Shopify apps are more than just an ordinary addition to your site. They not only help customize your store’s appearance but can make the difference between excellent and lousy visitor experiences. Therefore, it’s best to check which Shopify apps are safe to use and trusted by other store owners and add the best among them to your site.
To tell which Shopify apps a store uses, install the Wappalyzer plugin from the Chrome Web Store. When you visit a website, the extension will notify you with a list of all the Shopify apps used on that page.
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Plugins that help you identify the apps a Shopify store uses
If you want to know what apps a Shopify store uses, one of the easiest ways is to install a plugin. Several plugins available for Chrome and Firefox browsers will tell you exactly which apps are being used on the site.
Wappalyzer – Technology Profiler
Wappalyzer is a handy tool that scans webpages and displays information about the technologies they use, including apps. The plugin analyzes the client-side page code to detect popular applications like content management systems and analytics tools. Using its simple user interface, you can quickly check which apps are running on any Shopify store in seconds.
Besides, installing and using this app is a breeze:
- Go to the Chrome Web Store and search for “Wappalyzer“.
- Click the “Add to Chrome” button on the top right part of the window.
- Wait for Chrome to install the extension.
- Click the “three vertical dots” on the top right of your Chrome window and select “More tools“.
- Select “Extensions” from the drop-down menu.
- Move the slider on the Wappalyzer plugin from left to right. This will enable the extension if it doesn’t do this automatically.
- Go to the Shopify website you want to check.
Voila! Wappalyzer will display the apps, libraries, and CMS tools your target store uses!
Shopify App Detector by Fera.ai
The following method is called the Shopify App Detector tool by Fera.ai, an independent software development company focused on eCommerce extensions and applications. The plugin allows you to search any Shopify store for installed themes and plugins without a hassle. For starters, you can visit the developer’s GitHub profile to view the source code for the app, eliminating any worries you may have about the plugin’s security.
Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of how to install and use Shopify App Detector by Fera.ai on Chrome:
- Go to the Chrome Web Store and search for “Shopify App Detector by Fera.ai“.
- Click “Add to Chrome” and wait for Chrome to install the extension.
- Go to Extensions in Chrome and move the slider on the Shopify App Detector by Fera.ai plugin from left to right.
- Go to the Shopify store you want to check, and click on the extension in the extension tab on Chrome. (It’s the little puzzle icon in the top-right).
Alternative approach: use view page source
This option involves viewing page source code directly from your web browser; it is an excellent way to find out what scripts are embedded into certain websites without needing special permission or authentication processes first!
- Browse to the Shopify store you want to check.
- Right-click on the page.
- Select “View page source.” That will open the HTML source code in a new window.
- Next, hit “CTRL + F” (on Windows) or “CMD + F” (on Mac) to open up a search bar and type in “syncload“, then hit Enter – this will bring up any scripts that are being loaded onto the page.
- You’ll want to watch for anything “cdn.shopify.com” related. These are links to apps that are being used.
- Copy and paste the foreign link into a different tab, and you can view the app in the Shopify App Store.
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FAQ
Why is it important to know which Shopify apps other store owners use?
It can help you to identify popular & effective apps that you may want to use on your own store. This can save you time and effort in researching and testing different apps. It can also give you insights into how other successful stores are using apps to improve their website’s functionality and user experience.
Summary
This process is incredibly useful, especially if you’re looking for some new apps for your store or if you’re looking to create a new one and need to know which plugins Shopify stores use.
As long as you follow the above methods, you should have no issues finding out which apps a Shopify store uses.
