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Effortlessly update themes, add new sections, and backup data

by Out of the Sandbox · Launched: September 2016 · Free plan available.

4.3 (233) on Shopify Used by 49 Shopify stores +1 installs · 30 days

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The Theme Updater app makes updating your Shopify online store theme easy. Keep your premium themes up-to-date, optimized, and backed up with ease.

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About Theme Updater & Backups | OOTS

Effortlessly protect and maintain your online store. With new versions released every few months, keeping your theme updated is critical to get the latest features, design enhancements, and bug fixes. No more time-consuming manual updates – instead update in minutes with our AI-powered updater that preserves all your customizations and code modifications. Add automated backups, high-converting theme sections, and real-time store monitoring to alert you instantly if Shopify reports an outage.

Last verified: August 8, 2026 · Aging

App details

Developer
Out of the Sandbox
Category
Store design
Pricing
Free plan available
Launched
September 2016
Rating
4.3 (233) on Shopify

Key features

  • Access updated theme files
  • Get notified when new versions release
  • Install free theme sections
  • Premium sections by top theme developers
  • Install sections in any Shopify theme
Integrations with:

Archetype Themes Clean Canvas Themes Dawn Theme Krown Themes Shopify Admin Troop Themes

4 plans · starts free · 7-day free trial

Updater Free

Free

Theme Sections

$4/month

Updater Pro

$9/month

Vault Backups

$29/month

Plans and prices as listed on the Shopify App Store.

Ratings & reviews

based on 92 Shopify App Store reviews

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Usually, we've had no issues in updating the Turbo theme. But this version from 9.6 to 10 -- went haywire. AI allegedly handled all but one of the customizations in upgrading the theme, but our opening slide show was completely screwed up. For now, we've left v9.6 in place. It's frustrating having had / worked with this theme for years without needing to hire an expert -- apparently, now w...
— Sprout Enterprise®
We’re using the Combine theme. We’ve made a lot of code improvements. We needed to update our theme to version 4.0.0 without losing any code blocks. We completed the update using Theme Updater. There were just a few minor issues left to sort out. Myles from the support team helped us with this very quickly. We were very pleased with both the application and the support team.
— Soley
GREAT Support, the app didn't install an older clean version of a theme for me (to compare customizations), but support did install one for me.
— FabricSmiths Inc.
Theme Updater has made updating on Shopify so much easier. Please remember to be very careful adding 3rd party apps to your store so the update can go smoothly and you spend your time working on marketing. Be sure to review Out of the Sandbox premium theme sections so your system uses known compatible apps.
— Goodimpression
Very helpful, most times the AI can transfer any customization. Last time it didn't work, but some weeks later another try got everything transferred to the new theme.
— Kopfnote
Easy to use and peace of mind in knowing I can easily see when it's time to update my theme, Impulse.
— Sheila Finch Fine Art
VERY USEFULL APP! WORKING PERFECTLY
— Argoingshop
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— Eddycrest Sewing Furniture
Great app and great customer service! Makes updating my theme easy and the theme sections you can add to your website are a major plus!
— The Village Merchant
Theme Updater & Backups literally saved my store. Orderly Emails deleted several important Shopify collections/categories in my store, and I only discovered it after the damage had already affected navigation and visibility. Thankfully, Vault backups allowed me to restore the deleted collections one by one. Without this app, I would have faced many hours of manual rebuilding. This experience alo...
— Miljøstein
I have a lot of custom items on my website that make theme updates tricky. I used to always have to put back in all the custom items which was very difficult and time consuming. This app makes updating themes a piece of cake. Each update we have done using this has worked smoothly.
— Custom Equine Nutrition
Usually, we've had no issues in updating the Turbo theme. But this version from 9.6 to 10 -- went haywire. AI allegedly handled all but one of the customizations in upgrading the theme, but our opening slide show was completely screwed up. For now, we've left v9.6 in place. It's frustrating having had / worked with this theme for years without needing to hire an expert -- apparently, now w...
— Sprout Enterprise®
Total disaster. I even purchased the "Theme Updater & Backups" app to update to the latest version (v9.5.1), but the core issues remain. The most game-breaking bug is the inventory logic. When a customer tries to add more items than what's in stock, the entire site simply FREEZES instead of showing a proper message or limiting the quantity. This is a basic e-commerce function that even a free the...
— SaltTree
trash app with minimal to no options. These sections should be standard if anything. Out of the Sandbox is pure outdated garbage
— RETTRO
I had a problem with the backup section of the app and Corey from Out of the Sandbox got the issue addressed right away. That said, it has been the only time their support addressed something right away. I strongly suggest looking elsewhere.
— Mihodo
They say 'It will keep code edits', but it's just not working. There is no such a thing 'keeping custom code' if you custom code your theme. Basically, this app is useless for me.
— AgozTech
Must admit I am very disappointed of the app and service. Totally useless. The updates never go smoothly, it's deleting all my theme customizations (which I payed a lot for) and I can't use the updated theme. Most important files need to be configured manually, and I have to hire a developer to make the changes, for extra payment ($300 to be exact). It is ridiculous as a pay you each month for thi...
— camieandme
Absolutely disgusting company... They file fake DMCA notices to merchants who have paid for their themes. Then shopify takes your store down or holds you hostage until they respond... plot twist, they never respond.
— Pearl-Distributor
Just received a DMCA Takedown Notice from these guys, No direct support contact on their page Their register page is not working : https://register.pixelunion.net/ Just had AI bot that is unhelpful Also their reset password link is not working, this is the email from Shopify This is the email we received, with one day to action this otherwise our site will be taken down, I am not impr...
— Supplements.co.nz

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