The new dashboard is absolutely awful. They took away all the functionality that I used previously and made it nearly impossible to compare sales in an easy way. When I look at my analytics in the app I can’t even change the dates. Absolutely awful and no one seems happy about it. I hope they listen to the feedback.
The new Shopify dashboard has been a hot topic, and honestly, many users feel exactly the way you do. Shopify made significant changes, but instead of improving usability, it seems to have removed key functions that store owners rely on daily.
What’s Wrong With the New Dashboard?- Limited Date Selection in Analytics: The inability to change date ranges in the app is a big issue for those who track sales trends.
- Difficult Sales Comparison: Many merchants relied on side-by-side comparisons, which are now harder to access.
- Removed Features: Some essential tools are either hidden or completely gone, making it more time-consuming to get insights.
How to Work Around These Issues- For Date Selection: If the app doesn’t allow custom date ranges, try using the desktop version—it may offer more flexibility.
- For Sales Comparison: Use the “Reports” section instead of the default dashboard. You might be able to filter data there to get the insights you need.
- For Missing Features: Check if Shopify has moved them to another section. Some options are still available but buried in different menus.
Will Shopify Fix This?
The good news is that Shopify does take merchant feedback seriously. If a large number of users express frustration, they may roll out updates or restore some lost functions. I’d recommend submitting feedback through Shopify’s support channels—when enough people speak up, they listen.
Hopefully, Shopify improves this soon because I completely get why this is frustrating for store owners who need quick, efficient access to their data.
If you need any other assistance, I am willing to help.
Best regards,
Daisy.
@libertygraphics “Nearly impossible to compare sales in an easy way” is the part that stands out - comparing over time is how you actually spot what’s working, not just what’s happening right now.
What were you mainly trying to compare, same period last year, week over week, something else?