Shopify Stocky Is Shutting Down.
Replace It Free Before August 2026.
- Stocky was removed from the Shopify App Store on February 2, 2026
- It stops working entirely on August 31, 2026 — all data permanently deleted
- 200,000+ Shopify merchants are affected by this shutdown
- Every paid alternative costs $29–$299/month — Stocky Swap is free forever
- Stocky Swap deploys in 4 minutes — every order auto-logged to Google Sheets
- Export your Stocky data now — supplier data cannot be exported automatically
Shopify has officially deprecated the Stocky app. Removed from the App Store in February 2026, it stops functioning entirely on August 31, 2026. Any purchase order history, stocktake records, and inventory data not exported will be permanently deleted. Every paid alternative charges $29–$299/month. This guide explains exactly what's happening, what data you'll lose, and how to replace Stocky entirely free in 4 minutes.
The Full Stocky Shutdown Timeline
Shopify acquired Stocky in 2018 and bundled it with Shopify POS Pro. For years it was the go-to inventory solution for merchants needing purchase orders, forecasting, and stock transfers. That changed decisively in 2025.
Supplier data cannot be exported from Stocky at all — manually record all supplier names, contacts, lead times, and minimum order quantities before August 31. Purchase order history and stocktake records can be exported as CSV but must be done before the shutdown date. After August 31, all data is gone permanently.
Why Most Stocky Alternatives Are the Wrong Answer
Every major guide recommending Stocky alternatives points to paid apps — Prediko, Inventory Planner, Skubana, Linnworks, Stockful. These are legitimate tools for stores with complex forecasting, multi-location warehouse management, or advanced purchase order workflows. They are also $29–$299/month for capabilities most Shopify stores never actually use.
The honest question is: what were you actually using Stocky for? For most stores, the answer is real-time order tracking, basic stock visibility, and a record of which products are selling. Not AI demand forecasting. Not multi-warehouse transfer coordination. Not purchase orders for 500 SKUs.
Stocky Swap was built for that majority — every order automatically logged to Google Sheets in real time, permanently, at $0/month — without a subscription, without a third-party app on your store, and without any code.
| Feature | Stocky (shutting down) | Stocky Swap (free) | Paid alternatives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $0 now, dead Aug 2026 | $0 forever | $29–$299/mo |
| Real-time order logging | Yes | Yes — Google Sheets | Yes |
| Stock level tracking | Yes | Yes — auto-updated | Yes |
| Data ownership | Locked in Stocky | Your Google Sheets | Vendor dashboard |
| Works after Aug 31, 2026 | No — shuts down | Yes — forever | Yes |
| AI demand forecasting | Basic | Not included | Included |
| Setup time | 30+ min | 4 minutes | Hours–days |
| Annual cost | $0 now → $0 after shutdown | $0 forever | $348–$3,588/year |
If you need AI demand forecasting, purchase order workflows for multiple suppliers, multi-location warehouse transfers, or barcode scanning — a paid tool like Prediko or Inventory Planner is worth the cost. Stocky Swap is the right choice if you need order logging and inventory visibility and don't want to pay $29–$299/month for features you don't use.
Deploy Stocky Swap before August 31, 2026
4 minutes · No code · Free forever · Full setup guide on the product page
What Stocky Swap Does
Stocky Swap uses a Make.com webhook to capture every Shopify order the moment payment is confirmed — from Shopify's server, not the browser — and logs it to a Google Sheet automatically. No app install on your Shopify store. No monthly subscription. Your data lives in a spreadsheet you own entirely.
How to Replace Stocky in 4 Minutes
For the complete setup guide with exact Google Sheet column structure and low-stock alert configuration, see the Stocky Swap product page.
Why Google Sheets Beats Stocky's Dashboard
Stocky's dashboard was a proprietary interface controlled by Shopify. Your data was accessible only through Stocky's UI and completely inaccessible after August 31, 2026.
Google Sheets gives you something fundamentally different: a spreadsheet you own entirely, that works with every tool you already use, and that never shuts down. Build pivot tables on your inventory data, share it with your team, connect it to Looker Studio, run VLOOKUP against supplier price lists, import to any ERP, and access it from any device. The Stocky Swap Google Sheet becomes a permanent, real-time ledger of your entire order history — with zero shutdown risk.
The Full Free Stack — Stocky Swap Is One Part
If you're auditing your Shopify app costs because of the Stocky shutdown, there's a broader opportunity. Most Shopify stores pay $500–$900/month across a stack of apps replaceable with the same Make.com + Google Sheets architecture:
CAPI Shield — free Meta and Google server-side tracking replacing Elevar and Triple Whale ($149–$299/month).
TikTok Events API — free TikTok server-side tracking recovering 20–40% of lost conversions, replacing WeltPixel ($39/month).
Replace Klaviyo Free — Systeme.io's free plan handles unlimited emails, automations, funnels, and CRM replacing Klaviyo ($150–$400/month).
The Stocky shutdown is the right moment to audit your entire app stack. The free replacements are already built.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Shopify Stocky shutting down?
Shopify Stocky stops working entirely on August 31, 2026. It was removed from the Shopify App Store on February 2, 2026. Existing users can continue until August 31, after which the app stops functioning and all unexported data is permanently deleted.
What is the best free Shopify Stocky alternative in 2026?
Stocky Swap is the only free Stocky alternative — every Shopify order auto-logged to Google Sheets in real time via Make.com webhook. Deploys in 4 minutes, costs $0/month forever, no code, no app install. For stores needing advanced forecasting or purchase order management, paid alternatives like Prediko ($49+/month) are worth evaluating.
Will I lose my Stocky data when it shuts down?
Yes — any data not exported before August 31, 2026 is permanently deleted. Export purchase order history and stocktake records as CSV from Stocky's Reports section now. Supplier data cannot be exported at all — manually record all supplier names, contacts, lead times, and MOQs. Do not wait until August.
Why is Shopify shutting down Stocky?
Shopify is consolidating inventory management into Shopify Admin's built-in tools rather than maintaining Stocky as a separate app. Shopify Admin now includes basic stock tracking and transfers — but lacks Stocky's forecasting, purchase order workflows, and advanced reporting. Shopify's strategy simplifies their ecosystem; merchants needing advanced inventory are directed to third-party apps.
Does Stocky Swap replace all of Stocky's features?
Stocky Swap replaces Stocky's core order logging and stock visibility — the features most merchants actually use. It does not include AI demand forecasting, purchase order management, or barcode scanning. If your workflow depends heavily on those, a paid alternative like Prediko is the right choice. If you primarily used Stocky to track orders and stock levels, Stocky Swap does that free forever.
How many orders per month does Stocky Swap support?
Make.com's free plan covers 1,000 operations per month — sufficient for stores processing up to 300 orders/month. For higher volumes, Make.com's Core plan at $9/month covers 10,000 operations — still far cheaper than any paid inventory app. Google Sheets has no row limit that would affect normal Shopify order volumes.
Is Shopify Stocky really shutting down or is this a rumour?
This is confirmed and official. Shopify removed Stocky from the App Store on February 2, 2026 and has published the August 31, 2026 shutdown date. Key features including inventory transfers and min/max forecasting were already removed in July 2025. Existing users received official notification from Shopify. The deadline is real — 200,000+ merchants need to migrate before August 31.
Stocky shuts down August 31.
Your free replacement takes 4 minutes.
Every order auto-logged to Google Sheets in real time. Your data, your spreadsheet, $0/month forever. Don't wait until August.
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