> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.themeware.design/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.themeware.design/additional-features/add-ons.md).

# Add-ons

ThemeWare® add-ons extend your theme with additional features that you can unlock individually as needed. Each add-on is an independent subscription and can be booked or cancelled independently of the others.

> ### Why add-ons?
>
> We want to keep the price of ThemeWare® stable while continuing to develop and improve the theme on an ongoing basis.
>
> Many new features are part of the classic theme scope and will continue to be integrated directly into ThemeWare®. However, some features and feature requests go well beyond what is typically expected from a theme.
>
> These extended features are offered as optional add-ons. This allows you to enable them only when you need them — while keeping the choice in your hands and ensuring that not every customer has to pay for functionality they may not use.

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## Available add-ons

### Backup Manager

Save, transfer and directly edit your theme configuration. File export, guided import with automatic pre-backup safeguard and an inline JSON editor with live validation and change counter.

{% content-ref url="/pages/ihEfoxwz8G1QHODz8JYp" %}
[Backup Manager](/additional-features/add-ons/backup-manager.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

### Nested subcategories

CMS element for category and landing pages: present multiple subcategories together with their direct subcategories in a clean card or list layout.

{% content-ref url="/pages/chJfYDax86Pnl6tNMw09" %}
[Nested subcategories](/additional-features/add-ons/nested-subcategories.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

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## How the purchase works

Add-ons are unlocked as in-app purchases directly within the Shopware admin. The entire purchase process runs through your Shopware account — final price, payment details and billing come from the Shopware Store.

**Process:**

1. Click the desired add-on in the ThemeWare® Hub (tab "Add-ons" or "Variants").
2. Click "**Unlock →**" — Shopware's purchase modal opens.
3. If you haven't yet activated the "**Shopware Extension Store**" and your shop isn't yet linked to your Shopware account, you'll be taken to the connection modal. This happens automatically.
4. Confirm the purchase — the add-on is active immediately.

**Billing:** Monthly, cancellable anytime, via your Shopware account.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Final price in the purchase dialog**\
The prices shown in the Hub are reference values. The actual final price including country-specific adjustments is shown directly in Shopware's purchase modal before confirmation.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
**Support for purchases, licences and billing**\
For questions about purchases, licences, bookings or billing, please contact Shopware directly. We have no control over these.
{% endhint %}

#### Purchase modal

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## Booked add-ons

Any add-ons you have purchased or booked will be marked accordingly.

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You can cancel them by removing the licence from your Shopware account (Merchant → Shops → \[Your Shop] → Licences).

{% hint style="info" %}
**Support for purchases, licences and billing**\
For questions about purchases, licences, bookings or billing, please contact Shopware directly. We have no control over these.
{% endhint %}

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## Included add-ons

Five design variants — Bike, Kids, Global, Fit and Plants — are bundled with the theme at no extra cost. Switch your shop's look with a single click, no separate licence required.

{% content-ref url="/pages/aFKwAqgQNr67IaKWh50D" %}
[Design variants](/additional-features/add-ons/design-variants.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

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## Support & Sponsorship

Pixel Coffee and Pixel Sponsorship are voluntary contributions to support ThemeWare® development. They do not unlock additional features; instead, they grant an official "Pixel Friend" / "Pixel Sponsor" status as a thank-you. – Thank you very much! 💙