See every app running on any Shopify store, with categories, popularity, and how the store's stack compares to 3.5M+ stores in our dataset. Free and instant.
The largest public dataset of Shopify app usage, built from live scans across millions of stores. Every app stat you see is grounded in real installation data, not opinion.
Uncover any store's complete app stack in three simple steps
Paste any Shopify store URL into the detector above
Our engine analyzes the store's code and matches it against our database of known apps
See every detected app with its category, popularity, and rating, plus the store's theme, how its stack compares to similar stores, and links to try each app
The most frequently detected apps across thousands of store scans
The go-to platform for email and SMS marketing automation
Collect product reviews with photos, videos, and Q&A widgets
Capture emails with pop-ups and boost on-site conversions
Visual reviews and referral programs to build social proof
Build custom landing pages without touching code
Manage meta tags, structured data, and search visibility
Branded order tracking pages and shipping notifications
Source and fulfill dropshipping products with one click
| # | App | % share | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Judge.me Product Reviews App
Product reviews
|
33.5% | |
| 2 |
Klaviyo
Email Marketing
|
33.4% | |
| 3 |
Loox ‑ Product Reviews App
Product reviews
|
17.8% | |
| 4 |
Recharge
Subscriptions
|
13.5% | |
| 5 |
Yotpo
Product reviews
|
9.7% | |
| 6 |
PageFly ✦ AI Page Builder
Page builder
|
6.7% | |
| 7 |
Triplewhale
Analytics
|
6.6% | |
| 8 |
Rebuy Personalization Engine
Checkout - Other
|
6.4% | |
| 9 |
Swym Wishlist
Wishlists
|
6.4% | |
| 10 |
Kaching Bundles
Product bundles
|
5.8% | |
| 11 |
Gorgias
Support - Other
|
5.7% | |
| 12 |
Shopify Inbox
Support - Other
|
5.6% | |
| 13 |
Omnisend Email Marketing & SMS
Email Marketing
|
5.6% | |
| 14 |
Trustpilot
Marketing - Other
|
5.4% | |
| 15 |
Instafeed ‑ Instagram Feed
Marketing - Other
|
5.3% |
Your competitors have already done the hard work of testing and optimizing their app stack. They have spent months figuring out which email platform converts best, which review app builds the most trust, and which upsell tool generates the highest average order value. You can learn from all of that in seconds.
Instead of relying on "Top 10 Shopify Apps" blog posts that may be outdated or biased, our Shopify App Detector shows you real-world data. When you see the same app appearing across multiple successful stores in your niche, that is a strong signal worth paying attention to.
Smart merchants don't reinvent the wheel. They study what works, replicate the proven tools, and then focus their energy on what makes their brand unique: products, branding, and customer experience.
Every app you install adds JavaScript to your storefront, which directly affects page load speed. A single poorly optimized app can add 2-3 seconds to your load time, costing you up to 7% in conversions per second of delay. Before installing anything, check if leading stores in your niche use it - that is a strong indicator of quality.
Beyond performance, look at the app's update frequency. Apps that haven't shipped an update in 6+ months are likely abandoned. Check the developer's response rate to support tickets and read the most recent 1-star reviews to understand the worst-case scenario.
The golden rule: install the minimum number of apps needed to run your store effectively. Each additional app is a potential point of failure, a security risk, and a monthly expense. Use our Shopify App Detector to see how many apps top-performing stores actually run - the number is often lower than you'd expect.
Explore the most common app categories found across successful Shopify stores
Most merchants pick apps based on App Store rankings or blog recommendations. The problem? Rankings change daily, and many review sites are paid placements. A far more reliable method is to look at what real, profitable stores in your vertical are actually running.
Here is a practical framework for using the Shopify App Detector:
A common mistake is installing every app that sounds useful. Stores with 30+ apps often struggle with slow page speeds, conflicting scripts, and ballooning monthly costs. The highest-performing Shopify stores typically run between 8 and 15 carefully chosen apps.
Start with one app per core category: email marketing, reviews, analytics, and either upselling or cart recovery. Only add more when you have a specific, measurable problem to solve. Every app should earn its place on your store.
Apps you installed six months ago may no longer be the best option. Use our Shopify App Detector periodically on competitors to see if their app choices have shifted. New tools emerge constantly, and the best merchants stay agile by adapting their stack to market changes.
Our detection engine cross-references a store's public-facing HTML, JavaScript, and network requests against a continuously updated database of Shopify app signatures. Whether it is a mainstream tool like Klaviyo, Judge.me, or ReCharge, or a niche app with a few hundred installs, if it leaves a footprint in the storefront code, we will find it.
We cover every major category: marketing automation, customer reviews, conversion optimization, live chat, page builders, analytics platforms, payment gateways, and more. Each result includes the app name, category, and a direct link so you can install it on your own store in one click.