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Top Community Forum Shopify Apps Ranked Today
Top 10 community forum Shopify apps ranked by current App Store position, with market share and review counts. Updated weekly.
| App | Rank | Market share | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
 Social Place ‑ Community Forum | 1– | 7.53%3.99 | 31 |
 Shopicial ‑ Community Forum | 2– | 1.38%0.41 | 14– |
 ShelfLife Community Forum | 3 | 0.00%– | 0– |
 Xenforum | 41 | 0.00%– | 21– |
 Commentify: Customer Comments | 51 | 0.75%0.05 | 161 |
| Tevello Courses & Communities | 61 | 33.13%12.53 | 74626 |
 Mega Community | 71 | 0.25%0.15 | 22– |
 Gamifiera: Community & Reviews | 81 | 0.00%– | 5– |
 LDT Courses & Communities | 91 | 1.00%0.32 | 1973 |
 Shopify Forms | 10– | 4.83%1.29 | 75126 |
Key Insights:
- Social Place ‑ Community Forum commands 7.5% market share, 6.1pp ahead of Shopicial ‑ Community Forum — a fragmented community forum category.
- In the last 30 days, 1 app climbed and 5 dropped in ranking among the top 10 tracked community forum apps.
- Tevello Courses & Communities added the most new reviews this month (+26) — strong adoption momentum.
- Note: Tevello Courses & Communities holds higher market share (33.1%) than the rank-#1 app Social Place ‑ Community Forum — share and App Store rank don't align in this category, so cross-checking both views matters.
Live Ranking and Market Share Trends for Community Forum Shopify Apps
Monthly ranking and market share trends for the top 5 community forum 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 | May 2026 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2026 | Aug 2026 | Sep 2026 | Oct 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Place ‑ Community Forum | — | — | — | — | #1– | #1– |
| Shopicial ‑ Community Forum | — | #2– | #2– | #11 | #21 | #2– |
| ShelfLife Community Forum | — | #4– | #4– | #13 | — | #32 |
| Xenforum | — | #3– | #3– | #21 | #31 | #41 |
| Commentify: Customer Comments | — | #5– | #61 | #42 | #4– | #51 |
Key Insights:
- Social Place ‑ Community Forum's ranking held steady from #1 to #1 over the charted period.
- 1 of 5 top community forum apps improved their position; 1 declined — a stable market.
- Social Place ‑ Community Forum's market share is 7.5% — gaining +3.9pp since the start of the chart.
Community Forum Shopify Apps — Market Share by Country
Top 5 countries driving installs for community forum Shopify apps, with current market share and 30-day change versus the previous month.
| Country | Market share | Change |
|---|---|---|
 Germany | 23.4% | 1.73 |
 United States | 21.2% | 3.05 |
 United Kingdom | 8.6% | 0.35 |
 Australia | 4.0% | 1.01 |
 Spain | 3.6% | 0.19 |
Key Insights:
- Germany accounts for 23.4% of community forum app installs — the single largest market.
- Top 3 markets (Germany, United States, United Kingdom) collectively cover 53.2% of all tracked community forum installs — globally distributed demand.
Fastest to 1,000 Reviews — Community Forum Shopify Apps
Race-style view of how the top 4 community forum 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Xenforum | Not yet reached | 21 |
| Commentify: Customer Comments | Not yet reached | 16 |
| Shopicial ‑ Community Forum | Not yet reached | 14 |
| Social Place ‑ Community Forum | Not yet reached | 3 |
Key Insights:
- 4 of the top 4 community forum apps haven't yet crossed 1,000 reviews — Xenforum is closest at 21 cumulative.
Top Community Forum Shopify Apps Ranked by Position
Social Place ‑ Community Forum ranks #1 for community forum with 7.5% share — the leader position in a fragmented field where many apps are within striking distance, 6.1pp ahead of Shopicial ‑ Community Forum (1.4%). ShelfLife Community Forum sits at #3 with 0 share, rounding out the top tier. The top 3 apps together hold only 8.9% — meaning community forum is a fragmented market where lower-ranked apps still capture significant share. Gamifiera: Community & Reviews is the standout mover this month, climbing 1 position — 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.
Community Forum is a fragmented market — the top 3 apps together hold only 8.9% of installs, leaving Social Place ‑ Community Forum's 7.5% lead modest in absolute terms and ShelfLife Community Forum at 0 still capturing meaningful share. With this many viable apps, pricing model and integration depth differentiate community forum options more than rank does.
Live Ranking and Market Share Trends Across Community Forum Shopify Apps
Social Place ‑ Community Forum held #1 steadily from Sep 2026 to Oct 2026 — an entrenched leader in community forum that challengers haven't displaced. Among the top 5 plotted community forum apps, 1 improved and 1 declined — rankings reshuffled without a single category-wide direction. Social Place ‑ Community Forum's share expanded +3.9pp from 3.7% (Sep 2026) to 7.5% (Oct 2026) — a sustained widening of the gap against other community forum apps over this window.
Stable rankings across the top 5 plotted community forum 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 Community Forum — Which Apps Grew Fastest
None of the top 4 community forum apps tracked here have yet crossed 1,000 reviews. Xenforum leads the set on current cumulative reviews with 21 — closest to the milestone, at roughly 2% of the way there.
With no app in this community forum set having crossed 1,000 reviews, the category is still in early adoption. Xenforum is the closest to breaking out at 21 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 Community Forum
- Social Place ‑ Community Forum — Tops the community forum rankings with 7.5% market share and 5.0★.
- Shopicial ‑ Community Forum — Ranks #2 for community forum with 1.4% market share and 2.9★.
- ShelfLife Community Forum — Ranks #3 for community forum with 0 market share and 0 reviews.
- Xenforum — Currently ranked #4 with 0 market share and 4.3★.
- Commentify: Customer Comments — Currently ranked #5 with 0.8% market share and 4.7★.
Community Forum Shopify Apps — Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the best community forum app on Shopify?
community forum is a fragmented market on Shopify — Social Place ‑ Community Forum ranks #1 with 7.5% 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 community forum app has the highest market share on Shopify?
Social Place ‑ Community Forum holds the highest market share among community forum apps at 7.5% (+3.99pp 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 community forum apps are tracked on Shopify?
ShopDigest tracks 96 community forum apps on the Shopify App Store. Rankings, market share, geography, and review data refresh weekly.
4. Which community forum app is growing the fastest on Shopify?
Gamifiera: Community & Reviews has shown the strongest ranking momentum, climbing 1 position over the past 30 days. Use the Rankings tab to see full month-over-month trajectories.
5. Where are community forum apps most popular on Shopify?
Germany has the highest concentration of community forum app installs at 23.4%, followed by United States at 21.2%. The Geography tab shows the full country-by-country breakdown.
6. How is market share calculated for community forum 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.
