A Shopify developer is crowdsourcing feature requests from the community, promising to build the most popular idea into an app.
Key pain points identified:
Custom checkout fields – Merchants want to add extra fields (date pickers, gift messages, file uploads) without requiring Shopify Plus or third-party apps
Native subscription support – Built-in recurring billing instead of relying on external apps for memberships and subscription boxes
Advanced discount logic – More flexible stacking options, BOGO configurations, and auto-apply functionality based on cart contents
Multi-currency checkout – Available for all plan tiers, not just premium accounts
Better SEO customization – Greater control over URL structures and metadata to improve search rankings
One-page checkout for all plans – Currently limited to Shopify Plus users
Native upsells & bundles – Built-in cross-selling and bundling without third-party apps
Enhanced reporting & analytics – Detailed customer LTV, retention rates, and profit analysis for non-Plus users
Status update: A follow-up inquiry confirms these remain active pain points, with the exception of variant management (100 variant limit), which has been resolved. The discussion remains open for community input on prioritization.
Summarized with AI on October 24.
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And whoever gets the most likes/comments, I will build the idea/app for all of you!
Hey everyone !
If you’re using Shopify, I’d love to hear from you! I’m developing for Shopify and would really appreciate any ideas or feedback on issues you may encounter that could make your experience smoother and more efficient.
If you have any thoughts, ideas, or even small frustrations you’ve noticed, I’m here to help and would love to create solutions that work for you!
Love that you’re looking to improve Shopify with real user feedback—that’s exactly what makes the platform better for everyone! Since you’re developing for Shopify, I’d say focus on the biggest pain points that store owners, developers, and customers deal with daily.
Here are some highly requested feature ideas that could be game-changers:
Better Variant Management – Shopify limits variants to 100 per product, which can be frustrating for stores with lots of customizations. A built-in system to allow more variants without apps would be huge.
Custom Checkout Fields (Without Shopify Plus) – Many merchants want to add extra fields (e.g., date pickers, gift messages, file uploads) without needing Plus or third-party apps.
Native Subscription Support – Recurring billing is still handled by apps. A built-in Shopify subscription model would help businesses selling memberships, digital content, or subscription boxes.
Advanced Discount Logic – Right now, Shopify’s discount system is pretty basic. More stacking options, BOGO flexibility, and better discount conditions (like auto-apply based on cart contents) would be a game-changer.
Multi-Currency Checkout (for All Plans) – It’s still locked to Shopify Payments for many stores, and people want true multi-currency support at checkout without limitations.
More Automation for Order Processing – Things like auto-splitting orders, auto-applying tags based on conditions, or more powerful Shopify Flow automation for non-Plus users would save tons of time.
Better SEO Customization – Shopify still lacks proper control over URL structures (e.g., removing /collections or /products from URLs) and meta data. A more customizable SEO setup would help merchants rank better.
Built-in One-Page Checkout for All Plans – The new one-page checkout experience should be available for all stores, not just Shopify Plus. Faster checkouts mean more conversions!
Native Upsells & Bundles – Instead of relying on apps, having a native way to offer upsells, cross-sells, and bundle discounts directly in Shopify would be great for boosting AOV.
Better Reporting & Analytics (Without Plus) – More detailed insights on customer LTV, retention rates, profit analysis, etc., without needing expensive apps or Shopify Plus.
Would love to hear what others think! If one of these ideas gets a lot of love, maybe it’s the one you should build first!
If you need extra help, just let me know asap. Thanks!
Daisy.