Changelog
Release notes for Spark theme versions.
Spark was initially released May 2021. Versions 2.0 and later are built for Shopify's latest theme architecture ↗ called "Online Store 2.0" (OS2). Learn how to upgrade to OS2.
Version 3.3.3 — Latest Release
August 7, 2024
Spark v3.3.3 updates the product quantity error functionality and fixes some minor bugs.
Changed
Updated the product quantity error functionality to account for the possibility of available stock already being in the cart.
Updated the French translations for the "Countdown timer" section.
Fixes and other improvements
Fixed the page-width sometimes exceeding the screen width on mobile.
Fixed the product page quantity input not applying when there's a "Complementary products" block in the left column.
Version 3.3.2
March 9, 2024
Spark v3.3.2 fixes minor bugs.
Fixes and other improvements
Fixed section previews within the theme editor to more accurately display content, animations, and text.
Fixed custom swatch colors not applying to swatch filters.
Fixed product page compare and unit price font size being a different size to the base price.
Fixed product page compare and unit price being misaligned with the base price.
Version 3.3.1
March 11, 2024
Spark v3.3.1 changes the order of the theme presets.
Changed
The order of the theme presets.
Version 3.3.0
February 2, 2024
Spark v3.3.0 adds support for Shopify's visual filters (filter swatches) and some new header and footer options, and fixes some minor bugs.
Added
Support for Shopify's visual filters.
A setting to choose whether the search on mobile is within the mobile menu, or the header. Nolt
A footer block to enter custom Liquid/HTML.
Fixes and improvements
Fixed announcement bar being too wide when there's only one announcement block.
Fixed popups not being dismissible in the theme editor.
Fixed "Social proof" section showing slider arrows when there aren't enough items to necessitate a slider.
Fixed product cards showing a compare price that's not associated with the displayed price.
Fixed clicking "Add to cart" from "Complementary product" block product cards, when in the left product page column, redirecting to the cart page when the cart type is "Fly-out".
Fixed some accessibility issues with quantity inputs.
Prevent video embeds in RTE content from being cut off.
Update images in RTE content to respect sizes selected in the admin.
Version 3.2.4
December 11, 2023
Spark v3.2.4 fixes multiple bugs, largely related to the "Pairs well with" product block.
Fixes and improvements
Fixed address "delete" confirmation not cancelling properly on classic customer accounts page.
Fixed hover add-to-cart not showing when reveal animations are disabled.
Prevent "Pairs well with" product block from overlapping with the content below it on mobile.
Improved slider setting consistency within "Pairs well with" product block.
Prvent "Add to cart" button text overflowing when "Pairs well with" product block is getting products from the Search and Discovery app.
Allow product block accordions to open when the "Pairs well with" product block is above them and the slider is enabled.
Show unit price text within "Pairs well with" product block on mobile when on contrast background.
Show placeholder products within theme editor for "Pairs well with" product block.
Improved quick add button visibility on mid-size screens when 3 columns selected, which includes the theme editor view.
Version 3.2.3
November 16, 2023
Spark v3.2.3 adds new prodict media gallery options, updates the Twitter logo and share URL, and fixes some bugs.
Added
New "Carousel" product media gallery style. Nolt
Option to choose the number of product media thumbnails per row. Nolt
Changed
Updated Twitter icon to X.
Updated Twitter share URL.
Fixes and improvements
Fixed custom color swatches not showing in "Featured product" section.
Fixed some settings showing 'blank' when using the Theme editor in languages other than English.
Version 3.2.2
September 22, 2023
Spark v3.2.2 brings a new layout to the Clean preset, and fixes a small bug in the line item properties.
Changed
Update Clean preset to be the new default
Fixes and improvements
Fix visible line item properties that are meant to be hidden
Version 3.2.1
July 25, 2023
Spark v3.2.1 removes animations from section seen in the new visual previewer
Fixes and improvements
Fixed Sections not being visible due to an animation layer in the visual previewer
Version 3.2.0
July 5, 2023
Spark v3.2.0 brings support for Shopify's latest features, Gift card recipients and Follow on Shop, as well as fixing a bug within the announcement bar.
Added
Added Follow on Shop button to footer block "Text and image"
Added Shopify’s new gift card functionality to send cards directly to recipients
Fixes and improvements
Fixed Announcement bar not always centering correctly
Version 3.1.0
May 5, 2023
Spark v3.1.0 brings some long requested features such as sibling products and breadcrumb navigation, as well as fixing a range of bugs.
Added
Added breadcrumb navigation to collection and product pages Nolt
Added the ability to show sibling products as variant swatches Nolt
Fixes and improvements
Fixed product page variant selector not updating page values correctly if complementary product block has quick-add enabled
Fixed some templates having duplicated meta descriptions
Fixed vendor and type queries not working with filters
Fixed rounding issue in percent discounts
Fixed slideshow text position 'top' spacing when using transparent header
Version 3.0.1
April 20, 2023
Spark v3.0.1 fixes an issue where first collection items were not visible when pagination was set to infinite on the collection template.
Fixes and improvements
Fix issue where animations were not showing the first collection items when below the fold
Version 3.0.0
March 31, 2023
Spark v3.0.0 brings support for the latest features from Shopify: Section groups & Predictive search query suggestions.
Added
Add Section groups for the Header, Footer, and Overlays
Add query suggestion to the Quick search, which can be accessed through the Search & Discovery app
Add Collection items to the Quick search results
Removed
Remove "Results per category", "Show articles," and "Show pages" settings from Quick search in favor of the Search & Discovery app settings
Version 2.13.0
February 7, 2023
Spark v2.13.0 adds a tweak to the stock level indicator, and a few fixes to the product pages and grids.
Added
Add option to use "in stock" status for untracked quantities
Fixes and improvements
Fix absent buy buttons breaking variant selector
Fix very long words breaking product grid structure
Fix variant image not changing in mobile view or alternate product template
Version 2.12.0
December 22, 2022
Spark v2.12.0 brings finer configurability to many image sections, and fixes a range of bugs.
Added
Added support for backordering to stock level indicator
Added gradient overlays to slideshow, mosaic grid, shoppable image, shoppable feature, video hero, and popup sections
Added setting to show currency code in price
Added support for image-based focal points
Added complementary products block to the product template
Changed
Adjust breakpoint for carousel buttons to show on tablet
Show filtered product variant image if image exists
Removed
Remove search term highlighting to improve app compatibility
Fixes and improvements
Fix collection filters support for chips and swatches with diaeresis in the option name
Fix transparent header and slideshow content overlapping on mobile
Fix variant option values with the same name not working in collection filters
Fix drawer menu child menus being cut-off and positioned too low
Fix shipping estimator rendering within accordion
Fix quick purchase bar always adding 1 product to checkout
Improve product page handling of invalid quantity values
Improve home page slideshow loading appearance
Version 2.11.0
November 10, 2022
Spark v2.11.0 is packed with conversion boosting features including a new Events section, Countdown banner section, and adjustable Footer blocks. The product page now includes a number of highly requested features such as dynamic product options, sticky product details, and a higher level of control over gallery settings.
Added
Added Events section
Added Countdown banner section
Added Dynamic product options helping merchants see which products are available at a glance
Added optional PDP Sticky product details
Added PDP desktop gallery display options: Grid, List, Thumbnails
Added PDP mobile gallery display options: Thumbnails, Carousel
Added PDP gallery size control
Added PDP gallery image aspect size control
Added adjustable footer blocks
Added heading navigation font controls
Fixes and improvements
Fixed Shipping modal opening within accordion container
Fixed product items overlapping other product items below if quick add was enabled
Version 2.10.0
October 12, 2022
Spark v2.10.0 brings many merchant requested features and fixes. Including: Mobile font control & Pre-order product templates.
Added
Added mobile font size scaling controls
Added product preorder template
Added age verification popup
Added the ability to disable quick cart for easier app integration.
Added language and currency disclosure toggles to the header section
Added option to product listing to not show secondary image on hover
Added continue shopping button to cart template
Added purchase flow setting to quick purchase bar
Added product limit setting to featured collection, featured collection row, and recommended products sections
Added help text and documentation links to recommended products section for use with Search & Discovery
Added Quick cart checkout button language support
Fixes and improvements
Fix Popup close button allowing merchants to close popups in the customizer to avoid confusion
Version 2.9.1
September 26, 2022
Spark v2.9.1 adds a couple small animation fixes.
Fixes and improvements
Fix product page only showing featured image
Fix product listing items not showing add to cart button on hover
Version 2.9.0
September 19, 2022
Spark v2.9.0 brings new reveal and interaction animations, and a handful of fixes and improvements
Added
Added new reveal and interaction animations
Added custom.css file for easier custom styling
Changed
Update quick purchase bar to hide automatically on mobile
Update quick purchase bar to hide when variant unavailable
Include varied price into sale colouring
Fixes and improvements
Fix WebP file compatibility for the quick cart
Fix page transition whiteout when JS breaks
Version 2.8.0
August 5, 2022
Spark v2.8.0 adds section spacing controls and support for boolean filters, while fixing a couple of small bugs.
Added
Add section spacing controls
Add support for boolean metafield filters
Fixes and improvements
Apply slideshow slide link to entire slide when no button text
Fix missing prefix searching from drawer menu
Version 2.7.1
July 25, 2022
Spark v2.7.1 fixes a handful of small bugs.
Fixes and improvements
Fix product card media not handling video-only media
Fix hero section content not centering vertically when header transparent
Fix social proof section breaking if caption contained quotations
Prevent shop pay banner from rendering in quick-add modal
Version 2.7.0
July 8, 2022
Spark v2.7.0 adds further sale display options, alongside a handful of small bug fixes.
Added
Add option to hide sale badge in product listings
Add option to show product listing discount inline with price
Fixes and improvements
Fix sale badge showing on sold-out product cards
Fix incorrect translation for collection Clear filters button
Fix iOS requiring double touch on product cards
Fix scroll bars incorrectly showing in Product recommendations section
Fix TikTok social icon not showing when independently enabled
Version 2.6.3
June 23, 2022
Spark v2.6.3 fixes several issues, including page transition flashing and improved search.
Fixes and improvements
Fix currency formatting html showing in price filter
Fix missing prefix searching on search page
Fix page transition flashes
Fix font body letter spacing not applying to parent menu items
Fix drawer menu overscrolling if many currencies
Version 2.6.2
June 1, 2022
Spark v2.6.2 fixes a potential issue with mobile filtering
Fixes and improvements
Fix situation where mobile filter button may not be visible in certain circumstances.
Version 2.6.1
May 9, 2022
Spark v2.6.1 fixes some currency handling issues.
Fixes and improvements
Fix store currency formatting breaking on double quotes.
Version 2.5.4
April 27, 2022
Spark v2.6.0 adds Italian theme translations and fixes a couple small typos.
Added
Added Italian theme translation.
Fixes and improvements
Fix typo for setting number of columns in the collection grid on mobile.
Fix typo in quick purchase bar button.
Version 2.5.4
April 8, 2022
Spark v2.5.4 brings many quality of life improvements to the theme. Including fixes to our Product template lightbox, and displaying swatch values as * text beside the label.
Changed
Update how the product lightbox handles large images to contain. Images will no longer overflow
Added a swatch value as text beside the label that updates on variant change
Update surface pickup translation string to offer more versatility to merchants
Fixes and improvements
Fix Product template lightbox images overflowing the viewport
Fix Product template chips/swatches breaking when variant option name has double quotes
Fix Change drawer menu account link to say Logged in instead of Account
Fix Announcement bar being too wide when only one announcement
Fix Slideshow section not showing on password page
Fix Image with text section text alignment setting not being represented at mobile sizes
Fix Product template left column blocks not hiding properly on at mobile sizes
Fix alignment of dynamic checkout buttons on the cart page
Version 2.5.3
March 3, 2022
Spark v2.5.3 adds a new country selector in place of the original currency selector, along with a few small fixes.
Changed
Changed currency selector to new country selector
Fixes and improvements
Fix add to cart button on alternate product templates not working
Fix missing label translation in collection list template section
Fix product items overlapping mobile collection filter bar
Version 2.5.1
February 1, 2022
Spark v2.5.1 comes with a raft of fixes, improvements and new features. The most thrilling of which are the new shoppable image sections, and the * optional add-to-cart functionality on product listings.
Added
Added the option to enable an add-to-cart button, and a quantity selector, to product listings
Added the “Shoppable feature” section
Added the “Shoppable image” section
Added a new option to allow Slideshow / Video hero sections to use unconstrained image heights - goodbye merchant complaints about cropping!
Added option to disable lightboxes within product pages and Featured product sections Added a new product block which allows merchants to add line item attributes directly to their products using a text input (for merchants who offer * engraving or something similar)
Added setting to control whether the collection grid spans 1 or 2 columns on mobile
Changed
Changed page styling on policy pages
Removed
Removed theme specific product rating block in favour of Shopify product rating app block.
Fixes and improvements
Fixed icons within product payment widgets sizing incorrectly
Added additional styles to the Shopify Product Reviews app section to better reflect global theme styles
Fixed incorrectly labeled title for “Media fit” within the Mosaic grid section
Fixed issue where adding a product to your cart through the sticky quick-add bar on the product page was flushing the current cart items - whoops!
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