Is Publisher good for SEO?

Publisher 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 Publisher support Online Store 2.0?

Yes, Publisher 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.

Publisher

Free

By Shopify

Avant-garde free theme for creative brands

Detected on: 1+ Stores•Avg Speed Score: 87/100•Price: Free

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Spacestation Gaming

🇺🇸shopspacestation.com

Spacestation Gaming is a leading esports apparel and merchandise retailer, catering to a dedicated fanbase with gaming-inspired clothing and accessories. With a strong online presence attracting 10k-50k monthly visitors and a vibrant Instagram community of 220k followers, they leverage Shopify Plus for their e-commerce platform. Their tech stack includes Mailchimp for email marketing, Shop Pay for streamlined checkout, and robust tracking via Shopify Web Pixel and AdRoll.

100k Visits

Publisher Intelligence

Performance & usage insights from 1+ stores

Updated Feb 2026

Performance Scores

Mobile Speed

PageSpeed Insights

Desktop Speed

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SEO Structure

Schema & Markup

Popular Styles (Presets)

Publisher

100%

Apps Often Paired With Publisher

Mailchimp

Email & SMS Marketing

100%

Shop Pay

Payment & Checkout

100%

Pixels Often Paired With Publisher

AdRoll

Retargeting

100%

Key Features

OS 2.0 CompatibleDark AestheticContemporary TypographyQuick BuySlide-out CartMega MenuProduct VideosStock CounterEnhanced SearchSize Charts

About Publisher

Publisher is a free Shopify theme inspired by independent studios and publishers. Featuring an avant-garde, moody design with contemporary typography and immersive product cards with dark imagery, Publisher creates progressive shopping experiences. Minimalist navigation with contextual product links guides customers naturally.

Free from Shopify

Official Shopify theme with ongoing updates and full support included.

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