Empire Theme Store Examples & Performance Data
Analyzing 1,124 live Shopify stores using Empire
Explore real store examples, performance benchmarks, and design inspiration across general and home improvement stores — ranked #8 most popular theme.
Total Stores
1,124
Avg Products
4,200
PageSpeed
No data
Top Categories
Industries using Empire most
Catalog Size Performance
How Empire performs by store size
Common Tech Stack
Popular integrations with Empire
Migration Trends
Stores switching to/from Empire
Switched to Empire: +4
From: Impulse, Fastor, Bespoke
Switched from Empire: -3
To: Spotlight, Bespoke, Enterprise
Top Countries
Where Empire stores are based
Store Growth
Product growth for Empire stores
Based on 931 stores with historical data
Similar Themes
Themes with similar adoption to Empire
Stores using Empire
Sorted by product count
| # | Store | Category | Products | Collections | Country | Speed | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General | 462,548 | 12 | US | — | ||
| 2 | General | 210,213 | 3,829 | CA | — | ||
| 3 | General | 129,316 | 460 | FI | — | ||
| 4 | General | 129,104 | 903 | US | — | ||
| 5 | General | 128,923 | 587 | NO | — | ||
| 6 | General | 113,320 | 2,457 | US | — | ||
| 7 | Automotive | 101,829 | 49 | GB | — | ||
| 8 | Music & Merch | 91,524 | 655 | GB | — | ||
| 9 | Electronics | 89,634 | 174 | US | — | ||
| 10 | Lighting | 82,085 | 246 | GB | — | ||
| 11 | Home Improvement | 67,526 | 1,006 | BE | — | ||
| 12 | Home Improvement | 65,856 | 1,006 | BE | — | ||
| 13 | Home Improvement | 65,507 | 2,338 | RO | — | ||
| 14 | General | 59,615 | 68 | US | — | ||
| 15 | General | 53,060 | 915 | US | — | ||
| 16 | Books & Stationery | 52,125 | 2,300 | NO | — | ||
| 17 | Home Improvement | 48,035 | 12 | GB | — | ||
| 18 | General | 44,677 | 2,645 | GB | — | ||
| 19 | Industrial | 43,675 | 144 | CA | — | ||
| 20 | Automotive | 42,797 | 210 | US | — | ||
| 21 | General | 39,180 | 179 | NO | — | ||
| 22 | General | 36,545 | 470 | US | — | ||
| 23 | General | 35,073 | 100 | DE | — | ||
| 24 | General | 34,975 | 890 | US | — | ||
| 25 | Home Improvement | 34,656 | 1,145 | GB | — | ||
| 26 | B2B Ecommerce | 27,690 | 1,071 | GB | — | ||
| 27 | Home Improvement | 26,309 | 913 | ES | — | ||
| 28 | Toys & Games | 24,775 | 319 | GB | — | ||
| 29 | General | 24,323 | 358 | GB | — | ||
| 30 | General | 23,278 | 1,216 | GB | — | ||
| 31 | General | 22,107 | 457 | US | — | ||
| 32 | Gifts & Hampers | 21,803 | 812 | UA | — | ||
| 33 | General | 21,757 | 625 | GB | — | ||
| 34 | General | 21,635 | 1,140 | US | — | ||
| 35 | Electronics | 21,620 | 416 | GB | — | ||
| 36 | General | 20,972 | 617 | US | — | ||
| 37 | General | 20,314 | 3,024 | US | — | ||
| 38 | Gifts & Hampers | 17,608 | 113 | DE | — | ||
| 39 | General | 17,592 | 132 | TR | — | ||
| 40 | Arts & Crafts | 17,548 | 269 | BR | — | ||
| 41 | General | 17,172 | 1,056 | ZA | — | ||
| 42 | B2B Ecommerce | 16,281 | 643 | GB | — | ||
| 43 | Food & Drink | 16,089 | 2,219 | DE | — | ||
| 44 | General | 15,866 | 383 | US | — | ||
| 45 | General | 15,771 | 43 | US | — | ||
| 46 | Furniture | 15,723 | 15,041 | US | — | ||
| 47 | Arts & Crafts | 15,567 | 908 | US | — | ||
| 48 | General | 15,153 | 472 | MX | — | ||
| 49 | General | 15,138 | 449 | US | — | ||
| 50 | General | 15,001 | 437 | GB | — |
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Common Questions About Empire Theme
How many stores use Empire theme?
Currently, 1,124 Shopify stores are using the Empire theme, making it the #8 most popular Shopify theme. Empire's popularity is strongest among general and home improvement 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 Empire?
We're currently collecting performance data for Empire 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 Empire most?
The top categories using Empire are: General, Home Improvement, Gifts & Hampers, Food & Drink, and Electronics. With 63% of Empire 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 Empire.
Is Empire good for large catalogs?
Yes, Empire handles large catalogs well. The average store has 4,200 products, with 39% 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 Empire examples?
Above this FAQ, you'll find 1,124 live Shopify stores currently using Empire. 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 Empire stores side-by-side, or check our theme detector to analyze any Shopify store's setup.
How does Empire compare to other themes?
Compare Empire 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 Empire Theme
The Empire theme is one of the most popular Shopify themes, ranking #8 by adoption. It is particularly popular among general and home improvement stores.
Best For
Empire is well-suited for general, home improvement and gifts & hampers stores. The average store using this theme has 4,200 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 Empire 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.