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Last checked · 27 Oct 2026
Opening a new Shopify store?
These are the must-have Shopify apps for a new store, in the order to install them. The free ones come first. Add paid apps when you have orders.
We choose the apps ourselves. Paid spots are always marked “Sponsored”.
What to install first
Start with your storefront and theme so people can browse. Add Shopify Inbox next so you can answer questions before someone buys.
When visitors show up, add reviews and email. Judge.me and Klaviyo both have free tiers to start.
Turn on Shopify Payments when you are ready to take cards. Skip extra paid apps until you have orders and know what is missing.
Contact us
Get the store online.
Your shopfront
IncludedOnline Store
- You do not have a live storefront yet
- You want a URL people can open
Install on Shopify
How it looks
FreeTheme (Dawn)
- The default theme feels unfinished
- You want a clean product page
Install on Shopify
Answers questions
FreeShopify Inbox
- People message you before they buy
- You want a chat box on your product pages
Install on Shopify
Start here
FreeYour shopfront
IncludedOnline Store
Use it if
- You do not have a live storefront yet
- You want a URL people can open
Install on Shopify
How it looks
FreeTheme (Dawn)
Use it if
- The default theme feels unfinished
- You want a clean product page
Install on Shopify
Answers questions
FreeShopify Inbox
Use it if
- People message you before they buy
- You want a chat box on your product pages
Install on Shopify
Next step
Paid
Shows reviews
Free planJudge.me Product Reviews App
Use it if
- Visitors leave without buying
- You want to collect reviews from your first orders
Install on Shopify
Brings buyers back
Free to installKlaviyo: Email Marketing & SMS
Use it if
- People buy once and never come back
- You want signup forms and abandoned checkout emails
Install on Shopify
When you grow
PaidTakes cards
Per saleShopify Payments
Use it if
- You need to take cards
- You do not want a second payout account
Install on Shopify
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Questions
What apps do I need for a new Shopify store?
You need a live storefront, a theme, and a way to talk to shoppers. This hub lists those must-have Shopify apps in install order. Start with the free tier at the top.
Which must-have Shopify apps are free?
Online Store and Dawn are included or free. Shopify Inbox is free. Judge.me and Klaviyo both offer free plans you can use before you pay.
How much do Shopify apps cost when you start?
The first apps in this list cost nothing to install. Paid plans usually start when you outgrow free limits or need more features. Shopify Payments charges per sale, not a flat monthly fee.
Do I need paid Shopify apps on day one?
No. Install the free must-have apps first. Add reviews, email, and payments when you have traffic or your first orders, not before.