Theme change

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Topic summary

A merchant using the Taste theme is considering upgrading to a premium theme and seeks guidance on theme selection and migration support.

Key Concerns:

  • Requesting recommendations for themes suitable to their industry
  • Worried about transferring custom code changes and integrations (icons with text) to a new theme
  • Looking for support to ensure smooth transition before switching

Expert Response:

  • Themes are generally not compatible with each other—sections, blocks, and settings cannot be directly transferred
  • Custom code edits must be manually adapted, though paid themes may already include desired functionality
  • Recommended approach: Trial multiple themes for free in the store, identify preferred features, then select the easiest one to customize
  • Important considerations:
    • Code edits complicate future theme updates
    • Modern themes support customization via “Custom CSS” and “Custom Liquid” without code changes
    • Theme-independent apps can add functionality while avoiding migration issues

Status: Discussion remains open with no final theme decision made. One suggestion mentioned: Essence theme.

Summarized with AI on October 28. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.
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Hi,

I am using Taste theme and am considering moving my shop to a more premium theme.
Here are my questions:

  • Any support in choosing the adequate theme given my industry?

  • I’ve made some hard changes on the code and some other integrations like icons with text that I suspect won’t be transferable to the new theme. Is there a support avaiblable to get everything working swiftly on the new theme before switching?

Thanks

2

Nope. Not yet.
Maybe something like Essence

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No, generally themes are not compatible with each other, meaning you can’t take a section from one theme and move to another (usually). Theme, section, block settings are different. So, it’s safe to say that you can’t expect that your settings can be transferred between themes.

Same applies to the the code edits. It’s definitely possible to amend you changes to work in a new theme. However, sometimes, especially when migrating to a paid theme from a free one, the functionality may already be a part of new theme.

Luckily, one can always trial as many themes as necessary in their own store for free.

When asked this question by my clients, the recommended approach is to try several themes in your store and decide which functionality or design choices you like the most and then, based on this, select a theme which may be the easiest to modify to reach your goals.

Then consider that every theme code edit will make is much more complex to update the theme to a newer version(s) even if you keep the same theme.

Modern themes allow you to modify theme looks and behaviour without editing theme code, just by using “Custom CSS” settings and “Custom Liquid” sections/blocks.

Also consider that many apps allow you to enhance functionality of your theme while being completely theme-independent. Yes, most apps require monthly payment, but this will save you a lot of headaches later.