Instant Upgrade: Add an Animated Social Proof Section to the Shopify Horizon Theme

Is your Horizon theme looking a little too... quiet?

The Shopify Horizon theme is beloved for its vibrant colors and clean layout. But sometimes, "clean" can accidentally look "new" or "untested" to a skeptical shopper. If your product pages lack visible activity, visitors might hesitate to click that "Add to Cart" button.

The solution is Social Proof. When customers see that others are actively buying and loving your products, trust is established instantly.

In my latest tutorial, I show you how to take your Horizon store from "quiet" to "bustling" by adding a premium, animated Social Proof Block in under 30 seconds—completely entirely without code.

Why Standard Reviews Aren't Enough

Standard star ratings are fine, but they are static. They just sit there.

The animated block featured in the video works better because it grabs attention. The subtle slide-in animation acts like a notification, drawing the eye right to where you want it: near your "Buy" button. It creates a sense of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) that static images just can't replicate.

Step-by-Step: Upgrade Your Horizon Theme

As demonstrated in the video [link to your YouTube Short], adding this section is a simple drag-and-drop process.

Step 1: Install Section Store

You need the core app that contains these premium blocks. It’s free to install from the Shopify App Store. (Link at the bottom of this post).

Step 2: Activate the 14-Day Free Trial

Navigate to the "Conversion Blocks" category in the app. To unlock these premium, animated sections, you'll need to start the 14-day free trial. This gives you two full weeks to test the impact on your sales risk-free.

Step 3: Select the Social Proof Block

Find the animated social proof block. It’s designed with a modern "facepile" layout (overlapping avatars) that looks incredibly professional.

Step 4: Add to Horizon

Click "Edit in Theme" and select your live Horizon theme.

Step 5: Customize in the Editor

Inside the Shopify Theme Editor, click "Add Block" on your product page template and select the new section.

• Make it match: Horizon is colorful. Update the block's text colors or icons to blend perfectly with your brand palette.

• Set the data: Choose how many "happy customers" you want to display to build instant authority.

Try It Risk-Free

After the 14-day trial, access to these premium conversion blocks is just $10/month.

We usually tell store owners: If this block doesn't generate at least one extra sale during your 14-day trial, simply unsubscribe. You have nothing to lose and a massive conversion boost to gain.

Watch the full 30-second setup here: [Embed YouTube Short: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/JEoI8CJ6Qdk]