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.
41 guides and insights on shopify 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.
![How Many Shopify Stores Are There in 2026? [183,417-Store Analysis]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fhow-many-shopify-stores-are-there.webp&w=3840&q=75)
We analyzed 183,417 Shopify stores to break down what the ecosystem actually looks like: by country, niche, traffic, apps, themes, and Shopify Plus adoption.
![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.
![How to Tell If a Website Uses Shopify [7 Free Methods + Accuracy Guide]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-tell-if-a-website-uses-shopify.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Learn 7 reliable ways to check whether any website runs on Shopify. Includes quick checks, source-code signals, and when each method fails.
![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.
![Most Popular Shopify Themes in 2026 [143,211-Store Data Study]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fmost-popular-shopify-themes.webp&w=3840&q=75)
We analyzed 143,211 Shopify stores to find the most popular themes. Dawn leads at 12%, but 27K stores still run deprecated themes.
![How Much Do Shopify Stores Make? [133,894-Store Data Study]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fhow-much-do-shopify-stores-make.webp&w=3840&q=75)
The $5,583/month average is wrong. We pulled data from 133,894 Shopify stores to see what they really make, broken down by traffic tier, niche, and tech stack.
![Shopify Facebook Ads: Who's Actually Running Meta Ads (and Who's Not) [2,375-Store Study]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fshopify-meta-ads-study.webp&w=3840&q=75)
We analyzed Meta Ad Library data for 2,375 Shopify stores. Only 22.5% run Facebook ads. See what separates advertisers from non-advertisers.
![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 Detect What Pixels a Shopify Store Is Using [108,292-Store Study]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fdetect-shopify-pixels.webp&w=3840&q=75)
5 free methods to detect tracking pixels on any Shopify store. Our 108,292-store study reveals pixel adoption rates, what each pixel stack signals about marketing maturity, and the gaps worth exploiting.
![Best Shopify Competitor Research Tools in 2026 [100,922-Store Study]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fbest-shopify-competitor-research-tools.webp&w=3840&q=75)
We tested 12 Shopify competitor research tools against 100,922 stores. Honest ratings, budget tiers, and the signals that predict success.
![How to Sell to Shopify Stores [91,694-Store Study + Pitch Scripts]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-sell-to-shopify-stores.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Learn how to sell services to Shopify stores with data-backed strategies. Our 91,694-store study reveals what they buy, who to contact, and scripts that convert cold leads into paying clients.
![How to Buy a Shopify Store [91,694-Store Due Diligence Guide]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-buy-a-shopify-store.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Learn how to buy a Shopify store with data-backed due diligence. Our 91,694-store study reveals red flags and the signals that predict real value.
![How to Value a Shopify Store [83,258-Store Study + Formulas]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-value-a-shopify-store.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Learn how to value a Shopify store using SDE multiples and tech stack signals. Original data from 83,258 stores reveals which factors actually predict store value.
![Shopify CRO Checklist: How to Increase Conversion Rate [68,903-Store Study]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fshopify-cro-checklist.webp&w=3840&q=75)
A data-backed Shopify conversion rate optimization checklist. We analyzed 68,903 stores to reveal what high-converting stores do differently, with benchmarks by traffic tier and industry.
![How to Build a Shopify Client List for Your Agency [7 Methods + 52K Store Data]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fbuild-shopify-client-list.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Learn 7 proven methods to build a qualified Shopify client list. Original data from 52,000+ stores reveals which methods work, time/cost tradeoffs, and how to find stores that can actually afford your services.
![How to Identify Shopify Plus Stores [44,369-Store Study + 7 Detection Methods]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-identify-shopify-plus-stores.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Learn how to detect Shopify Plus stores for B2B prospecting. We analyzed 44,369 stores and found Plus merchants have 2.4x more apps and 2x higher lead scores. Includes 7 detection methods with code snippets.
![How to Audit a Shopify Store [40,928-Store Benchmark Study]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-audit-a-shopify-store.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Learn how to audit any Shopify store using the T.A.P.S. framework. Includes benchmark data from 40,928 stores so you know exactly what 'good' looks like at every traffic tier.
![How to Check Shopify Store Traffic [7 Methods + 23,619-Store Study]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-check-shopify-store-traffic.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Learn 7 ways to estimate any Shopify store's traffic. We analyzed 23,619 stores to find which signals predict traffic tier. Free methods included.
![How to Spy on Competitor Facebook & TikTok Ads [2026 Guide]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-spy-on-competitor-ads.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Free methods to find competitor ads on Facebook and TikTok. We analyzed 4,898 stores to show what successful advertisers actually look like - and how to spot winning ads.
![Best Shopify Niches in 2026 [23,619-Store Data Study]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fbest-shopify-niches.webp&w=3840&q=75)
We analyzed 23,619 Shopify stores to find which niches actually perform. Ranked by app investment, ad spend, and retention signals - not opinions.
![How to Find Winning Products in 2026 [23,619-Store Study]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-find-winning-products.webp&w=3840&q=75)
We analyzed 23,619 Shopify stores to find what winning product sellers actually do. 8 research methods, validation frameworks, and the tech stacks that correlate with success.
![How to See Best Selling Products on Any Shopify Store [Algorithm Explained]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fshopify-best-selling-products.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Find any Shopify store's best sellers in 5 seconds using the URL hack. Plus: how Shopify actually calculates best-selling (it's not what you think).
![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.
![How to Tell if a Shopify Store is Dropshipping [Research Study]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-tell-if-shopify-store-is-dropshipping.webp&w=3840&q=75)
We tested 14 detection methods on known dropshipping stores. Here's what actually works, what doesn't, and why the dropship/brand line is blurrier than you think.
![Cold Email Templates for Shopify Stores [10 Scripts + Personalization Guide]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fcold-email-templates-shopify.webp&w=3840&q=75)
10 proven cold email templates for reaching Shopify store owners. Learn the tech-stack personalization framework that achieves 15-25% reply rates vs the 1-5% average.
![Best Shopify Spy Tools in 2026 [Honest Guide + 4,898-Store Data]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fbest-shopify-spy-tools.webp&w=3840&q=75)
We compared 10 Shopify spy tools and analyzed 4,898 stores to find what actually works. Honest accuracy expectations, real user ratings, and the signals that matter.
![How to Check Shopify Store Revenue [7 Methods + 4,898-Store Study]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-check-shopify-store-revenue.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Learn 7 ways to estimate any Shopify store's revenue. Original data from 4,898 stores reveals which signals actually predict revenue. Free methods included.
![How to Find Shopify Clients for Your Agency [8,993-Store Study]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-find-shopify-clients.webp&w=3840&q=75)
We analyzed 8,993 Shopify stores to find where agencies should look for clients. See which stores need your services, what gaps to target, and how to reach decision-makers.
![How to Analyze Shopify Competitors [2026 Data Study]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fanalyze-shopify-competitors.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Learn exactly what to look for when analyzing Shopify competitors. Original data from 4,898 stores reveals what separates successful stores from the rest.
![How to Detect What Shopify Theme a Store Is Using [5 Free Methods]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fdetect-shopify-theme.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Learn 5 ways to identify any Shopify store's theme in seconds. Plus original data on what themes 191 top stores actually use - 69% use custom themes.
![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 Qualify Shopify Leads Before Outreach [Agency Playbook]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fqualify-shopify-leads.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Learn 5 signals that identify qualified Shopify leads. Plus a lead scoring framework and filtering criteria used by agencies closing $1M+ in services.
![How to Find Shopify Stores [9 Free & Paid Methods for 2026]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-find-shopify-stores.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Learn 9 proven ways to find Shopify stores for lead generation and competitor research. Free methods like Google search operators, plus paid databases with verified contacts.
![How to Get Shopify Store Owner Emails [7 Verified Methods]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fshopify-store-owner-emails.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Find verified email addresses for Shopify store owners and decision-makers. 7 proven methods from free manual techniques to databases with 70%+ verified contacts.
![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.