Is Essence good for SEO?

Essence has an SEO rating of A. The theme follows Shopify's best practices for structured data, meta tags, and page speed. Pair with quality content and a solid app stack for best results.

Does Essence support Online Store 2.0?

Yes, Essence is fully compatible with Shopify's Online Store 2.0 (OS 2.0). This means you get flexible sections everywhere, app blocks, metafields support, and the latest Shopify features.

How do I detect which theme a Shopify store is using?

Use the free StoreInspect Chrome extension. Visit any Shopify store, click the extension icon, and you'll see the theme name, type (free/paid/custom), version, and full app and pixel stack.

Essence

Premium

By Alloy Themes

Clean feature-rich theme for visual stores

Detected on: 1+ Stores•Avg Speed Score: 84/100•Price: $280

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Zeedog

🇺🇸zeedog.com

Zeedog is a popular pet brand specializing in colorful and comfortable dog collars, harnesses, and leashes. With 1M-5M monthly visitors and a strong social media presence (381k+ Instagram followers), Zeedog leverages Shopify Plus and key apps like Klaviyo, Shop Pay, and Rebuy to enhance the customer experience. Their robust tracking setup includes Meta Pixel, Google Analytics 4, and Google Tag Manager.

500k Visits

Essence Intelligence

Performance & usage insights from 1+ stores

Updated Feb 2026

Performance Scores

Mobile Speed

PageSpeed Insights

Desktop Speed

PageSpeed Insights

SEO Structure

Schema & Markup

Popular Styles (Presets)

Essence

60%

Cadence

40%

Apps Often Paired With Essence

Klaviyo

Email & SMS Marketing

100%

Shop Pay

Payment & Checkout

100%

Rebuy

Upsell & Cross-sell

100%

Pixels Often Paired With Essence

Meta Pixel

Social Ads

100%

Klaviyo

Email Marketing

100%

ShareASale

Affiliate

100%

TikTok Pixel

Social Ads

100%

Key Features

OS 2.0 Compatible26 SectionsCross-SellingQuick BuySlide-out CartMega MenuImage HotspotsColor SwatchesProduct VideosStock Counter

About Essence

Essence is a clean, feature-rich Shopify theme for visual stores. With 26 customizable sections, sales conversion tools including quick buy and cart cross-selling, and fast performance optimized for customer engagement, Essence helps visual brands create stunning shopping experiences.

One-time payment of $280

Includes all presets, updates, and 6 months of support. No recurring fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Essence

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