Mode release notes

The Mode release notes list notable changes, improvements, and additions to the theme. Stay up-to-date with the latest release details by referencing this article.

Version 5.2.0 - March 31, 2026

Introducing the new Shopify Customer Accounts along with many other improvements and optimizations.

New

• Added the new Shopify Customer Accounts directly within the theme header
• Added visual indentation for nested cart line items, improving clarity for complex orders or bundles
• Added conditional settings logic within the Theme Editor. Settings that aren't relevant to your current configuration will now stay hidden, making customization faster and less cluttered.

Fixes and improvements

• Fixed keyboard focus to be correctly trapped inside both the search panel and mobile nav when opened, and restored when closed
• Improved Password Page input and button alignment
• Improved Mobile Header Logo quality
• Reduced cropping on product card hover images
• Prevented hover image swipe on the recommended products mobile carousel
• Various minor combined listings improvements
• Improved how the Cart Drawer handles low stock levels
• Improved Testimonial section accessibility

Version 5.1.0 - December 4, 2025

Support for Extended Variants, Combined Listings, and more platform features
Note: If you used swatches before this update, you may need to re-enable them in the theme's settings

New

• Support for Extended Variants
• Support for Combined Listings
• Support for native swatches (visual category metafields) on PDP, product cards, and filters
• Custom variant metafield label over PDP gallery
• Option to hide unavailable variants (Prune)

Fixes and improvements

• Unit pricing units can be now be translated
• Now using Shopify-native structured data
• Move page sections above overlay group for easier access
• Option to show options for single-variant products in cart items
• Remove unused 'Reduction' color settings

Version 5.0.0 - June 18, 2025

Restructured theme files for theme store redesign

Version 4.1.2 - January 3, 2025

New preset fonts selected, replacing those deprecated by Shopify

Version 4.1.1 - September 5, 2024

Added support for new Shopify features, some general improvements and a few bug fixes

New

• Added support for "Sign in with Shop"

Fixes and improvements

• Enhanced support for dynamic checkout buttons
• Improve handling of moving-clicks in carousels
• Improve handling of reduced-motion preference in Scrolling banner
• Improve handling of Twitter domains

Version 4.1.0 - January 30, 2024

Added support for new Shopify features, some general improvements and a few bug fixes

New

• Added support for visual filters
• Added setting for displaying "Follow on Shop" button in the footer
• Added 'Send on' field to Gift Card Recipient form

Fixes and improvements

• Updated social media link options
• Fixed rare issue with FAQ accordion headings

Version 4.0.1 - October 26, 2023

Added support for a new Shopify feature and changed the presets order

New

• Added the 'Follow on Shop' button

Changed

• Moved the 'Horizon' preset into first place

Version 4.0.0 - July 24, 2023

Added support for new Shopify features and general improvements

New

• Added support for Gift Card Recipient
• Added support for Custom Product Options
• Added support for Section Groups, allowing users to add a section once and have it appear on all pages, either in the header group or footer group
• Added Search Suggestions within the header search

Changed

• Renamed the "Product recommendations" section to "Related products"

Fixes and improvements

• Backorder message - Fixed issue where the message was shown incorrectly
• Cart page - Fixed issue related to inventory quantity
• Free shipping bar - Fixed issue with the amount calculation
• Featured collection - Added a link to the heading
• Product page - Removed the hover effect from the main product image
• Product page - Improved the sold-out swatch indication visibility

Version 3.0.0 - May 16, 2023

Added support for new Shopify features and some general improvements

New

• Added support for Focal points
• Added support for MP4 setting

Fixes and improvements

• Changed external video setting to be compatible with metafields
• Removed "Custom CSS" setting in favor of Shopify's native feature

Version 2.1.1 - December 16, 2022

New preset and a couple of small fixes

New

• Orbit preset

Changed

• Add fade-in effect to collapsible tabs and FAQ header

Fixes and improvements

• Fix menu promo in first place being a few px larger than others

Version 2.1.0 - December 6, 2022

A housekeeping update including performance improvements

New

• Add a product limit setting to Complementary products
• Additional social media icons added

Changed

• Allow sections on all account pages
• Custom CSS setting now uses a different ID

Fixes and improvements

• Asset loading improvements for better performance
• Address spacing issue with last section on page and footer
• Improve loading of Background video section (no longer requires third party APIs)

Version 2.0.0 - October 27, 2022

Improvements to section headings

New

• Word highlight effect for headings

Changed

• Heading font now used for mega menu column headings
• Heading font now used in collection page promo cards
• Headings now use a single line text input instead of textarea, so they can be used with dynamic sources

Fixes and improvements

• Fix possible color conflict in mobile nav
• Improvement to swatches on product cards - can now show square
• Fix fonts on Gift Card template

Version 1.1.0 - October 12, 2022

Post-launch patch containing new features and fixes based on merchant feedback.

New

• Support for Complementary products
• 'Natural height' image size option for Gallery section
• Support for striped swatches (multiple colors)
• Quick view/buy on mobile
• Title card configuration options for 'Featured collection' section
• Slide and fade slideshow transition

Changed

• Increased menu promotion limit
• Solar now default preset

Fixes and improvements

• Added support for gif/jpg favicons
• Use theme button rounded corners on dynamic checkout buttons
• Prevent clicking buy-it-now button when variant is unavailable
• Fix spacing issues related to 0px gutter option
• Added placeholder text to free shipping config setting
• Improve two column layout in collection filter
• Improve tablet layout on cart page
• Improve spacing on 'Login or continue as guest' page
• Add stronger link style to login and register pages
• Fix FAQ Search bar icon alignment
• Fix minor visual issue in mobile nav related to locale selector and rounded corners
• Improve mobile nav second tier transition
• Improve mobile nav second tier title text and icon alignment
• Change product card image shape defaults, for nicer onboarding
• Restore missing loading-spinner in quick add-to-cart button
• Fix rare JS error when showing quick view for a product while on that product's detail page
• Improve related product quick view button layout
• Scroll to top after loading the second page of products on a collection
• Fix rounded corners on dropdown selectors - now like inputs not buttons
• Fix space between button and input in Newsletter section when displaying an RTL language
• Improve help-text in 'Custom row' section
• Improve space around 'Link' block in Featured product section
• Fix outer column alignment of 'Blog posts' section when carousel is enabled
• Improve shipping calculator input & button alignment
• Alter width of cards in carousel on mobile
• Improvement to continue-shopping link URL (avoid selecting 'All products' collection)
• Improve hover image transition on product cards, when 'tint' enabled
• Add help text to contact page template, to clarify where content is located
• Add 'Color scheme' setting to 'Product list' sections, for the title card
• Improve accessibility of buttons in product gallery zoom
• Remove word-wrap style from small footer menu - can cause issues in edge cases
• Use product card image alignment for all product card images, not just first
• Fix missing rounded corners on iPads with certain media and sections
• Fix unwanted automatic scrolling when 'Featured product' section is enabled with certain settings
• Display more content when JavaScript is disabled
• Fix minor alignment issue for swatches in the filter
• Fix dynamic cart loading issue when multiple discounts are applied

Version 1.0.0 - September 7, 2022

Theme launch