How to Crawl Shopify Collection Pages For Product Ideas

When entering a new niche, reviewing competitor collection structures is a great way to organize your own catalog. Instead of browsing pages manually, you can crawl Shopify collection pages to extract and analyze all listings in bulk.

In this guide, we'll cover how to extract product details from large collections to support your product planning.

1. Identify Target Collections

Navigate to competitor stores and look at their collection navigation (such as `/collections/outdoor-gear` or `/collections/accessories`). Note how they group products to optimize average order value (AOV).

2. Automate Catalog Extraction

Use a browser extension to export the collection data. The exported sheet will organize the products by collections, tags, and variant options. Use this sheet to outline your own catalog structure, ensuring you cover all high-interest categories in your niche.