Mirage

Features

• Added responsive mobile artwork support to the hero banner and collection banner, so a dedicated mobile image is served from a single image element instead of loading both desktop and mobile versions.

Improvements

• Improved page speed by giving the first above-the-fold image eager loading and high fetch priority, while media further down the page is lazy loaded.

• Improved product media loading so that product videos below the first media item are lazy loaded and include descriptive alt text.

• Improved cart drawer loading by deferring its non-critical stylesheets and moving the drawer's core layout styles into the base stylesheet, preventing a flash of unstyled content when the drawer opens.

• Improved typography consistency by replacing hardcoded font weights with the theme's font weight variables across all sections, so the typography settings apply everywhere.

• Improved accessibility with descriptive labels for carousel and shoppable slider arrows, the before/after compare slider, trust indicator links, and the newsletter popup, and by removing invalid roles from footer links and testimonial quotes.

• Improved theme editor responsiveness by registering section and block event listeners once, so header height and section width values are recalculated reliably while editing.

Fixes

• Resolved transparent header overlap by positioning the header over the first section instead of offsetting the page content, and corrected the sticky header position when scrolling.

• Corrected variant picker layouts so the dropdown, stacked, and button styles selected in the theme editor are applied as expected, with dropdown behavior limited to the dropdown layout.

• Resolved variant picker issues where hidden dropdown items were treated as selected options, which could resolve the wrong variant or apply an outdated selector update after switching variants.

• Fixed dropdown variant picker not closing when the already selected value was clicked again.

• Resolved duplicate element IDs in the newsletter form when it appears more than once on the same page, such as in the footer, popup, and newsletter section.

• Fixed article cards rendering an empty link when an article URL is unavailable.

• Corrected product media index handling so thumbnails and gallery items match the correct media item and loading priority.

• Fixed product media slider pagination styling being overridden on product detail pages (PDP).

• Fixed collection banner mobile image display when both desktop and mobile images are set.

In this release, we've introduced new features, made improvements, and fixed bugs to enhance the user experience of the Sahara Theme.

Features

• Introduced new Promotional Banner section to highlight special offers or announcements on the homepage.

• Added category fields to sections for better organization and filtering of content.

Improvements

• Improved media gallery functionality on product detail pages (PDP) with enhanced layout options and aspect ratio controls.

• Refined shoppable sections for better usability and visual appeal by fixing and optimizing various elements.

Fixes

• Resolved search bar closing issue when interacting with the search input on mobile devices.

• Fixed search drawer overlapping with the announcement bar.

• Corrected quantity input not updating when switching from an unavailable variant to an available one on PDP.

• Resolved callout banner issues including visibility of the newsletter button and spacing between the submit button and image.

• Corrected text visibility issue in the Image with Text section when media overlay is set to dark.

• Resolved hero banner height issue.

• Fixed country selector back button visibility issue when reopening the drawer.

• Resolved filter alignment issue in sidebar on PLP.

• Fixed clear all button not resetting price filter in sidebar on PLP.

• Corrected menu cards coloring issue in the mega menu.

• Fixed product card width inconsistency on PLP.

• Resolved product card add to cart button disabling after variant change issue.

• Fixed diagonal line display issue for out-of-stock products on PDP.

• Corrected various variant picker issues on PDP including dropdown, stacked, and button styles.

• Removed unnecessary settings from collection banner section.

We’re excited to introduce Sahara Theme 3.0, a major update focused on enhancing usability, performance, and design consistency across the board.
This release lays a strong foundation for a more flexible, maintainable, and merchant-friendly theme experience.

Features

• Global Setting Alignment: Spacing values, typography scale, section widths, top and bottom spacing controls, and color scheme options have been standardized across the theme to improve consistency and ease of customization.

• Section Optimization: Existing sections have been reviewed and refined to ensure better performance, streamlined markup, and more intuitive configuration.

• User Experience Enhancements: Complex or cluttered areas of the theme have been simplified to improve accessibility, reduce setup time, and create a smoother editing experience.

• Feature Expansions: Several new settings and layout controls have been introduced, offering merchants greater flexibility in how they present and structure content.

• Media Layout Improvements: Media positioning and aspect ratio settings have been enhanced to provide better control over imagery, ensuring consistency and responsiveness across devices.

• Improved Theme Consistency: A unified design language has been applied throughout the theme, creating a visually harmonious and professional appearance across all sections and pages.

Improvements

• Optimized loading and rendering performance through reduced redundant scripts and simplified Liquid logic.

• Refined responsive behavior for better layout adaptability on all screen sizes.

• Improved naming and grouping in the theme editor for a more intuitive configuration experience.

• Reorganized global CSS variables for easier management and long-term maintainability.

Fixes

• Fixed spacing inconsistencies between sections with different container widths.

• Resolved alignment issues in grid-based layouts and media-heavy sections.

• Fixed minor accessibility issues related to keyboard navigation and color contrast.

• Addressed rare cases where dynamic components did not initialize correctly on load.

Notes

This release includes extensive internal restructuring and visual refinements.
While the general look and feel remain consistent, many components have been rebuilt to improve performance and ensure long-term stability.

If upgrading from an earlier version, review any custom modifications to confirm compatibility with the updated structure.

In this release, we’ve added the new preset structure to support new theme store experience.

In this release, we’ve focused on improving the user experience by addressing several bugs and refining Sahara Theme's performance.

Features

• Added pagination option to the search page.

Fixes

• Fixed dropdown menu starting position issue.

• Resolved right spacing issue of questions on FAQ page.

• Corrected spacing issue in the Shoppable Socials section.

• Fixed dual content tile layout issue on mobile.

• Removed forced uppercase of button in the shoppable socials section.

• Fixed automatic jumping issue while adding a product on the featured products section.

• Removed unwanted border appearing on mobile devices on FAQ page.

• Prevented page scroll to top when clicking accordion titles.

• Adjusted add to cart button size on Sticky ATC for PDP.

• Optimized accordion animation performance on PDP.

• Fixed missing right spacing on FAQ section of PDP.

• Resolved mobile menu toggle issue when clicked rapidly.

• Fixed active focus border issue on mobile.

• Addressed overlapped address area issue in store locator section.