Quick answer: Shopify's Stocky app is shutting down permanently on August 31, 2026. If you use Stocky for purchase orders, inventory forecasting, or stock management, you need to migrate before that date. Here's exactly what to do — and what to look for in a replacement.
Shopify removed Stocky from the App Store on February 2, 2026. The full shutdown happens August 31, 2026 — after that date, you'll lose all functionality. Shopify is offering read-only access for a short period after shutdown, but no new data will be tracked.
Key features Shopify already removed ahead of the shutdown:
If you've been relying on Stocky for any of these — especially purchase orders and reorder points — you're running out of time.
Shopify has been building out native inventory management directly into the core platform. Their reasoning: merchants shouldn't need a separate app for basic stock management. The problem is that Shopify's native tools are built for enterprise-level operations — not the independent retailer, boutique owner, or cafe operator who just needs a clean weekly view of what they have and what to order.
The gap Stocky filled — simple, operator-friendly inventory management — is exactly what most small Shopify merchants still need. And Shopify's replacement doesn't adequately address it.
Before you grab the first app you find, know what you're actually replacing. Stocky did three things well:
Most alternatives pitch themselves as "Stocky replacements" but are actually enterprise inventory systems dressed down. They come with complex dashboards, steep learning curves, and pricing built for 50+ SKU operations.
What independent retailers, boutique owners, cafe operators, and gym owners actually need:
Before August 31, do this in order:
While you still have access, export everything: your product list, supplier list, historical purchase orders, and any par levels or reorder points you've set. Even if your replacement imports directly from Shopify, your supplier data and custom par levels won't transfer automatically.
This is the most valuable thing Stocky stored for you. Your reorder points and minimum quantities represent months or years of operational knowledge. Export or screenshot every par level before shutdown. Rebuilding these from scratch in a new app is tedious — having them in a spreadsheet first saves hours.
Don't wait until August. Give yourself 4–6 weeks to run your new system in parallel with Stocky so you can catch any gaps before the hard cutoff.
After migrating, physically count your inventory and reconcile against your new system before going live. This is your chance to find any import errors before they cause real ordering problems.
If you've been tolerating a clunky inventory workflow because "it mostly works," the Stocky shutdown is the forcing function to build something better. Most Stocky users we've talked to were using only 20–30% of its features — the purchase order and reorder pieces — while the rest sat unused.
A focused weekly inventory system built specifically for small operators is faster, simpler, and more actionable than a full-featured enterprise tool you'll never fully use.
TrackItWeekly was built specifically for this operator: independent retail, cafe, gym, boutique, food truck, salon. Weekly counts, par levels, mobile-first, multi-location. Not a Shopify plugin — a standalone inventory rhythm built around how small operators actually work. Try it free for 14 days.
Shopify says you'll have read-only access for a period after shutdown, but no timeline has been confirmed. Don't rely on this — export your data now.
Partially. Shopify's built-in inventory management handles stock levels and basic transfers. It does not replace Stocky's purchase order creation, supplier management, or demand forecasting features. You'll need a third-party app for those.
Depends on what features you actually used. If you primarily used Stocky for par levels and reorder alerts, a simple weekly inventory app is the most cost-effective path — and often under $50/month for single locations.
Only if you were sending them Stocky-generated purchase orders. If so, notify them that PO format may change slightly during your transition period.
Yes — do this from the Stocky app before August 31. Go to Purchase Orders → Export. Keep this file for your records even after migration.