Branded Portal Shopify Apps – Analytics & Insights
(Updated October 2026) Track the top branded portal Shopify apps with live rankings, market share, geography, and review data — updated weekly from the Shopify App Store. This keyword page shows where each app stands today and how its position has shifted over time.
Top Branded Portal Shopify Apps Ranked Today
Top 10 branded portal Shopify apps ranked by current App Store position, with market share and review counts. Updated weekly.
| App | Rank | Market Share | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
 Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy | 1 | 34.33% 5.48 | 1,107 33 |
 UpPromote Affiliate Marketing | 2 1 | 53.43% 12.19 | 3,882 76 |
 BixGrow Affiliate Marketing | 3 1 | 7.31% 5.02 | 1,331 23 |
 Referral Program ‑ Shopjar | 4 1 | 1.33% 0.44 | 152 12 |
 Affilitrak Affiliate Marketing | 5 1 | 2.47% 2.01 | 267 8 |
 GOAFFPRO ‑ Affiliate Marketing | 6 | 0.59% 0.04 | 954 6 |
 impact.com Affiliate Marketing | 7 | 0.04% 0.00 | 202 1 |
 Simple Affiliate | 8 1 | 0.20% 0.06 | 124 2 |
 Yuko Affiliate Marketing | 9 2 | 0.02% 0.01 | 29 2 |
 BLOOP Referral & Affiliate | 10 3 | 0.02% 0.01 | 217 3 |
Key Insights:
- Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy commands 34.3% market share, -19.1pp ahead of UpPromote Affiliate Marketing — a competitive branded portal category.
- In the last 30 days, 5 apps climbed and 2 dropped in ranking among the top 10 tracked branded portal apps.
- UpPromote Affiliate Marketing added the most new reviews this month (+76) — strong adoption momentum.
- Note: UpPromote Affiliate Marketing holds higher market share (53.4%) than the rank-#1 app Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy — share and App Store rank don't align in this category, so cross-checking both views matters.
Live Ranking and Market Share Trends for Branded Portal Shopify Apps
Monthly ranking and market share trends for the top 5 branded portal Shopify apps over the past year — see how each app's App Store position and market share have shifted month by month.
Charts Data
| App | May 2026 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2026 | Aug 2026 | Sep 2026 | Oct 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy | #2 | #2 | #2 | #2 | #11 | #1 |
| UpPromote Affiliate Marketing | #1 | #1 | #1 | #32 | #3 | #21 |
| BixGrow Affiliate Marketing | #3 | #3 | #3 | #12 | #21 | #31 |
| Referral Program ‑ Shopjar | #17 | #89 | #62 | #51 | #5 | #41 |
| Affilitrak Affiliate Marketing | #5 | #72 | #43 | #4 | #4 | #51 |
Key Insights:
- Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy's ranking improved from #2 to #1 over the charted period.
- 2 of 5 top branded portal apps improved their position; 1 declined — a stable market.
- Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy's market share is 34.3% — gaining +22.8pp since the start of the chart.
Branded Portal Shopify Apps — Market Share by Country
Top 5 countries driving installs for branded portal Shopify apps, with current market share and 30-day change versus the previous month.
| Country | Market Share | Change |
|---|---|---|
 United States | 42.7% | 0.91 |
 United Kingdom | 9.0% | 0.07 |
 Germany | 8.1% | 0.62 |
 Australia | 4.7% | 0.38 |
 Canada | 4.4% | 0.48 |
Key Insights:
- United States accounts for 42.7% of branded portal app installs — the single largest market.
- Top 3 markets (United States, United Kingdom, Germany) collectively cover 59.8% of all tracked branded portal installs — highly concentrated demand.
Fastest to 1,000 Reviews — Branded Portal Shopify Apps
Race-style view of how the top 5 branded portal Shopify apps reached 1,000 reviews — months since launch on the X-axis, cumulative review count on the Y-axis.
Charts Data
| App | Months to Reach 1,000 Reviews | Current Review Count |
|---|---|---|
| BixGrow Affiliate Marketing | 46 | 1,323 |
| UpPromote Affiliate Marketing | 52 | 3,843 |
| Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy | 64 | 1,103 |
| Affilitrak Affiliate Marketing | Not yet reached | 269 |
| Referral Program ‑ Shopjar | Not yet reached | 148 |
Key Insights:
- BixGrow Affiliate Marketing reached 1,000 reviews fastest — in 46 months since launch.
- UpPromote Affiliate Marketing crossed 1,000 reviews in 52 months — 6 months behind BixGrow Affiliate Marketing.
- 2 of the top 5 branded portal apps haven't yet crossed 1,000 reviews — Affilitrak Affiliate Marketing is closest at 269 cumulative.
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Top Branded Portal Shopify Apps Ranked by Position
Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy holds the top spot for branded portal with 34.3% market share, but the gap to challengers is closing, -19.1pp ahead of UpPromote Affiliate Marketing (53.4%). BixGrow Affiliate Marketing sits at #3 with 7.3% share, rounding out the top tier. Together, the top 3 apps absorb 95.1% of all branded portal installs — a highly concentrated landscape with limited room for new entrants. BLOOP Referral & Affiliate is the standout mover this month, climbing 3 positions — a momentum signal worth tracking. Worth noting: the top-ranked app and the highest-share app aren't the same here — App Store rank and our market share metric (computed from review counts and other factors) move on independent dynamics, so cross-checking both views matters in this category.
Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy leads at 34.3%, only -19.1pp ahead of UpPromote Affiliate Marketing (53.4%), with rankings stable this month. When the top two branded portal apps demonstrate similar real-world adoption, fit-for-store usually matters more than rank — comparing pricing model, integration depth, and support hours separates them better than the share gap does.
Live Ranking and Market Share Trends Across Branded Portal Shopify Apps
Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy climbed from #2 (May 2026) to #1 (Oct 2026) — a 1-position gain among branded portal apps over the charted window. Across the top 5 plotted branded portal apps, 2 improved their ranking while 1 declined — the category is moving upward overall. Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy's share held near 34.3% from May 2026 to Oct 2026 — a stable install base for branded portal apps rather than active gain or loss.
Stable rankings across the top 5 plotted branded portal apps mean merchants have largely settled on their preferences — challengers below the top 5 face an uphill path to break in.
Review Growth Velocity in Branded Portal — Which Apps Grew Fastest
BixGrow Affiliate Marketing reached 1,000 reviews in 46 months since launch — the fastest ramp among the top 5 branded portal apps tracked here. UpPromote Affiliate Marketing in 52 months, and Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy took 64 months to cross the same milestone, a 18-month spread between the fastest and slowest in the set.
2 apps on this chart haven't yet crossed 1,000 reviews: Affilitrak Affiliate Marketing at 269, Referral Program ‑ Shopjar at 148 cumulative reviews. Affilitrak Affiliate Marketing is closest to the milestone — its current count puts it roughly 27% of the way to 1,000.
The 18-month spread between BixGrow Affiliate Marketing and Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy reaching 1,000 reviews suggests a competitive branded portal category — leaders pulled ahead by roughly a year, but no single app dominated launch-to-milestone speed. The ramp differences likely reflect both product quality and timing-of-launch rather than one clear category winner.
Top 5 Apps in Branded Portal
- Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy — Tops the branded portal rankings with 34.3% market share and 5.0★.
- UpPromote Affiliate Marketing — Climbed 1 position this month to rank #2 — 53.4% share, 4.9★.
- BixGrow Affiliate Marketing — Currently ranked #3 with 7.3% market share and 4.9★.
- Referral Program ‑ Shopjar — Climbed 1 position this month to rank #4 — 1.3% share, 4.9★.
- Affilitrak Affiliate Marketing — Currently ranked #5 with 2.5% market share and 5.0★.
Branded Portal Shopify Apps — Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the best branded portal app on Shopify?
Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy ranks #1 for branded portal apps with 34.3% market share, but the category is competitive — UpPromote Affiliate Marketing is close behind at 53.4%, so the best fit depends on your store's specific needs.
2. Which branded portal app has the highest market share on Shopify?
Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy holds the highest market share among branded portal apps at 34.3% (-5.48pp vs 30 days ago). Market share here is estimated from each app's recent review velocity, with rank-weighted adjustment because positions in keyword search drive most installs.
3. How many branded portal apps are tracked on Shopify?
ShopDigest tracks 96 branded portal apps on the Shopify App Store. Rankings, market share, geography, and review data refresh weekly.
4. Which branded portal app is growing the fastest on Shopify?
BLOOP Referral & Affiliate has shown the strongest ranking momentum, climbing 3 positions over the past 30 days. Use the Rankings tab to see full month-over-month trajectories.
5. Where are branded portal apps most popular on Shopify?
United States has the highest concentration of branded portal app installs at 42.7%, followed by United Kingdom at 9.0%. The Geography tab shows the full country-by-country breakdown.
6. How is market share calculated for branded portal on Shopify keyword pages?
For keyword pages, market share is rank-weighted — apps at position #1 carry roughly 40× the weight of apps at position #22, and apps beyond #22 are excluded. This reflects the reality that Shopify keyword search traffic concentrates heavily at the top of results.
7. Which branded portal app reached 1,000 reviews fastest on Shopify?
BixGrow Affiliate Marketing hit 1,000 reviews in 46 months since launch — the fastest review ramp among tracked branded portal Shopify apps. See the Review Champions chart above for the full race.
