Today, I installed the latest theme update, expecting minor improvements or bug fixes. However, to my surprise, the update brought significant changes, including new words on the checkout page and an altered design. Typically, such drastic modifications are reserved for major updates, such as transitioning from version 9.2 to 9.3. Encountering substantial alterations in a minor update is, in my opinion, not ideal. It adversely impacts both the admin and customer experiences.
Maintaining a consistent theme is crucial for user familiarity and brand identity. The decision to incorporate extensive changes in a minor update hinders admins who wish to keep the theme standard. For instance, fixing WooCommerce files in the Child Theme to preserve the design means sacrificing the ability to implement essential security updates.
My plea is simple: can the development team refrain from altering the current design in minor updates? Instead, consider implementing design updates through patch updates that modify demos without affecting live environments. This approach would significantly improve the client/user/admin experience and alleviate the frustration experienced by admins like myself. Let’s strike a balance between innovation and stability for a smoother and more user-friendly update experience.
