How to audit and remove unused Shopify apps
List every installed app, note what it does and what it costs, check which ones you actually use, then uninstall the rest. Afterwards, check your theme for leftover code, test the store, and re-check speed. Do this every few months.
By Abdullah Ashraf, Shopify expert · Last updated: October 2026
Quick summary
- List apps, costs and purpose.
- Remove unused apps and leftover code.
- Re-test speed afterwards.
In this guide:
Audit
In Settings, then Apps, list each app, what it does, monthly cost and whether it's still needed.
Remove safely
Export any data first, uninstall, then check theme files and theme app embeds for leftover code. See what happens to data.
Test
Check key pages and checkout, then re-test speed.
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