Photolock is the #16 ranked anti theft app on Shopify, with a 3.9 average rating from 35 reviews, with a free plan available, as of July 9, 2026.
Photolock is a Shopify App Store app by Pasilobus, launched May 2016. With a rating of 3.9★ from 35 reviews, it currently ranks #16 in the Anti theft category.
AppRanks data: Photolock ranks #16 in Anti theft on Shopify App Store, placing it in the top 17% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live marketplace data — refreshed daily
Photolock is a mixed-rating Shopify app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Anti theft category on Shopify App Store, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 35 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
- +Free tier available — no card required to evaluate
- +Published by Pasilobus — established developer track record
Cons
- −Average rating below 4.0 (3.9★) — read recent low-star reviews before committing
- −Limited review base (35) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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About Photolock
How Photolock works
Merchants invest in original product photos and store content. Photolock prevents image theft and content copying on your Shopify store. Block right-clicks, drag-and-drop, screenshots, copy-paste, and file saving. Advanced features include invisible watermarks to trace leaked images, image shields that replace saved images with blank files, spy extension detection, and crawler blocking. Customize warning messages in 20+ languages. Control protection with rules for pages, markets, and customers.
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Key features
- Block right-clicks, drag-and-drop, screenshots, copy-paste, and file saving
- Invisible watermarks identify who screenshots your product images
- Detect and block spy extensions
- Image shields replace saved images with blank transparent files
- Set exclusion rules for specific pages, markets, or customers
Standardized capabilities
Normalized capabilities detected for this app, comparable across the marketplace.
- AnalyticsAccess and analyze data to gain insights into your business performance.Common
- Checkout ProcessStreamline the checkout process to enhance customer experience and reduce cart abandonment.Common
- Copy and Paste FunctionalityQuickly copy and paste content within your projects.table-stakes
- Copyright MessageInclude copyright messages on your content to protect your intellectual property.Common
- DeveloperAccess a suite of tools designed to enhance software development workflows.table-stakes
- Digital Asset ManagementManage and sell digital assets efficiently through your store.Common
- Drag-and-Drop EditorEasily create and customize content using a drag-and-drop interface.table-stakes
- Email AlertsAutomate email alerts and reminders to keep customers informed.Common
- Image DownloadsProvide customers with the ability to download images easily.table-stakes
- Image ManagementEasily upload and organize images for your product listings.table-stakes
- Image SavingSave images directly to your library for future use.table-stakes
- Element InspectorAnalyze and modify HTML/CSS elements directly in your browser.table-stakes
- Keyboard ShortcutsUtilize shortcuts to streamline navigation and improve efficiency.table-stakes
- Print Screen FunctionalityAllow users to print their screen content directly from the application.Common
- Right ClickEnable or manage right-click functionality on your site.table-stakes
- Screen CaptureCapture and share screenshots for better issue resolution.Differentiator
- SEO Content GenerationAutomatically generate content that is optimized for search engines.Common
- SpyUtilize extensions that provide insights into competitor strategies.Differentiator
- Data Storage SolutionsStore user data securely and efficiently in your application.table-stakes
- Text ManagementManage and format text content for your website easily.table-stakes
- Text SelectionEnable users to select and copy text easily on your site.table-stakes
- Bulk WatermarkingApply watermarks to multiple images or documents in a single action.Differentiator
- Web ScrapingExtract data from websites automatically for analysis and insights.Differentiator
- Website Code ManagementManage and edit your website code for custom functionality.table-stakes
Pricing plans
Starter
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Growth5/month
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Most popular Advanced12/month
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Premium20/month
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Category rankings
As of Jul 9, 2026- Anti theft#16of 98Top 17%
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Keyword rankings
Photolock ranks for 5 keywords across Shopify App Store. Here are the top 3:
Competitors & alternatives
Photolockdoesn't have curated competitor matchups yet. Other tracked anti theft apps on Shopify:
Frequently asked questions
What is Photolock?
Photolock is an app for Shopify. It currently holds a 3.9-star rating from 35 merchant reviews, and it has been listed on the marketplace since 2016. It is listed under the Anti theft 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 Pasilobus.
Is Photolock free?
Photolock offers a free plan that merchants can install on Shopify without entering payment details. Paid tiers Growth, Advanced, 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 Photolock?
Photolock 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 Anti theft category on Shopify.
Where does Photolock rank on Shopify?
Photolock currently sits at position #16 in the Anti theft category on Shopify. That places it in the top 16% of 98 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 Photolock integrate with?
Photolock lists 2 integrations on its Shopify marketplace page. The most prominent are Checkout, 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.
What languages does Photolock support?
Photolock declares support for 29 languages on its Shopify marketplace listing: English, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Czech, Danish, with 23 additional locales documented on the marketplace listing. Language coverage is the locale set the developer has explicitly translated the app interface into — a broader set typically maps to a developer with international merchant traction.