Deferred Payments Shopify Apps – Analytics & Insights
(Updated September 2026) Track the top deferred payments 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 Deferred Payments Shopify Apps Ranked Today
Top 10 deferred payments Shopify apps ranked by current App Store position, with market share and review counts. Updated weekly.
| App | Rank | Market Share | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
 Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ | 1 3 | 70.98% 51.48 | 3,741 113 |
 SPD Split Payment & Deposit | 2 1 | 1.61% 2.39 | 145 6 |
 Preorder Now Presale Timesact | 3 | 7.01% 2.76 | 2,081 46 |
 Preorder, Back In Stock REZ | 4 2 | 15.45% 44.88 | 1,543 57 |
 Essent Preorder Back in Stock | 5 | 3.92% 1.47 | 1,278 40 |
 Dibs – Preorders & Backorders | 6 | 0.51% 0.10 | 136 12 |
 Bat Preorders | Preorder Now | 7 3 | 0.38% 0.24 | 274 9 |
 Downpay: Partial Pay & Deposit | 8 | 0.03% 0.00 | 96 5 |
 Early Bird: Preorder & Restock | 9 2 | 0.03% 0.06 | 77 4 |
 Back In Stock | Restock Alerts | 10 | 0.00% | 0 0 |
Key Insights:
- Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ commands 71.0% market share, 69.4pp ahead of SPD Split Payment & Deposit — a concentrated deferred payments category.
- In the last 30 days, 2 apps climbed and 3 dropped in ranking among the top 10 tracked deferred payments apps.
- Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ added the most new reviews this month (+113) — strong adoption momentum.
Live Ranking and Market Share Trends for Deferred Payments Shopify Apps
Monthly ranking and market share trends for the top 5 deferred payments 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 | Apr 2026 | May 2026 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2026 | Aug 2026 | Sep 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ | — | #2 | #31 | #41 | #4 | #13 |
| SPD Split Payment & Deposit | — | #1 | #1 | #1 | #1 | #21 |
| Preorder Now Presale Timesact | — | #5 | #41 | #31 | #3 | #3 |
| Preorder, Back In Stock REZ | — | #3 | #21 | #2 | #2 | #42 |
| Essent Preorder Back in Stock | — | #4 | #51 | #5 | #5 | #5 |
Key Insights:
- Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ's ranking improved from #2 to #1 over the charted period.
- 2 of 5 top deferred payments apps improved their position; 3 declined — a stable market.
- Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ's market share is 71.0% — gaining +19.2pp since the start of the chart.
Deferred Payments Shopify Apps — Market Share by Country
Top 5 countries driving installs for deferred payments Shopify apps, with current market share and 30-day change versus the previous month.
| Country | Market Share | Change |
|---|---|---|
 United States | 37.3% | 5.10 |
 Australia | 10.8% | 2.58 |
 United Kingdom | 10.1% | 1.44 |
 Canada | 5.5% | 0.64 |
 France | 3.6% | 0.96 |
Key Insights:
- United States accounts for 37.3% of deferred payments app installs — the single largest market.
- Top 3 markets (United States, Australia, United Kingdom) collectively cover 58.1% of all tracked deferred payments installs — highly concentrated demand.
Fastest to 1,000 Reviews — Deferred Payments Shopify Apps
Race-style view of how the top 5 deferred payments 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preorder, Back In Stock REZ | 13 | 1,458 |
| Essent Preorder Back in Stock | 17 | 1,219 |
| Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ | 38 | 3,554 |
| Preorder Now Presale Timesact | 41 | 1,966 |
| SPD Split Payment & Deposit | Not yet reached | 135 |
Key Insights:
- Preorder, Back In Stock REZ reached 1,000 reviews fastest — in 13 months since launch.
- Essent Preorder Back in Stock crossed 1,000 reviews in 17 months — 4 months behind Preorder, Back In Stock REZ.
- SPD Split Payment & Deposit is still building toward 1,000 reviews — currently at 135 cumulative.
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Top Deferred Payments Shopify Apps Ranked by Position
Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ dominates deferred payments with 71.0% market share — a clear category leader Shopify merchants gravitate to first, 69.4pp ahead of SPD Split Payment & Deposit (1.6%). Preorder Now Presale Timesact sits at #3 with 7.0% share, rounding out the top tier. Together, the top 3 apps absorb 79.6% of all deferred payments installs — a highly concentrated landscape with limited room for new entrants. Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ is the standout mover this month, climbing 3 positions — a momentum signal worth tracking.
Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ's 71.0% lead has held stably this month, with the top 3 apps capturing 79.6% of all deferred payments installs. SPD Split Payment & Deposit (1.6%) is the natural alternative when store fit or pricing rules out Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ.
Live Ranking and Market Share Trends Across Deferred Payments Shopify Apps
Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ climbed from #2 (May 2026) to #1 (Sep 2026) — a 1-position gain among deferred payments apps over the charted window. Across the top 5 plotted deferred payments apps, 3 lost rank positions while only 2 improved — consolidation at the top. Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ's share expanded +19.2pp from 51.8% (May 2026) to 71.0% (Sep 2026) — a sustained widening of the gap against other deferred payments apps over this window.
Stable rankings across the top 5 plotted deferred payments 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 Deferred Payments — Which Apps Grew Fastest
Preorder, Back In Stock REZ reached 1,000 reviews in 13 months since launch — the fastest ramp among the top 5 deferred payments apps tracked here. Essent Preorder Back in Stock in 17 months, Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ in 38 months, and Preorder Now Presale Timesact took 41 months to cross the same milestone, a 28-month spread between the fastest and slowest in the set.
1 app on this chart hasn't yet crossed 1,000 reviews: SPD Split Payment & Deposit at 135 cumulative reviews. SPD Split Payment & Deposit is closest to the milestone — its current count puts it roughly 14% of the way to 1,000.
The 28-month gap between Preorder, Back In Stock REZ's and Preorder Now Presale Timesact's time-to-1,000 highlights how unevenly product-market fit landed across this deferred payments set — the leader found its merchant audience early, while late-rampers took multiple years to reach the same review depth. For merchants comparing these apps today, slower-ramping apps may have closed the functionality gap but still operate on smaller review bases.
Top 5 Apps in Deferred Payments
- Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ — Category leader for deferred payments with 71.0% market share and 5.0★.
- SPD Split Payment & Deposit — Currently ranked #2 with 1.6% market share and 4.8★.
- Preorder Now Presale Timesact — Ranks #3 for deferred payments with 7.0% market share and 5.0★.
- Preorder, Back In Stock REZ — Currently ranked #4 with 15.4% market share and 5.0★.
- Essent Preorder Back in Stock — Ranks #5 for deferred payments with 3.9% market share and 5.0★.
Deferred Payments Shopify Apps — Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the best deferred payments app on Shopify?
Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ is the leading deferred payments app on Shopify, holding 71.0% of category market share with 3,741 reviews — a clear default for most merchants.
2. Which deferred payments app has the highest market share on Shopify?
Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ holds the highest market share among deferred payments apps at 71.0% (+51.48pp 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 deferred payments apps are tracked on Shopify?
ShopDigest tracks 96 deferred payments apps on the Shopify App Store. Rankings, market share, geography, and review data refresh weekly.
4. Which deferred payments app is growing the fastest on Shopify?
Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ 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 deferred payments apps most popular on Shopify?
United States has the highest concentration of deferred payments app installs at 37.3%, followed by Australia at 10.8%. The Geography tab shows the full country-by-country breakdown.
6. How is market share calculated for deferred payments 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 deferred payments app reached 1,000 reviews fastest on Shopify?
Preorder, Back In Stock REZ hit 1,000 reviews in 13 months since launch — the fastest review ramp among tracked deferred payments Shopify apps. See the Review Champions chart above for the full race.
