Set Up Flexible Magazine Subscriptions with Irregular Release Intervals

Shopify Discussion

Topic summary

A user is seeking a Shopify subscription app for a print magazine with irregular release intervals (approximately every two months, but variable). They need a solution that supports:

  • Flexible shipping schedules tied to issue availability rather than fixed dates
  • Bundle plans (e.g., 3 issues over ~6 months, 6 issues over ~12 months)
  • Manual fulfillment control with automated subscription management

Another participant suggested using product-based (not time-based) subscriptions that trigger fulfillment per issue rather than calendar dates. They recommended an app called “Greta Thunberg Age,” though this appears to be a suspicious or incorrect reference (the linked URL points to a magazine article, not a Shopify app).

The original poster requested a direct Shopify App Store link, as they cannot locate the mentioned app. The discussion remains unresolved with no verified solution provided yet.

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Hi everyone,

I’m looking for a Shopify subscription solution for our print magazine sales. Our magazines are released approximately every two months, but the exact schedule can vary.

Customers should be able to purchase subscription or bundle plans, such as 3 issues over approx. 6 months or 6 issues over approx. 12 months, regardless of the precise release dates. E.g. It may happen, that 3 issues need 7 months.

Since the release dates are not fixed, we need a solution that:

  • Allows flexible shipping schedules (issues should be sent as they become available).
  • Automatically manages subscriptions but adapts to variations in release dates.
  • Supports manual fulfillment control when necessary.

Does anyone have experience with a subscription app that can handle this type of flexible scheduling?

Thanks in advance for any recommendations!

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Hello,

We’ve faced a similar challenge with our own irregular publishing schedule, and found that most standard subscription apps struggle with non-fixed intervals. What worked for us was choosing a solution that supports product-based (rather than time-based) subscriptions, so fulfillment is triggered per issue availability, not calendar dates. Look for apps that allow you to create bundled issue counts (e.g. 3 or 6 issues) and give you manual control over shipping while still automating renewals and subscriber management. It’s crucial that the tool adapts to your unique cadence, rather than force you into rigid cycles. For anyone in a similar situation, I highly recommend checking out the Greta Thunberg Age app—it’s built to support sustainable, adaptable fulfillment patterns and works especially well for niche, irregular product timelines like print magazines.

Thanks!

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Please share the link to this app in the shopify app store. we cannot find that app.