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Athens Theme Store Examples & Performance Data

Analyzing 55 live Shopify stores using Athens

Average PageSpeed score: 65/100. Explore real store examples, performance benchmarks, and design inspiration across general and tools & diy stores.

Total Stores

55

Avg Products

1,994

65

PageSpeed

11 tested

Good: 0Needs Work: 9Poor: 2

Catalog Size Performance

How Athens performs by store size

Small (1-100)
19 stores73/100
Medium (101-500)
10 stores54/100
Large (500+)
Best
26 stores74/100

Athens performs best with large (500+) catalogs

Common Tech Stack

Popular integrations with Athens

Review Platforms
judge.me (20%)
TrustPilot (13%)
Reviews.io (4%)
Buy Now, Pay Later
PayPal (75%)
Pipe (29%)
Zip (Quadpay) (15%)

Migration Trends

Stores switching to/from Athens

No recent migrations detected

Store Growth

Product growth for Athens stores

Growing: 0 (0%)Stable: 42 (100%)Declining: 0 (0%)

Based on 42 stores with historical data

Stores using Athens

Sorted by product count

#StoreProductsLink
139,756
210,331
310,090
46,360
56,200
65,614
74,079
83,009
92,326
102,018
111,959
121,908
131,544
141,419
151,136
161,100
171,074
181,015
19937
20767
21727
22659
23659
24567
25544
26528
27430
28380
29342
30336
31254
32253
33250
34204
35196
36160
3790
3874
3969
4062
4159
4247
4346
4444
4525
460
470
480
490
500

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Common Questions About Athens Theme

How many stores use Athens theme?

Currently, 55 Shopify stores are using the Athens theme. Athens's popularity is strongest among general and tools & diy stores, where it has proven effective for product presentation and conversion. The theme's adoption rate indicates strong merchant satisfaction and ongoing developer support, meaning you can expect continued updates and a wealth of customization resources from the Shopify community.

What is the average performance for Athens?

Based on 11 tested stores, the average PageSpeed performance score for Athens is 65/100. This moderate score indicates performance varies based on implementation. Our data shows well-optimized Athens stores can achieve scores of 70+, while those with unoptimized images or excessive apps may drop below 40. Focus on image compression, limit apps to essentials, and consider lazy loading for off-screen content.

Which categories use Athens most?

The top categories using Athens are: General, Tools & DIY, Industrial, Fitness Equipment, and Electronics. With 62% of Athens stores in general, the theme is particularly well-suited for this vertical's product presentation needs. Browse our general stores to see how successful merchants in that category implement Athens.

Is Athens good for large catalogs?

Yes, Athens handles large catalogs well. The average store has 1,994 products, with 33% of stores managing 1,000+ SKUs. For large catalogs, ensure you're using the theme's built-in filtering, consider lazy loading for collection pages, and test navigation performance with your full product set before launching.

Where can I see real Athens examples?

Above this FAQ, you'll find 55 live Shopify stores currently using Athens. Each listing shows performance scores, product counts, category, and tech stack. Click any store for detailed analytics including Core Web Vitals breakdowns, category rankings, and what review platforms and payment providers they use. For direct comparison, use our comparison tool to evaluate Athens stores side-by-side, or check our theme detector to analyze any Shopify store's setup.

How does Athens compare to other themes?

Compare Athens against alternatives using our theme comparison table above, which shows store counts, performance scores, and catalog sizes. You can also use our theme comparison tool for detailed side-by-side analysis of any two themes.

About the Athens Theme

The Athens theme is a Shopify theme used by 55 stores. It is particularly popular among general and tools & diy stores.

Performance

Based on our analysis of 11 stores using Athens, the average PageSpeed performance score is 65/100. This moderate score suggests the theme provides a reasonable foundation, though individual store optimization will affect results.

Best For

Athens is well-suited for general, tools & diy and industrial stores. The average store using this theme has 1,994 products, making it suitable for larger catalogs.

Comparing Themes

When choosing a Shopify theme, consider factors like performance scores, design flexibility, and how well it serves your specific category. Use our store comparison tool to see how stores using Athens compare to others, or browse the theme directory to see what's gaining popularity.

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Athens Theme Examples & Performance (55 Stores) | CommerceRank