Broadcast Theme Store Examples & Performance Data

How many stores use Broadcast theme?

Currently, 634 Shopify stores are using the Broadcast theme. Broadcast's popularity is strongest among general and fashion & clothing 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 Broadcast?

Based on 191 tested stores, the average PageSpeed performance score for Broadcast is 52/100. This moderate score indicates performance varies based on implementation. Our data shows well-optimized Broadcast 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 Broadcast most?

The top categories using Broadcast are: General, Fashion & Clothing, Jewellery & Watches, Beauty & Skincare, and Jewelry & Accessories. With 60% of Broadcast 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 Broadcast.

Is Broadcast good for large catalogs?

Yes, Broadcast handles large catalogs well. The average store has 551 products, with 11% 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 Broadcast examples?

Above this FAQ, you'll find 634 live Shopify stores currently using Broadcast. 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 Broadcast stores side-by-side, or check our theme detector to analyze any Shopify store's setup.

How does Broadcast compare to other themes?

Broadcast's main alternatives include Impact, Prestige, Symmetry. See the comparison table above for a direct breakdown of store counts, average performance scores, and typical catalog sizes. The right choice depends on your specific needs - Broadcast offers flexibility, while alternatives may better suit different use cases like products are the focus, not content.

The Broadcast theme is a widely-used Shopify theme, ranking #17 in popularity. It is particularly popular among general and fashion & clothing stores.

Performance

Based on our analysis of 191 stores using Broadcast, the average PageSpeed performance score is 52/100. This moderate score suggests the theme provides a reasonable foundation, though individual store optimization will affect results.

Best For

Broadcast is well-suited for general, fashion & clothing and jewellery & watches stores. The average store using this theme has 551 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 Broadcast compare to others, or browse the theme directory to see what's gaining popularity.

Explore More Themes

Browse other popular Shopify themes: Dawn, Debut, Impulse, Minimal, Supply, or view the full theme directory.