The catalogue mode of PrestaShop is a feature that allows you to transform your store into a simple online catalogue. This mode is particularly useful when you wish to showcase your products without allowing their online purchase.
1. What is the catalog mode?
The catalogue mode disables all purchasing functionalities on your site: customers can view the products, but the buttons for adding to the cart, ordering and paying are removed.
Common use cases:
- Present your products without selling online.
- Temporarily pause the store (for example, during maintenance).
- Use your site as a catalogue for professional clients.
2. How to activate the catalogue mode?
Here are the steps to activate the catalog mode in PrestaShop:
- Log in to the back-office of your shop.
- Go to Store settings > General settings.
- Please go to the Products tab.
- Activate the Catalogue Mode option.
- Click on Save.
Note: Once the catalogue mode is activated, the ordering and payment functionalities are deactivated for all users.
3. Whether or not to display prices
When the catalogue mode is activated, a new option appears: the display of prices.
In this state (with the catalogue mode activated and the display of prices set to no), here is what you will see on the front office:
Product cards:
Product sheet:
If you activate the display of prices, here is what you will see on the front office side:
Product cards:
Product sheets:
4. Tips and best practices
- Clearly communicate the deactivation of purchases.
- Test your site after activating the catalogue mode to check the display and messages.
- Disable any unnecessary modules related to the purchasing process if necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to switch a single product to catalogue mode?
Yes. To do this, go to the product sheet on the back-office side, then in the 'Options' tab, you will find the same options as for the parameters common to the entire store.