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title: Apps
description: 17 articles about Apps from the Tacey Blog.
canonical: https://tacey.app/blog/tag/apps
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# Apps

- [How Shopify Checkout Hijacking Happens and How to Check Your Store](/blog/how-shopify-checkout-hijacking-happens-and-how-to-check-your-store): In October 2026, a checkout hijacking attack affected some Shopify stores by redirecting customers from compromised third-party apps; here's how to check your store.
- [How to Identify Any Shopify Theme (And the Tech Behind It)](/blog/how-to-identify-any-shopify-theme-and-the-tech-behind-it): Discover the tools and manual techniques to identify any Shopify store's theme and app stack, and learn how to use that competitive insight to inform your own e-commerce strategy.
- [The 'Messy Integrations' Problem: How to Audit Your Shopify App Stack in 2026](/blog/the-messy-integrations-problem-how-to-audit-your-shopify-app-stack-in): A bloated Shopify app stack costs you money and slows down your site; here is the process for auditing your tools, removing redundancies, and creating a more efficient store.
- [Why Is My Shopify Admin So Slow? 7 Reasons and Fixes for 2026](/blog/why-is-my-shopify-admin-so-slow-7-reasons-and-fixes-for-2026): A slow Shopify admin can bring your operations to a halt; here are the common causes and how to fix them.
- [Shopify Order Merging Apps: A 2026 Pricing Comparison](/blog/shopify-order-merging-apps-a-2026-pricing-comparison): A detailed pricing and feature comparison of the top Shopify apps for merging orders, helping you calculate the ROI of reducing shipping costs.
- [The Best Shopify Apps for Self-Service Order Cancellations in 2026](/blog/the-best-shopify-apps-for-self-service-order-cancellations-in-2026): Giving customers a way to cancel their own orders can significantly reduce support tickets. This article compares the top Shopify apps for self-service cancellations.
- [Shopify Address Validator Apps: A 2026 Pricing Teardown](/blog/shopify-address-validator-apps-a-2026-pricing-teardown): A clear pricing comparison of the top Shopify address validation apps in 2026, breaking down the costs, free tiers, and features of the leading tools.
- [Gorgias vs. Zendesk for Shopify: Which Helpdesk Wins in 2026?](/blog/gorgias-vs-zendesk-for-shopify-which-helpdesk-wins-in-2026): This guide compares Gorgias and Zendesk as helpdesk solutions for Shopify stores, focusing on their Shopify integration depth, automation capabilities, and pricing models.
- [Gorgias vs. Zendesk: The Definitive 2026 Guide for Shopify Stores](/blog/gorgias-vs-zendesk-the-definitive-2026-guide-for-shopify-stores): Choosing between Gorgias and Zendesk for your Shopify store? Our 2026 guide breaks down the critical differences in Shopify integration, pricing, and AI to help you decide.
- [Recharge vs. Skio: Which Shopify Subscription App to Choose After the Acquisition?](/blog/recharge-vs-skio-which-shopify-subscription-app-to-choose-after-the-ac): In April 2026, Recharge acquired Skio, but the two leading Shopify subscription apps still operate independently, making the choice between them more important than ever for DTC brands.
- [The 4 Best Shopify Apps for Customer Order Editing (2026)](/blog/the-4-best-shopify-apps-for-customer-order-editing-2026): Discover the top Shopify apps that empower customers to edit their own orders post-purchase, reducing support tickets and improving the customer experience.
- [The 5 Best Shopify Theme Detectors in 2026 (Free and Paid)](/blog/the-5-best-shopify-theme-detectors-in-2026-free-and-paid): Discover the top 5 free and paid Shopify theme detectors in 2026 to analyze competitor sites and inform your own store's design strategy.
- [The 2026 Guide to Estimating a Competitor's Shopify Revenue](/blog/the-2026-guide-to-estimating-a-competitor-s-shopify-revenue): While no tool can show the exact private revenue of a Shopify store, you can create a reliable estimate using tools that analyze store traffic, best-selling products, and ad spend.
- [How to Add a Gift Message Option on Shopify (Without Editing Code)](/blog/how-to-add-a-gift-message-option-on-shopify-without-editing-code): Discover how to add a gift message option on your Shopify store, from enabling the native cart notes feature to leveraging dedicated apps for advanced gifting experiences.
- [Are Shopify's Built-In Product Recommendations Enough?](/blog/are-shopify-s-built-in-product-recommendations-enough): Shopify's built-in product recommendations offer a starting point, but dedicated upsell and cross-sell apps provide the strategic control needed to significantly increase average order value without adding checkout friction.
- [The Shopify Script Tag Deprecation: An App Audit Checklist for Merchants](/blog/the-shopify-script-tag-deprecation-an-app-audit-checklist-for-merchant): With Shopify's March 1, 2027 deadline for script tag deprecation approaching, merchants must audit their apps to prevent broken functionality.
- [What Are Shopify Checkout Functions? An Explanation for Merchants](/blog/what-are-shopify-checkout-functions-an-explanation-for-merchants): Shopify Functions allow developers to build apps that customize the checkout process, a feature once locked down, giving Plus merchants powerful new control.