# Pulse badge block shows the wrong stock message

> The block reads Shopify inventory for the selected variant, with fixed thresholds. See why the text looks wrong and what to change.

The **Pulse badge** block reads Shopify's inventory for the selected variant. Its thresholds and colors are fixed. Most wrong messages come from how the variant's inventory is set up.

## Fix it by symptom

- **It says Out of stock, but I keep selling:** a variant at 0 shows Out of stock, even with Shopify's keep selling option on. Turn off **Auto color & text by stock level** and write your own text.
- **It always says In stock & ready to ship:** Shopify isn't tracking that variant's inventory, or the variant has more than 10 in stock.
- **The number is wrong:** the block shows the quantity from when the page loaded. Check the variant's quantity in Shopify admin and reload the page.
- **It doesn't change with the variant:** the block follows standard product forms, Horizon and Impulse. A custom variant picker may not tell it. Open the chat bubble in the Section Store app or email help@section.store.
- **I want other numbers or colors:** you can't change them. The thresholds are 3 and 10. For your own text and colors, turn off **Auto color & text by stock level**.
- **I see "74% People choose subscription":** that's the sample **Text**, and auto text is off. Turn **Auto color & text by stock level** back on, or replace the text.

## Check a variant's inventory

1. In Shopify admin, open **Products**, then the product.
2. Click the variant.
3. Under **Inventory**, check tracking and quantity.

## Change the block

1. In Shopify admin, open **Online Store** → **Themes**.
2. Click **Customize** on your theme.
3. Open your product template.
4. Select the **Pulse badge** block.
5. Change the setting.
6. Click **Save**.

## Related

- [Add the Pulse badge block (in stock and low stock message)](https://section-store.orka.help/a/81-conversion-block-pulse-badge-in-stock)

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