How to8 min read
How to see what apps a Shopify store uses, free and without an extension
How to see which apps a shop has running, why every list you will ever see is incomplete, and what an app list actually tells you about a competitor.
apps and themes
Posts about apps and themes from the StoreLenz blog: what changes in a Shopify store are worth watching, and how to read them.
Explainer6 min read
Why an app detector misses apps a store obviously uses
You checked a shop and the app list came back short, or empty, even though you can see the apps working. Here is why, straight from Shopify's own documentation.
How to6 min read
Which review app is that Shopify store using, and what the choice tells you
How to identify the review software on any Shopify store in about a minute, why the choice is a strategic signal, and why the star rating matters more than the app.
How to6 min read
What theme is that Shopify store using? Two free ways to find out
A one-line check that names the theme a shop runs, how to tell a shop-bought theme from a custom one, and why the name you see is often not the theme's real name.
Explainer6 min read
Why did your competitor change their Shopify theme? What it usually means
A theme change is one of the loudest signals a shop sends and nothing announces it. How to notice, what the four usual reasons look like, and what to do.
How to7 min read
How to spot when a competitor installs or removes an app
A competitor's app list changing is one of the earliest signals you can get about what they plan to do next. Here is how to catch it without checking every week.
Explainer7 min read
What a competitor's apps tell you about their strategy
A list of app names is not very interesting. What a shop chooses to pay for every month, read as a set, tells you where they think their growth comes from.