pages accurate. For example, when a “Summer Sale” ends, all products lose the “summer-sale” tag at midnight, so customers never see outdated deals.
Promotions run smoothly: You set a tag like “flash-sale” for a special event. The moment the event ends, the tag disappears on its own. No need to track down every product or worry about customers feeling let down by expired promos.
Inventory stays current: Picture a scenario where you have a tag like “low-stock” on certain items. When you update stock or the tag is no longer needed, scheduled removal clears things up—your inventory data always matches what buyers see.
Collections update automatically: Using tags to group products into collections like “New Arrivals,” you can pull items out immediately without lifting a finger. This keeps your collections fresh and relevant to shoppers every day.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make sure tags are removed correctly?
Double-check the tag names for exact spelling and formatting. Testing a small group of products can help you catch any mistakes before updating your entire catalog.
Can I set up tag automation for adding tags too?
Yes! You don’t have to just remove tags. You can tag new products in Shopify based on different rules or time frames.
What are some other ways to get more out of Shopify tags?
Take a look at our Ultimate Guide to Shopify Tags for tips on tag strategies, using tags for marketing, and keeping everything organized.
What you should do now
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