92 Shopify Bestselling author Stores: Stats & Market Data (2026)
92 active Shopify stores fall into the Bestselling author segment, with 4 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. 74% maintain social media profiles — Instagram leads — and 14% run Meta ad campaigns.
Growth trend
Stores newly indexed each month over the past 12 months
4 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 22%.
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 67 products per store. That's smaller than the Shopify average of 439. The strongest country concentrations are United States, United Kingdom, Georgia.
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 $18 because some stores price much higher, pulling it up. That's below the Shopify average of $219.
Popular apps
The most popular are Klaviyo: Email Marketing & SMS, Judge.me Product Reviews App, Shopify Inbox.
Marketing & analytics tools
Google Analytics (27%), Facebook Pixel (4%), Google Tag Manager (4%).
Popular themes
The most used are Dawn, Impulse, Publisher.
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How many Shopify Bestselling author stores are there?
We currently track 92 active Shopify stores in the Bestselling author segment.
Are Shopify Bestselling author stores growing?
Yes. In the last 30 days, 4 new stores were indexed in the Bestselling author segment, showing a 4% monthly growth rate.
What is the average product price in Shopify Bestselling author stores?
Among stores with pricing data, the average listed price is about $18, with the most common pricing band at Under $25.
What apps are most popular for Shopify Bestselling author stores?
The top apps are Klaviyo: Email Marketing & SMS, Judge.me Product Reviews App, Shopify Inbox. 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 (67%), Facebook (60%), TikTok (45%).
Social media engagement is exceptionally high: 74% of stores maintain social profiles and 14% run Meta ads. That's 15 percentage points above the Shopify average of 59%.