Open Source Shopify Apps – Analytics & Insights
(Updated September 2026) Track the top open source 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 Open Source Shopify Apps Ranked Today
Top 10 open source Shopify apps ranked by current App Store position, with market share and review counts. Updated weekly.
| App | Rank | Market Share | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
 Tealium | 1 | 0.00% | 0 0 |
 Hydrogen | 2 | 0.00% | 8 0 |
 RudderStack Pixel | 3 | 0.00% | 0 0 |
 Olaka: ChatGPT AI Description | 4 1 | 0.00% | 1 0 |
 IndiaMART Product Sourcing | 5 1 | 0.00% 29.47 | 10 0 |
 We Are Open | 6 1 | 33.71% 26.34 | 5 0 |
 Open Payout | 7 4 | 0.00% | 3 0 |
 Churney ROAS pLTV AI Estimator | 8 2 | 0.00% | 0 0 |
 Arvio: AI Store Operator | 9 1 | 53.93% 42.88 | 6 0 |
 BestDealer Source & Dropship | 10 2 | 0.00% | 37 0 |
Key Insights:
- Tealium commands 0 market share, 0.0pp ahead of Hydrogen — a fragmented open source category.
- In the last 30 days, 4 apps climbed and 3 dropped in ranking among the top 10 tracked open source apps.
- Note: Arvio: AI Store Operator holds higher market share (53.9%) than the rank-#1 app Tealium — share and App Store rank don't align in this category, so cross-checking both views matters.
Live Ranking and Market Share Trends for Open Source Shopify Apps
Monthly ranking and market share trends for the top 5 open source 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tealium | #11 | #21 | #2 | #2 | #11 | #1 |
| Hydrogen | #21 | #11 | #1 | #1 | #21 | #2 |
| RudderStack Pixel | #3 | #3 | #3 | #3 | #3 | #3 |
| Olaka: ChatGPT AI Description | #51 | #5 | #41 | #62 | #51 | #41 |
| IndiaMART Product Sourcing | #6 | #71 | #52 | #41 | #4 | #51 |
Key Insights:
- Tealium's ranking held steady from #1 to #1 over the charted period.
- 1 of 5 top open source apps improved their position; 0 declined — a stable market.
- Arvio: AI Store Operator's market share is 53.9% — gaining +51.4pp since the start of the chart.
Open Source Shopify Apps — Market Share by Country
Top 5 countries driving installs for open source Shopify apps, with current market share and 30-day change versus the previous month.
| Country | Market Share | Change |
|---|---|---|
 United States | 69.7% | 43.88 |
 Canada | 12.4% | 6.10 |
 South Africa | 9.0% | 7.15 |
 India | 9.0% | 22.32 |
 United Kingdom | 0.0% | 5.89 |
Key Insights:
- United States accounts for 69.7% of open source app installs — the single largest market.
- Top 3 markets (United States, Canada, South Africa) collectively cover 91.0% of all tracked open source installs — highly concentrated demand.
Fastest to 1,000 Reviews — Open Source Shopify Apps
Race-style view of how the top 3 open source 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen | Not yet reached | 9 |
| Olaka: ChatGPT AI Description | Not yet reached | 1 |
| IndiaMART Product Sourcing | Not yet reached | 0 |
Key Insights:
- 3 of the top 3 open source apps haven't yet crossed 1,000 reviews — Hydrogen is closest at 9 cumulative.
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Top Open Source Shopify Apps Ranked by Position
Tealium ranks #1 for open source with 0 share — the leader position in a fragmented field where many apps are within striking distance, 0.0pp ahead of Hydrogen (0). RudderStack Pixel sits at #3 with 0 share, rounding out the top tier. The top 3 apps together hold only 0 — meaning open source is a fragmented market where lower-ranked apps still capture significant share. Open Payout is the standout mover this month, climbing 4 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.
Open Source is a fragmented market — the top 3 apps together hold only 0 of installs, leaving Tealium's 0 lead modest in absolute terms and RudderStack Pixel at 0 still capturing meaningful share. With this many viable apps, pricing model and integration depth differentiate open source options more than rank does.
Live Ranking and Market Share Trends Across Open Source Shopify Apps
Tealium held #1 steadily from Sep 2025 to Sep 2026 — an entrenched leader in open source that challengers haven't displaced. Across the top 5 plotted open source apps, 1 improved their ranking while 0 declined — the category is moving upward overall. Arvio: AI Store Operator's share expanded +51.4pp from 2.6% (Jun 2026) to 53.9% (Sep 2026) — a sustained widening of the gap against other open source apps over this window.
Stable rankings across the top 5 plotted open source 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 Open Source — Which Apps Grew Fastest
None of the top 3 open source apps tracked here have yet crossed 1,000 reviews. Hydrogen leads the set on current cumulative reviews with 9 — closest to the milestone, at roughly 1% of the way there.
With no app in this open source set having crossed 1,000 reviews, the category is still in early adoption. Hydrogen is the closest to breaking out at 9 cumulative reviews — worth tracking its per-month review velocity to see whether it's on pace to cross the milestone first.
Top 5 Apps in Open Source
- Tealium — Tops the open source rankings with 0 market share and 0 reviews.
- Hydrogen — Ranks #2 for open source with 0 market share and 3.9★.
- RudderStack Pixel — Ranks #3 for open source with 0 market share and 0 reviews.
- Olaka: ChatGPT AI Description — Climbed 1 position this month to rank #4 — 0 share, 5.0★.
- IndiaMART Product Sourcing — Currently ranked #5 with 0 market share and 10 reviews.
Open Source Shopify Apps — Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the best open source app on Shopify?
open source is a fragmented market on Shopify — Tealium ranks #1 with 0 market share, but multiple apps capture meaningful share. Compare the top 5 on rankings, market share, and reviews to find the right fit for your store.
2. Which open source app has the highest market share on Shopify?
Tealium holds the highest market share among open source apps at 0. 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 open source apps are tracked on Shopify?
ShopDigest tracks 96 open source apps on the Shopify App Store. Rankings, market share, geography, and review data refresh weekly.
4. Which open source app is growing the fastest on Shopify?
Open Payout has shown the strongest ranking momentum, climbing 4 positions over the past 30 days. Use the Rankings tab to see full month-over-month trajectories.
5. Where are open source apps most popular on Shopify?
United States has the highest concentration of open source app installs at 69.7%, followed by Canada at 12.4%. The Geography tab shows the full country-by-country breakdown.
6. How is market share calculated for open source 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.
