{"id":25486,"date":"2026-01-22T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T11:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/?p=25486"},"modified":"2026-02-11T17:38:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T12:08:36","slug":"add-valentines-day-effect-to-shopify","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/add-valentines-day-effect-to-shopify\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add Valentine&#8217;s Day Effect to Shopify"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this simple guide, learn to add Valentine&#8217;s Day effect to Shopify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have covered two methods to help you to transform your store into a dedicated Valentine&#8217;s theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Method 1: Using a no-code Shopify app (Easiest)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Method 2: Custom code solution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, let&#8217;s dig in and see how each method works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Add Valentine&#8217;s Day Effect to Shopify: Step by Step <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 1: Using Shopify App <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here, we will use the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/mit-festival-effects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MIT Festival Effects &amp; Decor<\/a> to add a Valentine effect without editing your theme code file. Here are the simple steps to follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Step 1: Select the 3D Heart Effect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step 2: Customize Your Preferences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step 3: Save and Display&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Select the 3D Heart Effect<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Install and enable the MIT Festival Effect Pro app. Then, from the app dashboard, <strong>select Effects &gt; Create New &gt; 3D Heart.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Create-a-new-effect-from-the-Shopify-app-dashboard-1024x631.png\" alt=\"Create a new effect from the Shopify app dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-25488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Create-a-new-effect-from-the-Shopify-app-dashboard-1024x631.png 1024w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Create-a-new-effect-from-the-Shopify-app-dashboard-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Create-a-new-effect-from-the-Shopify-app-dashboard-768x473.png 768w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Create-a-new-effect-from-the-Shopify-app-dashboard.png 1532w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can select any other Valentine&#8217;s effects, like <strong>Clicking Hearts, Pure Love, Heart Waves, and Twinkling Heart.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>The process to add other effect stays the same. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Customize Your Preferences&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then from the right-hand side card, add customization to control how your effect is displayed across different pages and customers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Configure the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add the effect name (this is only for internal use).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set the status to active.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the pages you want to show the effect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the countries to show the effect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Option to display on desktop, mobile, or both.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule the effect using a start and end date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"694\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Configure-settings-for-the-effect-694x1024.png\" alt=\"Configure settings for the effect\" class=\"wp-image-25489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Configure-settings-for-the-effect-694x1024.png 694w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Configure-settings-for-the-effect-203x300.png 203w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Configure-settings-for-the-effect-768x1133.png 768w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Configure-settings-for-the-effect.png 812w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 694px) 100vw, 694px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Save and Display&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click on <strong>Save<\/strong> and finish this process. Now, take a review of the Valentine&#8217;s Day effect and make changes if needed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MIT-Festival-Effect-Pro-1.gif\" alt=\"MIT Festival Effect Pro\" class=\"wp-image-25498\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"meetanshi-cta\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"cta-content-wrapper\">\r\n\r\n<span>MIT Festival Decor App<\/span>\r\n\r\n<p>Add festival magic, sparkle, and charm to your store today!<\/p>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/mit-festival-effects\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn-primary\" rel=\"noopener\">Add Now<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"cta-image-new\">\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mit-festival-effects-and-decor.png\" alt=\"Mit Festival Effects and Decor\">\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 2: Custom Code <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you prefer a DIY approach, you can manually add the falling hearts code snippet to your Shopify theme. Here are the steps to follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Step 1: Create a Snippet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step 2: Paste the Code<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step 3: Edit the theme.liquid File<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step 4: Display the Effect in the Frontend&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Create a Snippet<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Head to <strong>Online Store &gt; Themes<\/strong>. Then, click the <strong>three dots (&#8230;) &gt; Edit Code<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scroll down to <strong>Snippets<\/strong> and click <strong>Add a new snippet<\/strong>, naming it valentines-falling-hearts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Paste the Code<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paste the following code into your new valentines-falling-hearts.liquid snippet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">&lt;style>\n\n\u00a0\u00a0.heart-particle {\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0position: fixed;\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0top: -10%;\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0user-select: none;\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0pointer-events: none;\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0z-index: 9999;\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\/* Removed rotation from animation for a \"straight\" look *\/\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0animation-name: fall-straight;\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0animation-timing-function: linear;\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0animation-iteration-count: infinite;\n\n\u00a0\u00a0}\n\n\u00a0\u00a0@keyframes fall-straight {\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a00% {\u00a0\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0transform: translateY(0vh);\u00a0\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0opacity: 0;\u00a0\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0}\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a010% {\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0opacity: 1;\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0}\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a090% {\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0opacity: 1;\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0}\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0100% {\u00a0\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0transform: translateY(110vh);\u00a0\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0opacity: 0;\u00a0\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0}\n\n\u00a0\u00a0}\n\n&lt;\/style>\n\n&lt;script>\n\n\u00a0\u00a0function createHeart() {\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0const heart = document.createElement('div');\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0heart.innerHTML = '\u2764\ufe0f';\u00a0\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0heart.classList.add('heart-particle');\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\/\/ Position randomly horizontally, but falls straight down\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0heart.style.left = Math.random() * 100 + 'vw';\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\/\/ Increased duration (8-12 seconds) makes them fall much slower\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0heart.style.animationDuration = Math.random() * 4 + 8 + 's';\u00a0\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\/\/ Keeping size consistent for a cleaner \"proper\" look\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0heart.style.fontSize = '20px';\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0document.body.appendChild(heart);\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\/\/ Increased timeout to match the slower animation\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0setTimeout(() => {\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0heart.remove();\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0}, 12000);\n\n\u00a0\u00a0}\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\/\/ Slower creation rate (one heart every 800ms) to avoid clutter\n\n\u00a0\u00a0setInterval(createHeart, 800);\n\n&lt;\/script><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"743\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Add-the-effect-code-in-Shopify-1024x743.png\" alt=\"Add the effect code in Shopify\" class=\"wp-image-25490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Add-the-effect-code-in-Shopify-1024x743.png 1024w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Add-the-effect-code-in-Shopify-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Add-the-effect-code-in-Shopify-768x558.png 768w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Add-the-effect-code-in-Shopify-1536x1115.png 1536w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Add-the-effect-code-in-Shopify.png 1686w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Edit the theme.liquid File<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then, open the <strong>Layout<\/strong> folder in the theme editor and click on theme.liquid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scroll to the very bottom of the file and paste this line before the &lt;\/body&gt; tag:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">{% render 'valentines-falling-hearts' %}<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Add-the-render-line-for-Valentines-day-1024x213.png\" alt=\"Add the render line for Valentines day\" class=\"wp-image-25491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Add-the-render-line-for-Valentines-day-1024x213.png 1024w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Add-the-render-line-for-Valentines-day-300x63.png 300w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Add-the-render-line-for-Valentines-day-768x160.png 768w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Add-the-render-line-for-Valentines-day.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click <strong>Save<\/strong> and finish the process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Display the Effect in the Frontend&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is how the falling hearts effect will look using the code snippet method.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Valentines-day-effect-using-the-custom-code-method-in-Shopify.gif\" alt=\"Valentines day effect using the custom code method in Shopify\" class=\"wp-image-25493\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Method Should You Pick?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best method for<a href=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/add-festival-effects-to-shopify\/\"> adding festival effects to Shopify<\/a> depends on your technical comfort level and how much time you want to invest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the app provides a code-free solution, manual implementation requires technical expertise, as there is a risk of breaking your theme if not done correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Features<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Shopify App<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Custom Code<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Implementation<\/td><td>Automated. Installed via App Blocks or Script Tag API.<\/td><td>Manual. Script\/style injection via Theme Code Editor.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Theme Edits<\/td><td>None. No direct modification of core Liquid files.<\/td><td>High. Requires manual edits to <code>theme.liquid<\/code> and assets.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Risk<\/td><td>\u2705 Low. Isolated from core logic; easy to toggle off.<\/td><td>\u26a0\ufe0f High. Syntax errors can break site layout or checkout.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dependency<\/td><td>None. You can do it yourself <\/td><td>High. Requires a developer for setup and updates.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 1: Using a Shopify App<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using an app like <strong>MIT Festival Effects &amp; Decor<\/strong> offers several advantages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access 50+ seasonal effects, including Snowfall, Diwali, and Halloween.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easily add custom cursors, cursor trails, and pop-ups without touching code.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preview and manage all active effects directly from your Shopify admin panel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 2: Using Custom Code<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Manual coding is an alternative, but it comes with significant limitations for most store owners:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You must edit theme files every time you want to change an effect, which can be daunting for non-technical users.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will likely need to write custom code for every individual effect or hire a developer to do it for you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom code often requires extensive tweaking to meet specific design requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recommendation: To avoid the risks of complex coding while maintaining the flexibility to change effects instantly, we recommend using the MIT Festival Effects &amp; Decor app.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"meetanshi-cta\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"cta-content-wrapper\">\r\n\r\n<span>MIT Festival Decor App<\/span>\r\n\r\n<p>Add festival magic, sparkle, and charm to your store today!<\/p>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/mit-festival-effects\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn-primary\" rel=\"noopener\">Add Now<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"cta-image-new\">\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mit-festival-effects-and-decor.png\" alt=\"Mit Festival Effects and Decor\">\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this simple guide, learn to add Valentine&#8217;s Day effect to Shopify. 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