Version 3.0.0

This update was launched on the 7th of December 2021.

BIGGEST UPDATES

  • Added support for Online Store 2.0, allowing you to create rich stores, with all the sections being available on any page
  • We've updated the design, making if more fresh, modern and clean. We've also improved responsiveness in this process, thinking mobile first

THEME IMPROVEMENTS

  • Made a better color scheme, with separate options for header, body & footer
  • Improved typography with base size and line height settings, along with border radius and horizontal rules
  • Added a site-wide breadcrumb option
  • Added dynamic cart recommendations, both in the drawer and in the page
  • Added quick buy option for product grids
  • New collection & search filtering

SECTIONS IMPROVEMENTS

  • We've added unique color settings for most of the sections, allowing you to create designs that catch your visitor's
  • Slideshow
    • Added an option for a full width slider with different revealing effects
    • Added video support in slides
  • Testimonials & Collection list
    • Improved the design, turned the section into scrolling split screen view
  • Rich text & Shop the look
    • Added an option to alternate the layout with the image on either sides of the screen
  • Countdown banner
    • We've redesigned this section, by making the countdown clock much larger for better
  • Promotion banner
    • We've added support for dynamic content, such as product & collection widgets
    • We've also added support for metafields, so you can now have unique promotions on product pages
  • Created a new FAQ section 
  • Added customizable fields to the contact form 
  • Added image block to the footer (can be used for trust badges)
  • Added mobile support for the newsletter popup
  • Added an option for two collections with background images in the collection navigation section

Under the hood

  • We've rewritten the entire javascript from scratch, reducing the final size by 50%
  • We've generally improved performance and accessibility 
This is a major version, so you need to start editing your store from scratch. It is not possible to keep your current store settings or customizations, everything needs to be redone.

Read this article for how to update: https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/online-store/themes/managing-themes/updating-themes
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