Combine 4.x

Applies to: Combine 4.0.0 to 4.2.0. Added in: Combine 4.0.0. Last checked: 2026-10-13 against Combine 4.2.0.

Every Combine 4 release on the Shopify Theme Store, newest first: 4 versions from 4.0.0 (2026-06-18) to 4.2.0 (2026-09-22). The main changes: new sections (Shoppable videos, Table, Flex columns), product comparison, variant metaobject swatches, transparent header on more pages, flexible bundle discounts.

The release notes are quoted as published on the Shopify Theme Store ("All versions"), with typos fixed. The links under each version go to the pages that describe the feature in Combine 4.2.0, where setting names can differ from the release notes.

Combine 4.2.0Copy Anchor Link

Released on 2026-09-22.

Flexible bundle discountsCopy Anchor Link

• Product bundles and product sets now include a new Discount type setting. The existing automatic discount stays the default and is unchanged. You can now choose to apply a discount code instead, which is added to the cart automatically as soon as a bundle or set is added — so bundle pricing no longer depends on setting up an automatic discount. Any code a shopper has already applied is kept, and the cart updates right away.

Faster image loadingCopy Anchor Link

• Product and logo images now load more efficiently — each device only downloads the image size it needs, improving page speed. Sections that use a separate mobile image now load a single image instead of two, and your logo is served at the size it's actually displayed, with sharp versions for high-resolution screens. SVG logos are unaffected.

Pages for these changes in Combine 4.2.0: Discounts and bundles, Products bundle section, Products set section, Header section.

Combine 4.1.1Copy Anchor Link

Released on 2026-08-24.

• Small reliability update on top of 4.1.0: smoother cart drawer, color swatch labels and 3D/AR viewer on products with imageless variants, plus tidier variant images in quick buy and product comparison.

Combine 4.1.0Copy Anchor Link

Released on 2026-08-19.

• This update adds support for two new Shopify features, plus a search improvement and a bug fix.

New Shopify featuresCopy Anchor Link

• Product disclosures: Added support for Shopify's product disclosures, so required safety and regulatory notices — such as California Proposition 65 warnings or choking-hazard notices — appear in a dedicated section on the product page instead of being buried in the description.
• Standard events: Added support for Shopify's standard customer events, giving you more accurate analytics and tracking across the shopping journey, from product views to add-to-cart and checkout.

Other improvements & fixesCopy Anchor Link

• New hover methods for product cards: Added the ability to display the secondary featured image on hover or an autoplaying video for product cards.
• Search by SKU, barcode, and tags: Predictive search now matches products by SKU, barcode, and tags, helping customers find what they need faster.
• Slideshow fix: Fixed a bug affecting slideshows with the auto height option enabled.

Pages for these changes in Combine 4.2.0: Product page, JavaScript events, Product card theme settings, Predictive search theme settings, Flex slideshow section.

Combine 4.0.0Copy Anchor Link

Released on 2026-06-18.

• We've added new sections, more flexible merchandising tools, improved navigation options, and several enhancements across product pages, search, accessibility, and theme settings.

New sectionsCopy Anchor Link

• Shoppable videos: Added a new UGC-style shopping section that lets merchants feature videos alongside products.
• Specification table: Added a flexible specification table section, useful for product features, ingredients, comparisons, technical details, and other structured content.
• Flexible columns: Added a new multicolumn section built with theme blocks, making it easier to create flexible content layouts.

Product comparisonCopy Anchor Link

• Compare products: Added comparison functionality to the product grid, letting customers select multiple products and view them side by side to make quicker, more confident purchase decisions.
• Static comparison section: Added a static product comparison section for showcasing a fixed set of products in a side-by-side layout, ideal for highlighting curated comparisons anywhere on your store.

Section and product enhancementsCopy Anchor Link

• Discount code block: Added a block to easily share discount codes on product pages and in quick view. Customers can copy the code with a single click, and you can add an optional caption and link.
• FAQ structured data: Added an option that outputs FAQPage structured data on the content toggles section, so questions and answers can appear as rich results in search engines.
• FAQ image: Added the ability to display an image next to your questions, with an optional maximum width for images placed inside an answer. When the contact form is also enabled, the section automatically switches to a three-column layout.
• Policy popup: Added an option to open tax and shipping policies from product pages in a modal window, with the choice to open in the same tab or a new one instead.
• Gift cards: Added support for scheduled gift card delivery.
• Variant swatches: Added metaobject-based swatch support for product variant options, allowing color and image swatches to be sourced from metaobject entries. Available on the product page, featured product, and quick view.

Navigation and header improvementsCopy Anchor Link

• Transparent header on more page types: Added the ability to enable the transparent header on regular pages, product pages, and article pages, in addition to homepage and collection pages. A master toggle turns the whole feature on or off without losing your per-page choices.
• Menu layout: Added an option to change the number of columns in menu layouts.
• Currency and language selectors: Improved currency and language selectors with additional design options.
• Announcement bar: Added autoplay support for announcement bar content.
• Custom social icon: Added support for a second custom social icon.

Additional improvementsCopy Anchor Link

• Improved performance across several areas of the theme, including deferred scripts, more accurate responsive image sizing, and lazy-loaded background videos.
• Added the ability to choose a different video for mobile devices across various sections, so you can serve shorter or better-framed content to mobile shoppers.
• Fixed multiple visual and layout issues, including product variant image display, sticky-header account icon alignment, and the mobile FAQ answer button.
• Featured product variants can now be correctly selected and added to the cart.
• Scoped the select dropdown styling to a dedicated class so it applies consistently only where intended.
• Restored smooth scrolling to the selected gallery item on product pages, and fixed sliders not reinitializing after a section is edited in the theme editor.
• Exact-handle matching for the "Enable on custom pages" and "Pages with default header" fields, with multi-line input support.
• Improved keyboard navigation in various sections

Pages for these changes in Combine 4.2.0: Shoppable videos section, Table section, Flex columns section, Product comparison page, Product comparison section, Product page, Content toggles section, Gift card page, Color swatches, Header section, Announcement bar section, Social theme settings.

Related pagesCopy Anchor Link

• What's new in Combine: every release line.
• Update Combine: how to install a new version.