Data Study Articles

26 guides and insights on data study for Shopify store research.

Stores Ready to Switch Shopify Apps [515K Study]

Stores Ready to Switch Shopify Apps [515K Study]

We analyzed 515,358 Shopify stores to find when competitor-installed merchants are worth pitching, and when greenfield outreach still wins.

Shopify App Market Share [508,680-Store Study]

Shopify App Market Share [508,680-Store Study]

We analyzed 508,680 Shopify stores to measure app market share. Klaviyo leads at 20.6%, but category winners change fast as stores scale.

Shopify B2B Features by Plan [494K-Store Study]

Shopify B2B Features by Plan [494K-Store Study]

Shopify B2B is no longer Plus-only. We reviewed current plan limits and analyzed 494,789 stores to see who actually uses visible wholesale tooling.

How to Find New Shopify Stores [7,707-Store Study]

How to Find New Shopify Stores [7,707-Store Study]

We analyzed 7,707 recently founded Shopify stores to show which new stores are worth prospecting, and how to find them before lists get noisy.

Best Shopify Apps for Health Stores [15K-Store Study]

Best Shopify Apps for Health Stores [15K-Store Study]

We analyzed 15,419 Shopify health stores. Subscription apps over-index 4.8x, email leads at 34%, and 94% have no subscription app.

Best Shopify Apps for Sports Stores [15K-Store Study]

Best Shopify Apps for Sports Stores [15K-Store Study]

We analyzed 14,668 Shopify sports stores. GovX ID over-indexes 5.2x, email leads at 30%, and 76% have no review app.

Best Shopify Apps for Food Stores [30K-Store Study]

Best Shopify Apps for Food Stores [30K-Store Study]

We analyzed 30,563 Shopify food stores to find the most-used apps. Subscription apps dominate at 6x the platform average.

Best Shopify Apps for Home Stores [44K-Store Study]

Best Shopify Apps for Home Stores [44K-Store Study]

We analyzed 44,267 Shopify home and garden stores. Big catalogs, low tech investment. Here's what they install and where the gaps are.

Best Shopify Apps for Jewelry Stores [20K-Store Study]

Best Shopify Apps for Jewelry Stores [20K-Store Study]

We analyzed 20,072 Shopify jewelry stores. Highest email adoption of any vertical (32.3%), strongest wishlist signal, and massive gaps.

Shopify Retention Gap [358,686-Store Study]

Shopify Retention Gap [358,686-Store Study]

40% of Shopify stores run ads but have zero retention apps. We analyzed 358,686 stores to map the gap by traffic tier, category, and where to prospect.

Best Shopify App Combinations [347K-Store Study]

Best Shopify App Combinations [347K-Store Study]

We analyzed 347,101 Shopify stores to find which app combinations correlate with growth. Support + Loyalty shows a 20x lift at higher traffic tiers.

How Many Shopify Apps Is Too Many? [340K Study]

How Many Shopify Apps Is Too Many? [340K Study]

We analyzed 340,557 stores and found the average runs 2.5 apps. 6.8% are bloated (8+). Here's what the data says about app count limits.

Shopify Plus Upgrade Signals [340K-Store Study]

Shopify Plus Upgrade Signals [340K-Store Study]

We analyzed 340,416 stores to find which signals predict a Shopify Plus upgrade. 13,518 high-traffic stores haven't upgraded yet.

Which Niche Should Your Shopify Agency Target? [332K Study]

Which Niche Should Your Shopify Agency Target? [332K Study]

We ranked 15 Shopify verticals by tech gaps, contact accessibility, and budget signals. Data-backed guide to picking your agency's niche.

Shopify B2B Opportunity Map [331K-Store Study]

Shopify B2B Opportunity Map [331K-Store Study]

We analyzed 331,692 Shopify stores to map where the B2B opportunity is. 73,510 Plus stores, massive tech gaps, and how to prospect them.

Shopify App Spending: What 120K Stores Pay [Data]

Shopify App Spending: What 120K Stores Pay [Data]

We analyzed 120,017 Shopify stores to reveal what they actually spend on apps. Breakdown by traffic tier, niche, and category.

LinkedIn Prospecting for Shopify Agencies [406K Study]

LinkedIn Prospecting for Shopify Agencies [406K Study]

67,375 Shopify store owners have LinkedIn profiles. We analyzed 406K contacts to build the agency playbook for LinkedIn prospecting.

Shopify Agentic Commerce: Only 10% Ready [306K Study]

Shopify Agentic Commerce: Only 10% Ready [306K Study]

We scored 305,991 Shopify stores on AI readiness. Only 9.8% are prepared for agentic commerce. The agency opportunity is massive.

Who Runs Shopify Stores? [297K-Store Study]

Who Runs Shopify Stores? [297K-Store Study]

We analyzed 297,336 stores to profile Shopify merchants by country, industry, tech maturity, and contact role. Original data replacing recycled stats.

7 Shopify Buying Signals From Tech Stack Data [295K Study]

7 Shopify Buying Signals From Tech Stack Data [295K Study]

We analyzed 295,831 Shopify stores and found 7 tech stack patterns that predict purchase intent. 97K stores leak email subscribers.

50 Best Shopify Stores in 2026 [Data-Ranked Study]

50 Best Shopify Stores in 2026 [Data-Ranked Study]

The 50 best Shopify stores ranked by tech stack, traffic, and growth signals from 289K stores. Not opinions, real data.

Shopify Store Benchmarks 2026 [289K-Store Study]

Shopify Store Benchmarks 2026 [289K-Store Study]

Real benchmarks from 289K Shopify stores: apps, pixels, themes, and tech stack data by traffic tier, category, and country.

7 Signs a Shopify Store Needs a New Agency [240K Study]

7 Signs a Shopify Store Needs a New Agency [240K Study]

We analyzed 240,121 Shopify stores and found 7 signals that a store needs a new agency. 57,594 run deprecated themes. Here's how to find them.

Best Shopify Apps for Beauty Stores [19K-Store Study]

Best Shopify Apps for Beauty Stores [19K-Store Study]

We analyzed 19,026 Shopify beauty stores. Klaviyo leads at 27%, reviews adoption beats all verticals, and 53% still have no email app.

Best Shopify Page Builder Apps in 2026 [185,434-Store Study]

Best Shopify Page Builder Apps in 2026 [185,434-Store Study]

We analyzed 185,434 stores to find the best Shopify page builder apps. PageFly leads with 85% share. Data by traffic tier, niche, and Plus status.