Why do I briefly see the initial variant before the swatches load?
Why do I briefly see the initial variant before the swatches load?
This behavior happens because theme elements render first, and then OPTIS loads and applies its configuration afterward. As a result, the initial Shopify variant may briefly appear before OPTIS swatches are displayed.
Can this be removed?
Yes - we can hide the initial variant visually to create a cleaner loading experience.
⚠️ Please note:
- You cannot remove the theme’s variant picker completely, because it is required for OPTIS to work correctly.
- We only remove the visual display, not the underlying functionality.
💬 If you’d like to remove the initial variant display, please contact our support team, and we’ll help you set it up properly.
Updated on: 25/09/2026
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