255 Shopify Author Stores: Stats & Market Data (2026)
255 active Shopify stores fall into the Author segment, with 11 newly added in the last 30 days. Among stores with catalog data, the most common product count range is 10-49, with prices typically in the Under $25 range. The leading categories are Books & Literature, Arts & Entertainment, Apparel & Accessories. 71% maintain social media profiles — Instagram leads — and 3% run Meta ad campaigns.
Growth trend
Stores newly indexed each month over the past 12 months
11 new stores were added in the past 30 days (4% of the total). Growth has slowed, but new stores are still opening. This is below the Shopify average of 27%.
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%.
Food & Beverages 1 Health 1Among stores with catalog data, most have smaller catalogs in the 10-49 product range. The average is higher at 47 because some stores carry much larger inventories. That's smaller than the Shopify average of 435. The strongest country concentrations are United States, United Kingdom, Canada.
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 $68 because some stores price much higher, pulling it up. That's below the Shopify average of $217.
Popular apps
The most popular are Klaviyo: Email Marketing & SMS, Printful: Print on Demand, Judge.me Product Reviews App.
Marketing & analytics tools
Google Analytics (22%), Google Tag Manager (4%), Facebook Pixel (2%).
Popular themes
The most used are Dawn, Debut, Studio.
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Bundler ‑ Product Bundles App
Klaviyo: Email Marketing & SMS
Shopify Inbox
Judge.me Product Reviews App
Bundler ‑ Product Bundles App
Lucky Orange Heatmaps & Replay
Privy ‑ Email, SMS & Pop Ups
Variant Option Product Options
GSC Countdown Timer Bar
Printful: Print on Demand
Sami B2B Lock,Password Protect
Instafeed ‑ Instagram Feed
FBP: Fast Bundle & Upsell
Gelato: Print on Demand
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How many Shopify Author stores are there?
We currently track 255 active Shopify stores in the Author segment.
Are Shopify Author stores growing?
Yes. In the last 30 days, 11 new stores were indexed in the Author segment, showing a 4% monthly growth rate.
What is the average product price in Shopify Author stores?
Among stores with pricing data, the average listed price is about $68, with the most common pricing band at Under $25.
What apps are most popular for Shopify Author stores?
The top apps are Klaviyo: Email Marketing & SMS, Printful: Print on Demand, Judge.me Product Reviews App. 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 (63%), Facebook (52%), TikTok (25%).
Social media engagement is exceptionally high: 71% of stores maintain social profiles and 3% run Meta ads. That's 13 percentage points above the Shopify average of 58%.