ViralSweep Giveaways Contests for Shopify App Store
By ViralSweep
ViralSweep Giveaways Contests is the #8 ranked giveaways and contests app on Shopify, with a 4.3 average rating from 141 reviews, with a free plan available, as of July 9, 2026.
ViralSweep Giveaways Contests is a Shopify App Store app by ViralSweep, launched August 2013. With a rating of 4.3★ from 141 reviews, it currently ranks #8 in the Giveaways and contests category.
AppRanks data: ViralSweep Giveaways Contests ranks #8 in Giveaways and contests on Shopify App Store, placing it in the top 15% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live marketplace data — refreshed daily
ViralSweep Giveaways Contests is a well-rated Shopify app with a growing review traction. It is listed in the Giveaways and contests category on Shopify App Store, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 141 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 ViralSweep — established developer track record
Cons
- −Single-language listing (English) — international merchants may need translation tooling
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About ViralSweep Giveaways Contests
How ViralSweep Giveaways Contests works
ViralSweep offers easy management of giveaways, sweepstakes, contests, raffles & waitlists, all while helping you boost sales & go viral! You can quickly create custom promotion pages to collect entries, analyze entrant data with charts & graphs, and easily select & notify winners. Even incentivize social media sharing to boost your promotion’s reach, generating additional leads and sales. You can collect UGC by running photo & video contests and choosing winners with votes or manual selection.
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Key features
- Create your giveaway or raffle in minutes & share it easily with your customers
- Give bonus entries for completing social media actions: like, share, & more
- Run purchase-based giveaways to reward entries based on spend $1 spent = 1 entry
- Refer friends or complete social actions to move up spots on the waitlist
- Integrates with all your favorite email marketing, social media, & SMS platforms
Standardized capabilities
Normalized capabilities detected for this app, comparable across the marketplace.
- A/B TestingRun experiments to compare variations and optimize user experience.Common
- AnalyticsAccess and analyze data to gain insights into your business performance.Common
- Anniversary ThemesCreate special designs and animations for anniversaries and celebrations.Common
- APIUtilize APIs to connect and extend your application's functionality.
- Automated Data EntryAutomatically input data into fields to save time and reduce errors.Common
- Automated Winner SelectionAutomatically select winning entries based on defined parameters.Common
- Email Marketing PlatformCreate and manage email marketing campaigns with Aweber's tools.
- Birthday PromotionsOffer special deals to customers on their birthdays to enhance loyalty.Common
- Branding OptionsChoose from basic to advanced branding features for your store.Common
- Confirmation EmailsSend confirmation emails for purchases or registrations to customers.Common
- Marketing ContestsLaunch contests to engage customers and increase brand awareness.Common
- Conversion TrackingTrack and measure conversion rates to optimize marketing efforts.Common
- Custom CSS StylingApply custom CSS to personalize the look and feel of your store.Common
- Custom Entry PointsCreate tailored entry points for users to access your services or content.Common
- Customer AccountsAllow customers to create and manage their own accounts.Common
- Custom Form FieldsCreate and manage custom fields within forms.Common
- Discount CodesCreate and manage discount codes to incentivize purchases.Common
- Drip CampaignsAutomate a series of emails to nurture leads over time with drip campaigns.
- Email NotificationsSend timely notifications to customers via email for important updates.
- Custom Email TemplatesCreate and customize email templates for various communications.Common
- Fair Selection OptionsEnsure fair selection processes for users in various contexts.Common
- Geolocation ServicesUtilize geolocation to enhance customer experiences and location-based services.Common
- Instant Win PromotionsRun promotions that allow customers to win instantly.Common
- Custom Landing PagesCreate tailored landing pages to enhance user experience and drive conversions.Common
- Multi-Language SupportOffer a multilingual experience for your customers.Common
- Photo And Video ContestsEngage customers with contests for photo and video submissions.Common
- Post-Entry Email CampaignsSend targeted emails to customers after they enter their information.Common
- Post-Purchase EngagementEngage customers after purchase to enhance loyalty and satisfaction.Common
- Purchase-Based InsightsGain insights based on customer purchase behavior to drive sales strategies.Common
- Raffle PromotionsEngage customers with raffle promotions to boost participation and sales.Common
- Refer-a-FriendEncourage customers to refer friends for rewards or discounts.Common
- Custom SegmentsCreate and utilize custom segments for tailored marketing strategies.
- Social Media SharingEnable sharing of products and content across social media platforms.Common
- Spin-to-Win PromotionsAttract customers with interactive spin-to-win promotions for discounts.
- Storefront API IntegrationIntegrate and customize your storefront with a flexible API solution.Common
- Subscription Entry PointsProvide customers with easy entry points to subscribe to products.Common
- Survey IncentivesEncourage participation by offering rewards for completing surveys.Common
- SweepstakesRun sweepstakes to engage customers and offer exciting rewards.Common
- Unlimited UsersManage an unlimited number of users and customers in your account.
- VotingEnable voting on reviews to highlight the most helpful feedback.Common
Pricing plans
Starter49/month
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Business199/month
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Most popular Premium399/month
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Elite999/month
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Category rankings
As of Jul 9, 2026- Giveaways and contests#8of 56Top 15%
- Promotion#23of 31Top 75%
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Featured placements
ViralSweep Giveaways Contests has been featured in the following sections on Shopify App Store in the last 30 days:
- categoryGiveaways and contests
Keyword rankings
ViralSweep Giveaways Contests ranks for 15 keywords across Shopify App Store. Here are the top 3:
- Rank #2
- Rank #6
- Rank #3
Competitors & alternatives
ViralSweep Giveaways Contestsdoesn't have curated competitor matchups yet. Other tracked giveaways and contests apps on Shopify:
Frequently asked questions
What is ViralSweep Giveaways Contests?
ViralSweep Giveaways Contests is an app for Shopify. It currently holds a 4.3-star rating from 141 merchant reviews, and it has been listed on the marketplace since 2013. It is listed under the Giveaways and contests 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 ViralSweep.
Is ViralSweep Giveaways Contests free?
ViralSweep Giveaways Contests does not offer a permanent free plan on Shopify. Pricing starts at 49, and the listed tiers are Starter, Business, Premium. Trial availability and exact billing terms are mirrored from the live Shopify listing and may change between refresh cycles, so always confirm the headline price on the source marketplace before installing.
Who uses ViralSweep Giveaways Contests?
ViralSweep Giveaways Contests is actively installed across Shopify stores tracked by AppRanks. Its review base of 141 suggests adoption is concentrated in growth-stage and mid-market stores. It is part of the Giveaways and contests category on Shopify.
Where does ViralSweep Giveaways Contests rank on Shopify?
ViralSweep Giveaways Contests currently sits at position #8 in the Giveaways and contests category on Shopify. That places it in the top 14% of 56 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 ViralSweep Giveaways Contests integrate with?
ViralSweep Giveaways Contests lists 7 integrations on its Shopify marketplace page. The most prominent are Customer accounts, Aweber, Drip, Facebook, Klaviyo, Mailchimp, plus 1 additional integrations listed on the marketplace page. 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.