{"id":1792,"date":"2020-04-12T09:02:14","date_gmt":"2020-04-12T09:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopthemedetector.com\/blog\/?p=1792"},"modified":"2026-04-15T06:27:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T06:27:15","slug":"how-to-update-a-shopify-theme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopthemedetector.com\/blog\/how-to-update-a-shopify-theme\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Update A Shopify Theme"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shopify theme updates are one of those things most store owners forget about until something breaks. But keeping your theme current matters more than you might think - it affects your store\u2019s security, speed, and whether certain apps keep working properly.<\/p>\n

The good news is that updating a Shopify theme isn\u2019t hard. The bad news is that if you skip the backup step, you could lose customizations you spent hours setting up.<\/p>\n

This guide walks you through the entire process: checking for updates, backing up your current theme, applying the update, and making sure nothing broke afterward.<\/p>\n

Key Takeaways<\/div>
1<\/div>
Always duplicate your current theme before applying any update - this is your safety net if something goes wrong.<\/div><\/div>
2<\/div>
Shopify notifies you in the admin when a theme update is available, but only for themes bought through the Shopify Theme Store.<\/div><\/div>
3<\/div>
Custom Liquid code and app-injected snippets will need to be re-applied after a theme update, so document everything before you start.<\/div><\/div>
4<\/div>
Test your store on both desktop and mobile after updating - check the checkout flow, navigation, and any custom sections.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

Why Shopify Themes Need Updating<\/h2>\n

Theme developers release updates for three main reasons, and all of them affect your store directly.<\/p>\n

Security patches.<\/strong> Outdated code is the most common way stores get compromised. When a theme developer finds a vulnerability, the fix goes out in an update. If you\u2019re running an old version, you\u2019re exposed.<\/p>\n

Bug fixes and compatibility.<\/strong> Shopify regularly updates its platform - new checkout features, updated APIs, changes to how sections work. Theme developers push updates so their themes stay compatible. Skip too many updates and you\u2019ll start seeing things break, especially with apps that rely on theme integration.<\/p>\n

New features and performance improvements.<\/strong> Updates often include speed optimizations, new section types, better mobile layouts, or support for Shopify\u2019s latest features like predictive search or enhanced filtering. These are the updates that actually make your store better, not just keep it running.<\/p>\n

A good rule of thumb: if an update is available, apply it. The longer you wait, the bigger the gap between your version and the current one, and the harder it gets to update without issues.<\/p>\n

How To Check for Theme Updates<\/h2>\n

Shopify makes this straightforward if your theme came from the Shopify Theme Store.<\/p>\n

For Shopify Theme Store Themes<\/h3>\n
    \n
  1. Log in to your Shopify admin and go to Online Store > Themes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  2. If an update is available for your active theme, you\u2019ll see a notification banner at the top of the page or a badge next to the theme name.<\/li>\n
  3. Click the notification to review what\u2019s included in the update - Shopify shows release notes so you can see what changed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Shopify checks for updates automatically. You don\u2019t need to do anything special to trigger the check. If there\u2019s no notification, your theme is current.<\/p>\n

    For Third-Party Themes<\/h3>\n

    If you bought your theme outside the Shopify Theme Store (from ThemeForest, Out of the Sandbox, Pixel Union, etc.), Shopify won\u2019t notify you about updates. You\u2019ll need to:<\/p>\n

      \n
    • Check the theme developer\u2019s website or dashboard for new versions<\/li>\n
    • Sign up for their email list or changelog notifications<\/li>\n
    • Some developers offer update notification apps you can install in your store<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Third-party themes usually come with documentation explaining their specific update process. Follow that rather than the generic Shopify flow.<\/p>\n

      Step-by-Step: How To Update Your Shopify Theme<\/h2>\n

      Step 1: Back Up Your Current Theme<\/h3>\n

      This is the most important step, and the one most people skip. If anything goes wrong with the update, your backup is how you get back to a working store in minutes instead of hours.<\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Go to Online Store > Themes<\/strong> in your Shopify admin.<\/li>\n
      2. Find your active theme and click the three-dot menu (\u2026<\/strong>).<\/li>\n
      3. Select Duplicate<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      4. Wait for the copy to appear in your theme library - it will show as \u201cCopy of [your theme name].\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        This duplicate is an exact copy of your current theme with all your customizations intact. If the update causes problems, you can publish this backup to restore your store immediately.<\/p>\n

        Extra precaution:<\/strong> If you\u2019ve added custom Liquid code, also download your theme files. Go to the three-dot menu and select Download theme file<\/strong>. This gives you a local ZIP backup you can re-upload if needed.<\/p>\n

        Step 2: Document Your Customizations<\/h3>\n

        Before you apply the update, take stock of what you\u2019ve changed. This is especially important if you\u2019ve made changes beyond the theme editor:<\/p>\n

          \n
        • Custom Liquid code<\/strong> - Note which files you edited (theme.liquid, product.liquid, header sections, etc.) and what the changes do<\/li>\n
        • App-injected code<\/strong> - Some apps add code snippets to your theme files. Write down which apps modified your theme<\/li>\n
        • Custom CSS<\/strong> - Copy any custom CSS you added through the theme editor or directly in the code<\/li>\n
        • Third-party tracking scripts<\/strong> - Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or other scripts added to theme files<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Take screenshots of your homepage, product pages, and collection pages. After the update, you\u2019ll compare these to make sure everything still looks right.<\/p>\n

          Step 3: Apply the Update<\/h3>\n

          For Shopify Theme Store themes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

            \n
          1. Go to Online Store > Themes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
          2. Click the update notification on your active theme.<\/li>\n
          3. Shopify will add the updated version to your theme library as a new, unpublished theme.<\/li>\n
          4. The updated theme keeps your theme editor settings<\/strong> (colors, fonts, section layouts). However, any direct code edits are not carried over.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            For third-party themes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

              \n
            1. Download the latest version from the developer\u2019s website.<\/li>\n
            2. In your Shopify admin, go to Online Store > Themes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
            3. Click Add theme > Upload ZIP file<\/strong> and upload the new version.<\/li>\n
            4. The new theme appears unpublished in your theme library.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Don\u2019t publish the updated theme yet.<\/strong> You need to customize and test it first.<\/p>\n

              Step 4: Re-Apply Custom Code<\/h3>\n

              If you had custom Liquid edits, app-injected code, or tracking scripts, you need to add them back to the updated theme. Open both the backup (duplicate) and the updated theme in separate browser tabs using the code editor:<\/p>\n

                \n
              1. Click the three-dot menu on each theme and select Edit code<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
              2. Compare the files side by side.<\/li>\n
              3. Copy your custom code from the backup theme into the matching files in the updated theme.<\/li>\n
              4. For app-injected code, it\u2019s often easier to uninstall and reinstall the app - many apps re-inject their code automatically.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Be careful here. If the developer restructured files in the update, your old custom code might not fit in the same place. Check the developer\u2019s release notes for any file structure changes.<\/p>\n

                Step 5: Customize the Updated Theme<\/h3>\n

                Open the updated theme in the theme editor (Customize<\/strong> button) and verify your settings:<\/p>\n

                  \n
                • Upload your logo if it didn\u2019t carry over<\/li>\n
                • Check your color scheme and typography settings<\/li>\n
                • Review each section on your homepage, product pages, and collection pages<\/li>\n
                • Make sure your navigation menus are connected<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Most theme editor settings transfer automatically for Shopify Theme Store themes. For third-party themes, you may need to reconfigure more manually.<\/p>\n

                  Step 6: Test Before Publishing<\/h3>\n

                  Preview the updated theme thoroughly before making it live. Use the Preview<\/strong> button to browse your store as a customer would.<\/p>\n

                  Check these critical areas:<\/p>\n

                    \n
                  • Homepage<\/strong> - All sections loading correctly, images displaying, slideshow working<\/li>\n
                  • Product pages<\/strong> - Variant selectors, add-to-cart button, product images, reviews<\/li>\n
                  • Cart and checkout<\/strong> - Add a product, go through the checkout flow (you can stop before payment)<\/li>\n
                  • Navigation<\/strong> - All menu links working, dropdown menus functioning, mobile menu opening<\/li>\n
                  • Mobile view<\/strong> - Resize your browser or check on your phone. Mobile layout issues are the most commonly missed problem after updates<\/li>\n
                  • Speed<\/strong> - Does the store feel slower? Run a quick PageSpeed Insights test on the preview URL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Step 7: Publish the Updated Theme<\/h3>\n

                    Once you\u2019re satisfied everything works:<\/p>\n

                      \n
                    1. Go to Online Store > Themes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                    2. Find the updated theme in your theme library.<\/li>\n
                    3. Click the three-dot menu and select Publish<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                    4. Confirm the publish action.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      Your old theme moves to the unpublished section automatically. Keep it there for at least a week as a fallback.<\/p>\n

                      What Happens to Your Customizations During an Update<\/h2>\n

                      This is the question every store owner asks, and the answer depends on what kind of customizations you\u2019re talking about.<\/p>\n

                      Theme editor settings<\/strong> (colors, fonts, section layout, uploaded images) - these are usually preserved when updating a Shopify Theme Store theme. Shopify handles the migration of these settings.<\/p>\n

                      Direct code edits<\/strong> (changes to .liquid files, custom Liquid sections, modified templates) - these are not preserved<\/strong>. The update replaces the theme code files with the new version. Any code you added or changed is overwritten. This is why the backup step is critical.<\/p>\n

                      App-injected code<\/strong> - also lost during the update. Most apps can re-inject their code when you reinstall them, but some require manual setup.<\/p>\n

                      Custom CSS added through the theme editor<\/strong> - usually preserved, since it\u2019s stored separately from the theme files. But verify after updating.<\/p>\n

                      Updating vs. Switching Themes<\/h2>\n

                      Updating and switching are different things, and it\u2019s worth understanding the distinction.<\/p>\n

                      Updating<\/strong> means moving to a newer version of the same theme you\u2019re already using. Your settings mostly carry over, and the look of your store stays consistent. This is routine maintenance.<\/p>\n

                      Switching<\/strong> means changing to a completely different theme. Nothing carries over automatically - you\u2019re starting fresh with layout, settings, and any custom code. This is a bigger project that requires planning.<\/p>\n

                      If your current theme still meets your needs and the developer actively maintains it, update. If the developer has stopped updating the theme, or if your business needs have outgrown what the theme can do, that\u2019s when you consider switching.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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