Managing apps

Apps cover a wide range of functions and features, but you can do some basic actions with each of them.

If you need help with an app that you've installed in your Shopify admin, then refer to Getting support for apps.

Open an app in Shopify

You can review all the apps that you have installed from the Apps page in Shopify:

Desktop

Steps:

1. From your Shopify admin, go to Settings > Apps and sales channels.

2. Click the name of the app that you want to open.

3. At the top of the page, click Open app or Open sales channel.

Additionally, you can search for apps and sales channels, or pin your favorite apps and channels for easy access.

Shopify app

1. From the Shopify app, tap the icon.

2. Scroll to the Apps section, and then tap the app that you want to open.

Add app blocks to your Shopify admin

App blocks let you use important features from your apps directly on key pages in your Shopify admin on desktop. You can add app blocks to your Products, Orders, and Customers pages.

If you've installed an app on your store with an app block for the supported page, then the page displays an App blocks section.

Note

Not all apps have app blocks. If you don't have any installed apps with an app block on a page, then the app blocks section is hidden.

Steps:

1. From your Shopify admin, go to the page that you want to add an app block to.
2. In the App blocks section, click + App block.
3. Click the name of the app block that you want to add to the page as a preview.
4. Use the app block that you've added. If you navigate away from the page, then the app block disappears.
5. Optional: If you want an app block to display permanently on the page for all staff on your store, then click the Pin icon next to the app block.

View an app's about page

The app's about page lets you view information about the app and perform actions related to the app, such as viewing the app's listing on the Shopify App Store, writing a review for the app, and checking for any app compatibility issues.

Steps:

Desktop

1. From your Shopify admin, go to Settings > Apps and sales channels.

2. Click the app that you want to view.

Shopify app

1. From the Shopify app, tap > Settings.

2. In the Store settings section, tap Apps and sales channels.

3. Next to the name of the app that you want to view, tap > View details.

Edit an app's preferences

You can edit an app's preferences from the app's about page.

Steps:

1. From your Shopify admin, go to Settings > Apps and sales channels.

2. Click the app that you want to view.

3. Click Edit preferences.

View an app's invoice

You can check an app's invoice to review more information about the billing and usage charges associated with the app.

Steps:

Desktop

1. From your Shopify admin, go to Settings > Apps and sales channels.

2. Click the app that you want to view.

3. In the Billing and usage charges section, click View current invoice.

To learn more about how you're billed for apps, and how to request an app refund or a credit, refer to App charges on your Shopify bills.

Shopify app

1. From the Shopify app, tap the icon.

2. Scroll to the Apps section.

3. Tap the app that you want to open.

4. Tap the button next to the name of the app.

5. Tap About.

6. In the Billing section, tap View current invoice.

Upgrade or downgrade an app subscription

Some apps that are billed on a recurring cycle have multiple subscription plans available, so you can customize your app experience based on your needs.

An app's pricing information for its subscription plans is available on the Shopify App Store, the app's external website, or both.

All app plan upgrades and downgrades are made within the app itself. Navigating to the specific plan selection page differs depending on the app, but you can find the page within the app by searching for pages with titles such as Billing, Subscriptions, Plans, Pricing, or Settings.

If you're unable to upgrade or downgrade your app's subscription plan on your own, then use the Get support button to reach out to the app developer for assistance.

Note

If you change your app subscription plan in the middle of a billing cycle, then a prorated charge (for upgrades) or application credit (for downgrades) can apply. Learn more about App prorating, upgrades, and downgrades.

Steps:

Desktop

1. From your Shopify admin, go to Settings > Apps and sales channels.

2. Click the name of the app that you want to upgrade or downgrade.

3. At the top of the page, click Open app or Open sales channel.

4. Navigate to the app's plan selection page.

5. Select and confirm the new app plan you want to change to.

6. When prompted, agree to the new recurring app charge.

Shopify app

1. From the Shopify app, tap the icon.

2. Scroll to the Apps section.

3. Tap the app that you want to upgrade or downgrade.

4. Navigate to the app's plan selection page.

5. Select and confirm the new app plan you want to change to.

6. When prompted, agree to the new recurring app charge.

Change the app's proxy URL

Some apps use a proxy URL to get and display dynamic content on a page of your online store, such as product galleries, wishlist apps, or custom forms. The default proxy URL is set by the app developer, but you can change it in the Shopify admin.

Steps:

1. From your Shopify admin, go to Settings > Apps and sales channels.

2. Click the app that you want to view.

3. In the App proxy Url section, click Customize URL.

4. Enter the new proxy URL.

5. Click Save.

Note

When you change the proxy URL in the Shopify admin, you need to make sure that the app is also using the new proxy URL. Check the app's documentation or get support from the app developer to learn how to change the proxy URL in the app.

View an app's permissions and privacy policy

You can view an app's permissions and privacy policy from the app's about page.

Steps:

Desktop

1. From your Shopify admin, go to Settings > Apps and sales channels.

2. Click the app that you want to view.

3. To view the app's permissions, refer to the App permissions section.

4. To read the app's data privacy policy, go to the Data privacy section and click View this app's privacy policy.

Shopify app

1. From the Shopify app, tap > Settings.

2. In the Store settings section, tap Apps and sales channels.

3. Next to the name of the app that you want to view, tap > View details.

4. In the Privacy details section, review the app's data privacy information.

5. In the Permission details section, review the app's permissions details.

Check app notifications

The App status page gives you notifications about the status of your installed apps and sales channels, such as whether an app is compatible with your store.

Steps:

1. From your Shopify admin, go to Settings > Apps and sales channels.

2. In the App status notifications bar, click Review. If you have apps that need to be reviewed, then the App status notification bar is displayed.

The App status page displays a list of any apps installed on your store that need to be reviewed, such as unsupported apps.