Downgrade from Shopify Plus to Advanced Shopify Plan?

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Topic summary

A merchant with 2 international stores (US, AU) is considering downgrading from Shopify Plus to Advanced Shopify. They report not using Plus-exclusive features like Flow, Launchpad, custom checkout, or Scripts, and their theme is built on the Slate (React) framework.

Key considerations for downgrading:

  • Verify no apps depend on Plus-only APIs
  • Confirm no use of Flow, Scripts, or Launchpad
  • Check multicurrency setup compatibility
  • Review any checkout customizations
  • Consider future plans for additional stores and unified dashboard needs

Current status:
The discussion remains open with no confirmed resolution. One participant inquired about the outcome of the downgrade process and whether any software tools simplify the transition, but no response has been provided yet. The merchant appears to believe Advanced Shopify is currently the best fit for their needs.

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We need your advice.
We have only 2 international stores (US, AU), not using Shopify Plus-only features (NO Flow app, Launchpad app, NO customised checkout, NO scripts), and theme for Online Store used is from Slate (React) framework.
We use the Data Export (with fee), Multi-currency (free), Digital Downloads, (other apps that could be free too) app only so far.
We believe downgrading from Shopify Plus to Advanced Shopify is best at the moment. Would you agree?
What things do we have to do in order to downgrade?
Would it be an easy transition?
Would there be current Shopify Plus features that would be affected?

We look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you so much,

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Hi @KellanCarson

For a smooth transition you should answer no to the following questions:

  1. Do you have any apps running off Shopify Plus only APIs?
  2. Do you have any use of Shopify Flow, Shopify Scripts & Shopify Launchpad?
  3. Do you have multicurrency setup using the Plus integration?
  4. Do you have any checkout experiences that were changed?
  5. Is it important for you to have a unified dashboard for all stores?
  6. Do you have plans to create future stores down the road?
  7. Do you have any apps that are exclusive to Shopify Plus?

Let me know!

Cheers

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Hi Did you have much luck with down grading from Shopify plus to Shopify? Is there any software that makes the process easier?

Cheers

Dan

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Practical checklist!