How does AppRanks pick the top Donation apps for Shopify App Store?

Apps appear here because Shopify App Store itself classifies them under Donation — AppRanks does not editorially add or remove apps from this category set. Within the category, ranking uses average rating times the natural log of review count (rating × ln(reviewCount + 1)), which keeps a single 5-star outlier from leapfrogging an established listing while still letting a very-well-rated mid-volume app rank above a poorly-reviewed giant. The page refreshes daily from the canonical Shopify App Store marketplace listing. AppRanks does not accept payment to alter ranking on public surfaces.

How often does this donation apps list update?

Every 24 hours. AppRanks pulls fresh rating, review count, and pricing-tier data from each app's Shopify App Store marketplace listing nightly. Apps that lose Shopify App Store's category tag (e.g., a developer changes the listing's primary category) drop off in the next nightly snapshot. The page itself is cached at the CDN for 1 hour to absorb traffic spikes, so during a refresh window the visible list lags the underlying data by at most one hour.

What does "Pick if" mean on each top-3 entry?

"Pick if" is a data-derived recommendation that surfaces the most useful selection criterion for that app — high rating with deep review base means category default; free tier with broad adoption means budget-first pick; high rating with moderate review count means satisfaction-led pick. The framing is generated from the same rating + review count + pricing data shown on the card, not from editorial judgment or paid placement.

Where can I see the full methodology and audit scoring?

The full methodology — including the rating × ln(reviewCount + 1) blend, refresh cadence, conflict-of-interest policy, and the per-app audit-score breakdown — is documented on the AppRanks About page and the audit-score glossary entry. Every app on this list also has a dedicated audit page that walks through title, content, visuals, pricing, and category-tag scoring against the marketplace's published standards.

82 Best Donation Apps for Shopify (2026)

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rating × ln(reviewCount + 1)

#1
GoodAPI: Trees and Donations
5.0(220)Free to install
Ranks #1 in the Shopify App Store donation category as a category-leading listing. Currently has a growing review traction (220 reviews, 5.0★ avg). Pricing: Free to install. Position holds for the trailing 30-day window.
Pick if: Pick this if you prioritize merchant satisfaction over scale — GoodAPI: Trees and Donations holds a 5.0-star average across 220 reviews in the donation category.
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#2
Fundlet Fundraiser
4.8(18)Free plan available
Ranks #2 in the Shopify App Store donation category as a category-leading listing. A early-stage review volume (18 reviews) with a 4.8-star average. Pricing: Free plan available. Position holds for the trailing 30-day window.
Pick if: Pick this if you prioritize merchant satisfaction over scale — Fundlet Fundraiser holds a 4.8-star average across 18 reviews in the donation category.
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#3
Ecologi: Plant Trees per Sale
4.8(34)Free to install
Ranks #3 in the Shopify App Store donation category as a category-leading listing. Tracks at 4.8★ across 34 reviews — early-stage review volume. Pricing: Free to install. Position holds for the trailing 30-day window.
Pick if: Pick this if you prioritize merchant satisfaction over scale — Ecologi: Plant Trees per Sale holds a 4.8-star average across 34 reviews in the donation category.
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#4
Infinite Donations & Charity
4.8(12)Free plan available
Holds position #4 in the Shopify App Store donation category as a category-leading listing. Currently has a early-stage review volume (12 reviews, 4.8★ avg). Pricing: Free plan available. Refresh: daily from the source marketplace.
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#5
CharityChoice Donations
5.0(7)Free
Currently sits at #5 in the Shopify App Store donation category as a category-leading listing. A early-stage review volume (7 reviews) with a 5.0-star average. Pricing: Free. Refresh: daily from the source marketplace.
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#6
Donate Bee ‑ Easy Donations
4.8(17)Free plan available
Holds position #6 in the Shopify App Store donation category as a category-leading listing. Tracks at 4.8★ across 17 reviews — early-stage review volume. Pricing: Free plan available. Refresh: daily from the source marketplace.
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#7
DonateMate
4.2(34)Free plan available
Currently sits at #7 in the Shopify App Store donation category as a well-rated listing. Currently has a early-stage review volume (34 reviews, 4.2★ avg). Pricing: Free plan available. AppRanks tracks this listing on a 24-hour cycle.
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#8
Contribe
4.8(44)Free to install
Holds position #8 in the Shopify App Store donation category as a category-leading listing. A early-stage review volume (44 reviews) with a 4.8-star average. Pricing: Free to install. AppRanks tracks this listing on a 24-hour cycle.
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#9
Givonate: Charity & Donations
5.0(7)Free plan available
Currently sits at #9 in the Shopify App Store donation category as a category-leading listing. Tracks at 5.0★ across 7 reviews — early-stage review volume. Pricing: Free plan available. AppRanks tracks this listing on a 24-hour cycle.
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#10
Greenspark: Plant trees & more
5.0(61)Free to install
Holds position #10 in the Shopify App Store donation category as a category-leading listing. Currently has a early-stage review volume (61 reviews, 5.0★ avg). Pricing: Free to install. Source: Shopify App Store's own published category position.
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At-a-glance comparison

Same data as the ranked cards, condensed into a sortable-by-eye grid: rating × review depth × pricing tier across the top 10 donation apps on Shopify App Store.

#	App	Rating	Reviews	Pricing
1	GoodAPI: Trees and Donations	5.0★	220	Free to install
2	Fundlet Fundraiser	4.8★	18	Free plan available
3	Ecologi: Plant Trees per Sale	4.8★	34	Free to install
4	Infinite Donations & Charity	4.8★	12	Free plan available
5	CharityChoice Donations	5.0★	7	Free
6	Donate Bee ‑ Easy Donations	4.8★	17	Free plan available
7	DonateMate	4.2★	34	Free plan available
8	Contribe	4.8★	44	Free to install
9	Givonate: Charity & Donations	5.0★	7	Free plan available
10	Greenspark: Plant trees & more	5.0★	61	Free to install

Want to compare any two apps in detail (features, ratings trend, pricing plans side-by-side)? Open the head-to-head page from the "Compare to #N" link on each card above. Custom multi-app comparisons, historical rank trajectory, and CSV export are available on a paid plan.

Frequently asked

How does AppRanks pick the top Donation apps for Shopify App Store?: Apps appear here because Shopify App Store itself classifies them under Donation — AppRanks does not editorially add or remove apps from this category set. Within the category, ranking uses average rating times the natural log of review count (rating × ln(reviewCount + 1)), which keeps a single 5-star outlier from leapfrogging an established listing while still letting a very-well-rated mid-volume app rank above a poorly-reviewed giant. The page refreshes daily from the canonical Shopify App Store marketplace listing. AppRanks does not accept payment to alter ranking on public surfaces.
How often does this donation apps list update?: Every 24 hours. AppRanks pulls fresh rating, review count, and pricing-tier data from each app's Shopify App Store marketplace listing nightly. Apps that lose Shopify App Store's category tag (e.g., a developer changes the listing's primary category) drop off in the next nightly snapshot. The page itself is cached at the CDN for 1 hour to absorb traffic spikes, so during a refresh window the visible list lags the underlying data by at most one hour.
What does "Pick if" mean on each top-3 entry?: "Pick if" is a data-derived recommendation that surfaces the most useful selection criterion for that app — high rating with deep review base means category default; free tier with broad adoption means budget-first pick; high rating with moderate review count means satisfaction-led pick. The framing is generated from the same rating + review count + pricing data shown on the card, not from editorial judgment or paid placement.
Where can I see the full methodology and audit scoring?: The full methodology — including the rating × ln(reviewCount + 1) blend, refresh cadence, conflict-of-interest policy, and the per-app audit-score breakdown — is documented on the AppRanks About page and the audit-score glossary entry. Every app on this list also has a dedicated audit page that walks through title, content, visuals, pricing, and category-tag scoring against the marketplace's published standards.

Methodology details: /glossary/audit-score · /about.

The 10 Best Donation Apps for Shopify App Store (2026)

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