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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

Chris Dave Piaoan
CD
Theme DeveloperManila, PhilippinesFrom $1000
5.00(3 reviews)
shopexpertsscore
20

I build high-performing Shopify stores designed for speed, scalability, and long-term savings so your only monthly cost is your Shopify subscription. If your current theme is patched or bloated, a clean rebuild is the smarter move. All builds are theme-editable, free from third-party scripts, and made to be maintained forever. I work exclusively with the Horizon theme, the latest stack by Shopify, and also work with fresh paid themes without any dev history to create fast, SEO-ready, and easy-to-manage stores that convert. What I specialize in: - Shopify 2.0 and custom theme rebuilds - Web redesigns and new designs using Figma - Figma to Shopify development - Performance and SEO optimization - CRO-focused custom features/sections - Shopify API and app development (Shopify Plus) - Long-term store care and maintenance Most clients stay for years because I build clean, smart, and scalable stores that deliver real results. Let’s make your Shopify store work harder for you.

Theme & App Skills
Horizon Theme
Klaviyo
Shopify Checkout Blocks
Shopify Flow
Arc: llms.txt
Replo Landing Page Builder
Archetype Themes
Clean Canvas Themes
Out of the Sandbox Themes
HRVST
H
AgencyOttawa, CanadaFrom $180
5.00(3 reviews)
shopexpertsscore
80

We design and build on Shopify – and we’ve been doing it since 2014. Strategy leads. Design sets the tone. Development brings it home. We’ve launched 200+ ecommerce sites and supported 400+ brands, from neighbourhood shops to global rollouts. Our team handles everything from full store builds and redesigns to custom theme development, complex migrations, and third-party integrations. We’re certified Shopify Plus Partners with deep experience in B2B and wholesale, multi-region storefronts, custom checkout flows, and enterprise-level launches. Beyond builds, we help brands grow. That includes performance and accessibility audits, conversion rate optimization, email & SMS integrations, and long-term technical planning that scales with the business. We focus on clean architecture and performance-first implementations that hold up as teams and traffic grow. What makes us different? We move with purpose. We adapt fast. And we know how to ship great work without the bloat. Oh – and yes, we still do branding. Gotta stick to our roots. Reach out. We’d love to chat.

Theme & App Skills
Horizon Theme
Kickflip
Klaviyo
FoxSell Bundle Builder
Judge.me
Clean Canvas Themes
PageFly
Recharge
Shopify Checkout Blocks
Shopify Flow
Shopify Point of Sale
Smile
Archetype Themes
Growave
Shopify Audiences
Shopify Forms
Shopify Combined Listings

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Vevol Media - Shopify Plus Partner
VM
AgencyDublin, IrelandFrom $2500
5.00(2 reviews)
shopexpertsscore
65

Vevol Media is a Shopify Plus Partner agency specialised in web development and email marketing, with a strong focus on CRO growth & migrations to Shopify Plus. They have collaborated with renowned brands such as: Bound Apparel (Ireland) One Dame Lane (Ireland) DY Nutrition (US) Dossier Perfumes (US) and many more. Their expertise is also recognised through the creation of an official Shopify theme, “Noblesse”, and their community involvement is reflected by organising events like Shopify Meetup CEE (2025/26) and Shopify Meetup Dublin (2025). Their team provides end-to-end migration solutions to Shopify and Shopify Plus, transforming complex stores from platforms such as Magento or VTEX into modern, high-performance experiences. To date, they have completed over 35+ migrations for clients across various industries, from fashion and lifestyle to jewellery and B2B. For further information, visit www./vevolmedia.com/

Theme & App Skills
Horizon Theme
Klaviyo
FoxSell Bundle Builder
Judge.me
Omnisend
Recharge
Shopify Checkout Blocks
Shopify Flow
Shopify Point of Sale
Smile
Archetype Themes
Clean Canvas Themes
Eight Themes
Arc: llms.txt
OrderEditing.com
Kate Wilson
KW
Front-End DeveloperWashington, United StatesFrom $2500
5.00(11 reviews)
shopexpertsscore
80

I help Shopify brands launch, scale, and optimize their online stores through custom theme development, advanced section builds, and seamless app integrations like subscriptions. With 8 years of hands-on Shopify experience and over a decade in tech, I deliver reliable, conversion-focused solutions that are easy to maintain as your business grows.

Theme & App Skills
Horizon Theme
Klaviyo
Smile
Recharge
Archetype Themes
Clean Canvas Themes
Eight Themes
Krown Themes
Out of the Sandbox Themes
Surge Themes
Troop themes
Joshua Corby
JC
Front-End DeveloperLondon, United KingdomFrom $85
5.00(4 reviews)
shopexpertsscore
70

I’ve been a Shopify developer for over seven years, working with clients worldwide on everything from bespoke themes to platform migrations and custom app development. I regularly collaborate with Shopify Plus clients, delivering tailored solutions that meet diverse needs and budgets. I run my own independent studio in the UK, specialising in Shopify theme and custom app development. I thrive on projects that demand creativity and bespoke solutions, pushing boundaries to deliver the best results for my clients.

Theme & App Skills
Horizon Theme
Recharge
Archetype Themes
Klaviyo
Whiley Mai
Out of the Sandbox Themes
Loox ‑ Visual Product Reviews
Shopify Checkout Blocks
PageFly
Rivo: Loyalty Program, Rewards
Smile
Shopify Flow
Eight Themes
Gempages
Recurpay
Gracjan Mirek
GM
Front-End DeveloperLondon, United KingdomFrom $80
5.00(2 reviews)
shopexpertsscore
75

I’m a Shopify Developer specialising in Shopify Plus builds, custom apps, and high-performance storefronts. I help growing brands turn complex requirements into fast, scalable, conversion-focused solutions. I work hands-on with Liquid, JavaScript, and Tailwind CSS to create custom themes, build private Shopify apps, and extend Shopify beyond its out-of-the-box limits. I also provide reliable integration and ongoing support, ensuring stores stay fast, stable, and ready to scale. I’m used to working with established teams, tight timelines, and high-traffic environments where quality and performance matter. If you need a Shopify partner who understands both the technical depth and commercial impact, let’s build something together.

Theme & App Skills
Horizon Theme
Shopify Flow
Shopify Checkout Blocks
Recharge
Aftersell Post Purchase Upsell
Archetype Themes
Clean Canvas Themes
Gertrude Seco
GS
Shopify Setup SpecialistManila, PhilippinesFrom $1500
Not yet rated
shopexpertsscore
20

7+ Years Experience | Shopify Strategist | Conversion Optimization Expert Certified Shopify Partner and Shopify Expert, specializing in building fully functional, strategically structured, and conversion-optimized Shopify stores. With 6+ years of hands-on experience and 240+ successful Shopify projects, I help brands launch, scale, and optimize high-performing Shopify websites. I focus on clean, theme-based designs that are fast, user-friendly, and built with conversion in mind. I work with DTC, B2C, and B2B businesses, providing end-to-end Shopify solutions, from store setup to long-term Shopify virtual assistance. Strengths & Skills Shopify Front-End Development: Theme customization using PageFly and GemPages Shopify Back-End Setup: Configuring apps, general settings, payments, shipping, and taxes Shopify Store Strategy: Planning site structure, content, and images for optimal user experience Product Management & Shopify Product Upload: Handling bulk uploads, SKUs, variants, collections, and sub-collections Conversion & Optimization: Product page optimization, CRO, speed, and overall store performance Graphic Design: Designing banners, visuals, and branded store assets Notable Experience 7 years of experience as a Shopify designer and Shopify website developer 247+ completed Shopify projects, including complex third-party integrations Built full Shopify stores from scratch, managing thousands of products with multi-level category and subcategory structures for ANA Sourcing Shopify Expert with English fluency Maintained a 4.9-star average rating as a Shopify developer and Shopify designer

Theme & App Skills
Horizon Theme
Sparklayer
Loox ‑ Visual Product Reviews
Recharge
Archetype Themes
Codersy
C
AgencyBelgrade, SerbiaFrom $500
5.00(22 reviews)
shopexpertsscore
80

Codersy is a Shopify focused agency that designs and builds high converting storefronts for growing brands. With 300+ projects delivered, we specialise in Shopify and Shopify Plus, custom theme development, and performance first builds that feel pixel perfect on every device. We also handle complex integrations and custom apps when off the shelf solutions fall short. Expect clear communication, disciplined QA, and an owner ready handover so your store stays fast, stable, and easy to evolve long term.

Theme & App Skills
Horizon Theme
ShopOS
Klaviyo
Infinite Product Options
Judge.me
MESA
Omnisend
PageFly
Recharge
Shopify Checkout Blocks
Shopify Flow
Shopify Point of Sale
Smile
Archetype Themes
Clean Canvas Themes
Eight Themes
Giftnote
Kartuu ‑ Printable Gift Cards
Blox: Block Customer Blacklist
Klay Create
KC
AgencyWashington, United StatesFrom $65
4.94(4 reviews)
shopexpertsscore
50

Klay Create is led by Yassine, a Shopify expert and product-focused builder with hands-on experience across strategy, development, and growth for DTC brands. With a strong background in Shopify theme development, CRO, and scalable eCommerce systems, Yassine works closely with brands to translate vision into high-performing storefronts that are built to convert and scale. Our team covers the full Shopify stack, from branding and UI/UX to custom theme development, CRO, and growth systems. We work with modern Shopify themes and custom builds, and we integrate best-in-class tools across email marketing, subscriptions, reviews, upsells, and analytics. Our tech stack includes Shopify (Online Store 2.0), custom Liquid and JavaScript development, Klaviyo, Recharge, Yotpo / Judge.me, ReConvert, AfterShip, Gorgias, and performance and analytics tools to support scalable growth. Currently based in Southeast Asia, Klay Create operates as a fully remote studio and is available during U.S. business hours, ensuring smooth communication, real-time collaboration, and reliable ongoing support for North American brands.

Theme & App Skills
Horizon Theme
Klaviyo
Judge.me
Smile
Mobile App Builder ‑ Appbrew
Archetype Themes
Flare: Delivery Date Picker
Shopify Flow
Aftersell Post Purchase Upsell
FoxSell Bundle Builder
MESA
PageFly
Recharge
Shopify Checkout Blocks
Visually – A/B Testing & CRO
Loox ‑ Visual Product Reviews
Loop Subscriptions
Braun Design Co
BD
AgencyAustin, United StatesFrom $500
4.95(5 reviews)
shopexpertsscore
75

Braun Design Co | Boutique Shopify Plus Partner | Austin, TX | Since 2016 We build and maintain custom Shopify stores for brands that want a real partner, not a revolving door of junior devs and project managers. With 10 years focused exclusively on Shopify, we specialize in custom builds, platform migrations (Magento, WooCommerce, BigCommerce to Shopify and Shopify Plus), and long-term development partnerships for brands in wellness, sports & lifestyle, food, jewelry, and consumer products. Clients we've built for: KT Tape · Baby Trend · Derma E · Saalt · 1928 Jewelry · Gossamer Gear · Urban Body Jewelry · Post & Porch · Dorai · New Canaan Farms · The Symphony Store What we do: Custom Shopify and Shopify Plus builds Platform migrations with zero-downtime planning and SEO preservation AI search optimization (AEO, also called AISO) with schema markup and structured data for AI-driven product discovery Agentic Storefront configuration and MCP integration for AI shopping assistants Conversion rate optimization (CRO) and UX/UI improvements Site speed and performance optimization (Core Web Vitals, LCP, CLS) ADA and WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility audits and remediation SEO audits and on-site optimization Checkout optimization and Shopify Checkout Extensibility Third-party app integrations and custom development Analytics, tracking, and attribution setup Ongoing monthly maintenance, content updates, and feature additions Why brands stick with us: Our average client relationship spans 5+ years. Our longest-running retainer client has been with us since 2019 with monthly development, maintenance, and strategic support. That's not a transaction. That's a partnership. You work directly with our core team. We know Shopify and we know your business. No revolving door of freelancers. We don't just build stores. We optimize them. From improving page speed and Core Web Vitals scores to CRO testing and making sure your site is accessible to every customer, we take post-launch performance just as seriously as the initial build. If your current agency feels like a black box, or you're tired of explaining your business from scratch every time you need something done, we're the alternative.

Theme & App Skills
Horizon Theme
Klaviyo
Judge.me
Recharge
Shopify Checkout Blocks
Shopify Flow
Smile
Archetype Themes
Clean Canvas Themes
Eight Themes
Zipify Pages
Google & YouTube
Zipchat AI Chatbot & Live Chat
EmailWish
Commslayer
Quotway
OrderRules

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.