Most Shopify store owners hit the same wall eventually. The default theme looks fine — clean, functional, nothing obviously wrong with it. But fine is not the same as compelling, and compelling is what actually converts browsers into buyers.
The usual answer is a paid app. Then another paid app. Then a third one for something the first two do not cover. Before long, the store is carrying five or six monthly subscriptions for features that should have been part of the theme from the start, page load times are suffering from the combined weight of all those app scripts, and the monthly overhead has crept up to a number that is hard to justify for a store that is still finding its footing.
There is a better way. WebSensePro's free Shopify sections library on GitHub gives store owners and developers access to over 38 professionally built, fully customizable Liquid sections — all free, all compatible with any Shopify 2.0 theme, and all installable in under five minutes without touching a line of code in your live theme.
Here are ten sections from the library that genuinely make a difference to store performance, conversion, and customer experience.
1. Sales popup — social proof without the app fee
Social proof is one of the most consistent conversion drivers in e-commerce. When a potential customer sees that someone else just bought the product they are looking at, hesitation drops. Most stores achieve this through a paid app that adds a floating notification showing recent purchases.
The sales popup section in the WebSensePro library does exactly the same thing — no app, no monthly fee, no additional script loading on every page. It is pure Liquid, configurable through the theme editor, and works on any Shopify 2.0 theme. For stores paying $9 or more a month for a social proof app, this is an immediate saving with no functional compromise.
**2. Real-time delivery dates — the question customers ask before buying
**One of the most underrated causes of cart abandonment is uncertainty about when an order will arrive. Customers want to know before they commit — not after. Most themes do not display estimated delivery dates on the product page, which means customers either leave to check elsewhere or complete the purchase with a level of uncertainty that leads to post-purchase regret and returns.
The real-time delivery dates section uses Shopify metafields to display estimated delivery information dynamically on the product page, configured around the customer's timing expectations. It directly addresses the question that is costing stores sales every day without any app subscription attached to it.
3. Before and after slider — perfect for results-driven products
For stores selling skincare, cleaning products, fitness equipment, hair care, paint, or anything else where the product's effect is visual, a before-and-after image comparison is one of the most effective content formats available. It shows the result directly rather than describing it, and it invites interaction in a way that static images do not.
The before and after slider section is built in pure Liquid and CSS — no JavaScript library dependency, no app required. The drag interaction works on both desktop and mobile, and the section is configurable through the theme editor. It is a remarkably capable piece of functionality for something that costs nothing to install.
4. 3D product and collection slider — make products impossible to ignore
Standard product grids are familiar to the point of invisibility. Customers scroll through them without slowing down because they look like every other product grid on every other store. A 3D animated slider creates a visual interruption — something that looks different enough to make the eye pause.
The 3D product and collection slider from the library applies smooth 3D animation to product and collection display, working across all Shopify 2.0 themes including Dawn, Debut, and Horizon. It requires no paid app and is fully configurable without any coding knowledge. For stores where the visual presentation of the product range is central to the brand, this section changes the feel of the homepage or collection page immediately.
5. Metafields for size charts — reduce returns before they happen
Returns are one of the highest costs in apparel and footwear e-commerce, and a significant proportion of them happen because the customer was not sure about sizing. A generic size guide buried in a FAQ page does not solve this problem. A product-specific size chart that appears as a popup directly on the product page does.
The metafields size chart section uses Shopify's native metafields system to attach the right size chart to the right product, displaying it in a clean popup format when the customer needs it. For clothing, footwear, or any product where fit matters, this section has a direct impact on return rates — and it requires no app whatsoever.
6. Lookbook section — let your products sell through story
There is a meaningful difference between a customer who sees a product on a white background and a customer who sees that same product worn, styled, or placed in a room that reflects how they want to live. The second customer is far closer to buying. That gap — between isolated product and lived-in context — is exactly what a lookbook closes.
Most themes either do not offer a lookbook layout at all, or gate it behind a premium upgrade. The WebSensePro lookbook section fills that gap without either cost. Styled images carry clickable product tags, so a customer looking at a flat lay or a lifestyle shot can tap any item and land directly on its product page — no hunting through collections, no friction between wanting something and finding it.
It works natively with Dawn v14 and above, installs in the same way as every other section in the library, and requires zero coding to configure. For any brand where visual storytelling is part of how it sells — fashion, interiors, outdoor gear, wellness — this section changes the nature of the browsing experience from passive scrolling to active discovery.
7. Bundle builder — increase average order value without an app
Bundle deals — buy three, get one free; product combinations at a discount; complementary items packaged together — are one of the most reliable ways to increase average order value. The challenge for most Shopify stores is that implementing a bundle builder that actually works requires either a premium app or custom development.
The bundle builder section from the library provides a clean, functional bundling interface that works within the Shopify 2.0 theme architecture. It is configurable through the theme editor, mobile-responsive, and carries none of the ongoing cost of a subscription app. For stores where product combinations and upselling are part of the commercial strategy, this is a section that pays for itself — which, given that it is free, means it pays for itself immediately.
8. Custom contact form — built exactly how you need it
The default Shopify contact form is minimal by design. For stores that need more from their customer communication — specific field types, dropdown menus to route enquiries, conditional fields based on the customer's selection — the standard form is not enough, and the usual solution is a form builder app.
The custom contact form section allows store owners to build and configure forms directly in the theme editor without any paid app. For stores handling product enquiries, wholesale requests, custom orders, or support tickets through their contact page, this removes a subscription cost for a feature that should be native to any serious storefront.
9. Event calendar — give customers a reason to come back
Most Shopify stores treat their storefront as a static catalogue rather than a dynamic destination. An event calendar changes that — it gives customers a reason to return, signals an active and engaged business, and creates a structured way to communicate launches, promotions, pop-ups, sales events, and anything else that benefits from a date-based format.
The event calendar section is a functional, visual calendar built for Shopify 2.0 that can display upcoming events and promotions without any third-party app or external calendar service. For brands that use events as part of their customer engagement strategy, this is a section that makes the storefront feel alive rather than static.
10. WhatsApp chat icon — meet customers where they already are
WhatsApp is the most widely used messaging platform in many of the markets where Shopify stores operate. For stores serving customers in regions where WhatsApp is the primary communication channel, a floating WhatsApp button on the storefront is not a nice-to-have — it is how customers expect to be able to reach a business.
The WhatsApp chat icon section adds a clean, configurable floating button that opens a direct WhatsApp conversation with the store. It is configurable through the theme editor, works on all devices, and adds no app overhead to the store. For international stores, or any store whose customer base is heavily WhatsApp-oriented, this is one of the simplest and most impactful additions available.
How to install any section from the library
Installation is straightforward and does not require any coding experience. Navigate to the section folder in the WebSensePro GitHub repository, copy the contents of the .liquid file, then go to Shopify Admin, open Online Store, select Themes, and click Edit Code. Under Sections, add a new section, paste the code, and save. Then go to the Theme Customizer, find the section by name, and configure it directly in the visual editor.
Every section in the library is built with full Shopify Schema support, meaning all configuration happens in the Theme Editor without any code editing required for day-to-day use. All sections are mobile-responsive by default.
Video tutorials for each section are available on the WebSensePro YouTube channel, and the repository README contains full installation notes for each one.
Why this library exists
The free sections library from WebSensePro reflects a straightforward view of how Shopify development should work. Functionality that improves the shopping experience should not require a monthly subscription for every feature. Store owners — particularly those in the earlier stages of building their business — should be able to access professional-quality sections without the overhead of multiple app fees eroding their margins.
With over 38 sections currently in the library and regular additions being made, the repository is one of the most comprehensive collections of free, production-ready Shopify sections available anywhere. It is MIT licensed, open to community contributions, and maintained by developer Bilal Naseer at WebSensePro.
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