Best Shopify Apps
Find the perfect tools to grow your e-commerce business.
The apps top stores actually run, niche by niche
Counted across every store Koala tracks and refreshed every Monday as part of the Shopify Niche Index. See what the leaders in your niche install before you choose your own stack.
App roundups by category
Browse our curated guides to the best Shopify apps for every stage of your store's growth.
October 12, 2026
The Apps Top Shopify Auto Parts Stores Actually Use
The apps Shopify auto parts stores use most, led by the year, make and model fitment search tools that define the niche. Refreshed every Monday.
October 12, 2026
The Apps Top Shopify Beauty Stores Actually Use
The apps Shopify beauty stores run most, plus the subscription, quiz and bundle tools that are far more common in beauty than across Shopify. Refreshed weekly.
October 12, 2026
The Apps Top Shopify Beverage Stores Actually Use
The apps Shopify beverage stores install most, and the age verification and subscription tools that mark out drinks brands. Refreshed every Monday.
October 12, 2026
The Apps Top Shopify Food Stores Actually Use
The apps Shopify food stores run most, plus the pickup, delivery scheduling and subscription tools food sellers install far more than others. Refreshed weekly.
October 12, 2026
The Apps Top Shopify Health and Supplement Stores Actually Use
The apps Shopify supplement and wellness stores install most, and the subscription, testing and quiz tools that set the niche apart. Refreshed every Monday.
October 12, 2026
The Apps Top Shopify Home Decor Stores Actually Use
The apps Shopify home decor stores use most, and the product options, personalization and print-on-demand tools that define the niche. Refreshed weekly.
October 12, 2026
The Apps Top Shopify Jewelry Stores Actually Use
The apps Shopify jewelry stores install most, plus the ones jewelry brands run more than the rest of Shopify. Counted from real stores every Monday.
October 12, 2026
The Apps Top Shopify Kitchen Stores Actually Use
The apps Shopify kitchen and dining stores install most, plus the affiliate, product options and sourcing tools more common in kitchen. Refreshed every Monday.
October 12, 2026
The Apps Top Shopify Pet Stores Actually Use
Which apps Shopify pet stores run most, and which sourcing, tracking and subscription tools pet sellers install more than other merchants. Refreshed weekly.
October 12, 2026
The Apps Top Shopify Shoe Stores Actually Use
The apps Shopify shoe stores run most, plus the size chart, color swatch and returns tools shoe sellers install far more than other stores. Refreshed weekly.
October 12, 2026
The Signature App of Every Shopify Niche
For 80+ Shopify niches, the app most over-represented against Shopify as a whole. A live data study from Koala's store data, refreshed every Monday.
October 12, 2026
The Apps Top Shopify Tech Accessory Stores Actually Use
The apps Shopify tech accessory stores run most, plus the order form, sourcing, tracking and affiliate tools the niche adds. Refreshed every Monday.
September 30, 2026
Shopify Buy Now Pay Later: What Winning Stores Actually Run
A payment-messaging app is the third most-installed app across the stores Koala tracks. Here is what Shopify buy now pay later really does to a checkout, what it costs you, and how to check whether the stores beating you in your category run it.
September 29, 2026
Best Shopify Product Options Apps, and How to Pick One
Shopify gives a product three options. When your product needs more than that, or needs per-option pricing, an options app takes over. Here are the ones stores actually run and the two questions that decide which one fits.
September 1, 2026
Shopify Order Tracking Apps: What Busy Stores Actually Install
Ranked by real install counts from Koala's store intelligence: the Shopify order tracking apps busy stores run, what each one costs, and how to read the tracking app on any competitor's storefront in about a minute.
August 26, 2026
Shopify Abandoned Cart Apps: What Winning Stores Actually Install
Ranked by real install counts from Koala's store intelligence: the cart recovery apps busy Shopify stores run, plus the one-minute method for reading any competitor's recovery stack yourself.
August 24, 2026
Best Shopify Review Apps, Ranked by What Stores Actually Install
Shopify review apps compared by how many stores actually run them, with free plans, entry prices and how to read any competitor's review stack in one click with Koala Inspector.
October 7, 2025
13 Best Shopify SEO Apps to Boost Your Store's Ranking in 2026
Compare the top Shopify SEO apps for 2026 by price, features, and ratings. Find the right tool to fix meta tags, schema, speed, and rankings.
February 27, 2025
Best Shopify Apps for Wholesale Businesses
Compare the top Shopify wholesale apps for B2B pricing, bulk orders, tax exemptions, and customer portals. Find the right fit for your store size.
February 6, 2025
How To Check a Shopify Store's Revenue (+ 8 Best Revenue Checker Tools)
How to check any Shopify store's revenue, how to read a modeled sales estimate, and the 8 best free and paid revenue checker tools compared for 2026.
February 6, 2025
12 Best Shopify Subscription Apps
Compare the 12 best Shopify subscription apps for 2026. Real pricing, key features, and who each app suits, so you can pick the right one fast.
January 13, 2025
11 Best Shopify Back-in-Stock Apps in 2026
The 11 best Shopify back in stock apps compared by features, pricing, and fit. Find restock alert apps for email, SMS, and preorders.
January 9, 2025
15 Best Shopify Pre Order Apps
The 15 best Shopify pre-order apps compared by price, features, and ratings. Find the right tool to capture demand before inventory is ready.
December 17, 2024
Best Shopify Upsell Apps in 2026 (And What Real Stores Install)
Which Shopify upsell app to install, decided by surface: cart drawer, post-purchase or bundles. Real install counts from stores Koala tracks, plus free tiers and paid entry prices.
December 17, 2024
Best Shopify Affiliate Apps & Software
Compare the 10 best Shopify affiliate apps by price, features, and fit. Find the right tool to launch and manage your affiliate program in 2026.
November 1, 2024
The Best Shopify Apps for Clothing Stores, Updated Weekly
The apps Shopify clothing stores run most, refreshed weekly from real store data, plus hand-picked apps for sizing, print on demand, reviews and loyalty.
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