App development
You build a great app. We’ll make the rest easy.
The Shopify App Store is all you need to find customers and earn regular income.
87% of Shopify entrepreneurs say they rely on apps to run their business
A worthwhile time investment
84% of apps have earned revenue on the Shopify App Store
New developers are thriving
48% of the Shopify App Store’s top 25 grossing apps were published in the last 2 years
“I wouldn’t use Shopify without apps. It’s a precondition for using Shopify, and it’s a major efficiency enhancer.”
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Shopify can help at every step
Find problems
Get direct insight into what Shopify businesses are looking for.
Reach customers
Market your app directly to 1,000,000 businesses with the Shopify App Store.
Get paid
By using our Billing API, you can charge for your app in three different ways: one-time, usage-based, and recurring charges. And you keep 80% of all revenue.
Ready to begin?
Find out how to start building and where to find your next great app idea.
Tutorial
Build a Shopify app with Node.js and React
Learn how to build a Shopify app using the latest technologies like Node.js and React

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New ways to grow your business on the Shopify App Store
Unlock new growth potential for your business by listing your apps on the Shopify App Store

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Building for a Global Audience
Learn how to take your development business global by building for international markets
Read our Getting Started guide
Use this guide to walk through how to make API calls in minutes.
Shopify Development Fundamentals course
Take this 45-minute self-study course to get an overview of development opportunities using Shopify. Learn about the available APIs, SDKs, tools, and resources available to build apps.