Can I migrate from Dawn or another theme to Horizon?

Yes, and it's a common project. The process involves installing Horizon alongside your active theme, rebuilding page templates using Horizon's block system, migrating your brand customizations, and thoroughly QA-testing before publishing. The important thing to know: because Horizon uses a different block architecture than Online Store 2.0 themes, custom sections cannot simply be copied over — they need to be rebuilt as Horizon-compatible blocks. Budget appropriate time and developer support for a migration, especially if your current theme has heavily customized sections.

Should I use Dawn or Horizon?

Use Dawn if you want a stable, fast starting point that is simple to use for merchants and most developers. Customization is straightforward on Dawn. Use Horizon if you want Shopify's newest layout and merchandising patterns, deeper block flexibility, and a theme Shopify is actively building toward. Technically: Dawn is built on Online Store 2.0, where blocks live inside sections with limited nesting. Horizon goes further — blocks nest up to eight levels deep, apply globally across every page type, and are built with Web Components (Web Components are native to the browser and highly performant). Horizon also includes native AI integration and global sections you can edit once and push everywhere. Dawn still edges Horizon on mobile PageSpeed in default benchmark tests. But Horizon is where Shopify is investing, and it's the better long-term foundation for any store planning to grow and iterate.

Do I need a developer to use Horizon?

Not always. Horizon was designed so merchants can accomplish a lot in the theme editor without touching code — the drag-and-drop block system and Shopify Magic AI block generator make it possible for non-technical users to build layouts that previously required developer help. The catch with using AI is knowing how to ask for what you want; spacing, layout shifting, mobile controls, and the list goes on. A developer is recommended if you need custom Liquid sections, specific third-party integrations, performance optimization beyond the defaults, or a storefront that needs customization. For anything beyond a standard setup, professional development saves time and prevents technical debt.

How long does a Horizon setup take?

A basic install — choosing a preset, configuring colors and fonts, importing existing content — can take a few hours on a simple store. A production-ready setup with custom sections, brand styling, app integrations, and performance review typically takes 4-8 weeks. Complex builds with custom Liquid development can run 8-12 weeks. Timeline depends on how much custom work is required versus out-of-the-box configuration.

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