Shopify Tech Stack by Growth Stage: What 120,017 Stores Install at Every Traffic Tier
We mapped 120,017 Shopify stores to 5 growth stages and tracked which apps, themes, and pixels they adopt at each level. Original data, no recycled stats.
12 guides and insights on apps for Shopify store research.
![Best Shopify Popup Apps in 2026 [191,742-Store Study]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fbest-shopify-popup-apps.webp&w=3840&q=75)
We scanned 191,742 Shopify stores to find which popup apps they actually use. 95% have none. Here's what the other 5% run, by niche, traffic tier, and store size.
![Best Shopify Loyalty Apps in 2026 [162,165-Store Study]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fbest-shopify-loyalty-apps.webp&w=3840&q=75)
We scanned 162,165 Shopify stores to find which loyalty apps they actually use. 93% have none. Smile.io leads with 63% market share. Full data breakdown inside.
![Best Shopify Customer Support Apps in 2026 [153,867-Store Study]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fbest-shopify-customer-support-apps.webp&w=3840&q=75)
We analyzed 153,867 Shopify stores to find which customer support apps they actually use. 94% have none. Here's who runs what, by niche and store size.
![Best Shopify Subscription Apps in 2026 [154,065-Store Study]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fbest-shopify-subscription-apps.webp&w=3840&q=75)
We scanned 154,065 Shopify stores to find which subscription apps they use. 98% have none. Food & Beverage leads adoption at 5.6%. Here's the full breakdown.
![Best Shopify Upsell & Cross-Sell Apps in 2026 [143,239-Store Study]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fbest-shopify-upsell-apps.webp&w=3840&q=75)
We analyzed 143,239 Shopify stores and found 98% have no upsell app. Here's what the other 2% actually run, ranked by real install data, not affiliate deals.
![Best Shopify Review Apps in 2026 [143,224-Store Study]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fbest-shopify-review-apps.webp&w=3840&q=75)
We analyzed 143,224 Shopify stores to find which review apps they actually use. 79% have none. Here's what the other 21% run, ranked by real adoption data.
![Best Shopify Email Marketing Apps in 2026 [143,198-Store Study]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fbest-shopify-email-marketing-apps.webp&w=3840&q=75)
We analyzed 143,198 Shopify stores to find which email marketing apps they actually use. 62% have none. Here's what the other 38% run, by niche and size.
![Shopify Tech Stack: What Successful Stores Actually Run [120,017-Store Study]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fshopify-tech-stack.webp&w=3840&q=75)
We analyzed 120,017 Shopify stores to see what apps, themes, and pixels they actually use. Real data on tech stacks by niche, traffic tier, and store size - not opinions.
![How to Find Shopify Stores by App [Sales Prospecting Guide]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Ffind-shopify-stores-by-app.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Learn how to find Shopify stores using specific apps like Klaviyo, Yotpo, or ReCharge. Plus how to find stores NOT using an app. That's where the real opportunities are.
![What Apps Do Top Shopify Stores Use? [500-Store Analysis]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fshopify-app-analysis.webp&w=3840&q=75)
We analyzed 500+ Shopify stores to see what apps successful brands use. Real data on Klaviyo, reviews, analytics, and more.
![How to See What Apps a Shopify Store Is Using [4 Free Methods]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fshopify-app-detection.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Find out what Shopify apps any store is using in seconds. Free browser extensions, source code inspection, and more. Start spying on competitor stores today.