Shopify just dropped two major updates that can seriously boost your theme development workflow:
- Horizon – 10 new free themes by Shopify.
- AI-generated theme blocks – Powered by Shopify Magic.
If you’re working on a storefront, these updates are worth your time.
Horizon: 10 Free Themes by Shopify
Why it matters
- All 10 themes are free
- Built by Shopify with performance, accessibility, and best practices
- Support the latest Shopify features
- Designed for industries like fashion, electronics, and home decor
What makes these themes useful?
- No third-party code — fully maintained by Shopify
- Long-term support and regular updates
- Mobile-first and optimised for conversions
- Easy to customise with Shopify’s theme editor
- Great base for custom or headless builds
URL - https://themes.shopify.com/collections/horizon-themes
AI-Generated Theme Blocks with Shopify Magic
What it does
Shopify Magic now helps you generate theme blocks directly in the theme editor.
No coding needed.
Why it’s useful
- Saves time when building or customising sections
- Suggests layout blocks based on natural language prompts
- Reduces reliance on developers for common layout tweaks
- Great for non-technical users or rapid prototyping
How to use it
Just open the customiser, choose to add a new block, and let Shopify Magic do the rest.
It supports a range of block types, like:
- Image with text
- FAQ sections
- Product highlights
- Testimonials
You can always fine-tune the output manually.
More info: Shopify Magic – Theme Blocks
Final thoughts
These two updates simplify both design and development:
- Horizon gives you quality themes without cost
- Shopify Magic cuts down time spent building layouts
Have you tried either yet?
Which theme or feature made the biggest difference for you?
Let’s chat in the comments.