Hello MonaLeZa , thank you very much for your message and for the trust you have placed in DooPlay since 2021. We are very pleased to know that you have been able to customize the theme and adapt it to your needs. We are happy to answer each of your questions:
1. About your custom modifications
It is important to mention that when updating the theme, any direct modifications to DooPlay's core files will be overwritten and, therefore, lost. We strongly recommend that all customizations be made using a child theme or through custom code snippets applied via dedicated plugins, to ensure they are not affected by future updates.
If your modifications were made directly in the theme’s PHP files, unfortunately, they will be lost after updating. However, if they are inside a child theme or applied via custom CSS (either through the WordPress customizer or a custom CSS plugin), those modifications will remain intact.
2. Will there be changes to the appearance or just the backend?
The new version of DooPlay will include improvements to both the frontend (the visible site for your visitors) and the backend (the admin panel). However, most improvements and optimizations will focus on performance, compatibility with newer versions of PHP and WordPress, and bug fixes. New customization options will also be added, allowing you to adjust the appearance without needing to modify the code directly.
3. About the protection codes
Regarding the protection codes (license), a new validation system is planned to ensure better license control and enhance product security. Due to some technical and administrative adjustments, the delivery of the new codes was slightly delayed. We apologize for this inconvenience and can confirm that you will receive your new license code in the coming days, before the official release of the new version.
4. Beta release date
The beta version will be available during March, and customers with active licenses will receive priority access to test it and provide feedback before the final release. We recommend keeping an eye on the registered email and the official community channels to ensure you don’t miss the announcement.
We truly appreciate your patience and continued support for the DooPlay project. We are confident that the upcoming updates will allow you to continue building a robust, modern website tailored to your needs.
We remain at your disposal for any further questions.