A look at what’s possible when partners push the boundaries of commerce
Every year, the Shopify Build Awards recognize the best developers across the ecosystem. Winners are chosen not just for what they build—but for how they build: with care for the merchant experience and a strong commitment to their craft.
At this year’s Editions.dev, we celebrated the community’s boldest work. Whether designing standout themes, building powerful apps, or empowering the community— these winners exemplify what it means to create impact at scale and make commerce better for everyone.
Let’s meet the 2025 Shopify Build Award winners:
Best apps
These apps were selected not just for meeting all of Built for Shopify’s high quality standards––but for pushing the limits of what’s possible. They deliver incredible user experiences with intuitive interfaces, run lightning-fast, work seamlessly across every corner of Shopify, and drive real results for merchants.
Locksmith – USA
Locksmith is more than an access control tool—it’s a model for how to build powerful, focused apps that integrate deeply into Shopify. With a refined UI and a merchant-first approach, Locksmith shows how developers can take a niche need and solve it better than anyone else. Its long-standing success is a result of clear product thinking and continuous evolution.
Judge.me Product Reviews – UK
Judge.me has become a staple for Shopify merchants—and that’s not by accident. The app blends flexibility with simplicity, offering deep platform integration and a UI that fits into almost any storefront. It’s built to scale and designed to be accessible. This kind of sustained product excellence is what every app builder should aim for.
Checkout Links – Sweden
This app is a technical powerhouse wrapped in a lightweight experience. It makes use of Shopify’s latest platform features like checkout UI extensions, App Bridge, Polaris, and Flow templates to deliver a tool that’s fast, intuitive, and incredibly useful for merchants. It’s proof that a great app doesn’t need to be complicated—it just needs to be impactful.
Atlas Pickup Points – Poland
Atlas Pickup Points tackles a real-world challenge with precision. It enhances the checkout experience with added pickup logic, tightly integrated into the platform. The UI is clean, and the functionality is robust. It’s a reminder that solving logistics for merchants is highly impactful work—and when it’s done right, it quietly transforms the entire buying journey.
Best storefronts
This category celebrates the storefronts redefining what great commerce experiences look and feel like on the web. The ones that create cutting edge experiences using feature-reach designs and always deliver responsive, fast sites that push creative boundaries.
Best theme:
Stretch by Maestrooo – France
Stretch is a theme that fully embraces the power of Shopify’s latest theme blocks, giving merchants exceptional creative control. From layout to animation to mobile responsiveness, it’s a theme designed with intention and range. Stretch doesn’t just offer flexibility—it encourages storytelling and visual experimentation. It’s a prime example of what a modern, high-performing Shopify theme can be.
Best custom Liquid storefront:
P448 by By Association Only – UK
This custom storefront is a lesson in balance—clean design, strong brand identity, and smart performance optimizations. Built entirely in Shopify Liquid, the P448 site uses the full capabilities of the platform to create a seamless experience across devices. It’s visually striking, technically sound, and strategically structured.
Best custom Hydrogen storefront:
Moooor by ET Studio – Italy
This Hydrogen build proves that performance and polish can go hand in hand. Every interaction, animation, and content block is executed with care, resulting in a shopping experience that feels as dynamic as the products it sells. It’s a benchmark for what’s possible in custom storefronts—pushing beyond aesthetics into thoughtful UX and engineering.
Developer community
This award recognizes the individuals whose impact goes beyond code and design. The ones who have shaped this community through generosity, leadership, and a relentless drive to lift others up.
Taylor Page – USA
Taylor’s impact is felt across the entire ecosystem. From founding the ShopDev Alliance to co-hosting the Liquid Weekly Podcast, Taylor has created spaces where developers not only learn—but belong. His work continues to fuel collaboration, confidence, and community across the ecosystem.
Jordan Finneran – UK
Jordan’s leadership shines in both digital and in-person spaces. Through expert guidance in the forums—especially around GraphQL—and local events in the UK, he’s connecting developers and helping the community level up together. It’s the kind of leadership that creates ripple effects across the ecosystem.
Congratulations to our 2025 winners! Thank you for inspiring us all with your creativity, drive, and commitment to helping merchants and commerce thrive.
What this year’s winners show us
Every one of these builders made a clear choice: to go beyond what’s expected, to take the time to get the details right, and to prioritize merchants at every step.
To everyone creating on Shopify—build boldly, broaden your horizons, and continue to push the boundaries of commerce. We look forward to seeing what you build next and celebrating your amazing work.
