Shopify App Risk Audit
Know What Happens When an App Fails, Before It Does
In October 2026, attackers used popular Shopify apps to send shoppers to fake checkout pages, and Shopify switched off a major search app overnight. Store owners had no warning and no control over when it happened.
The App Risk Audit gives you a plan for every app that matters, so the next one is a five-minute switch, not a lost weekend.
Book a call about your auditWhat You Get: a Risk Grid for Every App
| App type (example) | If it fails | Rating | Fallback plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Search and filtering | Collection and search pages go blank | Store breaks | Shopify Search & Discovery filters, pre-configured and tested |
| Product options | Custom fields vanish from product pages | Revenue feature lost | Native variants or line item properties for top sellers |
| Upsells and bundles | Offers stop showing | Revenue feature lost | Shopify Bundles or native related products |
| Wishlist | Saved lists disappear | Cosmetic | Hide the button; export lists if available |
| Reviews widget | Stars stop loading | Cosmetic | Keep imported reviews in metafields |
Every critical app also gets a written fallback plan: what takes over, how to switch it in two minutes, who does it, and what data you'd lose by uninstalling. You also get a prioritized fix list: what to do before Black Friday, and what to replace in the new year.
Why Now
Black Friday is November 27. Most stores freeze code a couple of weeks before. That's too late to replace apps, but it's exactly the time to know your fallbacks.
We don't recommend ripping apps out before peak season. We recommend knowing what happens if one disappears.
Who We Are
Netalico is a Shopify Premier Partner. When an app outage blanked a client's collection and search pages in October, we had a native replacement in progress within the day. This audit is how we make sure our clients never start from zero again.
Read more: what happened to Shopify apps in October 2026. For features worth owning outright, see Shopify custom app development.
What Clients Say
Wes Van Boom | VP, Documotion Research Inc
Netalico has been doing maintenance and upgrades for our existing Magento website and customer portal to make our ordering process more efficient and solve its current issues. When they came in, we told them what our problems were and solved everything within a couple of months.
Chief Marketing Officer, Fitness Brand
Their experience with migration is something not all agencies have. A lot of agencies can do all sorts of development work, but e-commerce has a lot of nuances that are important to understand. They are skilled in what they do and we have a great rapport with Mark.
FAQ
App Risk Audit: Frequently Asked Questions
Will you change anything on my live store?
No. The drill runs on an unpublished copy of your theme and in our own browser. Any fix is your call.
Do I need to remove my apps?
No. Most apps stay, with a fallback in place. A few may be worth replacing after peak season.
Does this cover checkout?
Yes. We test the full path from product page to checkout, and we review Shopify Functions and checkout extensions on paper where they can't be switched off safely.
What if I'm not on Shopify Plus?
The audit works on any Shopify plan.
How long does it take?
5 to 7 business days from the kickoff call.
Request an App Risk Audit
Send your store URL and the apps you're most worried about.
Thanks! Want to talk sooner?
Pick a time with Bianca for a short intro call. We'll still reply to your message either way.
Book a Call Before Black Friday
Tell us your peak dates and which apps your store depends on. We'll scope the audit and tell you what we expect to find.