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Shopify App Store Shopify covers the basics of any store, and everything beyond - there's a huge app ecosystem that allows you to adapt, accelerate growth, and maintain flexibility without compromising performance. Reading time: ~6 minutes TL;DR: Over 8,000 apps, a rigorous review process, a recommendation algorithm based on similar stores, and the ability to adapt to almost any need. The goal is to build a lean set of apps that brings measurable value, without duplication and without slowdowns. What are the apps for anyway? Speed ​​of implementation: advanced features without development from scratch. Flexibility: Change, test, and A/B before making a long-term decision. Scale: Most applications were built to meet the loads of large stores. Cost-effective: Add functionality as needed, paying only for what you use. How to choose the right one? A short checklist Clear goal: What is the metric we want to improve, conversions, AOV, uptime. Performance impact: How many scripts are loaded, is there support for App Blocks and Checkout Extensibility. Compatibility: format, language, currency, with existing applications. Pricing: Monthly model, pay-as-you-go fees, trial period. Support and documentation: guides, chat, update rate, ratings and reviews. Security and privacy: what permissions are required, backing up and exporting data. What's special about the Shopify App Store? Huge variety: more than 8,000 apps for every need, design, marketing, operations, checkout, shipping. Rigorous testing: Each app undergoes a review with over a hundred check points before publishing. Smart Recommendations: Performance-based suggestions from similar stores, less guesswork and more accuracy. Main categories in brief Categories: Sales Channels, Product Discovery, Product Selling, Orders & Shipping, Store Design, Marketing & Conversion, Store Management Top categories: Dropshipping, Marketplaces, Product Reviews, Upsells and Bundles, Email Marketing, SEO, Shipping, Currency, and Translation. Recommended apps by stage and need Starter set for a new store Product Reviews: Automatically collect and update reviews with images. Email marketing: pop-ups, cart abandonment series, regular mailings. Upsells and bundles: Complete offers on the product page and checkout. Basic SEO: meta, URL optimization, schemas. Translation and currency: localization for target countries. Growth set for an active store Loyalty and referrals: points, benefits, affiliate program. Advanced search and filters: Improved product detection, Smart Sort. Smart shipping and pricing: dynamic rates, packages, store pickup. Analytics and pixel implementation: centralized pixel management, conversion events. B2B set Pricing by customer, price lists: wholesale accounts, minimum order. Quick quotes and ordering: ordering tables, CSV files. Customized payment and shipping terms: Net Plus, credit, multi-address shipping. Recommended workflow for implementation Needs mapping: a list of goals and metrics, without rushing to install. Initial screening: 2-3 candidate apps for each need, tested against the template and existing set. Measurable pilot: -Installation in a test environment or calm time window, running logs and conversion metrics. Security hardening: reducing permissions, checking data exports and backups. Performance hardening: Lighthouse testing before and after, load time monitoring. Unification of the application set: removal of duplicates, conflict checking, full documentation. Common mistakes to avoid Over-installation: Too many apps without measurement, slowdowns and conflicts. Incompatibility: Mixing applications that inject old code into modern sections. Lack of documentation: There is no Owner for each application, no description of what it does. Privacy disregard: Broad permissions, no deletion or export policy. Frequently Asked Questions How do I know if an app matches my template? Look for support for App Blocks and Online Store 2.0, check for installation guides for common templates, and try a live demo. If you have a test environment, it's best to check there first. You can switch between apps without losing data. Check for export capabilities, e.g. CSV reviews, leads, subscription lists. If no export, consider a mediation tool or API import. How to make sure performance is not compromised Check ZRT, network requests, package size, and number of scripts. Prefer apps with App Blocks and server-side implementations where possible. Resources for further study Shopify Help Center: Official installation and operation guides. API documentation: For developers who want dedicated customizations. Shopify Community: Answers from the field, tips, community events. Shopify Blog, Research: Trends, Customer Stories, A/B Testing.