Shopify Launch Check App – Full Review and Walkthrough

Shopify Launch Check App — Full Walkthrough & Setup

Shopify just released a brand new app — and it’s one every store owner should know about. The Shop Launch Check is a free, Shopify-made tool that scans your entire store setup before you go live, showing what’s ready, what needs attention, and what might cause problems at launch.

For anyone preparing to launch a new Shopify store, this is a huge time saver. Once installed, the app analyzes your store data, admin settings, online storefront, POS configuration, and B2B settings if you’re on Shopify Plus. You’ll instantly see color-coded results: green for ready, orange for needs attention, and manual checks for areas requiring review.

Each scan comes with business impact notes, developer documentation, and Help Center links. For example, the app identifies issues like missing sender emails, inactive payment gateways, or default placeholder text left on your storefront. It’s like having a built-in pre-launch consultant in your dashboard.

One of the most impressive aspects of the Launch Check app is how detailed its scanning is — it doesn’t just tell you what’s wrong but also why it matters. It checks your 404 page, favicon, policies, tax settings, and analytics configuration. Even Google Tag Manager, while technically a third-party tool, is flagged as recommended for installation.

This means the Shop Launch Check is helpful not only for new stores but also for businesses that have been running for years. If you migrated from another platform or haven’t reviewed your setup in a while, running this scan can uncover outdated or missing items that affect your analytics or SEO tracking.

It’s important to note that this app requires permission to read your store’s data — including customers, orders, and settings — but since it’s a Shopify-developed app, that data stays within Shopify’s system. It’s secure, and it’s designed to give accurate, actionable insights for both beginners and experienced merchants.

If you’re still setting up your store and want a clear path to launch, check out the 30-Day Beginner’s Shopify Program — it walks you through every step of building and optimizing your store correctly from day one.

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In short, this new Shopify Launch Check app is a must-install for anyone serious about launching properly. Run it once, fix what it finds, and launch with confidence knowing your Shopify setup is complete and optimized.