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Will I Lose Metafields if I Change My Theme?

No. Switching themes will not delete your metafields. Metafield data is stored independently of your theme.

However, there are some things to be aware of:

  • Most themes don't display metafields by default they require specific Liquid code snippets
  • After switching themes, you'll need to re-add Liquid code or re-configure theme extension blocks to display your metafields
  • Theme extension blocks are theme-specific and will need to be set up again on the new theme
tip

Before switching themes, consult with your theme developer to ensure the transition doesn't affect your store's metafield display. Consider documenting your current metafield Liquid code snippets so you can easily re-implement them on the new theme.