Refresh Shopify Theme — Usage Statistics
Refresh runs on 1.3% of the 3,500,000+ Shopify stores across our full detection dataset. For how its share is moving right now, see theme trends.
#13 most-used theme in our datasetRefresh is a Shopify theme used by 1.3% of the Shopify stores in our dataset, ranking #13 among all themes we track. The figure reflects live storefront detection of the active theme, not Theme Store download counts.
Theme store ID: 1567 — the number Refresh stamps into every store that installs it.
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Refresh adoption trend
Refresh has held steady at about 1.1% of the stores scanned each month in recent months. See all Shopify trends →
Refresh speed & Core Web Vitals
Across 323 real Refresh stores, 67.3% pass Google’s Core Web Vitals (median LCP 1.6s). Filtered to stores running only a few apps, that rises to 72.8%, isolating the theme’s own speed from the apps merchants pile on.
Refresh is Shopify's free theme for brands that want to look bold on a tight budget. It leans on confident type and clean, product-first layouts. Nothing on the page competes with the product itself. That is why it shows up so often on new beauty, food, and single-product stores.
For a free theme it covers the essentials well. Product pages include color swatches, galleries, zoom, and video. Filtering and quick buy keep browsing and checkout simple. Built-in blogs give you space to explain the brand. There is also room for ingredients and certifications, which helps a young brand earn trust before it has reviews or a reputation.
Strengths: Refresh makes a small brand look deliberate and modern for free. The layouts keep attention on the product. There are enough merchandising and trust tools to launch a credible store on day one.
Weak spots: the clean look only holds if the store stays uncluttered. The friction owners report sits in the advanced page and content settings, not the storefront itself. Like any free theme, it has a customization ceiling you will eventually meet.
Ideal store: a new, budget-minded brand built around one product or a small catalog with a clear identity. Beauty and food and drink are the strongest fits.
Before you commit: resist the urge to fill every available section. Refresh rewards restraint. Add less, lean on strong photography, and let the product lead the page.
Top apps used on Refresh stores
| # | App | % of stores | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Judge.me Product Reviews App
Product reviews |
35.5% | |
| 2 |
 Klaviyo
Email Marketing |
22.2% | |
| 3 |
 Loox ‑ Product Reviews App
Product reviews |
19% | |
| 4 |
 Recharge
Subscriptions |
16.1% | |
| 5 |
 Countdown Timer
Countdown timer |
10.4% | |
| 6 |
 PageFly ✦ Landing Page Builder
Page builder |
8.8% | |
| 7 |
 Kaching Bundles
Product bundles |
6.6% | |
| 8 |
 GemPages Landing Page Builder
Page builder |
6.3% | |
| 9 |
 Releasit Cod Form
Pay later |
6% | |
| 10 |
 Yotpo
Product reviews |
6% |
Store types using Refresh
By business model
- Subscription 16.6%
- Multichannel & Marketplaces 2.9%
- Print on Demand 2.2%
- Dropshipping 2%
- Wholesale / B2B 1.4%
By what they sell
- Health & Beauty 34.2%
- Apparel & Accessories 33.5%
- Home & Garden 24.3%
- Food, Beverages & Tobacco 19.6%
- Electronics 10.4%
- Toys & Games 7.1%
Examples of stores running Refresh
- superyou.in
- vandelftmode.nl
- lukamode.nl
- rivaajmahal.com
- lovasmode.nl
- twinfragrance.shop
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How this data works
This figure comes from live detection: we scan Shopify storefronts and read the active theme each one runs, then express it as a share of the 3,500,000+ stores in our dataset. It is a share of every store in our dataset, not just recently scanned stores, so it moves more slowly than the month-over-month figures on our trends page. We report what is currently detected, not historical installs or Theme Store / App Store counts.
Independent by design: rankings are determined solely by live detection data. Affiliate relationships never affect what ranks or how stores are counted. Read the full methodology →
