r/shopify

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About r/shopify

This subreddit is a forum to ask or seek any information regarding Shopify. Store owners can discuss any Shopify-specific issues. Note that this is a promotion-free sub and the rules (please read them) are very strictly enforced. Your post must be specific and unique to the Shopify platform.

The community at a glance

r/shopify is a Subreddit for E-Commerce with roughly 365K members. It has been around since 2011. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 3rd largest community in the E-Commerce topic page.

Roughly 68K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Shopify, App, and Struggling. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention shopify theme, shopify app, and shopify cross-sell app.

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Established 2011
365K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +68K members
Growth: +23.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 48 members
  • 2014: 338 members
  • 2015: 880 members
  • 2016: 2K members
  • 2017: 5K members
  • 2018: 10K members
  • 2019: 30K members
  • 2020: 54K members
  • 2021: 44K members
  • 2023: 61K members
  • 2024: 59K members
  • 2025: 61K members
  • 2026: 37K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 6K members
  • Sep: 5K members
  • Oct: 5K members
  • Nov: 6K members
  • Dec: 6K members
  • Jan: 6K members
  • Feb: 5K members
  • Mar: 5K members
  • Apr: 5K members
  • May: 5K members
  • Jun: 6K members
  • Jul: 3K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    14 posts in the past month
    1. No idea where to start
    2. Need advice: massive scam operations targeting my store
    3. Small shop advice needed
    #1
    Advice Requests
    No idea where to start · Need advice: massive scam operations targeting my store · Small shop advice needed
    14
  • Solution Requests
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Which paid Shopify theme was actually worth the money for you, and why?
    2. Best WhatsApp automation app for Shopify that doesn't break at high volume?
    3. Best WhatsApp automation app for Shopify that doesn't break at high volume?
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Which paid Shopify theme was actually worth the money for you, and why? · Best WhatsApp automation app for Shopify that doesn't break at high volume? · Best WhatsApp automation app for Shopify that doesn't break at high volume?
    14
  • Pain & Anger
    8 posts in the past month
    1. After 6yrs on the platform, never have I experienced so many support systematic failures in a row, causing me to say 'peace-out'.
    2. Shopify is asking for feedback on the discontinuation of Stocky and what their native app is missing! Please express your concerns and frustrations!
    3. Losing my mind with Shopify Support
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    After 6yrs on the platform, never have I experienced so many support systematic failures in a row, causing me to say 'peace-out'. · Shopify is asking for feedback on the discontinuation of Stocky and what their native app is missing! Please express your concerns and frustrations! · Losing my mind with Shopify Support
    8

Topics

  • Shopify
    135 posts in the past month
    1. Native Shopify Bundles were fine until I tried letting customers pick their own variants
    2. New shopify inbox causing friction for customers asking simple questions (Rant)
    3. Australian shopify store starting to send internationally
    #1
    Shopify
    Native Shopify Bundles were fine until I tried letting customers pick their own variants · New shopify inbox causing friction for customers asking simple questions (Rant) · Australian shopify store starting to send internationally
    135
  • App
    51 posts in the past month
    #2
    App
    51
  • Struggling
    43 posts in the past month
    #3
    Struggling
    43
  • Frustrating
    32 posts in the past month
    #4
    Frustrating
    32
  • Annoying
    31 posts in the past month
    #5
    Annoying
    31

Flair

  • Shopify General Discussion
    98 posts in the past month
    1. Shopify Outage
    2. Admin dashboard disappeared?
    3. Someone has a bot "sitting" on my website and placing orders, what to do?
    #1
    Shopify General Discussion
    Shopify Outage · Admin dashboard disappeared? · Someone has a bot "sitting" on my website and placing orders, what to do?
    98
  • Apps
    20 posts in the past month
    1. What blog app should we use?
    2. Trying to get my store off the ground
    3. Looking for inventory forecasting for Shopify
    #2
    Apps
    What blog app should we use? · Trying to get my store off the ground · Looking for inventory forecasting for Shopify
    20
  • Marketing
    17 posts in the past month
    1. I have 11,000 sessions on Shopify but barely any sales. Where is the disconnect.
    2. No idea where to start
    3. How did yall go about getting social media traction?
    #3
    Marketing
    I have 11,000 sessions on Shopify but barely any sales. Where is the disconnect. · No idea where to start · How did yall go about getting social media traction?
    17
  • Orders
    15 posts in the past month
    1. Orders from ChatGPT
    2. When you win a Shopify chargeback, what evidence actually made the difference?
    3. Constant fake orders!
    #4
    Orders
    Orders from ChatGPT · When you win a Shopify chargeback, what evidence actually made the difference? · Constant fake orders!
    15
  • Shipping
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Shipping to EU has become such a hassle
    2. Canadian Shipping Company options
    3. Shopify Shipping Statuses Not Refreshing, Not noted on Status Page
    #5
    Shipping
    Shipping to EU has become such a hassle · Canadian Shipping Company options · Shopify Shipping Statuses Not Refreshing, Not noted on Status Page
    12

Product recommendations

  • shopify theme
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Best Shopify agency in San Diego for custom store design
    2. Best Shopify agency in San Diego for custom store design
    3. What do you think is the best shopify theme?
    #1
    shopify theme
    Best Shopify agency in San Diego for custom store design · Best Shopify agency in San Diego for custom store design · What do you think is the best shopify theme?
    12
  • shopify app
    9 posts in the past month
    1. What are the best marketplace apps for Shopify?
    2. What are some must have marketing tools you all recommend for Shopify owners?
    3. What are some must have marketing tools you all recommend for Shopify owners?
    #2
    shopify app
    What are the best marketplace apps for Shopify? · What are some must have marketing tools you all recommend for Shopify owners? · What are some must have marketing tools you all recommend for Shopify owners?
    9
  • shopify cross-sell app
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Which cross-sell app do you recommend for eCommerce stores?
    2. Which cross-sell app do you recommend for eCommerce stores?
    3. Which cross-sell app do you recommend for eCommerce stores?
    #3
    shopify cross-sell app
    Which cross-sell app do you recommend for eCommerce stores? · Which cross-sell app do you recommend for eCommerce stores? · Which cross-sell app do you recommend for eCommerce stores?
    3
  • shopify bundle app
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Shopify sellers: Which bundle app do you recommend?
    2. Which bundle app do you recommend on Shopify？
    3. Which bundles app do you recommend?
    #4
    shopify bundle app
    Shopify sellers: Which bundle app do you recommend? · Which bundle app do you recommend on Shopify？ · Which bundles app do you recommend?
    3
  • shopify bookkeeping software
    3 posts in the past month
    1. What's the best bookkeeping software?
    2. What is considered the best shopify bookkeeping software? Looking for doola vs finaloop reviews
    3. What is considered the best shopify bookkeeping software? Looking for doola vs finaloop reviews
    #5
    shopify bookkeeping software
    What's the best bookkeeping software? · What is considered the best shopify bookkeeping software? Looking for doola vs finaloop reviews · What is considered the best shopify bookkeeping software? Looking for doola vs finaloop reviews
    3
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/shopify for?
Best for E-Commerce enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/shopify free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/shopify have?
Roughly 365K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/shopify on?
r/shopify runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/shopify cover?
On the Hive Index, r/shopify is organized under E-Commerce.
How do I join r/shopify?
You can join r/shopify by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the E-Commerce communities like?
Communities for e-commerce operators covering Shopify, Amazon, dropshipping, and direct-to-consumer brands. Slack is popular for DTC and platform-specific groups, while Discord has communities for Amazon sellers and general e-commerce strategy. One of the more active business topics on the site.
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