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Top Payroll Shopify Apps Ranked Today
Top 10 payroll Shopify apps ranked by current App Store position, with market share and review counts. Updated weekly.
| App | Rank | Market share | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1– | 70.09%2.67 | 3304 | |
| 2– | 21.20%2.15 | 555 | |
| 3– | 0.00%– | 3– | |
| 4– | 7.01%0.08 | 53– | |
| 51 | 1.05%0.53 | 4– | |
| 61 | 0.00%– | 29– | |
| 71 | 0.26%0.11 | 3– | |
| 8 | 0.11%0.11 | 2– | |
| 9– | 0.04%0.00 | 1– | |
| 107 | 0.02%0.01 | 1– |
Key Insights:
- Easyteam POS Time Clock In commands 70.1% market share, 48.9pp ahead of Zon Staff POS Time Clock In — a concentrated payroll category.
- In the last 30 days, 4 apps climbed in ranking among the top 10 tracked payroll apps.
- Zon Staff POS Time Clock In added the most new reviews this month (+5) — strong adoption momentum.
Live Ranking and Market Share Trends for Payroll Shopify Apps
Monthly ranking and market share trends for the top 5 payroll 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | #1– | #1– | #1– | #1– | #1– | #1– |
| | #2– | #2– | #2– | #2– | #2– | #2– |
| | — | — | #75 | #43 | #31 | #3– |
| | #3– | #3– | #3– | #3– | #41 | #4– |
| | — | — | #18– | #612 | #6– | #51 |
Key Insights:
- Easyteam POS Time Clock In's ranking improved from #5 to #1 over the charted period.
- 4 of 5 top payroll apps improved their position; 1 declined — an actively reshuffling market.
- Easyteam POS Time Clock In's market share is 70.1% — gaining +67.2pp since the start of the chart.
Payroll Shopify Apps — Market Share by Country
Top 5 countries driving installs for payroll Shopify apps, with current market share and 30-day change versus the previous month.
| Country | Market share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 86.0% | 0.49 | |
| 6.6% | 1.80 | |
| 1.8% | 0.02 | |
| 1.8% | 0.02 | |
| 1.0% | 0.95 |
Key Insights:
- United States accounts for 86.0% of payroll app installs — the single largest market.
- Top 3 markets (United States, Canada, Costa Rica) collectively cover 94.3% of all tracked payroll installs — highly concentrated demand.
- Canada is the fastest-growing market this month (+1.8pp) — emerging demand worth watching.
Fastest to 1,000 Reviews — Payroll Shopify Apps
Race-style view of how the top 5 payroll 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 |
|---|---|---|
| | Not yet reached | 327 |
| | Not yet reached | 53 |
| | Not yet reached | 51 |
| | Not yet reached | 4 |
| | Not yet reached | 3 |
Key Insights:
- 5 of the top 5 payroll apps haven't yet crossed 1,000 reviews — Easyteam POS Time Clock In is closest at 327 cumulative.
Top Payroll Shopify Apps Ranked by Position
Easyteam POS Time Clock In dominates payroll with 70.1% market share — a clear category leader Shopify merchants gravitate to first, 48.9pp ahead of Zon Staff POS Time Clock In (21.2%). Gusto ‑ Payroll & HR sits at #3 with 0 share, rounding out the top tier. Together, the top 3 apps absorb 91.3% of all payroll installs — a highly concentrated landscape with limited room for new entrants. Membership Access Flow is the standout mover this month, climbing 7 positions — a momentum signal worth tracking.
Easyteam POS Time Clock In still holds 70.1% share of payroll apps, but rankings have moved this month — Membership Access Flow climbed 7 positions to #10, the strongest mover in the category. Sustained rank gains of this size usually indicate active product development, so the climbers are worth comparing on feature roadmap and support quality.
Live Ranking and Market Share Trends Across Payroll Shopify Apps
Easyteam POS Time Clock In climbed from #5 (Nov 2025) to #1 (Nov 2026) — a 4-position gain among payroll apps over the charted window. Across the top 5 plotted payroll apps, 4 improved their ranking while 1 declined — the category is moving upward overall. Easyteam POS Time Clock In's share expanded +67.2pp from 2.9% (Nov 2025) to 70.1% (Nov 2026) — a sustained widening of the gap against other payroll apps over this window.
A 4-position move for the leader over the charted payroll window is large enough to reflect real merchant adoption shifts, not just App Store noise — Easyteam POS Time Clock In's climb as of Nov 2026 is the strongest trajectory signal in this chart.
Review Growth Velocity in Payroll — Which Apps Grew Fastest
None of the top 5 payroll apps tracked here have yet crossed 1,000 reviews. Easyteam POS Time Clock In leads the set on current cumulative reviews with 327 — closest to the milestone, at roughly 33% of the way there.
With no app in this payroll set having crossed 1,000 reviews, the category is still in early adoption. Easyteam POS Time Clock In is the closest to breaking out at 327 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 Payroll
- Easyteam POS Time Clock In — Category leader for payroll with 70.1% market share and 5.0★.
- Zon Staff POS Time Clock In — Ranks #2 for payroll with 21.2% market share and 4.9★.
- Gusto ‑ Payroll & HR — Ranks #3 for payroll with 0 market share and 5.0★.
- POS Time Tracker by ATeam Apps — Ranks #4 for payroll with 7.0% market share and 4.8★.
- Trubuild: POS Staff Clock In — Climbed 1 position this month to rank #5 — 1.1% share, 5.0★.
Payroll Shopify Apps — Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the best payroll app on Shopify?
Easyteam POS Time Clock In is the leading payroll app on Shopify, holding 70.1% of category market share with 330 reviews — a clear default for most merchants.
2. Which payroll app has the highest market share on Shopify?
Easyteam POS Time Clock In holds the highest market share among payroll apps at 70.1% (-2.67pp 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 payroll apps are tracked on Shopify?
ShopDigest tracks 96 payroll apps on the Shopify App Store. Rankings, market share, geography, and review data refresh weekly.
4. Which payroll app is growing the fastest on Shopify?
Membership Access Flow 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 payroll apps most popular on Shopify?
United States has the highest concentration of payroll app installs at 86.0%, followed by Canada at 6.6%. The Geography tab shows the full country-by-country breakdown.
6. How is market share calculated for payroll 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.