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Customer reviews: Shopify Counter

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The Shopify Counter App helps merchants track visitor counts and boost engagement with real-time analytics. Reading reviews from other users can help you decide if it’s the right tool for your store’s needs.

Reviews (26)

Overall rating
2

What Merchants Think

Merchants have a mixed reaction to the "Shopify Counter" app. While some appreciate its easy integration and motivational display of sales metrics, many experience persistent technical issues that undermine its reliability and usability. The disparity in user experiences is evident, with some praising its performance when functioning correctly and others frustrated by frequent errors.

Key Strengths

  • Conceptually exciting for displaying sales milestones.
  • Easy integration with Smiirl devices.
  • Helpful support team for troubleshooting.
  • Motivational tool for sales tracking.

Common Concerns

  • Frequent and random changes in displayed numbers.
  • Disconnection and incorrect number resets.
  • Poor data import accuracy.
  • Connection issues with WiFi.
  • Conflicting technical support between Shopify and third-party device manufacturers like Smiirl.
  • Concerns about potential security risks.

Final Thoughts

The "Shopify Counter" app shows promise for store owners desiring a visible metric display solution. However, ongoing technical issues and reliability concerns limit its effectiveness. For it to become a trusted tool in merchant toolkits, these issues must be addressed swiftly.

HypeCloset

May 21, 2025  on Shopify

The counter became useless after Shopify forced us to update the app. 1- The app don't reset when the watch hits 0:00, it just keeps adding numbers 2- We configured the numbers to exclude unpaid orders, but they are still being counted 3- Random ups and downs in the day 4- Refunds are not being counted. So if you sell $1,000 but refund $2,000, the app would still show you've sold $1,000 5- And the more important thing: WE CAN'T GO BACK to the old App, they removed it from the Shopify App Store. If you have the Counter and are requested to update it: DON'T DO IT!

deinfriseur.de

May 12, 2025  on Shopify

It works if i do that: finally got this to work by completely uninstalling the app in Shopify and starting again. The interesting thing is it started to work after I put the name of the counter in the Shopify app different to what it's called on the Smiirl webpage. Maybe that did the trick, maybe it didn't.

Full Moon Fibres

May 05, 2025  on Shopify

This new version of the app does not work. First the number was wrong and now the number on the counter keeps going up by 2 for every one sale. The old app was so great, I just set it and forgot about it and it worked!

AXN Laser Creations

Apr 23, 2025  on Shopify

My counter kept flip flappin all over the place in recent days. Saw a notification that the old app wouldn't work and that this new app would replace it. I've uninstalled the old app and downloaded this new one and it's rubbish? It won't load and I've tried over several days now. Why push this change if it's not ready for use? EDIT - I repeatedly uninstalled and reinstalled this version but it still wouldn't work. I have since located the old app and have been able to reinstall the old app. Using the old app for now until it's no longer usable. Hopefully by that time, this new app will be bug free.

Rebellious Pins

Apr 09, 2025  on Shopify

Ever since the new app dropped, the counter is ALWAYS incorrect. Whenever I get an order, the counter value decreases. I have to manually update it EVERY time. Which was not my expectation when I purchased the counter.

Wood Bits & Pieces

Apr 01, 2025  on Shopify

Ever since updated as stated by Shopify; our counter doesn't work. Can't even get into the app (Rate Exceeded) error message.

Winks Design Studio,LLC

Mar 28, 2025  on Shopify

Does not work any more, bugging out constantly! Massive disappointment. My counter never works anymore and I have tried everything even reaching out to support with no luck.

Hypnotic Yarn

Mar 27, 2025  on Shopify

Won't connect to Shopify. App just gives error "An error occurred, please try again later" over and over.

Classic Rides

Mar 27, 2025  on Shopify

Doesn't work, updated as the old app stated I should. Filled out the counter and token ID correctly, now the new app won't save the settings and has effectively bricked my counter. - edit - finally got this to work by completely uninstalling the app in Shopify and starting again. The interesting thing is it started to work after I put the name of the counter in the Shopify app different to what it's called on the Smiirl webpage. Maybe that did the trick, maybe it didn't.

Jarrett Fine Jewellery

Mar 26, 2025  on Shopify

I also had trouble with the new app but ColorMeCarole's solution works - Go to your Smirll account - Switch "OPTIONS" from JSON to PUSH NUMBER. - within these settings you'll find your "Counter ID" and "Counter Token" - randomly input a number in the display field and hit "SAVE" (your counter should start updating to display whichever number you inputed) - Go back to your SHOPIFY Counter app within Shopify. - Setup the counter with your "ID and TOKEN" numbers. - Select "Display orders for today" and hit SAVE. Somehow after doing those steps above it FINALLY worked for me, didn't give me a single error and my counter works the way it did before when using the old app. Then I switched the app settings to show Most Recent Order Number and BAM, it works great!

PepperMerchant.net

Mar 25, 2025  on Shopify

Faster updates than before, but still not reliable in terms of total sales. - Add the ability to show sales less returns - Add the ability to show lifetime number of items sold

Carbon Studios

Mar 24, 2025  on Shopify

Review from ColorMeCarole helped me bc I was getting pissed nothing was working and the SMIIRL website has no beneficial info about this. reposting the steps in case it goes missing or gets lost within other reviews - Go to your Smirll account - Switch "OPTIONS" from JSON to PUSH NUMBER. - within these settings you'll find your "Counter ID" and "Counter Token" - randomly input a number in the display field and hit "SAVE" (your counter should start updating to display whichever number you inputed) - Go back to your SHOPIFY Counter app within Shopify. - Setup the counter with your "ID and TOKEN" numbers. - Select "Display orders for today" and hit SAVE. - switch to lifetime and it works solid

Sunny Daze Transfers

Mar 24, 2025  on Shopify

Gave up on it. Our counter is not that important to waste time trying to install the app. Can not easily find the "Counter ID" and "Counter Token". The app locks up in Safari and won't go section to section. It is very lagging. Never did install it. I have more important things to do. The counter was fun but this new app is not good.

ColorMeCarole

Mar 21, 2025  on Shopify

After LOTS of trouble with the new app, I FINALLY got it to work showing my lifetime orders. - Go to your Smirll account - Switch "OPTIONS" from JSON to PUSH NUMBER. - within these settings you'll find your "Counter ID" and "Counter Token" - randomly input a number in the display field and hit "SAVE" (your counter should start updating to display whichever number you inputed) - Go back to your SHOPIFY Counter app within Shopify. - Setup the counter with your "ID and TOKEN" numbers. - Select "Display orders for today" and hit SAVE. Somehow after doing those steps above it FINALLY worked for me, didn't give me a single error and my counter works the way it did before when using the old app. Then I switched the app settings to show LIFETIME orders and BAM, it works great!

AXN Laser Creations

Mar 21, 2025  on Shopify

My counter kept flip flappin all over the place in recent days. Saw a notification that the old app wouldn't work and that this new app would replace it. I've uninstalled the old app and downloaded this new one and it's rubbish? It won't load and I've tried over several days now. Why push this change if it's not ready for use?

ICONFIT Collagens, Health & Sports Nutrition

Mar 20, 2025  on Shopify

No clear instructions on where the token can be found on Smiirl. So after some searching and using help I found it. Only to run into continuous errors on this app when trying to save the settings. Does not work.

PowerBlock

Mar 20, 2025  on Shopify

The new app works great, easier to manage multiple counters. Would have been nice to get some help in the app for how to get the counter ID and token. If you're trying to set it up, the counter ID and Token in Smiirl need to be changed to the PUSH NUMBER settings. You'll get the token and counter ID.

Puzzery

Mar 19, 2025  on Shopify

Works great! Now triggers within seconds of an order coming in, and stays accurate. Thank you for updating this, Shopify!

Organic Outlaws

Mar 19, 2025  on Shopify

Literally doesn't work. Error when trying to connect to the ID and Token. No support will help me.

CINE GLOW

Mar 19, 2025  on Shopify

Sucks! The old app started bugging out ever since they introduced this app. I installed this one and now my counter no longer works because they are using the token instead of the JSON URL. FIX THIS OR I WILL CHARGEBACK THE COUNTER.

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