{"id":13631,"date":"2024-04-20T20:24:34","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T17:24:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/?p=13631"},"modified":"2024-04-20T20:24:34","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T17:24:34","slug":"how-to-switch-shopify-themes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-switch-shopify-themes\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Switch Shopify Themes Without Losing Customization"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Switching Shopify themes can be exciting as it allows you to refresh your online store&#8217;s look and enhance its functionality.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>However, the thought of transitioning to a new theme can pose its fair share of fears, especially when it comes to preserving customizations you have painstakingly crafted over time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Fortunately, with the right strategies in place and careful planning, you can seamlessly switch Shopify themes without losing any of your hard-earned customizations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In this guide, we&#8217;ll walk you through a step-by-step process to ensure a smooth transition. With that, you can embrace a new theme while retaining the unique elements that make your store stand out.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>But before you proceed with the switching or updating process, here are some things you must know.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-switch-shopify-themes\/#What_To_Know_Before_You_Switch_Shopify_Themes\" title=\"What To Know Before You Switch Shopify Themes\">What To Know Before You Switch Shopify Themes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-switch-shopify-themes\/#1_Create_a_Backup_and_a_Rollback_Plan\" title=\"1. Create a Backup and a Rollback Plan\">1. Create a Backup and a Rollback Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-switch-shopify-themes\/#2_Take_Note_of_Existing_Customizations_and_Modifications\" title=\"2. Take Note of Existing Customizations and Modifications\">2. Take Note of Existing Customizations and Modifications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-switch-shopify-themes\/#3_Check_for_Theme_Compatibility\" title=\"3. Check for Theme Compatibility\">3. Check for Theme Compatibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-switch-shopify-themes\/#4_Pay_Attention_to_SEO\" title=\"4. Pay Attention to SEO\">4. Pay Attention to SEO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-switch-shopify-themes\/#5_Content_Migration\" title=\"5. Content Migration\">5. Content Migration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-switch-shopify-themes\/#6_Testing_and_Previewing\" title=\"6. Testing and Previewing\">6. Testing and Previewing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-switch-shopify-themes\/#How_to_Switch_Shopify_Themes\" title=\"How to Switch Shopify Themes\">How to Switch Shopify Themes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-switch-shopify-themes\/#How_to_Switch_Shopify_Themes_Manually_Through_the_Theme_Store\" title=\"How to Switch Shopify Themes Manually Through the Theme Store\">How to Switch Shopify Themes Manually Through the Theme Store<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-switch-shopify-themes\/#How_to_Update_Your_Shopify_Theme_Using_the_Theme_Updater_App\" title=\"How to Update Your Shopify Theme Using the Theme Updater App\">How to Update Your Shopify Theme Using the Theme Updater App<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-switch-shopify-themes\/#Step_1_Install_the_Theme_Updater_App\" title=\"Step 1:\u00a0 Install the Theme Updater App\">Step 1:\u00a0 Install the Theme Updater App<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-switch-shopify-themes\/#Step_2_Check_for_Updates_on_Existing_Theme\" title=\"Step 2: Check for Updates on Existing Theme\">Step 2: Check for Updates on Existing Theme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-switch-shopify-themes\/#Step_3_Preview_the_Updated_Theme\" title=\"Step 3: Preview the Updated Theme\">Step 3: Preview the Updated Theme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-switch-shopify-themes\/#Step_4_Update_Your_Theme\" title=\"Step 4: Update Your Theme\">Step 4: Update Your Theme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-switch-shopify-themes\/#Step_5_Publish_the_Updated_Theme\" title=\"Step 5: Publish the Updated Theme\">Step 5: Publish the Updated Theme<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-switch-shopify-themes\/#Wrapping_Up\" title=\"Wrapping Up\">Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-know-before-you-switch-shopify-themes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_To_Know_Before_You_Switch_Shopify_Themes\"><\/span>What To Know Before You Switch Shopify Themes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Before changing themes, review these necessary tips to minimize any potential disruptions to the store&#8217;s flow.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you should know and do before making the switch:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-create-a-backup-and-a-rollback-plan\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Create_a_Backup_and_a_Rollback_Plan\"><\/span>1. Create a Backup and a Rollback Plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Always create a backup of your current theme and store settings before making any changes. This is a safety net in case anything goes wrong during the theme switch.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Additionally, have a rollback plan in place to revert to your previous theme quickly in case of downtime to minimize disruption to your store operations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-take-note-of-existing-customizations-and-modifications\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Take_Note_of_Existing_Customizations_and_Modifications\"><\/span>2. Take Note of Existing Customizations and Modifications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Before switching to a new theme or updating the existing one, note of all customizations and modifications made to your current theme.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This includes changes to design elements, code modifications, app integrations, and any additional functionalities added to your store. Documenting these customizations will ensure they are properly transferred to the new theme.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-check-for-theme-compatibility\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Check_for_Theme_Compatibility\"><\/span>3. Check for Theme Compatibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Ensure that the new theme you&#8217;re considering is compatible with your existing Shopify plan and any third-party apps or integrations you rely on.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Some themes may have specific requirements or limitations that could affect compatibility with certain features or functionalities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>It is best to pick a theme that is compatible with your Shopify plan and third-party apps for a seamless transition. Unless you do not mind changing to another plan and getting new third-party apps.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-pay-attention-to-seo\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Pay_Attention_to_SEO\"><\/span>4. Pay Attention to SEO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Changing your theme can impact your store&#8217;s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/shopify-seo-guide-to-improve-ranking\/\">search engine optimization<\/a> (SEO) performance if handled improperly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Before making the switch, review your SEO settings, including meta titles, descriptions, and URLs. Ensure they are properly configured in the new theme to maintain continuity and avoid any negative impact on your search rankings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-content-migration\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Content_Migration\"><\/span>5. Content Migration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Find out the content that can be transferred and those that can\u2019t. Then evaluate how they will be migrated to the new theme.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Some of the content to consider include product listings, collections, blog posts, images, and other multimedia content. Ensure all content is transferred seamlessly to the new theme without loss or distortion.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-testing-and-previewing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Testing_and_Previewing\"><\/span>6. Testing and Previewing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to test and preview your new theme before finalizing the switch. Doing this will help you ascertain that the theme performs as expected.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Use Shopify&#8217;s theme preview feature to test how your store will look and function with the new theme before making it live.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Previewing allows you to assess design aesthetics, layout compatibility, and overall user experience, as well as identify any potential issues or discrepancies that need to be addressed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-switch-shopify-themes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Switch_Shopify_Themes\"><\/span>How to Switch Shopify Themes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A Shopify theme switch isn\u2019t limited to only getting a new theme, it could also mean updating an existing one to the latest version. You could do this manually through the Shopify theme store or with the help of a third-party app.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-switch-shopify-themes-manually-through-the-theme-store\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Switch_Shopify_Themes_Manually_Through_the_Theme_Store\"><\/span>How to Switch Shopify Themes Manually Through the Theme Store<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You can switch Shopify themes through the Theme Store. Here&#8217;s a step-by-step guide to doing this:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step 1: Backup your Current Theme and Vital Content Linked to It<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Follow the steps below to change Shopify themes:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Visit your Shopify admin page and click on <strong>Online Store<\/strong>, then <strong>Themes.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/cTELs143usfg3ZVocz9h-0iYnE1MO1Idzti0R2-Fz0B6lcoAsRFuukYqXidgCYzm_h1Kx8kTIDioAktFzFYGZm05U6fuAE4FiDkrP8SS3pFvnTfdX7oDABL56LmTq6RrnykyWO-k6H8g1UZCenduomk\" alt=\"Shopify admin page to change Shopify theme\" width=\"925\" height=\"475\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 925px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 925\/475;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/cTELs143usfg3ZVocz9h-0iYnE1MO1Idzti0R2-Fz0B6lcoAsRFuukYqXidgCYzm_h1Kx8kTIDioAktFzFYGZm05U6fuAE4FiDkrP8SS3pFvnTfdX7oDABL56LmTq6RrnykyWO-k6H8g1UZCenduomk\" alt=\"Shopify admin page to change Shopify theme\" width=\"925\" height=\"475\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>You will see your current theme displayed on the screen<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Click <strong>Actions<\/strong>, followed by <strong>Duplicate.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Doing this will create a backup of your current Shopify theme<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step 2: Find a New Theme<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Visit your Shopify store and log in to your Shopify admin account<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Once logged in, click on the <strong>Online Store<\/strong> in the left-hand sidebar of your dashboard.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>There you will see some popular themes. To access more options, click <strong>Add Theme<\/strong> from the <strong>Theme Library<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/HL_KKg7U2BG2Q5PIkNxHzTqkmnqwgTMRwPgd06G8QUYf0QHMRxVBEWo8-oMt6Xs5CRyDmriDYsBDdNkoL7P0eeG7j9qg2YQY4pW5juEX9B1QfHiGO-4qirgwCzvPhGiKLE2B3Kx3ZO08Xoa2ewD9maU\" alt=\"Second important step in switching Shopify theme\" width=\"1145\" height=\"500\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1145px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1145\/500;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/HL_KKg7U2BG2Q5PIkNxHzTqkmnqwgTMRwPgd06G8QUYf0QHMRxVBEWo8-oMt6Xs5CRyDmriDYsBDdNkoL7P0eeG7j9qg2YQY4pW5juEX9B1QfHiGO-4qirgwCzvPhGiKLE2B3Kx3ZO08Xoa2ewD9maU\" alt=\"Second important step in switching Shopify theme\" width=\"1145\" height=\"500\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Select any theme of your choice.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>You can also visit third-party theme marketplaces like Theme Forest to sample other amazing themes.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Find out if the new theme supports your store&#8217;s essential features or functionalities, such as product variants, custom pages, or third-party integrations.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step 3: Install and Customize New Theme<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Install the theme you have chosen but don\u2019t set it live yet. This will give you room to customize the theme.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>To customize the new theme, start by importing basic customizations like fonts, colors, and store layout settings from the previous theme.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Then proceed to advanced customization. This may require some coding.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step 4: Test and Publish the Theme<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Test the new theme across different devices (desktop, mobile, tablet) and web browsers to ensure consistency in display.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Test website functionalities such as product pages, navigation, checkout process, and any custom features or apps integrated with the theme.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>If you are satisfied with the result, you can go ahead to make the new theme live on your Shopify store.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-update-your-shopify-theme-using-the-theme-updater-app\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Update_Your_Shopify_Theme_Using_the_Theme_Updater_App\"><\/span>How to Update Your Shopify Theme Using the Theme Updater App<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you simply want to update your Shopify and would rather not do it manually, the Theme Updater App can get the job done.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/q5zMeWybAmUmgLhbS2NImPWd48WdZV--E-Ef3cv1YB8fHixLYCziHIr6Kjgb7JP9_wPSvKCqyO_48tOzhBZRagalKKmKa-vI9GmgRLRr3SND_tSH9t6-_GgQPeY1-0qtxh1XdQykCvBEUdhctitNv4E\" alt=\"Theme Updater, an app to switch Shopify themes\" width=\"1288\" height=\"442\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1288px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1288\/442;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/q5zMeWybAmUmgLhbS2NImPWd48WdZV--E-Ef3cv1YB8fHixLYCziHIr6Kjgb7JP9_wPSvKCqyO_48tOzhBZRagalKKmKa-vI9GmgRLRr3SND_tSH9t6-_GgQPeY1-0qtxh1XdQykCvBEUdhctitNv4E\" alt=\"Theme Updater, an app to switch Shopify themes\" width=\"1288\" height=\"442\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As Shopify constantly releases new updates of apps each year, performing manual updates can become exhausting. This is where <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/theme-updater-by-out-of-the-sandbox?search_id=fb7a5adc-0cf3-43de-a577-23bd0d129323&amp;surface_detail=themes+updater&amp;surface_inter_position=1&amp;surface_intra_position=5&amp;surface_type=search\">Theme Updater and Backups<\/a> comes in.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The app automatically updates your theme and creates a backup of your vital content such as orders, products, variants, customer information, and more.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Additionally, it mitigates listing mistakes that could occur when manually updating your theme.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Pricing starts at $9 per month while a free version is available.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Below is a step-by-step guide on how to update Shopify themes using the Theme Updater App:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Install_the_Theme_Updater_App\"><\/span><strong>Step 1:\u00a0 Install the Theme Updater App<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Log in to your Shopify admin account and navigate to the <strong>Shopify App Store.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>In the search bar, type <strong>Theme Updater<\/strong> and select <strong>Theme Updater &amp; Backups<\/strong> from the search results.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Click on the Theme Updater App, then click on <strong>Install<\/strong> to add it to your Shopify store. Follow the prompts to authorize the installation.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Check_for_Updates_on_Existing_Theme\"><\/span><strong>Step 2: Check for Updates on Existing Theme<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>The Theme Updater App will automatically check for updates to your current theme.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>If an update is available, it will be displayed within the app interface.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Click on the update notification to view more details about the available update, including any new features, bug fixes, or improvements.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Preview_the_Updated_Theme\"><\/span><strong>Step 3: Preview the Updated Theme<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Before you proceed with the update, preview the updated theme to see how your store will look with the latest version.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Consider reviewing any customizations or modifications you&#8217;ve made to your current theme to ensure they function as expected.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Update_Your_Theme\"><\/span><strong>Step 4: Update Your Theme<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>If you&#8217;re satisfied with the preview and ready to proceed with the update, click on <strong>Update Theme.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Shopify may prompt you to confirm that you want to update your theme.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Publish_the_Updated_Theme\"><\/span><strong>Step 5: Publish the Updated Theme<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Once you&#8217;ve verified that the updated theme works perfectly, activate it in your Shopify store.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Monitor your store&#8217;s performance after updating the theme. 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