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Top Core Web Vitals Shopify Apps Ranked Today
Top 10 core web vitals Shopify apps ranked by current App Store position, with market share and review counts. Updated weekly.
| App | Rank | Market share | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
 Avada Image & Page Speed Up | 1– | 29.63%3.59 | 7782 |
 Thunder Page Speed Optimizer | 21 | 5.21%3.73 | 847 |
| Avada AI SEO Image Optimizer | 31 | 61.79%0.46 | 4,70638 |
 PSI Speed Insights by MP | 41 | 0.33%0.23 | 41 |
 Nabu Image Optimizer & SEO | 52 | 0.99%0.85 | 164 |
 Webrex: #1 AI SEO Optimizer | 6– | 1.20%0.34 | 5905 |
 InstaIndex: IndexNow & AI SEO | 73 | 0.62%0.62 | 656 |
 Boostify: Page Speed Optimizer | 8– | 0.06%0.02 | 24– |
 Webrex: SEO Image Optimizer | 9– | 0.02%0.03 | 141– |
 Flash Page Speed Optimizer | 1012 | 0.00%– | 0– |
Key Insights:
- Avada Image & Page Speed Up commands 29.6% market share, 24.4pp ahead of Thunder Page Speed Optimizer — a competitive core web vitals category.
- In the last 30 days, 4 apps climbed and 2 dropped in ranking among the top 10 tracked core web vitals apps.
- Avada AI SEO Image Optimizer added the most new reviews this month (+38) — strong adoption momentum.
- Note: Avada AI SEO Image Optimizer holds higher market share (61.8%) than the rank-#1 app Avada Image & Page Speed Up — share and App Store rank don't align in this category, so cross-checking both views matters.
Live Ranking and Market Share Trends for Core Web Vitals Shopify Apps
Monthly ranking and market share trends for the top 5 core web vitals 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avada Image & Page Speed Up | — | #2– | #11 | #1– | #1– | #1– |
| Thunder Page Speed Optimizer | — | #81– | #865 | #6422 | #262 | #2– |
| Avada AI SEO Image Optimizer | — | #3– | #21 | #2– | #31 | #3– |
| PSI Speed Insights by MP | — | #7– | #52 | #41 | #51 | #41 |
| Nabu Image Optimizer & SEO | — | #12– | #111 | #83 | #62 | #51 |
Key Insights:
- Avada Image & Page Speed Up's ranking improved from #2 to #1 over the charted period.
- 4 of 5 top core web vitals apps improved their position; 0 declined — a mixed picture.
- Avada Image & Page Speed Up's market share is 29.6% — losing -19.7pp since the start of the chart.
Core Web Vitals Shopify Apps — Market Share by Country
Top 5 countries driving installs for core web vitals Shopify apps, with current market share and 30-day change versus the previous month.
| Country | Market share | Change |
|---|---|---|
 United States | 29.0% | 1.60 |
 United Kingdom | 12.2% | 0.97 |
 India | 5.6% | 1.02 |
 Australia | 5.6% | 0.59 |
 Canada | 5.3% | 0.26 |
Key Insights:
- United States accounts for 29.0% of core web vitals app installs — the single largest market.
- Top 3 markets (United States, United Kingdom, India) collectively cover 46.9% of all tracked core web vitals installs — moderately concentrated demand.
Fastest to 1,000 Reviews — Core Web Vitals Shopify Apps
Race-style view of how the top 5 core web vitals 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Avada AI SEO Image Optimizer | 33 | 4,691 |
| Avada Image & Page Speed Up | Not yet reached | 775 |
| Thunder Page Speed Optimizer | Not yet reached | 81 |
| Nabu Image Optimizer & SEO | Not yet reached | 14 |
| PSI Speed Insights by MP | Not yet reached | 4 |
Key Insights:
- Avada AI SEO Image Optimizer reached 1,000 reviews fastest — in 33 months since launch.
- 4 of the top 5 core web vitals apps haven't yet crossed 1,000 reviews — Avada Image & Page Speed Up is closest at 775 cumulative.
Top Core Web Vitals Shopify Apps Ranked by Position
Avada Image & Page Speed Up holds the top spot for core web vitals with 29.6% market share, but the gap to challengers is closing, 24.4pp ahead of Thunder Page Speed Optimizer (5.2%). Avada AI SEO Image Optimizer sits at #3 with 61.8% share, rounding out the top tier. Together, the top 3 apps absorb 96.6% of all core web vitals installs — a highly concentrated landscape with limited room for new entrants. Flash Page Speed Optimizer 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.
Avada Image & Page Speed Up (29.6%) and Thunder Page Speed Optimizer (5.2%) sit close at the top of core web vitals apps, and Flash Page Speed Optimizer climbed 12 positions this month. Current rank is a thin signal in this kind of mover-heavy category — recent climbers often have stronger 6-month trajectory than today's leader.
Live Ranking and Market Share Trends Across Core Web Vitals Shopify Apps
Avada Image & Page Speed Up climbed from #2 (Jun 2026) to #1 (Oct 2026) — a 1-position gain among core web vitals apps over the charted window. Across the top 5 plotted core web vitals apps, 4 improved their ranking while 0 declined — the category is moving upward overall. Avada Image & Page Speed Up's share held near 29.6% from Jun 2026 to Oct 2026 — a stable install base for core web vitals apps rather than active gain or loss.
4 of 5 plotted core web vitals apps moved positions in this window — recent trajectory beats current rank as a signal when a category is reshuffling this actively.
Review Growth Velocity in Core Web Vitals — Which Apps Grew Fastest
Avada AI SEO Image Optimizer is the only app in this set to have crossed 1,000 reviews, reaching the milestone in 33 months since launch. The remaining 4 core web vitals apps tracked here are still building toward 1,000 — current cumulative review counts give the clearest picture of where each one stands today.
4 apps on this chart haven't yet crossed 1,000 reviews: Avada Image & Page Speed Up at 775, Thunder Page Speed Optimizer at 81, Nabu Image Optimizer & SEO at 14, PSI Speed Insights by MP at 4 cumulative reviews. Avada Image & Page Speed Up is closest to the milestone — its current count puts it roughly 78% of the way to 1,000.
Avada AI SEO Image Optimizer is the only app in this set to have crossed 1,000 reviews so far — a useful signal for merchants that one app has already proved sustained adoption while the others remain in the "promising but unproven" tier of the core web vitals category.
Top 5 Apps in Core Web Vitals
- Avada Image & Page Speed Up — Tops the core web vitals rankings with 29.6% market share and 5.0★.
- Thunder Page Speed Optimizer — Climbed 1 position this month to rank #2 — 5.2% share, 4.8★.
- Avada AI SEO Image Optimizer — Currently ranked #3 with 61.8% market share and 4.9★.
- PSI Speed Insights by MP — Climbed 1 position this month to rank #4 — 0.3% share, 5.0★.
- Nabu Image Optimizer & SEO — Climbed 2 positions this month to rank #5 — 1.0% share, 4.8★.
Core Web Vitals Shopify Apps — Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the best core web vitals app on Shopify?
Avada Image & Page Speed Up ranks #1 for core web vitals apps with 29.6% market share, but the category is competitive — Thunder Page Speed Optimizer is close behind at 5.2%, so the best fit depends on your store's specific needs.
2. Which core web vitals app has the highest market share on Shopify?
Avada Image & Page Speed Up holds the highest market share among core web vitals apps at 29.6% (-3.59pp 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 core web vitals apps are tracked on Shopify?
ShopDigest tracks 95 core web vitals apps on the Shopify App Store. Rankings, market share, geography, and review data refresh weekly.
4. Which core web vitals app is growing the fastest on Shopify?
Flash Page Speed Optimizer 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 core web vitals apps most popular on Shopify?
United States has the highest concentration of core web vitals app installs at 29.0%, followed by United Kingdom at 12.2%. The Geography tab shows the full country-by-country breakdown.
6. How is market share calculated for core web vitals 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.
7. Which core web vitals app reached 1,000 reviews fastest on Shopify?
Avada AI SEO Image Optimizer hit 1,000 reviews in 33 months since launch — the fastest review ramp among tracked core web vitals Shopify apps. See the Review Champions chart above for the full race.
