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Shopify - App Approval Checklist

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In order to access Shopify data you must meet the requirements in the Shopify App Store.

As part of this guide we have defined the key checkpoints that require your attention. Note, this list is not exhaustive and purely based on ours and our clients experience when working through the approval process. Please refer to Shopify's requirements for the latest information.

Additional Codat guidance available to setup your Shopify integration.

Requirements

1. Prohibited and restricted app configurations

  • Web application only
  • Must make proper use of Shopify APIs to full effect
  • No processing payments outside of Shopify
  • No hosting marketplaces
  • No offering loans
  • No requiring browser extensions
  • No processing Shopify refunds
  • No connecting to other payments gateways

2. Installation

  • Installation must originate from the Shopify App Store
  • Your app must direct to OAuth straight away
  • Only requests scopes required - if your scope requirements are less than the default please contact your Solutions Engineer or Implementation Specialist to limit.
  • Contains setup instructions if required
  • Avoid pop ups

3. Functionality and quality

  • A user interface is required, inluding buttons, controls and any setup instructions
  • If any charges then it uses the Shopify Billing API
  • Testing credentials included
  • Able to be tested and working
  • Latest API version used

4. Performance

Must not reduce Lighthouse performance scores by more than 10%.

5. App Listing

  • The app name can't include the word "Shopify."
  • The app name must be 30 characters or fewer.
  • The app name can't be a generic description of your app's functionality, such as "Banner Slider."
  • Your app name should be short and distinct.
  • The app name can't end with the name of your Shopify Partner account. For example, your app name can't be "App name by Shopify Partner account name".
  • Icon should be JPG or PNG and 1200px by 1200px
  • No text in icon
  • Don't reference other apps in content
  • Don't list competitors
  • Follow guidelines for listing content
  • Include screenshots
  • Ensure screenshots don't include sensitive info
  • Include video walkthrough
  • App store submission name matches name in Partners
  • Emergency Dev Contact details filled out
  • GDPR endpoints filled out
  • Own Privacy Policy listed
  • App should point to production
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