How to Find Which Shopify Apps a Store Is Using (Quick, Practical Guide)
If you run an online store or work in marketing, knowing what apps other Shopify stores use can spark ideas, speed up your tech decisions, or help troubleshoot features you admire. Shopify doesn’t publish an apps list for each store, but there are reliable, non-intrusive ways to discover many of the public-facing tools a site uses.
What you’ll learn: simple manual checks, browser tools and extensions, advanced tips (when needed), and the limits you should expect when researching another Shopify store.
## The core problem (and a realistic expectation)
Shopify apps can live in two places: visible on the storefront (pop-ups, widgets, scripts) or hidden in the store’s backend (shipping, accounting, inventory). You’ll usually find most customer-facing apps, but not everything—so treat your findings as a strong hint, not a complete inventory.
## Fast ways to spot apps (overview)
Use these quick methods first — they’re low-effort and often give immediate answers:
- Look for visible widgets: review sections, chat pop-ups, loyalty badges.
- Inspect page source and network calls for app domains or filenames.
- Run an app-detection extension or an online scanner for a quick report.
- Contact the store owner when in doubt — many owners will share what they use.
## Step-by-step: Manual inspection (best first step)
1. Open the store in your browser.
2. Right-click and choose “View Page Source” (or press Ctrl+U / Cmd+Option+U).
3. Search (Ctrl/Cmd+F) for common keywords: app vendor names (Klaviyo, Yotpo, Judge.me), domains (klaviyo.com, loox.io), or Shopify CDN links (cdn.shopify.com/s/files).
4. Look for JavaScript files, HTML comments, or data attributes referencing an app.
Why this works: many apps inject scripts or resources into the page. If you see a filename or domain you recognize, you’ve likely found the app responsible for that feature.
## Use browser tools and extensions (fast and visual)
If you prefer a one-click approach, try:
- Koala Inspector (https://koala.sh/shopify-inspector) — built for Shopify stores.
- Wappalyzer (https://www.wappalyzer.com/) — detects broader web technologies.
- Shopify App Detector extensions in the Chrome Web Store.
How to use them:
- Install the extension, open the store, and click the tool icon.
- The tool scans the page and lists detected apps, analytics, and eCommerce tech.
These tools are handy for an initial pass and to catch less obvious scripts.
## Advanced: Network inspection and developer tools
If you’re comfortable with dev tools (optional):
- Open Developer Tools (F12 or right-click > Inspect) and go to the Network tab.
- Reload the page and filter requests by domain names you suspect (e.g., klaviyo.com, refersion.com).
- Examine loaded scripts — filenames often include vendor or app names.
Tip: this reveals third-party calls and can show analytics or tracking pixels that app-detector tools miss.
## What you can’t (usually) see — limitations and privacy
Be aware of limits:
- Backend-only apps (shipping, accounting, some inventory tools) typically leave no frontend trace.
- Some apps obfuscate or load through proxy domains, making detection harder.
- Detection tools aren’t perfect; they may report false positives or miss custom integrations.
Legal and ethical note: using public info and browser tools is fine. Avoid scraping, brute-force probing, or anything that could breach terms of service. Respect store privacy and copyrights.
## Practical tips for actionable insights
- Focus on features, not just app names: identify “what” the store does (reviews, subscriptions, pop-ups) and then search the Shopify App Store for apps that provide those features.
- Keep a short list: if you’re benchmarking competitors, track 5–10 apps per store and prioritize customer-facing tools.
- Test similar apps on a staging site before installing: many apps can affect performance and conversion.
- If you want deeper help, read guides or case studies — for example, see related posts at [https://prateeksha.com](https://prateeksha.com)/blog and the detailed walkthrough at [https://prateeksha.com](https://prateeksha.com)/blog/how-to-find-shopify-apps-used-by-a-store.
## Real example (quick walkthrough)
Suppose you like a store’s cart recovery emails:
- Inspect the page source for “klaviyo” or “email” scripts.
- If you find klaviyo.com requests in the Network tab, Klaviyo is likely handling emails.
- Verify by looking for Klaviyo signup forms or tracking pixels, then compare features in the Shopify App Store.
For more inspiration and examples of how to implement similar features, visit [https://prateeksha.com](https://prateeksha.com).
## Conclusion — what to do next
Finding which Shopify apps a store uses is often straightforward if you focus on public-facing features, use a mix of manual checks and tools, and respect privacy limits. Use the discoveries to guide your own tech stack choices: try apps on a staging site, monitor performance impact, and prioritize tools that improve conversion and customer experience.
Ready to upgrade your store or need help mapping the right apps? Visit [https://prateeksha.com](https://prateeksha.com) to see services and resources, or browse more guides at [https://prateeksha.com](https://prateeksha.com)/blog.
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