Updating your Shopify theme is crucial to keep your store secure, fast, and compatible with the latest Shopify features. However, many store owners hesitate to update due to fear of losing customizations or breaking the design. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of updating your Shopify theme the right way.
Updating your Shopify theme is crucial to keep your store secure, fast, and compatible with the latest Shopify features. However, many store owners hesitate to update due to fear of losing customizations or breaking the design. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of updating your Shopify theme the right way.
Why Update Your Shopify Theme?Visit the Shopify Theme Store or your theme developer’s website to get the latest version of your theme.
Step 2: Upload the New ThemeYou’ll need to manually reapply customizations such as:
theme.liquid, product.liquid)If you’ve used a child theme or app to manage changes, this step is easier.
Step 4: Test the Updated ThemePreview the theme before publishing. Check:
Once you’re satisfied, click Actions > Publish on the new theme. Your old version will still be available in case you need to switch back.
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