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How to test the app on an unpublished (draft) theme?

This doc is a guide on how you can set-up and test the funnels/offers created through Monk on an unpublished (draft) theme without it interfering with your live website and live visitors. Once you've added Monk to your Shopify store, set-up your first funnel and click on Save & Activate. Then follow these steps :


Checkout offers cannot be previewed in draft theme since it is a Shopify limitation. The app needs be enabled on the live theme to test out the offer. (Relevant only for Shopify Plus stores)


  1. Duplicate the existing theme


From your Shopify admin, go to Online Store > Themes > Click on the three-dot menu > Duplicate

Please note, a copy of your theme will be added to your Theme Library.


  1. Disable Monk on your live theme


To disable Monk on your main theme, click on Customize next to your current theme which will take you to your Theme Editor > App Embeds > Disable Monk > Save.



  1. Enable Monk on your draft theme


To enable Monk on your draft theme, Click on Customize beside the copy of your theme under Theme Library, which will take you to your Theme Editor > App Embeds > Enable Monk > Save.



  1. Testing an offer on your draft theme


To view the offer set up on your draft theme, from your Shopify admin, Go to Online Store > Themes > Click on the three-dot menu beside the copy of your draft theme > Preview .

This will take you to the Shopify preview of your draft theme, allowing you to navigate to the relevant page or products to test out your offer.


In Monk app's 'Manage offers' tab , the app status will show as 'Disabled'. This is because the app dashboard only reflects the app status of the live theme, not of any of the draft themes.



If you face any issues or have any questions please reach out to us at support@monkcommerce.com or via live chat, we'll be happy to assist.


Updated on: 30/10/2025