Refresh Theme Store Examples & Performance Data
Analyzing 87 live Shopify stores using Refresh
Explore real store examples, performance benchmarks, and design inspiration across general and fashion & clothing stores.
Total Stores
87
Avg Products
512
PageSpeed
No data
Theme Details
Refresh is a modern free theme from Shopify, designed for health, beauty, and wellness brands. It features soft aesthetics and calming design elements.
Key Features
Best For
Design Style
Refresh features a calming, wellness-inspired aesthetic with soft colors, rounded elements, and gentle animations. The design evokes tranquility and self-care, making it perfect for health, beauty, and wellness brands. Product presentation is clean but warm, with ample white space balanced by organic shapes. The overall effect is inviting and trustworthy.
Should You Choose Refresh?
Decision guide based on store type and requirements
Choose Refresh if:
- You're in health, wellness, beauty, or self-care
- Your brand values are calm, natural, or nurturing
- You want Shopify's free theme with modern 2.0 features
- Subscription or recurring products are part of your model
- You prefer soft, approachable aesthetics
Consider alternatives if:
- Your brand is bold, edgy, or high-energy
- You're in fashion, electronics, or industrial products
- You need features beyond Shopify's free theme offerings
- You want a highly unique, custom look
Refresh vs Alternatives
Compare with similar themes
Top Categories
Industries using Refresh most
Catalog Size Performance
How Refresh performs by store size
Common Tech Stack
Popular integrations with Refresh
Migration Trends
Stores switching to/from Refresh
Switched to Refresh: +5
From: Bespoke, Debut, Flow
Switched from Refresh: -3
To: Bespoke, Ignite, Sense
Top Countries
Where Refresh stores are based
Store Growth
Product growth for Refresh stores
Based on 1008 stores with historical data
Similar Themes
Themes with similar adoption to Refresh
Stores using Refresh
Sorted by product count
| # | Store | Category | Products | Collections | Country | Speed | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General | 40,566 | 199 | US | — | ||
| 2 | General | 34,198 | 491 | US | — | ||
| 3 | General | 32,518 | 484 | GB | — | ||
| 4 | General | 27,161 | 70 | LT | — | ||
| 5 | Books & Stationery | 18,575 | 404 | AU | — | ||
| 6 | Books & Stationery | 14,822 | 18 | GB | — | ||
| 7 | Gifts & Hampers | 14,344 | 215 | AU | — | ||
| 8 | Luxury | 12,306 | 152 | GB | — | ||
| 9 | Print & Photo | 11,586 | 105 | IT | — | ||
| 10 | Beauty & Cosmetics | 8,084 | 86 | HK | — | ||
| 11 | General | 7,949 | 633 | GB | — | ||
| 12 | Beauty & Skincare | 7,946 | 171 | AU | — | ||
| 13 | General | 7,422 | 7 | TR | — | ||
| 14 | General | 6,909 | 39 | CO | — | ||
| 15 | General | 6,904 | 124 | GB | — | ||
| 16 | General | 6,154 | 425 | GB | — | ||
| 17 | Print & Photo | 6,004 | 585 | US | — | ||
| 18 | Automotive | 5,909 | 37 | ES | — | ||
| 19 | General | 5,586 | 114 | FI | — | ||
| 20 | General | 5,552 | 117 | GB | — | ||
| 21 | General | 4,607 | 448 | AU | — | ||
| 22 | Jewelry & Accessories | 4,422 | 72 | GB | — | ||
| 23 | General | 3,978 | 241 | AU | — | ||
| 24 | General | 3,794 | 260 | RO | — | ||
| 25 | General | 3,517 | 46 | UA | — | ||
| 26 | General | 3,442 | 267 | AU | — | ||
| 27 | Sports & Fitness | 3,160 | 222 | US | — | ||
| 28 | General | 3,152 | 112 | US | — | ||
| 29 | Jewelry & Accessories | 3,143 | 59 | ZA | — | ||
| 30 | General | 2,938 | 19 | US | — | ||
| 31 | General | 2,914 | 489 | RS | — | ||
| 32 | General | 2,798 | 115 | US | — | ||
| 33 | General | 2,701 | 14 | CA | — | ||
| 34 | General | 2,547 | 101 | US | — | ||
| 35 | General | 2,533 | 208 | CA | — | ||
| 36 | General | 2,504 | 184 | US | — | ||
| 37 | Fashion & Clothing | 2,501 | 45 | GB | — | ||
| 38 | General | 2,451 | 107 | ES | — | ||
| 39 | General | 2,444 | 90 | US | — | ||
| 40 | General | 2,404 | 44 | GB | — | ||
| 41 | General | 2,394 | 75 | PK | — | ||
| 42 | General | 2,368 | 75 | US | — | ||
| 43 | Health & Wellness | 2,304 | 120 | LT | — | ||
| 44 | General | 2,261 | 21 | US | — | ||
| 45 | General | 2,195 | 21 | US | — | ||
| 46 | General | 2,132 | 146 | AU | — | ||
| 47 | General | 1,908 | 39 | US | — | ||
| 48 | General | 1,902 | 70 | US | — | ||
| 49 | General | 1,812 | 18 | IN | — | ||
| 50 | General | 1,785 | 165 | DE | — |
Showing 1–50 of 1,048 stores
Common Questions About Refresh Theme
How many stores use Refresh theme?
Currently, 87 Shopify stores are using the Refresh theme. Refresh'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 Refresh?
We're currently collecting performance data for Refresh 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 Refresh most?
The top categories using Refresh are: General, Fashion & Clothing, Food & Drink, Beauty & Skincare, and Health & Wellness. With 856% of Refresh 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 Refresh.
Is Refresh good for large catalogs?
Yes, Refresh handles large catalogs well. The average store has 512 products, with 9% 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 Refresh examples?
Above this FAQ, you'll find 87 live Shopify stores currently using Refresh. 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 Refresh stores side-by-side, or check our theme detector to analyze any Shopify store's setup.
How does Refresh compare to other themes?
Refresh's main alternatives include Dawn, Craft. 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 - Refresh offers flexibility, while alternatives may better suit different use cases like your brand is bold, edgy, or high-energy.
About the Refresh Theme
The Refresh theme is a Shopify theme used by 87 stores. It is particularly popular among general and fashion & clothing stores.
Best For
Refresh is well-suited for general, fashion & clothing and food & drink stores. The average store using this theme has 512 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 Refresh 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.