Choosing the right Shopify app is not about finding a single “best app”.
It is about choosing the right app for your store’s size, region, traffic, and operational needs.
At FixMyStore, we rank Shopify apps the same way we evaluate them during real store audits: by looking at how they perform in production, not how they market themselves.
This page explains exactly how FixMyStore ranks Shopify apps, what data we use, what we exclude, and why merchants and agencies can trust our evaluations.
What FixMyStore Is (and Is Not)
FixMyStore is an independent Shopify audit and diagnostics platform.
We are:
- Not an app marketplace
- Not an affiliate review site
- Not paid by apps for rankings or placements
We do not sell, resell, or promote any of the apps listed in our guides.
Our rankings exist to help Shopify merchants avoid:
- unnecessary installs
- misconfigured apps
- performance regressions
- compliance issues
FixMyStore evaluates apps as part of broader CRO, performance, and operational audits, not as a marketing exercise.
Our Core Principle: Evaluate Reality, Not Claims
Most “best Shopify apps” lists rely on:
- marketing pages
- surface-level reviews
- popularity alone
FixMyStore rankings are built on:
- public app data
- structured review analysis
- feature coverage mapping
- update and maintenance signals
- patterns observed during real Shopify store audits
This allows us to evaluate apps based on how they are actually used in real stores, including where they break, slow things down, or create hidden operational issues.
Data We Use to Rank Shopify Apps
We maintain a continuously updated dataset of Shopify apps, including the following inputs.
App Metadata
- Category and use-case tags
- Pricing structure and plan limits
- Free trial or free tier availability
- Supported languages and regions
- Integrations and Shopify compatibility
- Last update date and release cadence
Review and Reputation Signals
- Average rating
- Review volume and long-term stability
- Recurring positive and negative themes
- Support-related complaints or praise
- Sentiment patterns across time, not just recent spikes
Feature Coverage
- Core features expected for the category
- Advanced and enterprise-grade capabilities
- B2B and international support where applicable
- Compatibility with modern Shopify features such as Checkout Extensibility
Operational and Audit Signals
- Misconfiguration patterns seen during audits
- Common failure points in real stores
- Performance or script-loading concerns
- Theme, checkout, or app compatibility issues
The FixMyStore Score (0–100)
Every app receives a FixMyStore Score, designed to be:
- repeatable
- explainable
- category-aware
This is not a popularity score.
Scoring Breakdown
Rating Quality (30%)
Weighted average rating adjusted for review volume and consistency.
Review Volume and Stability (15%)
Apps with sustained adoption over time score higher than apps with short-lived growth spikes.
Update Recency and Maintenance (15%)
Apps that are actively maintained, patched, and improved score higher than stagnant tools.
Feature Coverage (25%)
How completely the app addresses real category requirements, not just basic functionality.
Support Quality (10%)
Derived from review analysis, support channel availability, and recurring response-time patterns.
Pricing Clarity (5%)
Clear pricing, transparent limits, and predictable upgrades score higher than unclear models.
Why “Best” Depends on Context
FixMyStore does not believe there is one universally best app in any category.
That is why our guides highlight:
- Best for new stores
- Best for high-volume stores
- Best for B2B or international setups
- Best for performance-sensitive stores
An app that scores highest overall may still be the wrong choice for a specific store.
Our role is to surface trade-offs, not to push installs.
How Audit Insights Influence Rankings
Unlike traditional directories, FixMyStore incorporates insights from real Shopify store audits.
These include:
- invoice and tax misconfigurations
- overlapping app functionality
- unnecessary script loading
- checkout and post-purchase issues
- operational friction caused by poor defaults
Apps that repeatedly appear in problematic audit patterns may be downgraded, even if their ratings are high.
Why Some Apps Are Excluded
Not every Shopify app qualifies for inclusion.
Apps may be excluded or removed if they:
- are no longer actively maintained
- show repeated unresolved support issues
- conflict with modern Shopify architecture
- introduce significant performance risks
- fail basic compliance or reliability checks
This ensures our listings remain useful, current, and trustworthy.
How Often Rankings Are Updated
FixMyStore rankings are continuously updated.
Scores and placements may change when:
- new reviews materially shift sentiment
- apps release significant updates
- pricing or plan structures change
- audit signals reveal new patterns
We do not refresh pages based on calendar years.
Updates are driven by data changes, not dates.
Independence and Disclosure
FixMyStore does not accept:
- paid placements
- sponsorships
- ranking guarantees
- affiliate commissions
All rankings are generated using the same methodology across every category.
If FixMyStore offers tools or services related to a category, they are not ranked alongside third-party apps.
Who These Rankings Are For
FixMyStore rankings are designed for:
- Shopify merchants making install decisions
- Agencies selecting tools for client stacks
- Operators managing performance, compliance, or scale
They are not designed to promote tools.
They are designed to reduce risk.