E-commerce

Best Shopify Apps for New Stores

May 15, 2026

Starting a new Shopify store is exciting. But the App Store can be overwhelming. Here are the apps worth installing from day one.

Oberlo or Spocket

Key Oberlo or Spocket

  • Reach customers 24/7 with an online store
  • Lower overhead costs compared to physical retail
  • Access global markets and audiences
  • Track sales and customer behavior
  • Automate inventory and order management

If you dropship, Oberlo connects you with AliExpress suppliers. Spocket offers faster shipping from US and EU suppliers. Pick one based on your target market.

Loox or Judge.me

Key Loox or Judge.me

Product reviews build trust. Loox focuses on photo reviews. Judge.me offers a solid free plan. Both integrate seamlessly with Shopify.

Mailchimp or Klaviyo

Key Mailchimp or Klaviyo

Email marketing is non-negotiable. Mailchimp is affordable for beginners. Klaviyo is more powerful for growing stores. Start with Mailchimp and upgrade later.

SEO Optimizer

Key SEO Optimizer

Managing meta tags manually is tedious. SEO Optimizer automates bulk edits and catches issues before they hurt rankings.

TinyIMG or Crush.pics

Key TinyIMG or Crush.pics

Compress images automatically to speed up your store. Both apps compress on upload and optimize existing images.

AfterShip

Key AfterShip

Order tracking keeps customers informed and reduces support requests. AfterShip tracks shipments from hundreds of carriers automatically.

Start with these. Add more only when you identify a specific need.

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