Free Tool
Shopify App Detector Find the apps any store runs
Enter a Shopify store URL and instantly see the apps powering it. No login required.
How Our Shopify App Detector Works
Install once, then use it on any store you visit.
Visit any Shopify store
Install the Koala Inspector Chrome Extension, then open the Shopify store you want to research in your browser.
Click Koala Inspector
Click the Koala Inspector icon in your Chrome toolbar. The extension reads what the store already loads in your browser.
See the store's apps
You get a full list of the apps the store is running, along with its theme, estimated traffic, and more.
What Our Customers Are Saying
Rated 4.7 stars by merchants who already use it.
“Quickly uncover Shopify store insights like products, traffic, and apps. Perfect for competitor research and boosting your e-commerce strategy!”
“I had downloaded the app, and needed help from customer service. They were really fast at getting back to me. This tool is about to level up my strategy BIG.”
“I'm new to this kind of research environment, and this app makes everything easy. Customer service is also super friendly and will answer any questions you have so that you keep getting the best out of the app.”
“Koala Inspector is a game-changer for our Shopify store. It's amazing to see competitor data and improve our strategy accordingly. Highly recommend!”
“Koala Inspector provides clear, actionable data on competitors' stores. Our Shopify store's performance has soared thanks to its powerful insights.”
“I've been using the Koala Inspector Chrome extension for a few months now and it's become an essential tool for my e-commerce business. I need to stay ahead of my competition and this extension has been a game-changer.”
“Incredibly powerful tool for any e-commerce retailer. All of the necessary competitive data you need to run your business efficiently against your competition is just a click away.”
“The effective competitor spy tool for my store. I regret lately spending twice with some apps while all I needed was Koala. Having a glimpse about what is working in this industry is a great chance.”
“Installing Koala Inspector was easy, and it's been somewhat useful for scoping out the competition. It's a nice tool to have in the arsenal for managing a Shopify store, plus the support team is helpful when you need them.”
FAQ
Common questions about how the app detector works, what it can and cannot find, and how to use it.
How does the Koala Shopify App Detector work?+
Koala Inspector reads what a Shopify store already loads in your browser and recognizes the apps running on it, returning the matches from a library of 2,000+ known apps. Nothing is scraped server-side; it all happens in your browser on what the store already sends to every visitor.
Can every Shopify app be detected?+
No, not every app will show up. Apps that work purely on the backend, private apps, and heavily obfuscated stores generally won't leave a detectable trace. The detector catches most major public apps reliably, but expect some gaps on heavily customized stores.
Is the Shopify App Detector free to use?+
Yes, the app detector is free to use and will stay free. You do need the Koala Inspector Chrome Extension installed, which is also free.
Is it legal to use a Shopify App Detector?+
Yes. The tool reads what the store sends to every visitor's browser. That's public information, the same as viewing any web page. Competitive research using publicly visible data is standard practice in ecommerce.
Is it against Shopify's terms of service to use app detectors?+
There's nothing in Shopify's ToS that prohibits reading what a store shows every visitor. The ToS restriction on data collection targets unauthorized automated access to Shopify's own systems, not a browser extension that reads what a store already sends to your browser.
Do app detectors affect the performance of the site being analyzed?+
No. Koala Inspector reads what your browser already downloaded. It sends no additional requests to the store being analyzed, so there's no load on their server at all.
Can I use Shopify App Detector for my own store?+
Yes, and it's useful. You can check which apps are actually live on your storefront, catch any apps you forgot to uninstall, and verify that an app you removed is really gone.
Do you offer customer support?+
Yes, for both free and paid users. Reach us through the support page or by email.
What are the system requirements?+
You need Google Chrome. The Koala Inspector extension installs like any other Chrome extension and sits in your browser toolbar.