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Is It Safe to Use Shopify Apps?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 5:24 pm

Shopify is a platform for businesses of all sizes to create an online store. It offers users a customizable platform, an easy-to-use checkout process, and a wide range of features.

Shopify also has a huge app store. This is an app store that is dedicated to Shopify users and offers a range of apps that can help businesses with their online stores.

The question is, are these apps safe to use?

The short answer is yes, the vast majority of Shopify apps are safe to use. There are always going to be exceptions to this rule, but generally speaking, the apps that are available on Shopify’s app store are safe to use.

PRO TIP: When using Shopify apps, it is important to be aware of the potential risks involved. Some apps may collect data about your customers or store that could be used for malicious purposes. Additionally, some apps may not be well-coded and could introduce security vulnerabilities to your Shopify store. Be sure to only install apps from reputable sources and carefully read through app permissions before installing them.

There are a few reasons why this is the case. Firstly, Shopify vet all of the apps that are submitted to their store. This means that they will only allow apps that they deem to be safe and beneficial to their users onto the store.

Secondly, Shopify is very clear about the permissions that each app requires. When you install an app, you will be given a list of permissions that the app requires. If you are not comfortable with these permissions, then you can simply choose not to install the app.

Finally, Shopify has a very active community of developers and users. If there were any problems with an app, it would quickly be discovered and reported by this community.

So, in short, yes – it is safe to use Shopify apps.

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

Devops woman in trade, tech explorer and problem navigator.