The 10 Best Backorder Apps for Shopify

The top 10 apps merchants see when they search the Shopify App Store for backorder, in the exact order the store ranks them. Only Shopify's organic ranking is shown, never sponsored ads.

Updated August 26, 2026 · Organic results only

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1

Dibs – Preorders & Backorders

★ 5.0 (119 reviews) · Free

Preorder now with deposit, partial payment & split payment.
Built for Shopify
2

Preorder, Back in stock Duck

★ 5.0 (480 reviews) · Free plan available

Create presales, backorders & 'notify me' restock waitlists
Built for Shopify
3

Essent Preorder Back in Stock

★ 5.0 (1,210 reviews) · Free plan available

Pre-order manager & presale with back in stock alert waitlist
Built for Shopify
4

Early Bird: Preorder & Restock

★ 4.9 (70 reviews) · Free plan available

Run preorder campaigns, take deposits, backorder & send alerts
Built for Shopify
5

Notify Me! Back in Stock Alert

★ 4.9 (3,585 reviews) · Free plan available

Waitlist, preorder, wishlist and low stock - all in one app.
Built for Shopify
6

Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ

★ 5.0 (3,535 reviews) · Free plan available

Grow sales with preorders, 'notify me' & back in stock alerts
Built for Shopify
7

Preorder Wolf | Pre order now

★ 4.8 (499 reviews) · Free plan available

Easily set up preorders, backorders, and coming soon products
Built for Shopify
8

Preorder, Back In Stock REZ

★ 5.0 (1,441 reviews) · Free plan available

Do pre order, notify me, back in stock alert, restock waitlist
Built for Shopify
9

EasyScan Inventory & Barcode

★ 5.0 (338 reviews) · Free trial available

Purchase orders, Forecasting, Stocktakes & Barcode Generator
Built for Shopify
10

Preorder Now Presale Timesact

★ 5.0 (1,957 reviews) · Free plan available

Use pre order now with back in stock waitlist & restock alerts
Built for Shopify

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best Backorder app for Shopify?

Based on the Shopify App Store's own organic ranking for "backorder", Dibs – Preorders & Backorders currently holds the #1 spot, with a 5.0 star rating across 119 reviews. The best choice for your store still depends on your requirements, so compare the top results above.

How is this ranking determined?

We record the organic results merchants actually see when searching the Shopify App Store for "backorder", refreshed daily. Sponsored ("Ad") placements are excluded, so positions reflect Shopify's real search ranking rather than paid promotion. Source: the Shopify App Store search results for "backorder", you can verify the current ranking there yourself.

Which Backorder apps are Built for Shopify?

10 of the top 10 backorder apps hold the Built for Shopify badge: Dibs – Preorders & Backorders, Preorder, Back in stock Duck, Essent Preorder Back in Stock, Early Bird: Preorder & Restock, Notify Me! Back in Stock Alert and more.

What does the Built for Shopify badge mean?

Built for Shopify
Built for Shopify is the highest level of recognition Shopify awards an app. To earn the badge, an app must meet Shopify's standards for safety, performance, ease of use, and proven usefulness: it cannot slow down the admin, storefront, or checkout, must integrate seamlessly into the Shopify admin, and must demonstrate quality through installs, reviews, and ratings over time. When comparing similar apps, preferring ones with the badge is a safe default. Learn more about the Built for Shopify badge →

As of August 26, 2026, the top-ranked backorder app on the Shopify App Store is Dibs – Preorders & Backorders, with a 5.0 star rating across 119 reviews. 10 of the top 10 carry the Built for Shopify badge, and the average rating is 5.0 stars across 13,234 reviews.

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