Essence Theme Store Examples & Performance Data
Analyzing 24 live Shopify stores using Essence
Explore real store examples, performance benchmarks, and design inspiration across general and fashion & clothing stores.
Total Stores
24
Avg Products
394
PageSpeed
No data
Top Categories
Industries using Essence most
Catalog Size Performance
How Essence performs by store size
Common Tech Stack
Popular integrations with Essence
Migration Trends
Stores switching to/from Essence
Switched to Essence: +1
From: Bespoke
Switched from Essence: -1
To: Wonder
Top Countries
Where Essence stores are based
Store Growth
Product growth for Essence stores
Based on 23 stores with historical data
Similar Themes
Themes with similar adoption to Essence
Stores using Essence
Sorted by product count
| # | Store | Category | Products | Collections | Country | Speed | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General | 2,039 | 170 | GB | — | ||
| 2 | Fashion & Clothing | 1,223 | 121 | NO | — | ||
| 3 | Sports & Outdoors | 1,166 | 33 | GB | — | ||
| 4 | Sports & Fitness | 778 | 119 | PK | — | ||
| 5 | Pet Supplies | 650 | 208 | NL | — | ||
| 6 | General | 623 | 205 | LT | — | ||
| 7 | General | 611 | 195 | DE | — | ||
| 8 | General | 435 | 45 | US | — | ||
| 9 | General | 297 | 12 | US | — | ||
| 10 | General | 297 | 12 | US | — | ||
| 11 | General | 297 | 12 | US | — | ||
| 12 | General | 243 | 149 | GB | — | ||
| 13 | General | 162 | 243 | GB | — | ||
| 14 | General | 135 | 38 | IT | — | ||
| 15 | Beauty & Skincare | 105 | 18 | GB | — | ||
| 16 | Fashion & Clothing | 86 | 64 | CH | — | ||
| 17 | General | 65 | 45 | GB | — | ||
| 18 | Fitness Equipment | 58 | 6 | GB | — | ||
| 19 | General | 52 | 4 | FR | — | ||
| 20 | General | 51 | 90 | US | — | ||
| 21 | Fashion & Clothing | 49 | 4 | GB | — | ||
| 22 | General | 15 | 56 | US | — | ||
| 23 | General | 15 | 56 | US | — | ||
| 24 | General | 0 | 0 | GB | — |
Common Questions About Essence Theme
How many stores use Essence theme?
Currently, 24 Shopify stores are using the Essence theme. Essence'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 Essence?
We're currently collecting performance data for Essence 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 Essence most?
The top categories using Essence are: General, Fashion & Clothing, Sports & Outdoors, Sports & Fitness, and Pet Supplies. With 67% of Essence 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 Essence.
Is Essence good for large catalogs?
Essence works well for medium-sized catalogs, with the average store at 394 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 Essence examples?
Above this FAQ, you'll find 24 live Shopify stores currently using Essence. 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 Essence stores side-by-side, or check our theme detector to analyze any Shopify store's setup.
How does Essence compare to other themes?
Compare Essence 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 Essence Theme
The Essence theme is a Shopify theme used by 24 stores. It is particularly popular among general and fashion & clothing stores.
Best For
Essence is well-suited for general, fashion & clothing and sports & outdoors stores. The average store using this theme has 394 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 Essence compare to others, or browse the theme directory to see what's gaining popularity.
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