148.5K Shopify Stores in United Kingdom: Stats & Trends (2026)
We track 148,505 active Shopify stores in United Kingdom, with 16,957 newly added in the last 30 days (11% of the current base). Among stores with catalog data, the most common product count range is 10-49, with prices typically in the $25-$49 range. The leading categories are Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Arts & Entertainment. 58% maintain social media profiles — Instagram leads — and 4% run Meta ad campaigns.
Growth trend
Stores newly indexed each month over the past 12 months
16,957 new stores were added in the past 30 days (11% of the total), showing steady growth.
Products & categories
How many products stores carry, plus category breakdown.
Categories are non-exclusive -- a store can belong to more than one category, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
Among stores with catalog data, most have smaller catalogs in the 10-49 product range. The average is higher at 426 because some stores carry much larger inventories. The most popular store categories in this market are Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Arts & Entertainment.
Pricing & currencies
How products are priced, plus the currencies stores list in.
Among stores with pricing data, the most common price range is $25-$49. The average is higher at $239 because some stores price much higher, pulling it up. That's above the Shopify average of $217.
Popular apps
The most popular are Judge.me Product Reviews App, Shopify Inbox, Klaviyo: Email Marketing & SMS.
Marketing & analytics tools
Google Analytics (30%), Google Tag Manager (8%), Google Ads (4%).
Popular themes
The most used are Dawn, Horizon, Debut.
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Province and city-level distribution within United Kingdom
| Province | Stores | Share |
|---|---|---|
| England | 108,743 | 73% |
| Scotland | 6,574 | 4% |
| Wales | 4,066 | 3% |
| Northern Ireland | 2,468 | 2% |
| California | 1,330 | 1% |
| Florida | 818 | 1% |
| New York | 643 | 0% |
| Texas | 614 | 0% |
| Hong Kong Island | 574 | 0% |
| City | Stores | Share |
|---|---|---|
| London | 19,480 | 13% |
| Manchester | 2,552 | 2% |
| Birmingham | 1,789 | 1% |
| Glasgow | 1,397 | 1% |
| Bristol | 1,147 | 1% |
| Leeds | 1,070 | 1% |
| Liverpool | 1,016 | 1% |
| Nottingham | 1,002 | 1% |
| Leicester | 980 | 1% |
Representative stores
A varied sample - weighted by data completeness, refreshed daily
Afterpay On‑Site Messaging
Powerful Contact Form Builder
Amp: Back in Stock & PreOrder+
Recharge Subscriptions App
UpPromote Affiliate Marketing
Globo Mega Menu, Navigation
Awin ‑ Affiliate Marketing
Hulk GDPR Cookie Consent Bar
FBP | Fast Bundle & Upsell App
Judge.me Product Reviews App
SK Contact Form Builder
Consentmo GDPR Compliance
Shopify Inbox
Bundler ‑ Product Bundles App
CartBot: Gift with purchase
Kaching Bundles App & Upsells
Klaviyo: Email Marketing & SMS
UpPromote Affiliate Marketing
Klaviyo: Email Marketing & SMS
Essential Announcement Bar
Fontify: Google & Custom Fonts
Elevar Conversion Tracking
Klaviyo: Email Marketing & SMS
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How many Shopify stores are in United Kingdom?
Our database tracks 148,505 active Shopify stores in United Kingdom.
How fast is the United Kingdom Shopify market growing?
In the past 30 days, 16,957 new Shopify stores were indexed in United Kingdom, reflecting a 11% monthly growth rate.
What is the average catalog size for United Kingdom Shopify stores?
Among Shopify stores in United Kingdom with catalog data, the average is about 426 products. The most common catalog size range is 10-49.
What are the most popular apps among United Kingdom Shopify stores?
The top apps are Judge.me Product Reviews App, Shopify Inbox, Klaviyo: Email Marketing & SMS. The complete ranked list is in the Popular Apps section on this page.
How often is the data updated?
The data is updated weekly. Most store records are refreshed within a few days of any change.
Can I export the data?
Yes. All paid plans include CSV exports. You can use the data for lead generation, market research, and competitor analysis.
Social media platforms
Instagram (53%), Facebook (38%), TikTok (18%).
Social media adoption is strong at 58%, and 4% of stores run Meta ad campaigns.