Theme Types in Zid
Zid supports two distinct types of themes for its merchants:
1. Public Theme
Public themes are intended for wide use and distribution across the Zid ecosystem.
Key Features:
Listed publicly on the Zid Theme Market
Available for preview and installation by all Zid merchants
Undergo Zid's review and approval process before publication
Appear with marketing assets like mockups, pricing, and descriptions
Require ongoing support from the developer to ensure quality and compatibility
Ideal for: Partners or developers who want to offer themes to the broader Zid merchant community.
2. Private Theme
Private themes are built for a specific merchant or use case.
Key Features:
Not listed on the Zid Theme Market
Only accessible to the store(s) explicitly assigned to it
No review process from Zid
No listing page or public marketing assets needed
Installed manually via development store or direct upload
Ideal for: Agencies or developers building custom storefronts for individual clients.
Choosing the Right Theme Type
Theme Type | Visibility | Review Required | Installation | Use Case |
Public Theme | Zid Theme Market | Yes | By any merchant from the market | Commercial and widely distributed |
Private Theme | Specific merchant(s) only | No | Manual or direct assignment | Custom development or one-off use |
Development Note
Public themes should follow Zid's theme guidelines, including design specs, accessibility, responsiveness, and feature completeness. They must be submitted through the Partner Dashboard and go through the publishing workflow.
Private themes can be developed using Zid's documentation and tested via development stores. However, there is no partner dashboard flow for submission or management. Developers must rely on manual uploads and assignments for testing and deployment.