Dibs – Preorders & Backorders for Shopify App Store
By Logbase
Dibs – Preorders & Backorders is the #8 ranked pre-order app on Shopify, with a 5.0 average rating from 127 reviews, with a free plan available, as of Sep 6, 2026.
Dibs – Preorders & Backorders is a Shopify App Store app by Logbase, launched March 2025. With a rating of 5.0★ from 127 reviews, it currently ranks #8 in the Pre-order category.
AppRanks data: Dibs – Preorders & Backorders ranks #8 in Pre-order on Shopify App Store, placing it in the top 8% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live marketplace data — refreshed daily
Dibs – Preorders & Backorders is a category-leading Shopify app with a growing review traction. 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. 127 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. 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
- +High average rating (5.0★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Free tier available — no card required to evaluate
- +Published by Logbase — established developer track record
Cons
- −Single-language listing (English) — international merchants may need translation tooling
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About Dibs – Preorders & Backorders
How Dibs – Preorders & Backorders works
Boost sales with Dibs for pre-launch and out-of-stock scenarios. Manage pre order and backorders to enable purchase of coming soon items. Offer partial deposits, book now pay later and automate payment reminders for scheduled collections. Prevent overselling with checkout validation and inventory tracking. Perfect for made to order items, presales and product launches. Replace sold out with a preorder button and coming soon badge to recover lost sales, maintain momentum and keep growing.
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Key features
- Partial & full payment, book now pay later with built-in preorder discounts.
- Show preorder button on collection, search, home page & featured products.
- Dashboard to track preorder & backorder performance, order status & sales.
- Shipping update emails & automated payment reminder notifications with links.
- Prevent overselling with checkout validation & inventory limits for pre order.
Standardized capabilities
Normalized capabilities detected for this app, comparable across the marketplace.
- 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
- Button CustomizationCreate and customize buttons for your applications and websites.table-stakes
- Checkout ProcessStreamline the checkout process to enhance customer experience and reduce cart abandonment.common
- Coming Soon PagesCreate pages to inform customers about upcoming products or features.table-stakes
- CrowdfundingLaunch campaigns to raise funds for projects or products from backers.differentiator
- Customer AccountsAllow customers to create and manage their own accounts.common
- Deferred PaymentsAllow customers to defer payments to a later date.common
- Delivery Date DisplayProvide customers with estimated delivery dates for their orders.table-stakes
- Deposit ManagementManage customer deposits for bookings and transactions.common
- Percentage and Volume DiscountsApply percentage and volume discounts to incentivize purchases.common
- Draft Order CreationCreate and manage draft orders before finalizing them.
- Email NotificationsSend timely notifications to customers via email for important updates.table-stakes
- Made-to-Order ProductsOffer products that are made-to-order based on customer specifications.common
- Manual Payment ProcessingProcess payments manually for orders as needed.common
- Mixed CartSupport a combination of product types in a single cart for flexible shopping.differentiator
- Order Limits ManagementEstablish and enforce order value limits for transactions.common
- 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
- Payment RemindersSend reminders to customers for upcoming payments or invoices.differentiator
- Payment Schedule ManagementSet and manage payment schedules for your services.differentiator
- 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
- Split PaymentsEnable customers to split payments across multiple methods or accounts.common
- Split ShippingAllow customers to split their orders into multiple shipments for convenience.
- Variants DisplayShow product variants clearly to enhance customer selection and experience.common
- Inventory TrackingTrack and update your inventory levels in real-time.
- Order ValidationEnsure orders meet all necessary criteria before processing.
Category rankings
As of Sep 7, 2026- Pre-order#8of 112Top 8%
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Featured placements
Dibs – Preorders & Backorders has been featured in the following sections on Shopify App Store in the last 30 days:
- categoryRecommended pre-order apps
Keyword rankings
Dibs – Preorders & Backorders ranks for 17 keywords across Shopify App Store. Here are the top 3:
- Rank #3
- Rank #5
- 3.preorderRank #6
Competitors & alternatives
Dibs – Preorders & Backorders doesn't have curated competitor matchups yet. Other tracked pre-order apps on Shopify:
Frequently asked questions
What is Dibs – Preorders & Backorders?
Dibs – Preorders & Backorders is an app for Shopify. It currently holds a 5.0-star rating from 127 merchant reviews, 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 Logbase.
Is Dibs – Preorders & Backorders free?
Dibs – Preorders & Backorders offers a free plan that merchants can install on Shopify without entering payment details. Pricing details on this page are mirrored from the live Shopify listing and refresh on each scrape cycle.
Who uses Dibs – Preorders & Backorders?
Dibs – Preorders & Backorders is actively installed across Shopify stores tracked by AppRanks. Its review base of 127 suggests adoption is concentrated in growth-stage and mid-market stores. It is part of the Pre-order category on Shopify.
Where does Dibs – Preorders & Backorders rank on Shopify?
Dibs – Preorders & Backorders currently sits at position #8 in the Pre-order category on Shopify. That places it in the top 7% of 112 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 Dibs – Preorders & Backorders integrate with?
Dibs – Preorders & Backorders lists 3 integrations on its Shopify marketplace page. The most prominent are Checkout, Customer accounts, Shopify Admin. 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.