In at the bottom of this page, documentation says the block associated with an app is removed after uninstallation, but it doesn’t. When i uninstall my app it’s still in the code, and when i install it again it appears in theme editor too.
Topic summary
Issue: Shopify’s docs state that blocks added via a theme app extension are automatically removed from a theme when the app is uninstalled. Developers report this is not happening.
Observed behavior: After uninstalling, the app’s block persists in the theme code and reappears in the Theme Editor upon reinstallation. This makes it unclear whether a block is truly removed or still present (possibly as orphaned code).
Context: A “block” here refers to a theme component (Liquid-based) managed through Theme App Extensions and the Theme Editor.
Impact: Confusion during install/uninstall cycles and potential leftover code in themes.
Status: No resolution or official clarification provided in the thread. Open questions include whether this is a bug or expected behavior, and how developers can reliably detect and ensure removal of app-associated blocks on uninstall.
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This is EXACTLY what continues to happen. I have no idea at this point how to tell if a block is installed or not?
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