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Customer reviews: Theme Updater & Backups | OOTS

The Shopify Theme Updater by Out of the Sandbox simplifies theme updates for merchants, ensuring compatibility and efficiency. Read unbiased reviews to see how it performs for real users.

Reviews (264)

Overall rating
4.1

What Merchants Think

Merchants using "Theme Updater & Backups | OOTS" have mixed feelings about the app. Many appreciate its role in simplifying theme updates and maintaining the functionality of their Shopify stores. Users commend the support team for their helpfulness and responsiveness. However, some have encountered issues with the app's ability to transfer customizations and experienced problems related to DMCA notices.

Key Strengths

  • Streamlined theme update process
  • Responsive and helpful customer support
  • Efficient issue resolution
  • Convenient new sections and features
  • Reliable for users with regular, uncomplicated updates

Common Concerns

  • Difficulties with transferring customizations
  • Issues around DMCA notices and theme licensing
  • Problems with outdated or complex custom theme updates
  • Some users report unsatisfactory customer support experiences
  • Concerns about recommended third-party solutions

Final Thoughts

"Theme Updater & Backups | OOTS" offers significant value for users of Out of the Sandbox themes, making it easier to maintain and update their stores. While the app receives praise for its functionality and support, it also faces criticism for issues with customizations and licensing disputes. Merchants planning to use the app should weigh its advantages against potential challenges.

Supplements.co.nz

Nov 03, 2024  on Shopify

Just received a DMCA Takedown Notice from these guys, No direct support contact on their page Their register page is not working : https://register.pixelunion.net/ Just had AI bot that is unhelpful Also their reset password link is not working, this is the email from Shopify This is the email we received, with one day to action this otherwise our site will be taken down, I am not impressed. We received a Digital Millennium Copyright Act takedown notice from a theme developer claiming that your Shopify store, xxxxxxxx is using an unlicensed version of the following theme: https://outofthesandbox.com/collections/turbo-theme Your store will be taken offline on November 6, 2024 if this issue hasn’t been resolved. You can resolve this issue by: Purchase: consider buying the theme from the theme developer using the link provided in the notice, or Delete: if you choose not to purchase the theme, then you must remove it from your theme library. If you require any assistance with buying the theme, please contact the theme developer directly at [email protected]. If you require any assistance removing the theme, please contact Shopify support. If you delete the theme, reply directly to this email to let us know. If you purchase the theme, we require the theme developer to confirm. Thank you for your attention to this matter, Shopify Trust & Safety

Velvet Vortex

Nov 02, 2024  on Shopify

Clicking on app -store health check- and a spinning wheel, then nothing. So out of the -sand-box this app does not work.

Seguin Gardens & Gifts

Nov 01, 2024  on Shopify

A definite must if you're getting an Out of the Sandbox theme......you need to keep up with changes and this does it easily. Go Pro and you get additional sections to add to your site.

DR GUS nutrition

Oct 31, 2024  on Shopify

Garbage, everytime I update the theme is wrecks the customisations. Takes days to figure out, even though I have ticked the ,aintain theme customisations. Deffo not worth paying monthly for, am actively looking for another theme. Now i can't even get the theme updater to work. Shopify are trying to dig me out of the mess caused by out of the sandbox!

Body & Beyond

Oct 24, 2024  on Shopify

Had some difficulty updating due to customization but the team reached out straight away offering their support.

Healthy Habitats

Oct 16, 2024  on Shopify

Great support. Euwi helped a great deal with a conflict of code issue I had while updating. Great customer support and service.

Halveprijs.be

Oct 08, 2024  on Shopify

Hey Leo! I want to express my gratitude, for your help and quick aid in transferring the theme license smoothly and efficiently! Your professionalism and assistance throughout the process have been truly commendable. Greatly appreciated by me! I am extremely pleased, with both the theme itself and the service that you have provided. Warm regards, Mohammad

Murano Vintage CPH

Oct 08, 2024  on Shopify

Update to answer: For those who read the response: This in every way incorrect. Our custom code is not slowing down our theme. That is not the issue and our correspondance have been on the same ticket all alone, which has been replied by us continuously. The app has been of no use, please do not disregard your responsibility by making it seem the fault us on us. Downloaded the app to carry over some customs codes (page speed improvements only). The updated theme version didn't even carry over our photos and contacted support. After weeks of requesting updates, finally they reported the issue was fixed and all possible content was carried over. What they did not mention (or may not have checked) was the fact that the updated theme was not functional, even the cart did not work and you could not place an order along with other major errors. I was OK to waive the custom codes and just proceed with a standard carry over, but their solution was to hire Storetasker. I am so disappointed and frustrated of having to wait weeks and finally be referred to a more expensive solution. I can't even proceed with the standard theme unless I hire Storetasker. In addition our Google Traffic is down by almost 50%! As soon as possible we will migrate to a different theme by a different developer. If I could I would give 0 starts!

Yililo

Sep 26, 2024  on Shopify

This app is a lifesaver, it’s saved me hundreds as I normally have to pay someone to bring over my changes and this can take days. I had a small issue and Leo sorted it the same day and even helped me research something which he really didn’t have to. Amazing app, theme and support. Thank you

Proformance Supply

Sep 25, 2024  on Shopify

Support from the Theme Updater team is excellent. Thanks for taking the time to update our theme with all of the customizations on an existing theme version.

ZestNest Decor

Sep 23, 2024  on Shopify

I've been using the Theme Updater by Out of the Sandbox app for a while now, and it has been a game changer for my Shopify store. As a user of their themes, keeping everything up-to-date is crucial, and this app makes the process incredibly seamless.

Mihodo

Sep 05, 2024  on Shopify

This app is very useful for upgrades and backups. I had a problem with the backup section of the app and Corey from Out of the Sandbox got the issue addressed right away. OOTS' support has always come through for me.

Bedazzled.pk

Aug 13, 2024  on Shopify

Came across some issue I was unable to understand first but thanks OOTS great and prompt Customer service my issue was resolved quickly, they were helpful beyond my expectations - I have been using their services for more than couple of years now and I am fully satisfied with their quality of work. Thank you for your support team OOTS

Grassroots Coffee

Aug 08, 2024  on Shopify

This app works great for everything it's supposed to do. Something to know for anyone with a vintage theme is that one click updates are not available for any themes that haven't been updated since before the Shopify 2.0 update. I was hoping that at least some of the assets from my shop would be able to be carried over in the update but I am having to recreate the pages manually. If you have been keeping up with updates on your shop or you don't use a vintage theme this shouldn't be a problem.

Spice Craze

Jul 30, 2024  on Shopify

about 2 hours ago As a long time fan of my theme (Expanse) and the one I spent ages on and was about to launch with, I’m sad to say that I have had no solid help for over a week with site BASICS after a site update. Whether it is the fault of Archetype Themes, or their updater app, Out of the Sandbox, neither has even pretended to try to fix the issues at this point. Deeply disappointing to say the least.

COLORADDICTED.COM

Jul 22, 2024  on Shopify

Excellent app. It was very good already but, now, the devs have made it even better. Actually, now, it's the perfect theme updating app. I just click on "Update" and it does all the heavy lifting without me having to do absolutely anything !!! What more can I ask for ? Can't recommend it highly enough !!!

Tail Wag

Jul 02, 2024  on Shopify

If you are considering using this app, it is a good idea to weigh the pros and cons carefully and to read through some of the reviews from other users

Rugtomize

Jul 01, 2024  on Shopify

Per their suggested article, they do not have Turbo theme available on trial. So basically I downloaded this app and agreed to pay $34 and gave away all of our data for false advertisement. They are only offering Responsive , Retina , and Parallax for trial https://help.outofthesandbox.com/hc/en-us/articles/115007101688-Preview-Turbo-in-your-store

Kenetrek Boots

May 17, 2024  on Shopify

RUN!!! Read all the 1 star reviews, pretty well sums up what you can expect. The theme updater doesn't work, their support is terrible and you'll have to rebuild the website yourself. It can't even copy the structure of your homepage over, let alone images or custom coding.

Labo Mono

May 04, 2024  on Shopify

I installed this app and got an error message "Could not complete theme update due to error". I contacted support, who said "our apps team is looking into this." It's been 13 days now, still no update, and they stopped replying to my emails.

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