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Top Background Removal Shopify Apps Ranked Today
Top 10 background removal Shopify apps ranked by current App Store position, with market share and review counts. Updated weekly.
| App | Rank | Market share | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
 Pxl ‑ Photo Background Remover | 1– | 10.65%1.55 | 35– |
 AIBrush: Background Remover | 21 | 5.86%1.08 | 11– |
 Canva Connect | 31 | 27.96%19.61 | 400– |
 Scurix Background Remover | 41 | 2.13%0.76 | 2– |
| VF Image Resizer+ | 51 | 40.74%16.50 | 4623 |
 Cutout bulk background remover | 612 | 0.00%– | 4– |
 Photoroom AI Listing Assistant | 7– | 3.99%0.56 | 362 |
 Customix Product Personalizer | 82 | 3.51%2.26 | 463 |
 Pix ‑ Photo Background Remover | 95 | 0.00%– | 8– |
 Nabu Image Optimizer & SEO | 10 | 1.26%1.26 | 196 |
Key Insights:
- Pxl ‑ Photo Background Remover commands 10.7% market share, 4.8pp ahead of AIBrush: Background Remover — a fragmented background removal category.
- In the last 30 days, 5 apps climbed and 2 dropped in ranking among the top 10 tracked background removal apps.
- Nabu Image Optimizer & SEO added the most new reviews this month (+6) — strong adoption momentum.
- Note: VF Image Resizer+ holds higher market share (40.7%) than the rank-#1 app Pxl ‑ Photo Background Remover — share and App Store rank don't align in this category, so cross-checking both views matters.
Live Ranking and Market Share Trends for Background Removal Shopify Apps
Monthly ranking and market share trends for the top 5 background removal Shopify apps over the past year — see how each app's App Store position and market share have shifted month by month.
Charts Data
| App | Jun 2026 | Jul 2026 | Aug 2026 | Sep 2026 | Oct 2026 | Nov 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pxl ‑ Photo Background Remover | #1– | #1– | #1– | #1– | #1– | #1– |
| AIBrush: Background Remover | #2– | #42 | #22 | #31 | #21 | #2– |
| Canva Connect | #4– | #31 | #3– | #21 | #31 | #3– |
| Scurix Background Remover | #34– | #925 | #63 | #51 | #41 | #4– |
| VF Image Resizer+ | — | #5– | #41 | #1713 | #512 | #5– |
Key Insights:
- Pxl ‑ Photo Background Remover's ranking held steady from #1 to #1 over the charted period.
- 2 of 5 top background removal apps improved their position; 0 declined — a stable market.
- Pxl ‑ Photo Background Remover's market share is 10.7% — losing -9.1pp since the start of the chart.
Background Removal Shopify Apps — Market Share by Country
Top 5 countries driving installs for background removal Shopify apps, with current market share and 30-day change versus the previous month.
| Country | Market share | Change |
|---|---|---|
 United States | 43.7% | 2.52 |
 United Kingdom | 7.0% | 0.69 |
 Germany | 5.2% | 0.15 |
 Netherlands | 4.7% | 1.00 |
 Canada | 3.7% | 3.10 |
Key Insights:
- United States accounts for 43.7% of background removal app installs — the single largest market.
- Top 3 markets (United States, United Kingdom, Germany) collectively cover 55.9% of all tracked background removal installs — highly concentrated demand.
- Netherlands is the fastest-growing market this month (+1.0pp) — emerging demand worth watching.
Fastest to 1,000 Reviews — Background Removal Shopify Apps
Race-style view of how the top 5 background removal Shopify apps reached 1,000 reviews — months since launch on the X-axis, cumulative review count on the Y-axis.
Charts Data
| App | Months to Reach 1,000 Reviews | Current Review Count |
|---|---|---|
| VF Image Resizer+ | Not yet reached | 459 |
| Canva Connect | Not yet reached | 399 |
| Pxl ‑ Photo Background Remover | Not yet reached | 35 |
| AIBrush: Background Remover | Not yet reached | 11 |
| Scurix Background Remover | Not yet reached | 2 |
Key Insights:
- 5 of the top 5 background removal apps haven't yet crossed 1,000 reviews — VF Image Resizer+ is closest at 459 cumulative.
Top Background Removal Shopify Apps Ranked by Position
Pxl ‑ Photo Background Remover ranks #1 for background removal with 10.7% share — the leader position in a fragmented field where many apps are within striking distance, 4.8pp ahead of AIBrush: Background Remover (5.9%). Canva Connect sits at #3 with 28.0% share, rounding out the top tier. The top 3 apps together hold only 44.5% — meaning background removal is a fragmented market where lower-ranked apps still capture significant share. Cutout bulk background remover is the standout mover this month, climbing 12 positions — a momentum signal worth tracking. Worth noting: the top-ranked app and the highest-share app aren't the same here — App Store rank and our market share metric (computed from review counts and other factors) move on independent dynamics, so cross-checking both views matters in this category.
Background Removal is a fragmented market — the top 3 apps together hold only 44.5% of installs, leaving Pxl ‑ Photo Background Remover's 10.7% lead modest in absolute terms and Canva Connect at 28.0% still capturing meaningful share. With this many viable apps, pricing model and integration depth differentiate background removal options more than rank does.
Live Ranking and Market Share Trends Across Background Removal Shopify Apps
Pxl ‑ Photo Background Remover held #1 steadily from May 2026 to Nov 2026 — an entrenched leader in background removal that challengers haven't displaced. Across the top 5 plotted background removal apps, 2 improved their ranking while 0 declined — the category is moving upward overall. Pxl ‑ Photo Background Remover's share contracted -9.1pp from 19.8% (May 2026) to 10.7% (Nov 2026) — a meaningful narrowing of the leader's gap against other background removal apps over this window.
Stable rankings across the top 5 plotted background removal apps mean merchants have largely settled on their preferences — challengers below the top 5 face an uphill path to break in.
Review Growth Velocity in Background Removal — Which Apps Grew Fastest
None of the top 5 background removal apps tracked here have yet crossed 1,000 reviews. VF Image Resizer+ leads the set on current cumulative reviews with 459 — closest to the milestone, at roughly 46% of the way there.
With no app in this background removal set having crossed 1,000 reviews, the category is still in early adoption. VF Image Resizer+ is the closest to breaking out at 459 cumulative reviews — worth tracking its per-month review velocity to see whether it's on pace to cross the milestone first.
Top 5 Apps in Background Removal
- Pxl ‑ Photo Background Remover — Tops the background removal rankings with 10.7% market share and 5.0★.
- AIBrush: Background Remover — Climbed 1 position this month to rank #2 — 5.9% share, 4.2★.
- Canva Connect — Currently ranked #3 with 28.0% market share and 4.8★.
- Scurix Background Remover — Climbed 1 position this month to rank #4 — 2.1% share, 5.0★.
- VF Image Resizer+ — Climbed 1 position this month to rank #5 — 40.7% share, 5.0★.
Background Removal Shopify Apps — Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the best background removal app on Shopify?
background removal is a fragmented market on Shopify — Pxl ‑ Photo Background Remover ranks #1 with 10.7% market share, but multiple apps capture meaningful share. Compare the top 5 on rankings, market share, and reviews to find the right fit for your store.
2. Which background removal app has the highest market share on Shopify?
Pxl ‑ Photo Background Remover holds the highest market share among background removal apps at 10.7% (+1.55pp vs 30 days ago). Market share here is estimated from each app's recent review velocity, with rank-weighted adjustment because positions in keyword search drive most installs.
3. How many background removal apps are tracked on Shopify?
ShopDigest tracks 96 background removal apps on the Shopify App Store. Rankings, market share, geography, and review data refresh weekly.
4. Which background removal app is growing the fastest on Shopify?
Cutout bulk background remover has shown the strongest ranking momentum, climbing 12 positions over the past 30 days. Use the Rankings tab to see full month-over-month trajectories.
5. Where are background removal apps most popular on Shopify?
United States has the highest concentration of background removal app installs at 43.7%, followed by United Kingdom at 7.0%. The Geography tab shows the full country-by-country breakdown.
6. How is market share calculated for background removal on Shopify keyword pages?
For keyword pages, market share is rank-weighted — apps at position #1 carry roughly 40× the weight of apps at position #22, and apps beyond #22 are excluded. This reflects the reality that Shopify keyword search traffic concentrates heavily at the top of results.
