Zip On‑Site Messaging is the #24 ranked design element app on Shopify, with a 1.0 average rating from 7 reviews, with a free plan available, as of July 9, 2026.
Zip On‑Site Messaging is a Shopify App Store app by Zip, launched September 2021. With a rating of 1.0★ from 7 reviews, it currently ranks #24 in the Design element category.
AppRanks data: Zip On‑Site Messaging ranks #24 in Design element on Shopify App Store, placing it in the top 86% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Zip On‑Site Messaging is a mixed-rating Shopify app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Design element category on Shopify App Store, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 7 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 Zip — established developer track record
Cons
- −Average rating below 4.0 (1.0★) — read recent low-star reviews before committing
- −Limited review base (7) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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About Zip On‑Site Messaging
How Zip On‑Site Messaging works
The Zip On-Site Messaging App helps drive sales by showing pay in installments pricing in key spots such as your product pages, cart, and minicart. Available to Zip merchants in the US, AU, and NZ, it highlights Zip as an affordable option for your customers. This app requires a separate Zip payment gateway integration to enable Zip at checkout and is only available to Zip merchant partners.
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Key features
- Easily add the Zip widget to your PDP, cart, and minicart
- Seamless site integration with inheriting font face, alignment and colors.
- Use in combination with the Zip gateway for easy pay-in-4 purchases.
Standardized capabilities
Normalized capabilities detected for this app, comparable across the marketplace.
- Banner PositioningDefine specific positions for banners to optimize user engagement.
- Custom CSS StylingApply custom CSS to personalize the look and feel of your store.
- Font and Color CustomizationCustomize the font style and color to match your brand identity.
- Mobile Responsive DesignEnsure your site is mobile-friendly and adapts to all devices.
- Product and Checkout PageManage and customize your product and checkout pages for better user experience.
- On-Site MessagingCommunicate directly with visitors through on-site messaging for support and promotions.
Category rankings
As of Jul 9, 2026- Design element#24of 28Top 86%
- Badge and icon#48of 318Top 16%
- Banner#48of 344Top 14%
- Pop-up#67of 345Top 20%
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Keyword rankings
Zip On‑Site Messaging ranks for 6 keywords across Shopify App Store. Here are the top 3:
- Rank #4
- 2.bnplRank #12
- Rank #48
Competitors & alternatives
Zip On‑Site Messagingdoesn't have curated competitor matchups yet. Other tracked design element apps on Shopify:
Frequently asked questions
What is Zip On‑Site Messaging?
Zip On‑Site Messaging is an app for Shopify. It currently holds a 1.0-star rating from 7 merchant reviews, and it has been listed on the marketplace since 2021. It is listed under the Design element 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 Zip.
Is Zip On‑Site Messaging free?
Zip On‑Site Messaging 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 Zip On‑Site Messaging?
Zip On‑Site Messaging 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 Design element category on Shopify.
Where does Zip On‑Site Messaging rank on Shopify?
Zip On‑Site Messaging currently sits at position #24 in the Design element category on Shopify. That places it in the top 86% of 28 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.