Our assessment
Who this is useful for
Consider the store when the product solves a repeatable merchant problem and can meet public app requirements. The public route includes review and continuing platform obligations.
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How to participate
- Choose public or custom distribution based on intended reach; Shopify says the choice cannot be changed later.
- Review App Store review criteria, data handling and billing requirements.
- Prepare a production-ready listing, install flow and support process.
Rules and practical details
- Public distribution can reach multiple stores and requires approval.
- Custom distribution is restricted to specified stores or organizations.
- Shopify's terms require syncing specified data; current policies govern eligibility.
Sources
These public pages were retrieved and reviewed on 2026-10-08. This establishes what the sources say, rather than independently verifying campaign performance.