Live Search PLP Widget 2.0 Released

May 12, 2024 saw the release of Live Search PLP (Product List Page) Widget 2.0, bringing significant enhancements to product discovery and conversion. The new widget adds functionality that merchants have requested for years: direct Add to Cart from search results, enhanced product imagery, and dynamic colour-switching without page navigation.

Add to Cart from Search Results

Previously, customers had to click through to product detail pages to add items to carts. Live Search Widget 2.0 eliminates this friction by allowing Add to Cart directly from search results. This streamlines the purchase path, particularly for customers with clear buying intent. Merchants report higher conversion rates and reduced checkout abandonment.

Multiple Product Images

The widget now supports displaying multiple product images in search results. Customers can preview alternative angles, colour options, or lifestyle shots without leaving the search interface. This richer visual context helps customers make confident purchase decisions quickly.

Dynamic Colour-Switching

For fashion and home goods merchants, colour-switching is transformative. Customers can select alternative colours directly in search results and see updated product images instantly. This eliminates the need to visit product detail pages for variant exploration, significantly reducing friction in the purchase journey.

Performance Improvements

Widget 2.0 includes performance optimisations ensuring snappy interactions even with large product catalogues. The widget scales gracefully and maintains fast response times regardless of data volume, critical for merchants with tens of thousands of products.

Implementation and Rollout

Adobe recommends merchants upgrade to Widget 2.0 as soon as possible. The upgrade is straightforward for most implementations. Merchants using standard Live Search configurations should experience immediate benefits without custom development.

Competitive Advantage

These enhancements align Live Search with consumer expectations from modern e-commerce platforms. By reducing friction and enabling faster purchasing, merchants using Live Search Widget 2.0 can expect meaningful improvements in conversion rates and customer satisfaction metrics.