BackInStock is the #161 ranked stock alert app on Shopify, with a free plan available, as of Sep 4, 2026.
BackInStock is a Shopify App Store app by PapayWidgets, launched January 2026.
AppRanks data: BackInStock ranks #161 in Stock alert on Shopify App Store, placing it in the top 51% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live marketplace data — refreshed daily
BackInStock is a newly-listed Shopify app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Stock alert 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 PapayWidgets — established developer track record
Cons
- −No public reviews yet — fit and reliability are unverified
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About BackInStock
How BackInStock works
BackInStock helps merchants recover lost sales by letting customers subscribe to restock alerts on out-of-stock products. It sends automated, brandable email notifications when inventory returns, provides a lightweight storefront widget, and offers subscriber lists and demand analytics so merchants can prioritize restocking and re-engage customers.
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Key features
- Automatic storefront widget on out-of-stock product pages
- Send email alerts with customizable templates/branding.
- Per-product subscriber lists, and delivery logs.
- Custom alert rules: stock threshold, delay, and business hours.
Standardized capabilities
Normalized capabilities detected for this app, comparable across the marketplace.
- Back In StockNotify customers when previously out-of-stock items are available again.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
- Free AccessEnjoy free access to the app with no hidden costs.
- Email NotificationsSend timely notifications to customers via email for important updates.table-stakes
- Restock AlertsSend alerts to customers when items are restocked and available for purchase.differentiator
Pricing plans
Free
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Premium1/month |
Category rankings
As of Sep 5, 2026- Stock alert#161of 321Top 51%
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Competitors & alternatives
BackInStock doesn't have curated competitor matchups yet. Other tracked stock alert apps on Shopify:
Frequently asked questions
What is BackInStock?
BackInStock is an app for Shopify. It is published on Shopify App Store and tracked by AppRanks, and it has been listed on the marketplace since 2026. It is listed under the Stock alert 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 PapayWidgets.
Is BackInStock free?
BackInStock offers a free plan that merchants can install on Shopify without entering payment details. Paid tiers Premium 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 BackInStock?
BackInStock 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 Stock alert category on Shopify.
Where does BackInStock rank on Shopify?
BackInStock currently sits at position #161 in the Stock alert category on Shopify. That places it in the top 50% of 321 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.