{"id":2480,"date":"2020-07-10T13:54:47","date_gmt":"2020-07-10T13:54:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopthemedetector.com\/blog\/?p=2480"},"modified":"2026-03-25T11:08:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T11:08:55","slug":"how-to-add-social-media-icons-in-shopify-footer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopthemedetector.com\/blog\/how-to-add-social-media-icons-in-shopify-footer\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Add Social Media Icons In Shopify Footer in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many stores like to have their social media icons added to their Shopify store. There are two main ways to do this now. Get the links to your social media accounts ready and let\u2019s set up your social media icons in the foother. Either use your online store editor or use the settings shortcut and you\u2019ll have your social media icons in your Shopify footer in a few short clicks.<\/p>\n

These are the steps that you need to take to add social media icons to your Shopify store\u2019s footer.
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Key Takeaways<\/div>
1<\/div>
Log in to your Shopify store to begin the process of adding social media icons.<\/div><\/div>
2<\/div>
Navigate to the theme editor to access the relevant files for modification.<\/div><\/div>
3<\/div>
Save changes to the theme files to ensure social media icons are displayed.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n

\"how<\/p>\n

Method 1 - Theme Customizer (recommended)<\/h2>\n
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  1. Go to Online Store \u2192 Themes \u2192 Customize<\/li>\n
  2. Click Footer in the left panel<\/li>\n
  3. Look for a \u201cSocial media icons\u201d or \u201cFollow on shop\u201d block and enable it<\/li>\n
  4. Then go to Settings \u2192 General \u2192 Social media and paste in your profile URLs<\/li>\n
  5. Save - icons appear automatically for any URL you\u2019ve added<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Method 2 - Settings shortcut<\/h2>\n
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    1. Go to Settings \u2192 General<\/li>\n
    2. Scroll to the Social media section<\/li>\n
    3. Enter your full profile URLs (e.g. https:\/\/instagram.com\/yourshop<\/code>)<\/li>\n
    4. Hit Save<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Tips:<\/p>\n