What's new in Local
What's new in Local: every release of the theme on the Shopify Theme Store, with its date and the release notes, grouped by major version.
Applies to: Local 1.0.0 and later. Added in: Local 1.0.0. Last checked: 2026-10-13 against Local 4.2.1.
Every Local release on the Shopify Theme Store, newest first. Local 4.2.1, released on 2026-09-22, is the current version. The release notes are grouped in one page per major version.
Release notes by major version
| Major version | Releases | Main changes |
|---|---|---|
| Local 4.x | 4.0.0 (2026-05-19) to 4.2.1 (2026-09-22) | Shoppable videos, Table and Flex columns sections, metaobject swatches, product comparison, separate mobile videos and the events calendar. |
| Local 3.x | 3.0.0 (2025-06-17) to 3.2.1 (2026-02-24) | Thrive preset, Flex cards, Products list and Logo list sections, discount codes in the cart, back in stock alerts and the new account sign-in. |
| Local 2.x | 2.0.0 (2023-03-27) to 2.7.0 (2025-05-12) | Section groups, shadows and custom colors, new product page blocks, combined listings, exit intent popup, gift wrapping and the Flex slideshow and Flex grid sections. |
| Local 1.x | 1.0.0 (2022-08-08) to 1.3.2 (2023-03-09) | The first releases: RTL languages, back to top button, cart recommendations, focal points and complementary products. |
All releases
The release notes come from the Local listing on the Shopify Theme Store ("All versions"). To install a new version, see Update Local.
How do I find out which version my store uses?
Open Shopify admin → Online Store → Themes. The theme card shows the theme name and its version, for example Local 4.2.1.
Related pages
- Update Local: how to move to the latest version.
- What is Local: what the theme includes today.