Crave Theme Store Examples & Performance Data

How many stores use Crave theme?

Currently, 169 Shopify stores are using the Crave theme. Crave's popularity is strongest among general and food & drink 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 Crave?

Based on 36 tested stores, the average PageSpeed performance score for Crave is 66/100. This moderate score indicates performance varies based on implementation. Our data shows well-optimized Crave 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 Crave most?

The top categories using Crave are: General, Food & Drink, Toys & Games, Fashion & Clothing, and Arts & Crafts. With 63% of Crave 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 Crave.

Is Crave good for large catalogs?

Yes, Crave handles large catalogs well. The average store has 702 products, with 8% 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 Crave examples?

Above this FAQ, you'll find 169 live Shopify stores currently using Crave. 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 Crave stores side-by-side, or check our theme detector to analyze any Shopify store's setup.

How does Crave compare to other themes?

Compare Crave 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.

The Crave theme is a Shopify theme used by 169 stores. It is particularly popular among general and food & drink stores.

Performance

Based on our analysis of 36 stores using Crave, the average PageSpeed performance score is 66/100. This moderate score suggests the theme provides a reasonable foundation, though individual store optimization will affect results.

Best For

Crave is well-suited for general, food & drink and toys & games stores. The average store using this theme has 702 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 Crave 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.