Appfox ‑ Back In Stock Alerts is the #86 ranked pre-order app on Shopify, with a free plan available, as of July 8, 2026.
Appfox ‑ Back In Stock Alerts is a Shopify App Store app by Appfox, launched August 2025.
AppRanks data: Appfox ‑ Back In Stock Alerts ranks #86 in Pre-order on Shopify App Store, placing it in the top 84% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live marketplace data — refreshed daily
Appfox ‑ Back In Stock Alerts is a newly-listed Shopify app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Pre-order category on Shopify App Store, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. no published reviews yet means feature claims are unverified by the wider merchant base. Without a published review base, the only fit-signal available is the developer's own documentation plus the marketplace's listing-quality audit (linked below). The free tier lets you trial the entry feature set without committing a payment method. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical Shopify App Store listing.
Pros
- +Free tier available — no card required to evaluate
- +Published by Appfox — established developer track record
Cons
- −No public reviews yet — fit and reliability are unverified
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About Appfox ‑ Back In Stock Alerts
How Appfox ‑ Back In Stock Alerts works
Stop losing customers when products sell out. Appfox captures demand with automated "Notify Me" buttons and pre-order capabilities. Accept partial payments for out-of-stock items, send smart email/SMS alerts when inventory returns, and track which products customers want most. Works with all Shopify themes and integrates with Klaviyo, Mailchimp, and other marketing tools. Built for serious merchants who want to maximize revenue from every product, whether in stock or not.
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Key features
- Accept pre-orders with full or partial payments before restocking
- Send instant email/SMS alerts when products return to stock
- Add "Notify Me" buttons to sold-out products automatically
- Track customer demand and forecast inventory needs
- Support variant-specific alerts for size, color, and style
Standardized capabilities
Normalized capabilities detected for this app, comparable across the marketplace.
- API AccessIntegrate with external systems using a robust API for data exchange.
- Back In StockNotify customers when previously out-of-stock items are available again.table-stakes
- Back Order ManagementAllow customers to place orders for items that are currently out of stock.table-stakes
- Badge ManagementCreate and manage badges to recognize achievements or milestones.table-stakes
- Promotional BannersDesign and display eye-catching banners to promote your products or services.Common
- Batch SendingSend multiple messages or notifications at once to reach users efficiently.Differentiator
- Button CustomizationCreate and customize buttons for your applications and websites.table-stakes
- Coming Soon PagesCreate pages to inform customers about upcoming products or features.table-stakes
- Custom AlertsSet personalized alert thresholds and notifications for your store.table-stakes
- Customer Demand InsightsAnalyze and understand customer demand trends and patterns.table-stakes
- Custom Template CreationCreate and manage custom templates for your store's design.
- Deferred PaymentsAllow customers to defer payments to a later date.Differentiator
- Delivery Date DisplayProvide customers with estimated delivery dates for their orders.Common
- Deposit ManagementManage customer deposits for bookings and transactions.Common
- Percentage and Volume DiscountsApply percentage and volume discounts to incentivize purchases.table-stakes
- Email CommunicationUtilize email as a primary channel for customer communication.table-stakes
- Email NotificationsSend timely notifications to customers via email for important updates.table-stakes
- Inventory ManagementTrack and manage your inventory levels and stock efficiently.Common
- Inventory ReportingGenerate detailed reports on inventory levels and movements.Differentiator
- Low StockMonitor and manage products that are running low on inventory.Differentiator
- Multi-Language SupportOffer a multilingual experience for your customers.Common
- Notification ButtonAdd a button for users to opt-in for notifications easily.table-stakes
- Notification TemplatesCreate and manage customizable templates for various notifications.table-stakes
- Out of StockManage and display products that are currently out of stock to customers.table-stakes
- Partial PaymentsAllow customers to make partial payments on their purchases.table-stakes
- Performance ReportingAccess detailed insights into business performance metrics.Differentiator
- Custom Pop-UpsCreate targeted pop-ups for promotions, reviews, and discounts to engage visitors.Common
- Pre-Order ManagementEnable customers to place pre-orders for upcoming products.table-stakes
- Pre-SalesEngage customers with pre-sales to generate interest before the official launch.table-stakes
- Product Drops NotificationsNotify customers about new product drops to drive engagement.Common
- SMS MessagingEngage customers through targeted SMS messages for promotions and updates.Differentiator
- SMS NotificationsSend timely SMS notifications and alerts to your audience.Common
- Unlimited TemplatesAccess unlimited templates for various design needs and layouts.Niche
- Web Push NotificationsEngage users with timely web push notifications on their devices.Differentiator
- Custom NotificationsSend personalized app notifications and alerts to users.Common
- Restock AlertsSend alerts to customers when items are restocked and available for purchase.Differentiator
Pricing plans
Free
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Starter9.99/month
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Most popular Pro29.99/month
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Category rankings
As of Jul 8, 2026- Pre-order#86of 103Top 84%
- Stock alert#195of 268Top 73%
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Competitors & alternatives
Appfox ‑ Back In Stock Alertsdoesn't have curated competitor matchups yet. Other tracked pre-order apps on Shopify:
Frequently asked questions
What is Appfox ‑ Back In Stock Alerts?
Appfox ‑ Back In Stock Alerts is an app for Shopify. It is published on Shopify App Store and tracked daily by AppRanks, and it has been listed on the marketplace since 2025. It is listed under the Pre-order category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Appfox.
Is Appfox ‑ Back In Stock Alerts free?
Appfox ‑ Back In Stock Alerts offers a free plan that merchants can install on Shopify without entering payment details. Paid tiers Starter, Pro unlock additional features for teams that outgrow the free plan. Pricing details on this page are mirrored from the live Shopify listing and refresh on each scrape cycle.
Who uses Appfox ‑ Back In Stock Alerts?
Appfox ‑ Back In Stock Alerts is actively installed across Shopify stores tracked by AppRanks. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Pre-order category on Shopify.
Where does Appfox ‑ Back In Stock Alerts rank on Shopify?
Appfox ‑ Back In Stock Alerts currently sits at position #86 in the Pre-order category on Shopify. That places it in the top 83% of 103 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.
What does Appfox ‑ Back In Stock Alerts integrate with?
Appfox ‑ Back In Stock Alerts lists 3 integrations on its Shopify marketplace page. The most prominent are all Shopify themes and integrates with Klaviyo, Mailchimp, other marketing tools.. Integration data is mirrored from the live Shopify listing on each refresh, so the set above tracks whatever the developer has currently published — it does not reflect deeper compatibility AppRanks has not been able to verify from public data.