# Changelog

Here is a record of all notable changes made to the theme. With this note, you can easily know what we updated for Ella Template.

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## ✨ <mark style="color:blue;">Ella</mark> <mark style="color:blue;">Version 7.1.0 (02/03/2026)</mark> <a href="#ella-version-6.0-01-08-2022" id="ella-version-6.0-01-08-2022"></a>

This release introduces new demos, feature enhancements, and important bug fixes to improve flexibility, stability, and overall storefront performance.

### 🚀 What’s New

**Added:** Two new homepage demos — [Pod Store](https://new-ella-demo-07.myshopify.com/?fts=0\&preview_theme_id=139990237289) and [Gym](https://new-ella-demo-07.myshopify.com/?fts=0\&preview_theme_id=140178587753).
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**Added:** A new product page demo — [Full Width 2](https://new-ella-demo-07.myshopify.com/products/urban-skater-gradient-graphic-tee?fts=0\&preview_theme_id=139990237289).
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**Added:** Product Subtotal block on the product page for better pricing clarity.
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**Added:** SVG logo upload setting for greater branding flexibility.

#### <img src="https://a.slack-edge.com/production-standard-emoji-assets/14.0/apple-medium/1f527@2x.png" alt=":wrench:" data-size="line">  Improvements & Fixes

**Fixed:** “Calculate shipping” button on iOS causing the page to reload when clicked.
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**Fixed:** “Share my wish list via email” not sharing selected products correctly on the Wishlist page.
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**Fixed:** Page fade transition being disabled when the preloading screen was turned off.
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**Fixed:** Account and Cart icons not displaying on mobile when positioned at the bottom.
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**Fixed:** Header height issue occurring immediately after theme upload.
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**Fixed:** Language selector hidden on mobile when Language was enabled but Country/Region was disabled.
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**Fixed:** Language dropdown not appearing on Safari when clicking the icon.
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**Fixed:** Logo not displaying on web pages when navigating using menu tabs.
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**Fixed:** Product variant not remaining active when accessing a copied variant link or refreshing the page (defaulted to first variant).
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**Fixed:** Broken vendor links (404 error) on the Brand page.
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**Fixed:** Minor bugs and performance issues.

**Improved:** Variant image grouping now works seamlessly with both Swatch and Dropdown selectors.
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**Improved:** JS, CSS, and Liquid code for enhanced performance.

## ✨ <mark style="color:blue;">Ella</mark> <mark style="color:blue;">Version 7.0.5 (19/01/2026)</mark> <a href="#ella-version-6.0-01-08-2022" id="ella-version-6.0-01-08-2022"></a>

This update delivers critical fixes and UI improvements, enhancing mobile interactions, layout stability, and core feature reliability.

#### <img src="https://a.slack-edge.com/production-standard-emoji-assets/14.0/apple-medium/1f527@2x.png" alt=":wrench:" data-size="line">  Improvements & Fixes

**Fixed:** Product list grid not functioning correctly on mobile when Enable swipe on mobile is enabled.
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**Fixed:** Compare products feature not working across pages outside of the collection page.
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**Fixed:** Missing background issue on the countdown timer on mobile devices.
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**Fixed:** Announcement bar slides overlapping during transitions.
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**Fixed:** Items per page not activating correctly when selected on collection pages.
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**Fixed:** Wishlist page issue where products were not marked as favorited, preventing removal.
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**Fixed:** Variant image not updating correctly when switching between variants.

**Improved**: Increased logo size on small screens (375px and below) for better visibility.

## ✨ <mark style="color:blue;">Ella</mark> <mark style="color:blue;">Version 7.0.4 (09/01/2026)</mark> <a href="#ella-version-6.0-01-08-2022" id="ella-version-6.0-01-08-2022"></a>

This release brings new features, layout enhancements, and important bug fixes to improve flexibility, usability, and overall storefront performance.

### 🚀 What’s New

**Added**: Two new homepage demos — [Chic Couture](https://new-ella-demo-07.myshopify.com/?fts=0\&preview_theme_id=139015684201) and [Yoga](https://new-ella-demo-07.myshopify.com/?fts=0\&preview_theme_id=138643243113).\
**Added**: Right-to-left (RTL) layout support for RTL languages, including Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Urdu, Kurdish, and more.\
**Added**: Variant media grouping for a clearer and more organized product media experience.\
**Added**: Quick edit cart functionality for faster cart updates without leaving the current context.\
**Added**: Sticky notification bar to highlight important messages across the storefront.\
**Added**: “You May Also Like” product suggestions inside the cart drawer.\
**Added**: Custom Liquid block available everywhere, giving merchants more flexibility to inject custom content.\
**Added**: JSON schema support for the Main Collection Banner section across all collection JSON templates, enabling drag-and-drop control over the collection description placement.

#### <img src="https://a.slack-edge.com/production-standard-emoji-assets/14.0/apple-medium/1f527@2x.png" alt=":wrench:" data-size="line">  Improvements & Fixes

**Fixed**: Sticky Add to Cart displaying incorrectly on products without variants.\
**Fixed**: Header overlapping the filter sidebar when opened.\
**Fixed**: Variant image not updating when changing variants while Hide unselected variant media is enabled.\
**Fixed**: Wishlist count not updating on certain pages.\
**Fixed**: Missing product image in Quick View when Equal columns is enabled in product information settings.\
**Fixed**: Multitasking bar layout issues when only the Back to top block is enabled.\
**Fixed**: Price block compatibility with text, heading, and link color settings.

**Improved**: Sticky Add to Cart behavior — it now hides automatically when reaching the end of the page.\
**Improved**: JS, CSS, and Liquid code for enhanced performance.

## ✨ <mark style="color:blue;">Ella</mark> <mark style="color:blue;">Version 7.0.3 (11/12/2025)</mark> <a href="#ella-version-6.0-01-08-2022" id="ella-version-6.0-01-08-2022"></a>

This update focuses on UI refinements, usability improvements, and important issue resolutions across the theme.

### 🚀 What’s New

* **Added:** The floating & falling icons feature, bringing a more dynamic and playful visual experience across the storefront.

#### <img src="https://a.slack-edge.com/production-standard-emoji-assets/14.0/apple-medium/1f527@2x.png" alt=":wrench:" data-size="line">  Improvements & Fixes

* **Updated:** Introduced support for custom logos on the preloading screen, allowing merchants to better showcase their branding.
* **Updated:** Added success messages for form submissions in both the promotion popup and contact form, improving user clarity and feedback.
* **Fixed:** Resolved an issue where the sticky header was not functioning correctly on mobile devices.
* **Fixed:** Ensured the side drawer works consistently on Safari, restoring proper interaction behavior.
* **Fixed:** Refined the contact form logic to ensure reliable submission and validation in all scenarios.
* **Fixed:** Addressed a scroll jitter issue on Safari affecting the collection page for smoother browsing.
* **Improved**: JS, CSS, and Liquid code for enhanced performance.

## ✨ <mark style="color:blue;">Ella</mark> <mark style="color:blue;">Version 7.0.2 (26/11/2025)</mark> <a href="#ella-version-6.0-01-08-2022" id="ella-version-6.0-01-08-2022"></a>

This release delivers refined UI improvements, enhanced product interactions, and a series of important fixes across the storefront.

#### <img src="https://a.slack-edge.com/production-standard-emoji-assets/14.0/apple-medium/1f527@2x.png" alt=":wrench:" data-size="line">  Improvements & Fixes

* **Updated**: Added mobile-friendly text labels to the “Filter” and “View as” icons on the Collection page, improving clarity and accessibility for users browsing on smaller screens.
* **Updated**: Enhanced the Product Bundle logic to support *both* metafield configurations — Text type and List–Product type — offering greater flexibility and smoother setup for merchants.
* **Updated**: Improved responsive behavior for product thumbnails: when thumbnails are positioned on the left or right side on desktop layouts, they will now automatically reposition to the bottom on mobile devices for a more intuitive browsing experience.
* **Fixed**: Resolved an issue affecting the popup animation, ensuring a smoother and more consistent opening effect.
* **Fixed**: Corrected a bug where the color scheme displayed incorrectly after content updates in the Cart Drawer. Colors now render reliably across all scenarios.
* **Fixed**: Fixed a navigation issue in Shopify Design Mode where clicking the Wishlist page link caused an error, restoring proper functionality for theme editors.
* **Improved**: JS, CSS, and Liquid code for enhanced performance.

## ✨ <mark style="color:blue;">Ella</mark> <mark style="color:blue;">Version 7.0.1 (12/11/2025)</mark> <a href="#ella-version-6.0-01-08-2022" id="ella-version-6.0-01-08-2022"></a>

This update focuses on UI polish and fixes for several key storefront features.

#### <img src="https://a.slack-edge.com/production-standard-emoji-assets/14.0/apple-medium/1f527@2x.png" alt=":wrench:" data-size="line">  Improvements & Fixes

* **Updated**: Refined and optimized theme animations for smoother transitions and a more fluid browsing experience.
* **Fixed**: Variant selector on product pages now accurately updates all product information after selection.
* **Fixed**: Sticky “Add to Cart” button now behaves correctly based on product selection and page interactions.
* **Fixed**: “Ask an Expert” form is fully functional again, enabling smooth customer inquiries.
* **Fixed**: Product tabs now display and toggle content correctly.
* **Fixed**: Customization options on product pages are back to working exactly as intended.
* **Fixed**: “Free Shipping” message now updates dynamically and correctly across all supported currencies.
* **Improved**: JS, CSS, and Liquid code for enhanced performance.

## ✨ <mark style="color:blue;">Ella</mark> <mark style="color:blue;">Version 7.0.0 (29/10/2025)</mark> <a href="#ella-version-6.0-01-08-2022" id="ella-version-6.0-01-08-2022"></a>

### A Next Generation of Ella

**Rebuilt from scratch with Shopify’s Theme Block architecture.**\
Ella 7 is not just an update — it’s a brand-new foundation for flexibility, performance, and future-proof design.

### 🚀 What’s New

* **Theme Block Everywhere -** Fully rebuilt with Shopify’s Theme Block structure, giving you ultimate flexibility to drag-and-drop, customize, and rearrange every section with ease.
* **Brand New Design & Look -** Refreshed, modern layouts and styling to keep your store visually on-trend.
* **New Layouts Released -** New demos for Shoes, Jewelry, and more industries — with additional layouts coming soon.
* **Fresh & Optimized Code -** Lightweight, modern codebase rebuilt for speed, SEO, and stability.
* **Powerful Configuration -** Completely restructured settings for maximum customization without coding.
* **Mobile-First Experience -** Designed with mobile shoppers at the core for a seamless shopping journey.
* **Enhanced UI/UX -** Significant improvements in usability and flow, all focused on higher conversions.
* **New Features -** Advanced options and innovative tools to power your store.
* **Performance Boost -** Faster load, smoother transitions, and improved reliability.

👉 **Ella 7** = **Theme Block flexibility + Modern design + High performance** — a true next-generation Shopify theme.


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