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Timesact Low Stock

Low Stock shows a low-stock message once the available quantity is at or below a threshold the merchant sets, while Shopify still reports inventory. Low Stock is unlimited on every Timesact plan, Free included.

Also called: low stock message, stock counter, inventory counter, only a few left.

When does Timesact show the Low Stock message?

  • Low Stock shows while Shopify still reports inventory for the product, so the message sits on a product shoppers can still buy.
  • A Low Stock template needs a Quantity threshold, the highest available quantity at which the message shows; it comes filled in as 3.

What can Timesact show on a Low Stock product?

  • On the product page, Low Stock relabels the Add to cart button with its own text, and the button stays clickable; it can add a message above or below the button, a badge on the product image and a countdown timer.
  • On collection pages, Low Stock shows its own button text, message and badge on the product card.
  • The product-page message can show the current stock with the smart variable {{inventoryQuantity}}, for example to say how many are left.
  • Coming Soon and Low Stock badges come as a ribbon, rounded, square, circle or rectangle, placed at the top or bottom and the left or right of the product image.

Can Timesact show Low Stock on every product automatically?

On PRO, turning on Enable across your store in a Low Stock template shows its Low Stock message on every in-stock product whose stock is at or below its Quantity threshold and that runs no other Timesact functionality, without adding products one by one.

Which settings control Low Stock in Timesact?

Where: Experiences > your template > Admin > Functionality settings

Setting What it does Plan
When Low Stock shows Choose when the low-stock message appears, based on the stock you have in Shopify.
  • When Shopify inventory is available: Display low stock messaging when Shopify still reports inventory for the product.
 Every plan
Quantity threshold When the available quantity is less than or equal to this number, the low stock messaging will be shown. Every plan
Enable across your store Automatically show the Low Stock indicator on every product that's running low. PRO

Where: Experiences > your template > Storefront > Product page > Low Stock

Setting What it does Plan
Low Stock button text
  • Default: Use Shopify's default button styling
  • Custom: Set your own button colors, size and border.
 Every plan
Low Stock message The message shoppers read on the product page, and where it appears.
  • Below button
  • Above button
 Every plan
Low Stock badge The badge shown on the product image, and how it looks.
  • Ribbon
  • Rounded
  • Square
  • Circle
  • Rectangle
 Every plan
Badge position
  • Top
  • Bottom
  • Left
  • Right
 Every plan
Font & color settings
  • Font size
  • Text color
  • Background color
 Every plan

Where: Experiences > your template > Storefront > Collection page > Low Stock

Setting What it does Plan
Low Stock button text Every plan
Low Stock message The message shoppers read on the collection page, and where it appears. Every plan
Low Stock badge The badge shown on the product image, and how it looks. Every plan

Frequently asked questions

Can Timesact Low Stock show how many items are left?

Yes. The product-page message can show the current stock with the smart variable {{inventoryQuantity}}, for example to say how many are left.

Can shoppers still buy a product while Timesact shows Low Stock?

Yes. Low Stock shows while Shopify still reports inventory for the product, so the message sits on a product shoppers can still buy.

What is the default Low Stock threshold in Timesact?

A Low Stock template needs a Quantity threshold, the highest available quantity at which the message shows; it comes filled in as 3.

Is Timesact Low Stock free?

Yes. Low Stock is unlimited on every Timesact plan, Free included.

Can Timesact turn on Low Stock for every product in my store?

Yes. On PRO, turning on Enable across your store in a Low Stock template shows its Low Stock message on every in-stock product whose stock is at or below its Quantity threshold and that runs no other Timesact functionality, without adding products one by one.

Do Low Stock products count toward my Timesact order usage?

No. A product that only carries Low Stock or Coming Soon does not make an order count.

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Last checked against the app on 5 November 2026.