Our Favorite Shopify Apps for 2026 (Tools We Actually Use)

After 10+ years building, running, and optimizing Shopify stores, these are the tools we trust and use regularly. Everything below is selected because it helps store owners grow revenue, improve efficiency, and reduce headaches.

Core Shopify Apps We Trust — In Priority Order

1. Simprosys Google Shopping Feed Sync products to Google Merchant Center for Shopping Ads and Performance Max. Keeps feeds updated and helps maximize visibility.
   Ads + Feed Automation Must-have for Google Shopping
2. Hextom Bulk Product Edit Reliable bulk editing + time-saving utilities for managing products at scale.
   Operations Bulk edits + automation
3. 506 GetSale Bulk Discounts App Run flash sales, bulk discounts, and promotions without custom code.
   Promotions Quick sale setup
4. 506 EasyScan SKU & Barcode Barcode scanning + inventory workflows that help reduce picking/packing mistakes.
   Inventory Warehouse friendly
5. Gifter: Cart Auto Include Automatically add gifts/promos to cart to lift conversion rate and AOV.
   AOV GWP + promos
6. Form Builder by HulkApps Create custom forms for contact, wholesale, surveys, and more — no developer needed.
   Site UX Wholesale + lead capture

Shopify On-Site Search & Product Discovery (2026 Picks)

Search is one of the highest-ROI upgrades you can make — especially for stores with lots of products or complex collections.

1. Searchanise Advanced search + smart filters to improve product discovery and lift conversion rates.
   Search + Filters Great value
2. Boost Commerce (Boost AI Search & Discovery) A powerful on-site search + merchandising suite built for Shopify. Ideal for stores that want better search relevance, strong filtering, and more control over product discovery.
   Search + Merchandising Strong for large catalogs

Marketing & Analytics Tools We Use (Ranked by Impact)

1. Klaviyo (Email + SMS) Best-in-class email and SMS marketing for Shopify — automation, segmentation, and revenue-focused reporting.
   Lifecycle Marketing Highest ROI channel
2. Triple Whale E-commerce analytics and reporting that unifies store + ad performance so you can make faster decisions.
   Attribution + BI Executive dashboards
3. Littledata Accurate Shopify revenue tracking + server-side conversion tracking. Great for cleaner analytics across GA4, Meta, and Klaviyo.
   Tracking Data accuracy upgrade
4. Optmyzr PPC workflow + optimization tools for Google Ads teams that want scale, structure, and faster iteration.
   Paid Search For serious ad spend
5. Gorgias Shopify-first helpdesk that gives your team context, automation, and faster support workflows.
   Customer Support Fast response times
6. Stamped.io Collect and display reviews + UGC to build trust and improve conversion rates.
   Social Proof Reviews + UGC
7. Klaviyo Reviews Review collection tightly connected to Klaviyo flows — useful if you want reviews and lifecycle marketing under one roof.
   Reviews Klaviyo ecosystem
8. Simprosys Customer Match Lists Audience Export and segment customer data for better targeting and audience building on ad platforms.
   Paid Social Audience building

Need to sell your store or estimate its value?

• Flippa (Shopify Store Valuation) Get a valuation or list your Shopify store for sale. Connect verified store metrics and reach serious buyers.
  Exit Planning Valuation + marketplace

Great way to source products for your Shopify store

• Faire: Buy Wholesale Source unique products from thousands of independent brands and wholesalers with Shopify integration.
  Sourcing Wholesale catalog

Final comment

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