Build anything.
Reimagine commerce.

Millions of merchants trust Shopify to run their business—but they need developers to build the tools that help them achieve independence. Access powerful APIs to bring your ideas to life on the platform that makes commerce better for everyone.

  • Develop apps that solve complex merchant problems

    ExpansiveGraphQLandREST APIslet you integrate into Shopify's admin, online store, checkout, and more.

  • Integrate seamlessly into existing workflows

    Embed your app’s features withApp Bridge. Create high quality experiences with the ready-to-buildPolariscomponent library.

  • Help merchants express themselves

    UseLiquidto build beautiful theme templates. Get started withDawn, our blazingly fast, accessible reference theme.

  • Ship custom shopping experiences

    Add Shopify to any web, mobile, or gaming experience with the powerfulStorefront APIand SDKs, plus any front-end stack you want. UseMarketplace Kitto connect your platform and its users to millions of Shopify merchants and their products.

Launch your app or theme to millions of merchants

App Store

Get your app in front of the right merchants. With personalized recommendations and multiple billing options, theShopify App Storeis where merchants go to find the apps their business needs most.

Theme Store

Sell your theme to merchants building their brands on theShopify Theme Store, which offers flexible pricing and targeted merchandising.

  • $12.5B USDRevenue generated from the Shopify ecosystem (2020)
  • 3 in 4 merchants use apps
  • An average of 6 apps are installed per merchant