Boost Commerce Integration: How to Add Review Data into Shopify Search, Filters, and Recommendations

Alla Avgustinov

October 13, 2025

8 min read

Adding reviews into product discovery is one of the fastest ways to build trust and drive sales on Shopify. And no integration does it better than REVIEWS.io + Boost Commerce. Together, they deliver the most powerful way to feed review data into every stage of product discovery for high-converting storefronts.

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Shoppers expect two things from your store: to find what they’re looking for quickly, and to trust what they find.

By combining REVIEWS.io with Boost Commerce, you create a single solution that makes both happen at once. With review data guiding discovery, and discovery reinforcing trust, you turn every shopper journey into a smoother path to purchase.

This integration sits in the clearer.io ecosystem - a suite of connected tools for modern eCommerce. That means you get a deeper, smarter connection, consistent UX across apps, and a single team supporting you end to end.

And because we’re always innovating, you can expect the integration to keep getting smarter over time.

Summary

Boost Commerce is a Shopify-native AI search and discovery app. When paired with REVIEWS.io it becomes the most powerful way to connect trust with discovery.
Review data flows directly into Shopify search results, collection pages, recommendations, and merchandising strategies - so social proof shapes every step of the shopper journey.
Shoppers can filter by star ratings and unique review attributes like “best for gifts” or “true to size,” creating a more relevant and personal browsing experience.
Recommendations and merchandising rules are driven by review sentiment, ratings, and volume, ensuring trusted products are promoted and weaker performers are deprioritized.
As part of clearer.io, this integration reduces complexity, lowers costs, and gives you one team supporting every app you use.

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What is Boost Commerce, and how does it help with Shopify search and discovery?

Boost Commerce is an AI-powered product discovery app built for Shopify.

It helps you close the gap between what shoppers search for and what they actually buy, reducing friction, increasing relevance, and driving more conversions.

Key features:

AI search - understands typos, synonyms, and intent. This helps customers find the right products faster.
Dynamic filters - scale with large catalogs. Shoppers can refine results easily, even when browsing thousands of SKUs.
Personalized recommendations - adapt to browsing and purchase behavior. This keeps customers engaged and increases average order value.
Visual merchandising tools - let you pin, boost, hide, or promote items. That gives you control to spotlight bestsellers or strategic products.
Predictive bundles and upsells - suggest complementary items. Customers are encouraged to build bigger baskets without extra effort on your side.
Back-in-stock notifications - capture interest on sold-out products and alert customers when they return. This helps recover lost sales and re-engage shoppers.

Crucially, Boost turns REVIEWS.io data into action, using ratings, attributes, and sentiment to guide search, filters, and recommendations.

This means your AI-powered discovery doesn’t just feel smarter. It becomes trust-driven, and far more effective at converting browsers into buyers.

If you’re currently relying on Shopify’s native search, you’re likely leaving revenue on the table. Boost fills that gap. And when paired with REVIEWS.io, it turns trust into a measurable performance driver.

How do I add reviews and ratings into my Shopify search results?

By connecting REVIEWS.io with Boost, you can make star ratings and review counts visible across your store, not just on product pages. Ratings can appear in:

Search results: so customers see which products are most trusted as soon as they start typing.
Collection pages: giving context and confidence while browsing categories.
Recommendation carousels: ensuring suggested products come with proof of quality attached.

When ratings are only shown on PDPs, customers have to click deeper before they feel reassured. By placing them directly in search results and collections, you:

Reduce hesitation: showing quality signals earlier in the journey.
Speed up decision-making: shoppers can rule products in or out quickly.
Build trust at scale: customers know every search or browse view is backed by real feedback.
Drive more engagement: with high-rated products increasing the chance of conversion.

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In Boost’s product item settings, enable the “Show product rating” option for search and collection templates. This way, trust signals are visible from the very first interaction, not hidden a few clicks away.

Can I use product ratings as Shopify filters?

Yes. With Boost and REVIEWS.io, review ratings can be added as filter options in your store’s search and collection pages.

This allows shoppers to narrow their view to products with stronger social proof - for example, “4 stars and up.”

Ratings as filters give your customers more control, while giving your best products more visibility:

Instant trust sorting: shoppers can cut straight to products that meet their quality expectations.
Highlight your best performers: highly rated products become the natural entry point for purchase.
Reduce decision friction: customers spend less time scrolling and comparing, and more time buying.
Cleaner customer journeys: poor performers are filtered out, helping your store feel more trustworthy overall.

In Boost’s filter tree settings, add “Ratings” as a filter option. Start with simple ranges like “4★ & up.” It’s intuitive for customers, quick to set up, and ensures review data actively shapes how products are discovered.

How do I use review attributes as product filters on Shopify?

With REVIEWS.io, you can collect review attributes - structured feedback like “best for gifts,” “size runs small,” or “occasion: wedding.”

Boost takes that data and turns it into filter options your customers can actually use while browsing.

Attribute filters go beyond technical specs and connect directly to real customer experiences:

More relevant discovery: shoppers filter by context that matters to them, like finding products recommended as “great for weddings.”
Personalized journeys: buyers see options that fit their specific needs, not just generic categories.
Emotional connection: filters framed in customer language (“best for families”) resonate more than product specs.
Competitive differentiation: no other Shopify setup lets you make review attributes this actionable, giving you a clear edge.

Consider your REVIEWS.io attributes. Which are most valuable to your customers (fit, quality, occasion)? Turn those into Boost filters. This makes your filters unique and adds a competitive edge other stores won’t have.

How can I use review data to improve product recommendations on Shopify?

Boost doesn’t just suggest products at random. When integrated with REVIEWS.io, it uses review signals to prioritize the items your customers already trust.

Alongside performance data like clicks and conversions, Boost factors in:

Average star rating
Review sentiment (positive vs. negative tone)
Number of reviews

Recommendations become more than product suggestions. They turn into trust-backed nudges that drive higher-value purchases:

Better relevance: top-rated, well-reviewed products surface more often.
Stronger upsells and cross-sells: customers are more likely to add recommended items when they see proof others loved them.
Higher AOV: review-backed recommendations encourage shoppers to explore beyond their initial choice.
Fewer wasted impressions: weaker performers get deprioritized, keeping focus on products that build confidence.

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Activate review-powered recommendations in Boost and test placements in high-impact areas, like on the cart page. With trust built into every suggestion, these moments become powerful drivers of additional revenue.

How can I use review ratings for smarter Shopify merchandising?

The Boost + REVIEWS.io integration lets you use review ratings as a product attribute within Boost’s visual merchandising tools.

You can create dynamic rules to fine-tune how products are displayed to better reflect customer sentiment:

Promote high-rated products: automatically boost items with strong ratings (e.g., ≥4★) so your most trusted products appear first.
Downplay low-rated products: demote or hide items with poor reviews (e.g., ≤2★) to maintain credibility and improve perceived quality.
Combine with other rules: blend rating-based logic with factors like sales, stock levels, or seasonal campaigns for smarter merchandising.
Test what works best: use A/B testing to compare performance between strategies that include or exclude review-based rules.

Because the REVIEWS.io rating attribute also works with Merchandising by Markets, you can apply different display strategies for different regions - tailoring your storefront to match local customer sentiment.

Use REVIEWS.io ratings in your merchandising rules to spotlight trusted products and keep your store experience aligned with customer sentiment.

How do I set up the Boost Commerce and REVIEWS.io integration?

The integration is quick, code-free, and Shopify-native. Here’s what to do:

Install Boost AI Search & Discovery from the Shopify App Store.
In Boost, go to Integrations - Product reviews and connect REVIEWS.io.
Enable ratings display in your product item settings.
In Filters - Filter trees, add both Ratings and Review Attributes as options.
Toggle review data so it influences ranking and recommendations.

Good to know:

Setup takes less than an hour.
Boost needs ~30 minutes to train on review data for the first time.
Once live, review signals update automatically as you collect more data.

Setup is quick and code-free, with results live in under an hour. That means you start seeing the impact of review-powered discovery almost immediately.

Transform your Shopify store with REVIEWS.io and Boost Commerce

Plenty of apps “integrate.” But most stop at the basics - passing review data into search results or adding a star filter.

It works, but it leaves you with disconnected tools, inconsistent workflows, and extra overhead to manage.

With REVIEWS.io + Boost, you’re not just connecting two apps. You’re choosing a joined-up solution inside the clearer.io ecosystem, where reviews and discovery are designed to work together.

That means less time juggling separate apps, more value from connected tools, and the reassurance of one partner helping you get the best from both.

The results:

Higher conversions as shoppers feel confident to buy sooner.
Bigger baskets through trusted recommendations and upsells.
Less complexity, with tools built to deliver clearer value together.

Ready to activate? Setup is quick and code-free, so you can connect Boost Commerce with REVIEWS.io today and start turning trust plus discovery into growth in no time.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. With Boost Commerce, REVIEWS.io star ratings and counts appear directly in search and collection listings, so customers see trusted feedback earlier in their journey.

Filter trees in Boost Commerce let you add REVIEWS.io ratings (e.g., “4★ & up”) and attributes like “best for gifts” as filter options, giving shoppers more relevant and personal ways to refine results.

No. Boost Commerce is optimized for Shopify, syncing REVIEWS.io review data in real time without slowing searches or disrupting the browsing experience.

REVIEWS.io offers a deeper, smarter integration with Boost Commerce than other review platforms. Plus you get the added benefit of consistent UX and support within clearer.io.