We have started receiving this error for the Reddit-ish theme [Screenshot 2025-03-11 at 01.38.50] Basically we have saved the theme from the backend and re-uploaded with the same name so we can edit the CSS. Does this mean we won’t be able to do that in the future or is this a theme developer issue that we need not worry about and we will still be able to update.

[image] Damian Boon: We have started receiving this error for the Reddit-ish theme No worries. Kris or someone else will eventually update the theme. If you are curious on the technical side, this is related to Removing support for "template overrides" and mobile-specific templates. [image] Damian Boon: Basically we have saved the theme from the backend and re-uploaded with the same name so we can edit the CSS. If it’s only CSS changes, I would encourage you to create a new theme component: [The image shows a pop-up window for installing a custom component, where the user has entered the name "My custom component" and selected "Component" as the type. (Captioned by AI)] Then, attach it to the official reddit-ish theme and move your CSS into this component. This way, you get official updates while keeping your custom CSS.

@awesomerobot maybe you can help :wink:

[image] Arkshine: If it’s only CSS changes, I would encourage you to create a new theme component: Isnt that bad practice as we have ammended some of the original css

[image] Damian Boon: Basically we have saved the theme from the backend and re-uploaded with the same name so we can edit the CSS. This is not recommended at all, as you won’t be able to update the theme from the original repo. You must do as Arkshine suggests: keep the original theme, and override the theme’s CSS in a new component. It’s not bad practice, it’s the recommended way.

Yeah ideally if you want to get free updates to the theme, you shouldn’t try to alter the original. Adding CSS overrides as mentioned above is the recommended way because it keeps your customization separate. I’m going to try to update the theme this week to remove the template overrides

We want to edit the theme to our liking and obvs pay you or post to the marketplace. Is this something thwts achievable

This should no longer be an issue if you use the latest version of the theme!

Template Overrides Removal - Can someone explain?

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Damian_Boon (Damian Boon) March 11, 2025, 5:33pm 8

Thanks so much saves me copy and pasting each time. I will look into this tomorrow awesome community

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