When can I expect Shopify Sidekick

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Topic summary

A user inquires about when they can access Shopify Sidekick, a feature that was previously announced.

Current Status:

  • Sidekick is currently in early access, not yet widely available
  • Merchants can request consideration by completing an opt-in form
  • No specific general release date has been announced

User Situation:

  • The original poster signed up months ago but hasn’t received access
  • They want to use Sidekick to build their Shopify store from scratch

Access Details:

  • Currently limited to select merchants in early access
  • May be restricted to English stores on desktop only
  • Users are advised to monitor Shopify’s official announcements for updates on broader availability
Summarized with AI on November 3. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.
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When can I expect Shopify Sidekick

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Shopify Sidekick was announced but a specific release date had not been provided. You can stay updated by following Shopify’s announcements or checking their website for any updates on the release date.

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Hey, @PierrunoYT .

Thank you for posting this question!

Sidekick is available to merchants in early access at the moment. If you’d like to to be considered for early access, then you can fill out the opt-in form.

If you have any other questions on this topic, then don’t hesitate to let us know!

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I signe up like months ago but I did not get access to it. I really need to have access so I can build my Shopify Store from scratch.

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I believe its not available to all English stores on desktop only.