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October 28, 2026

# Introducing theme app add-ons: Build and bundle apps with your themes

DateOctober 28, 2026

FlagsNew

SurfacesShopify Theme Store

Theme developers can now build storefront apps using theme app extensions and bundle them with their theme listings on the Theme Store. [Theme app add-ons](https://shopify.dev/docs/storefronts/themes/store/review-process/listings#app-add-on) extend your theme with advanced functionality while creating new monetization opportunities through [Shopify App Pricing.](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/launch/billing/shopify-app-pricing)

Use theme app extensions to build app blocks that integrate natively with your theme, such as:

* Product customization and configuration tools
* Subscription and recurring purchase management
* Advanced product filtering, search, and wishlists

Once your storefront app is published, you can add it to your theme in the Partner Dashboard. Merchants see app add-ons featured on your theme listing page, including pricing information, featured media, app name, and subtitle. When they install your theme, they can also install your app in a single flow.

### Guidelines

* Apps must be published before added to a theme listing
* Apps can be listed or unlisted
* The partner organization of the theme listing must own the app
* One app add-on per theme; unlimited reuse across multiple themes

### Priority App Review

Theme developers building app add-ons will get priority in the app review queue, otherwise the usual review requirements still apply.

### Resources

Learn more about building with [theme app extensions](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/online-store/theme-app-extensions/build) and [bundling apps with themes](https://shopify.dev/docs/storefronts/themes/store/review-process/listings#app-add-on) on shopify.dev.