This guide explains which test types support duplication and what happens when you duplicate a test. Use this to quickly reuse past experiments and improve your storefront conversion rate without rebuilding tests from scratch.
When to use this
Use this guide when you want to
See which test types can be duplicated
Know whether your duplicated test becomes Draft or Active
Understand how the duplication process works
Decide between duplicating a test or creating a new one
Quick reference
Test type | Supports duplication | Resulting status |
Price test (duplicate product) | No | - |
Price test (duplicate variant) | Yes | Creating → Active |
Price test (cart transform) | No | - |
Content test | No | - |
Shipping test | No (uses Create draft) | Draft |
URL redirect test | Yes | Draft |
Template test | Yes | Draft |
Theme test | Yes | Draft |
Checkout UI test | No | - |
Payment customization test | No | - |
Delivery customization test | No | - |
Requirements for duplication
To duplicate a test, it must be in Closed status, If your test is not closed, please stop the test first.
Steps to duplicate test
Open a closed test
Click the action menu
Click "Duplicate" for all tests supporting it or "Create Draft" for shipping tests
Tests that duplicate to draft
Best for
Reviewing all settings before making the test live
Making updates to the duplicated version
Controlling exactly when the test starts
Tests that duplicate to active
Best for
Rerunning a proven variant test
Restarting the same experiment quickly
Tests where you do not need to edit configuration first
Not recommended when
You need time to review settings
You want to adjust test groups or targeting
You are unsure about the setup
Common questions
Does duplication affect the original test?
No. The original remains unchanged.
Can I duplicate a duplicated test?
Yes. Close it first, then duplicate again.
Duplicating test is stuck in Creating
This is normal for a few minutes. If it lasts more than 15 minutes, contact support.