Sydney Theme Store Examples & Performance Data
Analyzing 11 live Shopify stores using Sydney
Average PageSpeed score: 58/100. Explore real store examples, performance benchmarks, and design inspiration across general and books & stationery stores.
Total Stores
11
Avg Products
844
PageSpeed
3 tested
Top Categories
Industries using Sydney most
Catalog Size Performance
How Sydney performs by store size
Sydney performs best with small (1-100) catalogs
Common Tech Stack
Popular integrations with Sydney
Migration Trends
Stores switching to/from Sydney
No recent migrations detected
Top Countries
Where Sydney stores are based
Store Growth
Product growth for Sydney stores
Based on 10 stores with historical data
Similar Themes
Themes with similar adoption to Sydney
Stores using Sydney
Sorted by product count
| # | Store | Category | Products | Collections | Country | Speed | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Books & Stationery | 8,308 | 157 | CZ | 52 | ||
| 2 | General | 346 | 38 | US | — | ||
| 3 | General | 341 | 100 | US | — | ||
| 4 | General | 79 | 29 | US | — | ||
| 5 | Supplements | 63 | 35 | GB | 56 | ||
| 6 | General | 62 | 24 | NL | — | ||
| 7 | General | 42 | 5 | RO | — | ||
| 8 | Beauty & Skincare | 24 | 21 | AU | 66 | ||
| 9 | General | 14 | 13 | US | — | ||
| 10 | General | 2 | 18 | US | — | ||
| 11 | General | 0 | 0 | US | — |
Common Questions About Sydney Theme
How many stores use Sydney theme?
Currently, 11 Shopify stores are using the Sydney theme. Sydney's popularity is strongest among general and books & stationery 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 Sydney?
Based on 3 tested stores, the average PageSpeed performance score for Sydney is 58/100. This moderate score indicates performance varies based on implementation. Our data shows well-optimized Sydney 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 Sydney most?
The top categories using Sydney are: General, Books & Stationery, Supplements, and Beauty & Skincare. With 73% of Sydney 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 Sydney.
Is Sydney good for large catalogs?
Yes, Sydney handles large catalogs well. The average store has 844 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 Sydney examples?
Above this FAQ, you'll find 11 live Shopify stores currently using Sydney. 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 Sydney stores side-by-side, or check our theme detector to analyze any Shopify store's setup.
How does Sydney compare to other themes?
Compare Sydney 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 Sydney Theme
The Sydney theme is a Shopify theme used by 11 stores. It is particularly popular among general and books & stationery stores.
Performance
Based on our analysis of 3 stores using Sydney, the average PageSpeed performance score is 58/100. This moderate score suggests the theme provides a reasonable foundation, though individual store optimization will affect results.
Best For
Sydney is well-suited for general, books & stationery and supplements stores. The average store using this theme has 844 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 Sydney compare to others, or browse the theme directory to see what's gaining popularity.
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