Shopify Horizon Theme Experts for Blocks and Migration

Horizon is Shopify’s own free theme and the foundation for its newest themes. It launched in May 2025 as part of a family of 10 new free themes, all built on theme blocks that can nest inside each other for more layout freedom than older section-based themes. Shopify Horizon theme experts turn that freedom into a store your team can still edit once Shopify ships the next update. The work merchants hire for: custom theme blocks, moves from Dawn or a paid theme onto Horizon, cleaning up AI-generated blocks, and customisation that goes beyond the 60 minutes of design time Shopify Theme Support gives each paid account. 33 experts carry the Horizon badge on shopexperts as of October 2026 (15 agencies, 18 freelancers). The US accounts for 6 of them, and Canada and the UK for 4 each. With that many to choose from, the brief does the filtering: name your current theme, the apps on your product pages and what you need to keep.

Top-rated Horizon theme experts

Aesymmetric

AgencyWashington, United StatesFrom $100

5.00(4 reviews)

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We are a boutique agency that partners with Shopify brands to help with custom development and CRO. We think of and create solutions, theme customizations, and custom apps for your brand to optimize your store and increase sales. We also specialize in AI integrations and automations. Read hundreds of reviews from our brand partners here - http://aesymmetric.xyz/client-reviews

Theme & App Skills

Horizon Theme

Klaviyo

Smile

Judge.me

PageFly

Recharge

Shopify Checkout Blocks

Shopify Flow

Eight Themes

Clean Canvas Themes

Archetype Themes

Videowise

Growave

Gempages

Recurpay

Yotpo

Judge.me Email Marketing

Kernvel AI Auctions

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Mark Tristan Patena

AgencyManila, PhilippinesFrom $100

5.00(3 reviews)

shopexpertsscore

I am a Full-Spectrum Software Engineer leveraging 15+ years of hands-on expertise to solve diverse technical challenges. My background is uniquely broad, allowing me to seamlessly transition between design-focused work (theme design and custom themes), core development (app development and feature requests), and system stability (troubleshooting). I pride myself on delivering projects that meet the highest standards for performance, maintaining a commitment to modern methodologies and consistently stylish, high-speed delivery.

Theme & App Skills

Horizon Theme

Klaviyo

Infinite Product Options

FoxSell Bundle Builder

Kickflip

Omnisend

PageFly

Recharge

Archetype Themes

Clean Canvas Themes

Eight Themes

Reactiv ‑ Mobile App Builder

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Shoppy Converts

AgencyBucharest, RomaniaFrom $5000

5.00(4 reviews)

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Achieve higher revenue per visitor at a lower cost of ownership We are a Growth Agency that works exclusively with Direct-to-Consumer brands turning over more than €1M a year, on Shopify or ready to move to it, who are struggling to scale profitably, at the stage where paid acquisition is already well run and extra budget stops adding profit.

Theme & App Skills

Horizon Theme

Eight Themes

Clean Canvas Themes

Archetype Themes

Shopify Flow

Shopify Checkout Blocks

Recharge

Omnisend

Judge.me

FoxSell Bundle Builder

Klaviyo

Zigpoll Customer Surveys

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Michael Hixson

Shopify Setup SpecialistBangkok, ThailandFrom $65

5.00(5 reviews)

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Since 2006, Michael has been at the forefront of ecommerce innovation. After launching and scaling his first online business to significant revenue and earning recognition in Internet Retailer's Second 500, he sold the company in 2015. Now Michael dedicates his expertise to helping other entrepreneurs succeed, combining deep technical knowledge with proven strategic insights gained from real-world experience. His services Include: E-commerce Consulting, Shopify Development, Automated Email Marketing, Website Migration, AI integration & Visibility, Website Audits, and Amazon Optimization. He utilizes AI for the following Site Pre-Design, Customer Service and Shopping Agents, CRO, Descriptions, Icon/ Graphic creation, Market Research, and more as he finds additional uses that add speed and value.

Theme & App Skills

Horizon Theme

Klaviyo

Judge.me

Omnisend

PageFly

Archetype Themes

Smile

Shopify Flow

Recharge

Aftersell Post Purchase Upsell

Flits Loyalty Rewards Program

Reactiv ‑ Mobile App Builder

Arc: llms.txt

Tapcart ‑ Mobile App Builder

Macalytics SEO

Videowise

Infinite Product Options

Clean Canvas Themes

Consentmo GDPR Compliance

Onboard B2B: Company Profiles

UpPromote Affiliate Marketing

Pandectes GDPR Compliance

Growave

Privy

Skio

Mechanic

Prediko

Commslayer

Judge.me Email Marketing

Vela

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Octavian Contis

Shopify Plus ConsultantLondon, United KingdomFrom $100

5.00(2 reviews)

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When checkout, apps, or theme architecture hold the business back, more campaigns rarely help. I work with Shopify Plus teams that need a scalable foundation and a sharper merchant experience before the next phase of growth. From custom apps and checkout extensions to migrations and integrations, I own the architecture from first diagnosis through long-term delivery. https://ocontis.studio/

Theme & App Skills

Horizon Theme

Shopify Flow

Klaviyo

Archetype Themes

Shopify Checkout Blocks

Clean Canvas Themes

Omnisend

Loop Subscriptions

Recharge

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Adam Epp

Theme DeveloperOttawa, CanadaFrom $360

5.00(5 reviews)

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I help ecommerce brands build, migrate and improve their Shopify stores. With 10+ years of Shopify experience, I’ve built and launched 40+ stores and worked with over 100 merchants on everything from theme fixes to complex migrations. Shopify Intensives — a dedicated day for your to-do list Have a backlog of improvements that keeps getting pushed back? Book a dedicated development day for theme customizations, product-page fixes, app integrations, custom functionality and other changes your store needs. We’ll review your list, set priorities and agree on a realistic plan before your booked day. Store builds & redesigns Starting fresh or outgrowing your current theme? I build and redesign Shopify stores with thoughtful layouts, custom functionality and a shopping experience that fits your brand. Migrations to Shopify Move from WooCommerce, Lightspeed, Squarespace, BigCommerce, Magento or another platform with an experienced partner handling the technical details. We’ll scope the data, integrations and store setup you need for a smooth transition. I also help with: Bundles, subscriptions and custom product options Cart and checkout improvements Shopify POS setup and migration Ongoing store support, with limited availability You’ll work directly with me, your Shopify developer. I keep things simple: clear communication, realistic expectations and practical solutions that make your store easier to shop and manage. Send me your store URL and what you’d like to tackle, or book a free 30-minute consultation to talk it through.

Theme & App Skills

Horizon Theme

Infinite Product Options

Shopify Point of Sale

Eight Themes

Archetype Themes

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heycarson

AgencyOttawa, CanadaFrom $125

5.00(60 reviews)

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We connect eCommerce brands and agencies with top freelance Shopify developers and designers. Hire for single projects or ongoing needs. No hiring fees or recurring charges.

Theme & App Skills

Horizon Theme

Klaviyo

Archetype Themes

Clean Canvas Themes

Eight Themes

FoxSell Bundle Builder

Gameball: Loyalty Points Games

Infinite Product Options

Judge.me

Kickflip

MESA

Shop Pay Installments

Shopify Checkout Blocks

Shopify Point of Sale

Dynamatic Cart & Upsell Engine

Candy Rack

Shoplift – Split & A/B Testing

Love Loyalty Points & Rewards

Referral Candy & Affiliate

Rivo: Loyalty Program, Rewards

Visually – A/B Testing & CRO

Krown Themes

Out of the Sandbox Themes

Replo Landing Page Builder

Instant Section & Page Builder

Theme Updater & Backups | OOTS

Aftersell Post Purchase Upsell

Flits Loyalty Rewards Program

Reactiv ‑ Mobile App Builder

Arc: llms.txt

Surge Themes

Tapcart ‑ Mobile App Builder

Mobile App Builder ‑ Appbrew

Gigit.ai

Macalytics SEO

Videowise

Orbe Geolocation

OrderEditing.com

Whiley Mai

Flare: Delivery Date Picker

Checkout | Flow

Consentmo GDPR Compliance

Multi Vendor ‑ Puppet Vendors

Onboard B2B: Company Profiles

UpPromote Affiliate Marketing

ShopOS

Loop Subscriptions

Rivyo : Reviews & Loyalty App

Pandectes GDPR Compliance

CP: Order Editing & Upsell

Growave

Gempages

Kim

Inveterate Memberships

Subi: Subscriptions & Loyalty

Troop themes

ECA: Easy Subscriptions App

Mobile App Builder ‑ Vegacart

Moon Bundles Upsell Cart AOV+

Kaching Bundles & Upsells

Fluorescent Design Inc.

Brickspace Lab

Truly Fine Pixels

Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ

We Are Underground Themes

Presidio Themes

Red Plug Design Co

Safe As Milk

Switch Themes

Zigpoll Customer Surveys

AppMaker

Yotpo

Gorgias

AfterShip

Rebuy

Privy

Kitenzo

Pixel Union

DSers

Zendrop

Printful

Printify

Stamped.io

Bold Subscriptions

Bold Upsell

ReConvert

Zipify Pages

OneClickUpsell

Skio

TikTok

Google & YouTube

Facebook & Instagram

Mechanic

Matrixify

ShipStation

ShipBob

Loop Returns

Okendo

Attentive

Triple Whale

Lifetimely

Getsitecontrol

GSC Email Marketing + Pop ups

GSC Countdown Timer Bar

GSC Instagram Feed, Instafeed

GSC Product Labels & Badges

Prediko

Stay ai

Sparklayer

Kno Commerce

Commslayer

Onward

Prisync

Attribuly

Social Snowball

Rubik Variant Images & Swatch

Zipchat AI Chatbot & Live Chat

ShipMagic

eBay Integration ‑ DPL

Kark: Multi Location Inventory

Report Pundit: Custom Reports

EmailWish

Shopify Audiences

Shopify Bundles

Shopify Fulfillment Network

Shopify Forms

Shopify Combined Listings

Quotway

PushBundle

MultiVariants

DiscountRay

Giftnote

OrderRules

Judge.me Email Marketing

FieldsRaven

Kartuu ‑ Printable Gift Cards

Simple WordPress Blog Feed

Vela

Blox: Block Customer Blacklist

Kernvel AI Auctions

Alpha Sale

Alpha: Loyalty Program, Points

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Has Merit

AgencyVienna, AustriaFrom $680

5.00(2 reviews)

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HAS MERIT is a studio crafting conversion-driven Shopify storefronts and building brands for ambitious companies. We design and develop polished sites that feel like real brands (not quick templates) and back them with brand identity systems that create lasting recognition. From strategy to branding to design to development, everything’s done in-house for a seamless process. We’re a great fit for brands seeking personalized brand design paired with thoughtful conversion strategy, without the agency fluff or freelance hit-or-miss. Building Digital Storefronts: Personalised Design - tailored layouts built to sell, not just look good. Custom Development - beyond just templates, crafted solutions for your brand. Conversion Optimisation - auditing and smarter UI/UX so you don’t leave money on the table. Brand & Identity Design - constructing a brand that stands out and connects. Seamless Integrations - payments, shipping, and tools connected without friction. We just helped an FMCG brand increase conversions by 56% and increased net sale by 86% within 30 days by tweaking their existing page. Female-founded by a designer/developer with experience across brands of all sizes, partnered with a commercial lead from top global CPGs and agencies, we blend design, strategy, and business insight to help brands stand out and scale. Our clients have been featured in Forbes, Vogue, Allure, mindbodygreen, Whole Foods and more

Theme & App Skills

Horizon Theme

Klaviyo

Infinite Product Options

Judge.me

Omnisend

Recharge

Shopify Flow

Shopify Point of Sale

Smile

Archetype Themes

Clean Canvas Themes

Eight Themes

Attribuly

Report Pundit: Custom Reports

Social Snowball

Quotway

PushBundle

DiscountRay

Judge.me Email Marketing

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Glaze Digital

AgencyLondon, United KingdomFrom $100

5.00(6 reviews)

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Glaze Digital is a Belfast-based Shopify Premier Partner agency (top 0.3% of agencies worldwide) working with brands globally, with over 250 stores launched and more than £20 million in monthly revenue generated across our client base. We are a fully in-house team of Shopify and Klaviyo specialists, holding Klaviyo Gold Partner status alongside Google and Meta accreditations. From migration and new builds to CRO, email marketing and ongoing growth, we handle everything under one roof.

Theme & App Skills

Horizon Theme

Klaviyo

Judge.me

Smile

Shopify Checkout Blocks

Multi Vendor ‑ Puppet Vendors

ShopOS

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Gaurang Zalariya

Front-End DeveloperNew Delhi, IndiaFrom $175

5.00(2 reviews)

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I am a frontend web developer with over 14 years of experience, specialising in Shopify and WordPress development. My focus is on building seamless, conversion-focused eCommerce experiences that combine clean design with high performance. I work with a modern tech stack that includes HTML, CSS, JavaScript (ES6+), Liquid, React, Tailwind CSS, and popular CMS frameworks. I am also experienced in integrating marketing tools such as Klaviyo, Mailchimp, and Google Tag Manager, helping brands automate and scale their online presence effectively. Some of the projects I am most proud of involve transforming underperforming storefronts into fast, mobile-first websites with measurable improvements in conversion rate and user engagement. My approach blends UX/UI enhancement, speed optimisation, and conversion rate optimisation (CRO) strategies to ensure every site not only looks great but delivers real business results. Whether collaborating with agencies or supporting in-house teams, I take a hands-on, performance-driven approach to development-turning creative ideas into high-impact digital experiences.

Theme & App Skills

Horizon Theme

Judge.me

Klaviyo

PageFly

Recharge

Shopify Checkout Blocks

Shopify Flow

Smile

Flare: Delivery Date Picker

Shoplift – Split & A/B Testing

Kaching Bundles & Upsells

Checkout Plus Customizations

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What a Horizon theme developer builds

Custom theme blocks. Horizon is built on theme blocks, the latest theme architecture, and those blocks can nest inside other blocks. A developer builds the store-specific pieces Horizon doesn’t ship with, as blocks your team can add, reorder and nest in the editor without breaking the page.

Moving onto Horizon. Switching from Dawn or a paid theme isn’t an in-place update. Shopify’s guidance is to add the new theme, customise it, and only then replace your current one. The developer rebuilds content, settings and any custom code on Horizon while the old theme stays live.

Hardening AI-generated blocks. Sidekick can generate a theme block from a plain description. Shopify wraps those blocks in a special _blocks.liquid section that isn’t a standard theme section and can’t be rendered manually. An expert reviews what your team generated, rebuilds the keepers as proper theme blocks and clears out the rest.

Configuring what’s already there. Horizon ships with a slide-out cart, quick buy, in-store pickup, enhanced search, a mega menu, swatch filters, back-in-stock alerts, lookbooks and size charts. A lot of good Horizon work is setting these up properly before anyone writes code, and switching off apps that now do the same job twice.

Keeping a customised copy current. Shopify keeps shipping Horizon releases, and a customised copy won’t take them cleanly on its own. An expert merges each release into your version and retests the pages you changed, so you don’t fall further behind with every update.

Plus features. Horizon supports Combined Listings, which needs a Plus or enterprise plan. On those stores, experts set up the theme side so grouped products display properly.

How much does a Shopify Horizon theme expert cost?

Horizon is free, so every dollar goes on the work. The tiles use the starting prices on all 33 Horizon-badge profiles, in USD as checked in October 2026, minus any profile priced at zero. Each one is the minimum an expert lists for any project, not an estimate for your store.

Middle half

$100 – $500

Where half of Horizon profiles start

Median

$200

The midpoint across 33 Horizon experts

Top quarter

$500 – $5,000

The highest starting prices in this group

The spread is wide because the work is. Arranging built-in blocks on a new store is a small job. Rebuilding a customised store from Dawn onto Horizon is a project. The biggest drivers are how much custom code your current theme carries, how many apps touch the product page and cart, and whether you want custom blocks your team will edit.

Try Shopify Theme Support first for small changes, since each paid account gets 60 minutes of design time. For a quote, send your current theme and version, your installed apps and screenshots of anything custom you need to keep. The theme customisation cost guide covers typical scopes.

Before you build on the Horizon theme

Horizon, or the Horizon family? “Horizon” can mean the single free theme or the family of 10 themes that share its foundation, which includes Ritual, Fabric, Tinker, Dwell, Pitch, Vessel, Heritage, Savor and Atelier. All are built on theme blocks. When you brief an expert, name the exact theme you’re on.

AI blocks are no longer a reason to choose it. Sidekick’s AI block generation launched with Horizon, but since 10 December 2025 it works with every Theme Store theme. Pick Horizon for its architecture and built-in features, not for AI generation.

Releases come quickly. Horizon went from launch to version 4.x in about 16 months, and 4.2.0 arrived on 18 September 2026 with a cart drawer fix. Each release brings fixes, and each customised file turns that release into a merge. A good expert keeps custom work in separate blocks so updates stay small.

Some edits are already done for you. The inventory block, badge positioning and language and country selectors are built into Horizon-family themes. If someone quotes to add them by hand, ask why.

Plan limits. Horizon is free on every plan. Combined Listings, which the theme supports, only works on Plus and enterprise plans, so check your plan before paying for that part of a build.

Translations. EU translations come with the theme, and the latest release improved support for right-to-left languages. If you sell in several languages, ask for every one to be tested on product, cart and search pages before launch.

Horizon projects on expert profiles

Development is listed by 25 of the 33 badge holders, and so is store setup. On Horizon, the categories translate into these projects:

Theme block development

25 list development: custom and nested blocks your team can edit

New store builds

25 list store setup: presets, built-in features and launch checks

Marketing and growth

12 list it: lookbooks, landing sections and merchandising

Design and UX

11 list it: layout, typography and mega menu structure

Consulting and strategy

10 list it: whether and when to move onto Horizon

AI and emerging tech

6 list it: reviewing and rebuilding Sidekick-generated blocks

Horizon theme questions from merchants

How do I customise the Shopify Horizon theme myself?

Start in the theme editor. Horizon is built on theme blocks, so most layout changes mean adding, nesting and reordering blocks rather than editing code. Sidekick can generate a custom block from a plain description, and Shopify Theme Support gives each paid account 60 minutes of design time. Hire a developer when you need blocks your team will reuse, or code you’ll have to maintain through updates.

Can I set up a Horizon theme mega menu without code?

Yes. A mega menu is one of Horizon’s built-in features, alongside enhanced search, swatch filters and colour swatches. The real work is the structure: which collections go where, how many levels, and which images help shoppers choose. A developer only comes in if you want a layout the built-in menu doesn’t offer.

Is the Horizon theme Shopify’s main theme now?

Shopify calls Horizon its new design foundation. It launched in May 2025 with a family of 10 new free themes built on theme blocks, and it keeps getting updates: version 4.2.0 shipped on 18 September 2026. Theme blocks are Shopify’s latest theme architecture, and the whole Horizon family is built on them.

Can I move from Dawn to Horizon automatically?

No. Shopify’s guidance is to add the new theme from the Theme Store, customise it, then replace your current theme. Content and settings need redoing, and any custom code from Dawn has to be rebuilt as Horizon blocks. Ask any expert for a written list of what they’ll rebuild before you agree the scope.

Are AI-generated blocks safe to keep?

For simple content, often yes. Sidekick wraps generated blocks in a special _blocks.liquid section that isn’t a standard theme section and can’t be rendered manually, which limits how you reuse them. For anything structural, such as the product page layout, cart or navigation, have a developer rebuild it as a standard theme block.

Do I need Shopify Plus to use Horizon?

No. Horizon is free on every plan. The one exception is Combined Listings: Horizon supports it, but the Combined Listings app only works on Plus and enterprise plans. The rest of the feature list, from the slide-out cart and quick buy to back-in-stock alerts, comes with the theme.