Payroll Shopify Apps – Analytics & Insights
(Updated October 2026) Track the top payroll 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 Payroll Shopify Apps Ranked Today
Top 10 payroll Shopify apps ranked by current App Store position, with market share and review counts. Updated weekly.
| App | Rank | Market Share | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
 Easyteam POS Time Clock In | 1 | 72.74% 2.02 | 326 9 |
 Zon Staff POS Time Clock In | 2 | 19.05% 0.53 | 50 3 |
 Gusto ‑ Payroll & HR | 3 1 | 0.00% | 3 0 |
 POS Time Tracker by ATeam Apps | 4 1 | 6.93% 2.50 | 53 4 |
 POS Clock In | 5 | 0.00% | 0 0 |
 Trubuild: POS Staff Clock In | 6 | 0.52% 0.01 | 4 0 |
 Homebase Time Clock | 7 | 0.00% | 29 0 |
 Daily POS Retail Sales Targets | 8 1 | 0.16% 0.12 | 3 2 |
 PowerUP Retail for POS | 9 1 | 0.03% 0.02 | 1 0 |
 POS Staff Manager | 10 | 0.02% 0.02 | 1 0 |
Key Insights:
- Easyteam POS Time Clock In commands 72.7% market share, 53.7pp ahead of Zon Staff POS Time Clock In — a concentrated payroll category.
- In the last 30 days, 2 apps climbed and 2 dropped in ranking among the top 10 tracked payroll apps.
- Easyteam POS Time Clock In added the most new reviews this month (+9) — strong adoption momentum.
Live Ranking and Market Share Trends for Payroll Shopify Apps
Monthly ranking and market share trends for the top 5 payroll 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easyteam POS Time Clock In | #1 | #1 | #1 | #1 | #1 | #1 |
| Zon Staff POS Time Clock In | #2 | #2 | #2 | #2 | #2 | #2 |
| Gusto ‑ Payroll & HR | — | — | — | #75 | #43 | #31 |
| POS Time Tracker by ATeam Apps | #3 | #3 | #3 | #3 | #3 | #41 |
| POS Clock In | — | #6 | #42 | #4 | #51 | #5 |
Key Insights:
- Easyteam POS Time Clock In's ranking held steady from #1 to #1 over the charted period.
- 2 of 5 top payroll apps improved their position; 1 declined — a stable market.
- Easyteam POS Time Clock In's market share is 72.7% — gaining +4.9pp since the start of the chart.
Payroll Shopify Apps — Market Share by Country
Top 5 countries driving installs for payroll Shopify apps, with current market share and 30-day change versus the previous month.
| Country | Market Share | Change |
|---|---|---|
 United States | 85.5% | 1.95 |
 Canada | 4.8% | 0.90 |
 South Africa | 2.7% | 0.07 |
 Spain | 1.9% | 0.04 |
 Israel | 1.7% | 1.73 |
Key Insights:
- United States accounts for 85.5% of payroll app installs — the single largest market.
- Top 3 markets (United States, Canada, South Africa) collectively cover 93.0% of all tracked payroll installs — highly concentrated demand.
- Israel is the fastest-growing market this month (+1.7pp) — emerging demand worth watching.
Fastest to 1,000 Reviews — Payroll Shopify Apps
Race-style view of how the top 4 payroll 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Easyteam POS Time Clock In | Not yet reached | 326 |
| POS Time Tracker by ATeam Apps | Not yet reached | 52 |
| Zon Staff POS Time Clock In | Not yet reached | 49 |
| Gusto ‑ Payroll & HR | Not yet reached | 3 |
Key Insights:
- 4 of the top 4 payroll apps haven't yet crossed 1,000 reviews — Easyteam POS Time Clock In is closest at 326 cumulative.
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Top Payroll Shopify Apps Ranked by Position
Easyteam POS Time Clock In dominates payroll with 72.7% market share — a clear category leader Shopify merchants gravitate to first, 53.7pp ahead of Zon Staff POS Time Clock In (19.1%). Gusto ‑ Payroll & HR sits at #3 with 0 share, rounding out the top tier. Together, the top 3 apps absorb 91.8% of all payroll installs — a highly concentrated landscape with limited room for new entrants. Gusto ‑ Payroll & HR is the standout mover this month, climbing 1 position — a momentum signal worth tracking.
Easyteam POS Time Clock In's 72.7% lead has held stably this month, with the top 3 apps capturing 91.8% of all payroll installs. Zon Staff POS Time Clock In (19.1%) is the natural alternative when store fit or pricing rules out Easyteam POS Time Clock In.
Live Ranking and Market Share Trends Across Payroll Shopify Apps
Easyteam POS Time Clock In held #1 steadily from Oct 2025 to Oct 2026 — an entrenched leader in payroll that challengers haven't displaced. Across the top 5 plotted payroll apps, 2 improved their ranking while 1 declined — the category is moving upward overall. Easyteam POS Time Clock In's share expanded +4.9pp from 67.9% (Oct 2025) to 72.7% (Oct 2026) — a sustained widening of the gap against other payroll apps over this window.
Stable rankings across the top 5 plotted payroll 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 Payroll — Which Apps Grew Fastest
None of the top 4 payroll apps tracked here have yet crossed 1,000 reviews. Easyteam POS Time Clock In leads the set on current cumulative reviews with 326 — closest to the milestone, at roughly 33% of the way there.
With no app in this payroll set having crossed 1,000 reviews, the category is still in early adoption. Easyteam POS Time Clock In is the closest to breaking out at 326 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 Payroll
- Easyteam POS Time Clock In — Category leader for payroll with 72.7% market share and 5.0★.
- Zon Staff POS Time Clock In — Ranks #2 for payroll with 19.1% market share and 4.8★.
- Gusto ‑ Payroll & HR — Climbed 1 position this month to rank #3 — 0 share, 5.0★.
- POS Time Tracker by ATeam Apps — Currently ranked #4 with 6.9% market share and 4.8★.
- POS Clock In — Ranks #5 for payroll with 0 market share and 0 reviews.
Payroll Shopify Apps — Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the best payroll app on Shopify?
Easyteam POS Time Clock In is the leading payroll app on Shopify, holding 72.7% of category market share with 326 reviews — a clear default for most merchants.
2. Which payroll app has the highest market share on Shopify?
Easyteam POS Time Clock In holds the highest market share among payroll apps at 72.7% (+2.02pp 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 payroll apps are tracked on Shopify?
ShopDigest tracks 96 payroll apps on the Shopify App Store. Rankings, market share, geography, and review data refresh weekly.
4. Which payroll app is growing the fastest on Shopify?
Gusto ‑ Payroll & HR has shown the strongest ranking momentum, climbing 1 position over the past 30 days. Use the Rankings tab to see full month-over-month trajectories.
5. Where are payroll apps most popular on Shopify?
United States has the highest concentration of payroll app installs at 85.5%, followed by Canada at 4.8%. The Geography tab shows the full country-by-country breakdown.
6. How is market share calculated for payroll 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.
