The Zid Theme Store gives merchants multiple ways to discover themes using filters and sorting options.
As a theme partner, you do not need to update your theme code or integration. However, the information you provide in your theme listing can affect where your theme appears when merchants browse the Theme Store.
What changed in the Theme Store
Merchants can filter themes by:
Category
Preset availability
Price
Minimum rating
They can also sort themes by:
Newest
Most installed
Highest rated
Price
The default Theme Store view may also highlight themes with Featured or Recommended badges.
Note: These changes affect theme discovery only. No changes to your theme code, API integration, or theme package are required.
What affects your theme's visibility
Theme Store filters use information configured for your theme and its presets.
Make sure the following information is accurate and up to date.
Industries
The Industries field identifies the types of stores your theme is best suited for.
The selected industries help determine where your theme appears when merchants filter the Theme Store by category.
Select only industries that accurately represent the types of stores your theme is designed for.
In the Partner Dashboard, you can find this field under Industries — Pick the industries this theme is best suited for.
Preset category tags
Each preset can include category tags that describe the types of stores the preset is designed for. These tags are used for preset availability filtering.
Adding relevant presets for different categories can increase your theme's coverage when merchants search for themes suitable for specific businesses.
Make sure each preset is tagged only with categories that accurately match its design and purpose.
Price type
Make sure your theme's price type accurately reflects its commercial model:
Free
Paid
Freemium
The price type is used when merchants filter or sort themes by price.
How to review your theme information
To review or update your theme listing:
Open the Partner Dashboard.
Go to Themes.
Select the theme you want to review.
Review the selected Industries and make sure they match the types of stores your theme is designed for.
Review the category tags assigned to each preset.
Confirm that the price type is correct.
Save or submit your changes according to the standard theme update process.
Changes that require review follow the existing theme change-request process before appearing in the Theme Store.
Featured and Recommended themes
The Theme Store may highlight selected themes as Featured or Recommended in the default browsing experience.
Selection is automated and considers multiple quality and performance signals, including:
Merchant ratings
Installation trends
Number and diversity of approved presets
Theme recency
Partner account standing
Featured and Recommended placement cannot be purchased. Selection is based on the Theme Store's quality and performance signals.
These badges are part of the default Theme Store experience and may not appear when merchants apply filters or select another sort order.
How to improve theme discoverability
To help merchants find your theme:
Keep your Industries accurate and relevant.
Add relevant presets for the types of stores your theme supports.
Assign accurate category tags to each preset.
Keep your price type up to date.
Maintain a high-quality theme experience that supports positive merchant ratings.
Review your listing information whenever you significantly update or reposition your theme.
Accurate listing information helps the Theme Store surface your theme to merchants looking for relevant designs.
FAQ
Do I need to update my theme code?
No. Theme Store filtering and sorting do not require changes to your theme code, package, or integration. The feature uses your theme listing information and existing Theme Store performance signals.
Do I need to re-upload my theme?
No. You only need to update your theme or preset information if the existing information is incomplete or inaccurate.
What happens if my theme has no presets?
Your theme can still appear based on its theme-level information, such as Industries, price, and rating. However, it will not have preset category coverage until approved presets are available.
Can I request a Featured or Recommended badge?
No. Featured and Recommended placement is selected automatically based on the Theme Store's quality and performance signals. Placement cannot be purchased or manually requested.
Does adding more presets automatically make my theme Featured?
No. The number and diversity of approved presets are only some of the signals considered. Merchant ratings, installation trends, theme recency, and partner account standing can also influence selection.