How can you call this solution solved? there is no posted answer that I can see?
Topic summary
Developers are experiencing persistent CDN/cache issues when updating .js.liquid and .css.liquid files in Shopify themes. Changes upload successfully to Shopify’s admin panel but fail to appear on live storefronts, severely impacting development workflows.
Timeline & Status:
- Issue first reported around August 5, 2023
- Shopify staff initially marked it “resolved” in August 2023
- Problem continues recurring through late 2024
- Shopify support confirmed it’s a known bug with no definitive fix timeline
Current Workarounds:
- Renaming files temporarily then reverting to original names
- Injecting styles directly into document head
- Re-saving asset files
- All workarounds described as “annoying” and time-consuming
Key Frustrations:
- Regular
.liquidfiles update normally; only preprocessed asset files affected - Inconsistent caching behavior (3-4 minute delays reported)
- Difficulty distinguishing between code errors and cache issues
- Poor support response despite impact on Plus stores
The thread remains unresolved despite being marked “solved,” with developers calling for Shopify to prioritize this development-blocking bug.