Refresh Theme Store Examples & Performance Data

How many stores use Refresh theme?

Currently, 726 Shopify stores are using the Refresh theme. Refresh'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 Refresh?

Based on 180 tested stores, the average PageSpeed performance score for Refresh is 65/100. This moderate score indicates performance varies based on implementation. Our data shows well-optimized Refresh 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 Refresh most?

The top categories using Refresh are: General, Food & Drink, Fashion & Clothing, Beauty & Skincare, and Health & Wellness. With 64% 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 506 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 Refresh examples?

Above this FAQ, you'll find 726 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 Sense, 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.

The Refresh theme is a widely-used Shopify theme, ranking #13 in popularity. It is particularly popular among general and food & drink stores.

Performance

Based on our analysis of 180 stores using Refresh, the average PageSpeed performance score is 65/100. This moderate score suggests the theme provides a reasonable foundation, though individual store optimization will affect results.

Best For

Refresh is well-suited for general, food & drink and fashion & clothing stores. The average store using this theme has 506 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, Minimal, Supply, or view the full theme directory.