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# How to test Variantify on a draft theme?

You can safely test Variantify on a **draft or test theme** before activating it on your live store.


### **How it works**


Variantify is enabled **per theme**, using Shopify’s *App embeds*.

If you activate Variantify only on a **draft theme**:

* You **will see a warning message** inside the app
* This is **expected behavior**
* The warning simply means Variantify is **not yet enabled on the live theme**

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/5/d/6/1/5d61daf505ff4c00/image_1ovv5sd.png =800x209)


### **How to preview Variantify on a draft theme**


1. Go to **Online Store → Themes**
2. Click **Edit theme** for the **draft theme** you want to test
3. In the **Theme settings, **go to **App embeds**
4. Enable **Variantify**
5. Click **Save**
6. From the theme list, click **Preview** on the draft theme
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/5/d/6/1/5d61daf505ff4c00/image_pxkn86.png =600x419)


You’ll be able to **preview how variants are displayed** on collection pages, exactly as they would appear once the theme is published.


### **Important note**


* The warning will **disappear automatically** once Variantify is enabled on the **live theme**
* You can freely test, preview, and adjust settings on a draft theme **without impacting your live store**


If you need help validating your setup, feel free to contact us via the live chat 💬