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Top Deferred Payments Shopify Apps Ranked Today
Top 10 deferred payments Shopify apps ranked by current App Store position, with market share and review counts. Updated weekly.
| App | Rank | Market share | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ | 1– | 71.65%0.95 | 3,855120 |
 SPD Split Payment & Deposit | 2– | 1.56%0.07 | 1487 |
 Preorder Now Presale Timesact | 3– | 7.39%0.21 | 2,11743 |
 REZ Preorder, Back In Stock | 4– | 14.51%1.08 | 1,61355 |
 Essent Preorder Back in Stock | 5– | 3.92%0.06 | 1,33058 |
 Dibs – Preorders & Backorders | 6– | 0.54%0.02 | 1479 |
 Bat Preorders | Preorder Now | 7– | 0.29%0.10 | 29315 |
 PreProduct pre‑order | 87 | 0.02%0.02 | 1091 |
 Downpay: Partial Pay & Deposit | 91 | 0.02%0.01 | 96– |
 Back in Stock Alert & Preorder | 10– | 0.00%– | 0– |
Key Insights:
- Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ commands 71.6% market share, 70.1pp ahead of SPD Split Payment & Deposit — a concentrated deferred payments category.
- In the last 30 days, 1 app climbed and 1 dropped in ranking among the top 10 tracked deferred payments apps.
- Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ added the most new reviews this month (+120) — strong adoption momentum.
Live Ranking and Market Share Trends for Deferred Payments Shopify Apps
Monthly ranking and market share trends for the top 5 deferred payments 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ | #2– | #31 | #41 | #4– | #13 | #1– |
| SPD Split Payment & Deposit | #1– | #1– | #1– | #1– | #32 | #21 |
| Preorder Now Presale Timesact | #5– | #41 | #31 | #3– | #21 | #31 |
| REZ Preorder, Back In Stock | #3– | #21 | #2– | #2– | #42 | #4– |
| Essent Preorder Back in Stock | #4– | #51 | #5– | #5– | #5– | #5– |
Key Insights:
- Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ's ranking improved from #2 to #1 over the charted period.
- 2 of 5 top deferred payments apps improved their position; 3 declined — a stable market.
- Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ's market share is 71.7% — gaining +19.6pp since the start of the chart.
Deferred Payments Shopify Apps — Market Share by Country
Top 5 countries driving installs for deferred payments Shopify apps, with current market share and 30-day change versus the previous month.
| Country | Market share | Change |
|---|---|---|
 United States | 36.7% | 0.51 |
 United Kingdom | 11.1% | 0.91 |
 Australia | 10.5% | 0.18 |
 Canada | 5.4% | 0.08 |
 France | 3.4% | 0.23 |
Key Insights:
- United States accounts for 36.7% of deferred payments app installs — the single largest market.
- Top 3 markets (United States, United Kingdom, Australia) collectively cover 58.4% of all tracked deferred payments installs — highly concentrated demand.
- United Kingdom is the fastest-growing market this month (+0.9pp) — emerging demand worth watching.
Fastest to 1,000 Reviews — Deferred Payments Shopify Apps
Race-style view of how the top 5 deferred payments 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 |
|---|---|---|
| REZ Preorder, Back In Stock | 13 | 1,607 |
| Essent Preorder Back in Stock | 17 | 1,313 |
| Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ | 38 | 3,816 |
| Preorder Now Presale Timesact | 41 | 2,108 |
| SPD Split Payment & Deposit | Not yet reached | 144 |
Key Insights:
- REZ Preorder, Back In Stock reached 1,000 reviews fastest — in 13 months since launch.
- Essent Preorder Back in Stock crossed 1,000 reviews in 17 months — 4 months behind REZ Preorder, Back In Stock.
- SPD Split Payment & Deposit is still building toward 1,000 reviews — currently at 144 cumulative.
Top Deferred Payments Shopify Apps Ranked by Position
Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ dominates deferred payments with 71.6% market share — a clear category leader Shopify merchants gravitate to first, 70.1pp ahead of SPD Split Payment & Deposit (1.6%). Preorder Now Presale Timesact sits at #3 with 7.4% share, rounding out the top tier. Together, the top 3 apps absorb 80.6% of all deferred payments installs — a highly concentrated landscape with limited room for new entrants. PreProduct pre‑order is the standout mover this month, climbing 7 positions — a momentum signal worth tracking.
Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ's 71.6% lead has held stably this month, with the top 3 apps capturing 80.6% of all deferred payments installs. SPD Split Payment & Deposit (1.6%) is the natural alternative when store fit or pricing rules out Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ.
Live Ranking and Market Share Trends Across Deferred Payments Shopify Apps
Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ climbed from #2 (May 2026) to #1 (Oct 2026) — a 1-position gain among deferred payments apps over the charted window. Across the top 5 plotted deferred payments apps, 3 lost rank positions while only 2 improved — consolidation at the top. Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ's share expanded +19.6pp from 52.1% (May 2026) to 71.7% (Oct 2026) — a sustained widening of the gap against other deferred payments apps over this window.
Stable rankings across the top 5 plotted deferred payments 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 Deferred Payments — Which Apps Grew Fastest
REZ Preorder, Back In Stock reached 1,000 reviews in 13 months since launch — the fastest ramp among the top 5 deferred payments apps tracked here. Essent Preorder Back in Stock in 17 months, Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ in 38 months, and Preorder Now Presale Timesact took 41 months to cross the same milestone, a 28-month spread between the fastest and slowest in the set.
1 app on this chart hasn't yet crossed 1,000 reviews: SPD Split Payment & Deposit at 144 cumulative reviews. SPD Split Payment & Deposit is closest to the milestone — its current count puts it roughly 14% of the way to 1,000.
The 28-month gap between REZ Preorder, Back In Stock's and Preorder Now Presale Timesact's time-to-1,000 highlights how unevenly product-market fit landed across this deferred payments set — the leader found its merchant audience early, while late-rampers took multiple years to reach the same review depth. For merchants comparing these apps today, slower-ramping apps may have closed the functionality gap but still operate on smaller review bases.
Top 5 Apps in Deferred Payments
- Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ — Category leader for deferred payments with 71.6% market share and 5.0★.
- SPD Split Payment & Deposit — Ranks #2 for deferred payments with 1.6% market share and 4.8★.
- Preorder Now Presale Timesact — Ranks #3 for deferred payments with 7.4% market share and 5.0★.
- REZ Preorder, Back In Stock — Ranks #4 for deferred payments with 14.5% market share and 5.0★.
- Essent Preorder Back in Stock — Ranks #5 for deferred payments with 3.9% market share and 5.0★.
Deferred Payments Shopify Apps — Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the best deferred payments app on Shopify?
Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ is the leading deferred payments app on Shopify, holding 71.6% of category market share with 3,855 reviews — a clear default for most merchants.
2. Which deferred payments app has the highest market share on Shopify?
Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ holds the highest market share among deferred payments apps at 71.6% (+0.95pp 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 deferred payments apps are tracked on Shopify?
ShopDigest tracks 96 deferred payments apps on the Shopify App Store. Rankings, market share, geography, and review data refresh weekly.
4. Which deferred payments app is growing the fastest on Shopify?
PreProduct pre‑order has shown the strongest ranking momentum, climbing 7 positions over the past 30 days. Use the Rankings tab to see full month-over-month trajectories.
5. Where are deferred payments apps most popular on Shopify?
United States has the highest concentration of deferred payments app installs at 36.7%, followed by United Kingdom at 11.1%. The Geography tab shows the full country-by-country breakdown.
6. How is market share calculated for deferred payments 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 deferred payments app reached 1,000 reviews fastest on Shopify?
REZ Preorder, Back In Stock hit 1,000 reviews in 13 months since launch — the fastest review ramp among tracked deferred payments Shopify apps. See the Review Champions chart above for the full race.
