[info@feelgoodmktg.com]

I used a couple of variants of the Efor theme for each of the pages of the website I built. Ialso added a few customizations in the design. I wanted to know if I would lose these customizations if I updated?

[serkan]

Hi, Great question! Here’s what happens when you update the Efor Theme:

1. Customizations via Theme Options/Customizer
✅ Safe: Changes made through the WordPress Customizer (e.g., colors, fonts, layouts) or the theme’s built-in settings panel are usually preserved after updates.

2. Custom Code (CSS/JS) or Child Theme
✅ Safe if using a Child Theme: If you modified theme files (e.g., style.css, functions.php) via a child theme, updates won’t affect them.

❌ Risky without a Child Theme: Direct edits to the parent theme’s files will be overwritten during updates.

3. Page Builder Content (Elementor, WPBakery, etc.)
✅ Safe: Content built with page builders (e.g., Elementor) is stored in your database, not the theme files, so updates won’t affect them.

Recommended Steps Before Updating:
Backup Your Site (use plugins like UpdraftPlus or your host’s backup tool).
Use a Child Theme (if you’ve made code edits).
Test Updates Staging (if possible).

If you’d like help safeguarding your customizations, let me know—I’m happy to guide you!