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<h3>What Merchants Think</h3> <p>The overall feedback from merchants about "Magical Vacation Mode" is overwhelmingly positive. Many have found it to be an indispensable tool for pausing sales while allowing customers to browse. Users appreciate the prompt and helpful customer service, highlighting its ease of use and effective functionalities that address a critical gap in Shopify's features.</p> <h3>Key Strengths</h3> <ul> <li>Allows browsing without enabling purchases, offering a seamless vacation mode.</li> <li>Customizable notifications and messaging for customers.</li> <li>Outstanding customer service with quick and effective developer support.</li> <li>Easy setup and simple integration, even with older Shopify themes.</li> <li>Cost-effective pricing, billed annually rather than monthly.</li> </ul> <h3>Common Concerns</h3> <ul> <li>Compatibility issues with older Shopify themes, though quickly addressed by support.</li> <li>Some merchants desired more inline messaging capabilities without additional customization.</li> </ul> <h3>Final Thoughts</h3> <p>"Magical Vacation Mode" is a well-received app that efficiently fills a notable void in Shopify's functionality. It is praised for its simplicity, ease of integration, and exceptional customer support, making it highly recommended for merchants needing to temporarily pause sales without hindering customer engagement.</p>

Reviews (31)

Overall rating
5

What Merchants Think

The overall feedback from merchants about "Magical Vacation Mode" is overwhelmingly positive. Many have found it to be an indispensable tool for pausing sales while allowing customers to browse. Users appreciate the prompt and helpful customer service, highlighting its ease of use and effective functionalities that address a critical gap in Shopify's features.

Key Strengths

  • Allows browsing without enabling purchases, offering a seamless vacation mode.
  • Customizable notifications and messaging for customers.
  • Outstanding customer service with quick and effective developer support.
  • Easy setup and simple integration, even with older Shopify themes.
  • Cost-effective pricing, billed annually rather than monthly.

Common Concerns

  • Compatibility issues with older Shopify themes, though quickly addressed by support.
  • Some merchants desired more inline messaging capabilities without additional customization.

Final Thoughts

"Magical Vacation Mode" is a well-received app that efficiently fills a notable void in Shopify's functionality. It is praised for its simplicity, ease of integration, and exceptional customer support, making it highly recommended for merchants needing to temporarily pause sales without hindering customer engagement.

Scrub Zone

Feb 02, 2025  on Shopify

Customer service is 5* Excellent pricing and superior support! What more could you ask for. Well Done!

Duckwells

Jul 24, 2024  on Shopify

While scouring the internet trying to find a good solution for going away for a few days, I learned about Magical Vacation Mode in the Shopify Forums. I certainly am glad that I gave it a try. The app did exactly what I needed it to...let my visitors know that they can look at my items but not purchase until my return. There was also an option for them to request a notification when I reopened. When I installed the app, I quickly received a note from a human asking if I needed help setting it up! While I didn't, it was easy, it was nice that someone was there if I needed them. When I returned, it was painless to go back to selling. I can't recommend this service enough, it solves a problem that enables me to take time off without the worry.

Pleco Feeder

Jul 20, 2024  on Shopify

This is exactly what we needed! It allows customers to still browse the store without being able to place an order. I like that the messaging pops up with an email capture, too.

All Things Brazing

Jul 07, 2024  on Shopify

Everything looked good doing it myself but since we are using a vintage Shopify theme, I was unable to do inline messaging. Jeff the developer stepped in quickly and put in some code to really customize our message. Easy to use and implement, would fully recommend for anyone looking for an app to close their store for a brief period.

Buy Fake Snakes

Jul 01, 2024  on Shopify

I cannot believe Shopify does not have a vacation setting, but for a mere $5 per year (that's right, not per month ... $5 per year) this app made it super easy. Actually the tech support made it super easy. I took them up on the offer to set up the app for me with a simple email, and after just a few quick email exchanges they set it all up for me! Could not have been easier. I'm so grateful.

Kensho International

Jun 30, 2024  on Shopify

If you use Shopify and travel for business or personal this is a must have app. Highly recommend it. Customer service is outstanding.

SimplyHKGifts

Jun 12, 2024  on Shopify

Great option for Shopify owners for vacation mode. With their help, they (Bhanu, Arnold and John) were able to customize my shop so that I didn’t need to put my shop on pause. Now, my store remains active to browse and my checkout is disabled for the period I choose to not take orders. I absolutely love it!

Keith Harrop Gallery

Apr 26, 2024  on Shopify

Could not be easier to set up. They achieved what Shopify with all it’s limitless resources couldn’t. A simple vaction mode app.

GlowGenix

Feb 21, 2024  on Shopify

Jeff was so helpful with my issues pausing my store. Definitely recommend this app if you ever need to pause your store when you need to.

Pins by Judy Kaufmann

Dec 11, 2023  on Shopify

Not having a vacation option in Shopify, this application solves the problem. John has been a great help in assisting me with every step and solving all my questions. Highly recommend.

Cheeky Seats Scooter Seat Covers

Sep 11, 2023  on Shopify

FINALLY is all I can say - what a great and useful app for taking a break with your store and not having to follow the ridiculous suggestions by shopify to put the "coming soon" / password protected page back up - I don't care what kind of message you put on that page - it makes you look like you have gone out of business - and no one can browse your store! With Magical Vacation mode - you can close for as long as you want, and still keep your shop open with a message (configurable) on the home page and product page so that customers don't get frustrated or confused. Simple and lightweight - doesn't bog down the store. I personally have needed this app for years and am thrilled with the ease of set up AND the responsiveness of the developer who helped me tweak it to my needs. Take a break, close for inventory - go on vacation - at the push of a button. 5 stars all the way!

Happy Houseplants

Sep 03, 2023  on Shopify

A fabulous app for a small business, we all need a break from time to time but shopify unfortunately does not have a holiday (or vacation) mode like Etsy or Ebay yet. This app fills that gap, offering a simple way to keep your shop running while you are away. No impact on your SEO or traffic with a simple install to remove the add to cart button, which is replaced with a simple message your away. You can easily mod the message and say what you like, so an opportunity to keep on brand or tweak to local language (e.g. vacation vs. holiday). You can also set it up to automatically turn on again while you are away, so close your shop a week before you go and reopen again while you are away so you have some work to come back to, brilliant. It's well thought out, not bloated with irrelevant or overcomplicated functions and John in support as other have said already, is a really super nice guy and who will help set things up if needed. This app allowed us to take some family time away from shopify, emails, social media and other apps just for a week. It was a real blessing after years being stuck on a treadmill (like many family businesses). Highly recommended.

Vogelsang Aeroscale

Jul 26, 2023  on Shopify

What a blessing this milestone app is. For years I confused my customers by doing the only thing that Shopify allows you to do: Password protect your site. Most of my not so tech savy customers hence believed that I went out of business.... Thank you, Magical Apps!!! Dr G

OA Publishing

Mar 14, 2023  on Shopify

Fabulous product and excellent customer service! John offered to assist us with anything we needed to do to make this customized to our needs after sign up. He responded back lightning fast when I asked him to help me set up a sitewide notification. Very pleased and I know this is going to be a huge blessing. Just set and go on vacation! ~Merrilee OAPublishing.org director

cloudybunsy

Mar 13, 2023  on Shopify

This was the perfect app I was looking for! It's great having items on display but not for sale when I'm busy.

Cut it Out DK

Dec 15, 2022  on Shopify

App that does what it says, easy to use and good functionalities. And if you have any request you can write to the developer

Succulent Den

Nov 24, 2022  on Shopify

Useful app for enabling vacation mode on your shop. Simple settings interface easy to use. Fast support, very happy with it so far.

Ashby's Crafts and Gifts

Nov 23, 2022  on Shopify

This does exactly what I need it to do. Creates a very visible notification for the customer while also giving them the choice to sign up for updates.

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