Need a quick way to find out which theme is used by a Shopify store?
Drag the "Detect Theme" button to your Bookmarks, or right click on it, copy address, and add it as a bookmark manually.
Then, visit any Shopify store and click on the bookmark.
What does the "Shopify Detect Theme" tool do?
Our tool helps you detect which Shopify theme a store is using by analyzing its publicly visible code. You simply navigate to a Shopify store and click "Detect Theme" on your bookmarks - it will return the theme name (if available), and sometimes the version.
How can I be sure the site is a Shopify store?
A very easy and reliable way is to add a product to the cart and visit the checkout. The Shopify checkout is easily recognizable. Keep in mind that the store may be using a different storefront that leads customers to the Shopify checkout - in that case you may not be able to detect a specific theme.
How accurate is it at identifying a Shopify theme?
For standard themes listed in the Shopify Theme Store, accuracy is quite high. But if a store is using a custom or heavily modified theme, the result may show an altered or a partial name. Some changes in the codebase can hide or rename theme metadata - in those cases, no tool can guarantee 100% accuracy.
Does it show the theme version, or just the name?
No, it only returns the theme name. When installing a theme from the Shopify Theme Store, the version downloaded is always the latest one.
Why does it sometimes return "Unable to identify theme"?
This can happen when:
- The store is altering the frontend code to hide the theme name.
- The store is a headless Shopify setup without a traditional theme.
- The site does not belong to a Shopify store.
Can I manually check a Shopify store’s theme without using your tool?
Yes! You can:
- Open the Shopify store in your browser.
- Right-click and choose "View Page Source".
- Use Ctrl+F (or Cmd+F on Mac) to search for
Shopify.theme. - Look for something like
Shopify.theme = { "name": "Debut" }- that usually reveals the theme.
Are there Chrome extensions or browser tools that do the same thing?
Yes. There are Shopify theme detector extensions. These may be able to provide a theme version too. Other than that, they have the same functionality. There are also more advanced tools that analyze the entire codebase and provide a more accurate result, if the name itself does not reveal which theme is being used.
Can the tool detect the apps a Shopify store is using, too?
Some detectors attempt to identify apps as well, but results are less reliable. Many apps run on external scripts or APIs not visible in the theme code, so app detection is only partially possible.
Is this tool free to use?
Yes - the Shopify theme detection feature is completely free. It’s meant to help store owners, designers, and marketers explore design inspiration without barriers.
Why would someone want to detect another store’s Shopify theme?
Common reasons include:
- Inspiration - find themes used by successful stores.
- Competitive analysis - see how others in your niche design their storefronts.
- Design planning - check if a theme you like is commercially available.
- Learning - understand Shopify’s design structure and customization trends.
Is it legal or ethical to detect someone else's Shopify theme?
Yes - it’s perfectly legal. The tool only analyzes publicly visible source code, not private data. It’s like viewing a website’s CSS or HTML. However, copying someone’s custom design exactly may violate copyright or ethical standards.
If the tool fails to detect a theme, what should I do?
Try these steps:
- Inspect the page source manually for theme info.
- Use another detector or Chrome extension for comparison.
- Consider the store might use a fully custom theme (no public name).
- If needed, reach out to the store developer for clarification.
Does detecting a theme guarantee I can use it for my own store?
Not necessarily. Some themes are custom-built or proprietary. Others are paid or licensed. Always check the Shopify Theme Store or the theme developer’s site for availability and licensing terms before using a detected theme.