BarBoost

Develop by Shopify

Free plan available

"Create announcement bars and timers, code-free with BarBoost."

Countdown timers

Announcement bars

Location-aware notices

Custom design control

Targeted placement

Marquee effects

Internationalization support

About BarBoost

Launched May 12, 2025

Built by Shopify

Address

Red Bank, NJ, US

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Description

Create smart bars that grab attention and drive action — fully customizable.

BarBoost makes it easy to create converting announcement bars, countdown timers, and location-aware shipping notices — all without touching code. Whether you want to highlight seasonal promotions, notify visitors of shipping deals, or create urgency with limited-time offers, BarBoost gives you full control over design, content, placement, and targeting.

Smart Display – Control where bars appear: homepage, product, or entire site
Shipping Bars – Location-based messages that encourage larger cart sizes
Marquee Effects – Scrolling & sticky bars to grab attention
i18n Ready – Internationalization support for global stores

Pros

No coding required, making it accessible for users without technical skills.
Full control over design, content, placement, and targeting of announcement bars and timers.
Can be used to highlight seasonal promotions and limited-time offers, creating urgency.
Smart Display feature allows flexibility in deciding where bars appear on the site.
Location-based messages can encourage larger cart sizes with Shipping Bars.
Offers scrolling and sticky bars with Marquee Effects to grab customer attention.
Supports internationalization (i18n), which is beneficial for global online stores.

Cons

No detailed information on customization limits or templates provided.
Lack of information on integration capabilities with existing e-commerce platforms.
The app's effectiveness and impact on conversion rates are not quantified.
No mention of customer support quality or resources like tutorials and FAQs.
May require experimentation and monitoring to maximize effectiveness of bar placement and content.

Top Helpful Reviews

Fine Jewelry Factory Direct

Jun 19, 2025 on Shopify

Must-Have App for Boosting Engagement & Sales! BarBoost is an absolute game-changer! Setting up announcement bars, countdown timers, and location-based shipping messages has never been easier — no coding required. The level of customization is fantastic — I can fully control the design, content, and display rules to match my store’s branding and goals. I especially love the Smart Display and Shipping Bars features — being able to show different messages based on the page or visitor's location is super powerful. The scrolling marquee effect is a nice touch to grab attention without being intrusive. It’s also i18n-ready, which is perfect for our international customers. Highly recommended for any Shopify store looking to drive more conversions and improve the shopping experience!