Turn scarcity into sales

Show real inventory levels when stock is running low. Configurable thresholds ensure the message only appears when it matters — creating genuine urgency from real data.

STOCK LEVEL 25 50 75 100 Only 3 left in stock Threshold Selling fast

Smart stock urgency

ProofNudge reads real inventory levels from your Shopify store via Liquid and displays stock alerts only when conditions are met.

Real inventory from Liquid

The {{stock_left}} variable pulls the current variant's inventory quantity directly from Shopify's Liquid context. No API calls, no delay.

Configurable threshold

Set a condition like "show only when stock_left is less than 10." The message stays hidden until inventory actually drops below your threshold.

Dynamic message display

The exact count appears in the message: "Only 3 left in stock." As inventory changes, the message updates automatically.

Messages that drive action

Combine stock levels with other signals for maximum impact. Each message uses real data from your store.

Only 3 left in stock
Selling fast — 8 left
Low stock — only 2 remaining
Hurry — 5 left and 12 people viewing
WHEN stock_left < 10
Only {{stock_left}} left in stock

Variable reference

{{stock_left}} Current inventory quantity for the selected variant (from Liquid)
{{viewer_count_current}} Combine with stock for "5 left and 12 people viewing" messages
{{order_count_24h}} Pair with stock for "Selling fast — 8 sold today, only 3 left"
PRODUCT PAGE VISITORS 1,247 SEE LOW STOCK ALERT 892 ADD TO CART 187 CONV. LIFT +32% SCARCITY Loss aversion URGENCY Time pressure VALIDATION Popular = good

The psychology of scarcity

Scarcity is one of Cialdini's six principles of persuasion. When supply is limited, perceived value goes up.

Loss aversion

People feel the pain of losing something more than the pleasure of gaining it. "Only 3 left" triggers this instinct directly.

Decision acceleration

Low stock removes the "I'll come back later" option. Shoppers who might have bounced make the purchase decision right now.

Authenticity matters

Because ProofNudge uses real Shopify inventory data, the scarcity signal is genuine. Shoppers trust what they can verify by adding to cart.

Built for smart merchants

Low stock alerts that respect your brand and your customers.

Threshold control

Set your own threshold — show alerts at 10 units, 5 units, or 3. The message only appears when stock genuinely drops below your chosen level.

Variant-aware

Stock levels reflect the selected variant, not the total product. "Only 2 left" means 2 of that specific size and color.

Real Liquid data

Inventory comes from Shopify's Liquid templating engine — the same source that powers your "Add to Cart" button. Always accurate, always in sync.

Fully customizable

Write your own message template. "Only 3 left," "Low stock — act fast," or "Selling fast — 8 remaining." Your brand voice, your rules.

No false alarms

Conditional display rules mean the message disappears when stock is replenished. No stale "Only 3 left" messages when you actually have 500 units.

Combine with other signals

Stack low stock with real-time visitor counts and purchase notifications for maximum impact: "Only 3 left — 24 people viewing right now."

Start using real stock urgency

Install ProofNudge and create low stock alerts that use real inventory data. Follow our getting started guide to set up your first campaign in minutes. Plans from $19/mo with a 14-day free trial.

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