88 Shopify Author merchandise Stores: Stats & Market Data (2026)
88 active Shopify stores fall into the Author merchandise segment, with 12 newly added in the last 30 days. Among stores with catalog data, the most common product count range is 50-199, with prices typically in the Under $25 range. The leading categories are Books & Literature, Apparel & Accessories, Arts & Entertainment. 76% maintain social media profiles — Instagram leads — and 8% run Meta ad campaigns.
Growth trend
Stores newly indexed each month over the past 12 months
12 new stores were added in the past 30 days (14% of the total), showing steady growth. This is below the Shopify average of 28%.
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, the 50-199 product range is most common. The average is 98 products per store. That's smaller than the Shopify average of 437. The strongest country concentrations are United States, United Kingdom, Australia.
Pricing & currencies
How products are priced, plus the currencies stores list in.
Among stores with pricing data, the most common price range is Under $25. The average is higher at $32 because some stores price much higher, pulling it up. That's below the Shopify average of $215.
Popular apps
The most popular are Printful: Print on Demand, Upsell & Cross Sell — Selleasy, Klaviyo: Email Marketing & SMS.
Marketing & analytics tools
Google Analytics (17%), Google Tag Manager (2%), Facebook Pixel (1%).
Popular themes
The most used are Dawn, Impulse, Spotlight.
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Privy ‑ Email, SMS & Pop Ups
Pop Convert ‑ Pop Ups, Banners
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How many Shopify Author merchandise stores are there?
We currently track 88 active Shopify stores in the Author merchandise segment.
Are Shopify Author merchandise stores growing?
Yes. In the last 30 days, 12 new stores were indexed in the Author merchandise segment, showing a 14% monthly growth rate.
What is the average product price in Shopify Author merchandise stores?
Among stores with pricing data, the average listed price is about $32, with the most common pricing band at Under $25.
What apps are most popular for Shopify Author merchandise stores?
The top apps are Printful: Print on Demand, Upsell & Cross Sell — Selleasy, 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 (65%), Facebook (59%), TikTok (38%).
Social media engagement is exceptionally high: 76% of stores maintain social profiles and 8% run Meta ads. That's 18 percentage points above the Shopify average of 58%.