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Craft Theme Store Examples & Performance Data

Analyzing 1,296 live Shopify stores using Craft

Explore real store examples, performance benchmarks, and design inspiration across general and gifts & hampers stores — ranked #9 most popular theme.

Total Stores

1,296

Avg Products

450

PageSpeed

No data

Theme Details

Craft is designed for artisan and handmade product stores. It emphasizes the story behind products with editorial-style layouts and maker-focused features.

Developer

Shopify
Official

Released

March 2022

Price

Free

Platform

OS 2.0
Supported

Key Features

Artisan-focused design
Story-driven layouts
Maker profiles
Editorial sections
Handmade aesthetic

Best For

Handmade products
Artisan goods
Craft supplies
Small batch makers

Design Style

Artisan & Handmade

Craft celebrates handmade and artisanal products with warm, authentic design elements. The theme features story-driven layouts that highlight maker profiles, process photography, and the human element behind products. Typography is approachable yet refined, and the overall feel is of a curated boutique rather than a mass retailer. Perfect for connecting customers with creators.

Should You Choose Craft?

Decision guide based on store type and requirements

Choose Craft if:

  • You sell handmade, artisan, or craft products
  • Your brand story and maker identity are selling points
  • You want to highlight the human element of your products
  • Editorial content about your craft is important
  • You're a small batch or independent maker

Consider alternatives if:

  • Your products are mass-produced
  • You have a large catalog requiring efficient navigation
  • Brand story is less important than product specs
  • You need advanced filtering and search capabilities

Craft vs Alternatives

Compare with similar themes

MetricCraftDawn
Active Stores1,29610,711
Avg Performance
Avg Catalog Size450809

Catalog Size Performance

How Craft performs by store size

Small (1-100)
693 stores
Medium (101-500)
399 stores
Large (500+)
203 stores

Common Tech Stack

Popular integrations with Craft

Review Platforms
judge.me (16%)
TrustPilot (3%)
Yotpo (2%)
Buy Now, Pay Later
PayPal (73%)
Klarna (12%)
Zip (Quadpay) (9%)

Migration Trends

Stores switching to/from Craft

Net Change
+3

Switched to Craft: +5

From: Bespoke, Minimal, Dawn

Switched from Craft: -2

To: Bespoke, Dawn

Store Growth

Product growth for Craft stores

Growing: 0 (0%)Stable: 1266 (100%)Declining: 0 (0%)

Based on 1266 stores with historical data

Similar Themes

Themes with similar adoption to Craft

Stores using Craft

Sorted by product count

#StoreProductsLink
194,691
224,785
317,323
417,323
514,845
610,905
710,087
87,167
94,921
104,819
114,819
124,819
134,792
144,665
154,371
164,371
173,998
183,976
193,966
203,870
213,870
223,814
233,626
243,551
253,465
263,465
273,408
283,317
293,317
303,291
313,113
322,877
332,877
342,548
352,369
362,369
372,338
382,313
392,311
402,199
412,128
422,128
432,128
442,117
452,117
462,113
471,988
481,965
491,952
501,860

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Common Questions About Craft Theme

How many stores use Craft theme?

Currently, 1,296 Shopify stores are using the Craft theme, making it the #9 most popular Shopify theme. Craft's popularity is strongest among general and gifts & hampers 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 Craft?

We're currently collecting performance data for Craft stores. Check back soon for comprehensive benchmark scores including PageSpeed performance, Core Web Vitals (LCP, CLS, INP), and comparison with similar themes.

Which categories use Craft most?

The top categories using Craft are: General, Gifts & Hampers, Fashion & Clothing, Arts & Crafts, and Homeware. With 72% of Craft 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 Craft.

Is Craft good for large catalogs?

Craft works well for medium-sized catalogs, with the average store at 450 products. While the theme can handle larger inventories, stores with 1,000+ products should test collection page performance and consider whether advanced filtering apps might be needed. The theme's sweet spot appears to be 100-500 products based on our data.

Where can I see real Craft examples?

Above this FAQ, you'll find 1,296 live Shopify stores currently using Craft. 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 Craft stores side-by-side, or check our theme detector to analyze any Shopify store's setup.

How does Craft compare to other themes?

Craft's main alternatives include Dawn. 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 - Craft offers flexibility, while alternatives may better suit different use cases like your products are mass-produced.

About the Craft Theme

The Craft theme is one of the most popular Shopify themes, ranking #9 by adoption. It is particularly popular among general and gifts & hampers stores.

Best For

Craft is well-suited for general, gifts & hampers and fashion & clothing stores. The average store using this theme has 450 products, making it versatile for various store sizes.

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 Craft 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, Brooklyn, Supply, or view the full theme directory.

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