Superstore release notes

Release notes describe changes, fixes, and additions to the Superstore theme. Use this article to stay in the loop with Superstore’s latest versions. Each version is listed below with the release date, version number, and changes included.

April 6th, 2021 - v3.2.0

Added

• Add preconnect
• Add preload attr for CSS, fonts, and JS
• Add font-display: swap
• Use async or defer for scripts

October 6th, 2020 - v3.1.3

Fixed

• Fixed the click-to-load and infinite scroll pagination methods
• The pagination loading icon is visible once again

August 31st, 2020 - v3.1.2

Fixed

• Collection images are always full width, as intended.
• Image with Text images will load correctly when lazy loading is enabled.
• Collection page filters will only show tags applicable to the current filtered group of products
• View in your space button now correctly appears on mobile 3D models.
• Ensured pagination on collections does not stretch the page

Changed

• We have removed the default social media sharing image setting and we now defer to the setting in the Shopify admin
• Change when we chose to redirect from the product page after adding to cart

Added

• We have added the option to include product counts next to collection filters in the collection page sidebar

July 21st, 2020 - v3.1.1

Fixed

• Issue with JavaScript being in developer mode

July 7th, 2020 - v3.1.0

Added

• Currency selector setting info to tell merchants to visit payment settings, not currency settings
• Added capability for per-unit pricing in countries that support it.
• Added an editable text string next to the price on product pages that can be added if a product has tax applied.

Changed

• Stylesheet no longer uses SCSS, so settings update much faster in the theme editor

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Fixed

• Opening up the mega navigation no longer creates a horizontal scroll when viewed on desktop.
• There is no longer a small horizontal scroll-bar when viewing the theme on a Windows computer.

April 2nd, 2020 - v3.0.0

Added

• Support for native Shopify multi-currency and multi-language
• Style settings for new "Beauty" preset

Fixed

• Issue where merchants were sometimes experiencing an error in the theme editor indicating that the scss compilation timed out

Removed

• The old currency converter has been removed in favor of the new native multi-currency functionality

March 23rd, 2020 - v2.3.2

Fixed

• An issue with font sizing in the home page's Grid section

February 27th, 2020 - v2.3.1

Removed

• Instagram section has been removed. The Instagram API used to display these photos has been deprecated with no suitable replacement so from now on you'll need to switch to using an app.

Fixed

• Font size now adjusts correctly at breakpoint in home page grid section
• Search bar now remains open when clicked on Android devices
• Burger menu button now works correctly on empty collection pages
• Mobile view now renders correctly on iOS devices when using the traditional header layout
• Checkout button now works consistently on Cart page when apps are installed

 

January 31st, 2020 - v2.3.0

Added

• Support for new product media component

In order to prepare for Shopify's Product Media update, using the ALT text and video URL approach for displaying videos in the product gallery will be deactivated for versions 2.3.0 and above. The Product Media update will include platform enhancements for adding video and 3D models.

January 27th, 2020 - v2.2.1

Added

• The ability to order tags on collection pages!
• We added an option for a new product zoom on hover effect
• The product gallery now has options to place thumbnails to the left of the product image
• Live search results will now show the number of color options when swatches are enabled
• We have added a setting for hiding or displaying star ratings on product cards
• There is now an option for swatches to show the variant image instead of the color
• Added the ability to have custom call-to-action links on product pages direct to a new tab
• Slideshow section now supports up to 4 buttons
• Basic header has a new option to always display navigation below header
• We have added some new layout options to the Featured Collection section, including a slider and a grid!
• We have improved the layout of the mobile header!
• There are now new settings to display the quickshop and add to cart buttons on mobile
• New utility bar section to display additional info above the header

Changed

• The product swipe functionality has been improved to work with the new product image zoom
• We have updated the related products section to now show recommended products instead
• Updated the look and feel of tabs which can be added to product descriptions, blog posts, and pages
• Adjusted styling for dynamic checkout buttons on the cart page
• Selected swatches now have a thinner border, and larger swatches will have more rounding on their corners based on the form's setting

Fixed

• Fixed contact form width to match page width
• We fixed a few keyboard navigation and accessibility problems with regards to swatches
• Swatches with longer tooltips will no longer float off-screen

 

November 21st, 2019 - v2.1.2

Fixed

• AJAX pagination now works correctly on the search page
• The shipping calculator will now show results in the appropriate currency when the currency converter is disabled.
• Implemented a fix on all mobile sliders which were encountering issues in the newest version of iOS (13).
• We have adjusted the mobile base font size on forms to prevent the screen from zooming on iOS devices
• We have fixed the loading animation on the search page!
• Overlay on Medium and Large height mosaic blocks is now the right size
• Videos added to product alt text will now play as expected on the product page

Changed

• We now use InstantPage to speed navigation

September 24th, 2019 - v2.1.1

Added

• Added new Agency theme style

September 19th, 2019 - v2.1.0

Added

• You can now separate your content on the product description to include a more lengthy description beneath a <!-- more --> tag.
• We have added some support for custom html to create accordions in your pages and product descriptions by using the <details> and <summary> tags.
• A letter spacing adjustment for the body text
• For the minimalists, you can now disable breadcrumbs on collection, collections list, product, and search pages.
• Product and collection pages now offer a grid section with all the same great features as the home page grid section.
• More column width options on product pages so you can emphasize the image, or the description, to best suit your products.
• There is now a series of settings to give extra space between the products when they are shown in a list or grid.
• We have added 21 new languages to our theme translations!
• New image with text section on Collection pages
• We have added a new minimal collection template!
• New option to underline links in the body text for a retro and accessibility friendly look
• For the minimalists, you can now disable breadcrumbs on collection, collections list, product, and search pages.
• Product and collection pages now offer a grid section with all the same great features as the home page grid section.

Changed

• Fine tuned the size of product review stars
• Reduced the maximum width of the cart.
• Adjust additional cart buttons sizing and style.
• Made a change to keep the site footer constrained to the maximum width setting.

Fixed

• Dynamic checkout buttons were never displayed - now they appear when they should.