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Introducing labs.appscout.io: We Build Apps from AI-Discovered Insights

Today we're launching labs.appscout.io - a transparent platform that validates AI-discovered business opportunities by building real, profitable Shopify apps. Watch us prove that AI insights can become actual businesses, one app at a time.

14 min read Jan 23, 2026

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December 2025 Market Intelligence: 11 Validated Shopify App Opportunities

Real merchant pain points, confidence scores, and revenue estimates from our AI-powered community analysis. Data exports dominate with 7 opportunities - merchants are screaming for better data tools.

11 min read Dec 28, 2025

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industry insights

Shopify Editions Winter 2026: 17 Game-Changing App Opportunities for Developers (150+ Updates Analyzed)

Shopify just dropped 150+ updates in Winter 2026 Editions. We analyzed every feature to find the real opportunities for app developers: from agentic commerce APIs to POS Hub integrations, multi-currency tax tools, and AI-powered merchant experiences.

31 min read Dec 10, 2025

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developer tools

Shopify November 2025 Developer Changelog: 7 Critical Updates Every App Developer Must Know

From breaking tax webhook changes to new POS UI extension support, November 2025 brought significant updates for Shopify app developers. This comprehensive breakdown explains what changed, why it matters, and exactly what you need to do to stay compliant and competitive.

24 min read Dec 3, 2025

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Weekly Series

Shopify App Market Intelligence — Week 48, 2025 | AppScout

Shopify App Market Intelligence Report — Week 48, 2025

10 min read Nov 28, 2025

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How to Find Profitable Shopify App Ideas in 2025: The Complete Data-Driven Discovery Guide

Stop building apps based on hunches. Learn the exact 7-step process successful developers use to discover profitable Shopify app opportunities backed by real merchant demand. Includes free tools, templates, and real examples of apps built using this method.

46 min read Nov 22, 2025

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The $50,000 Mistake: Why 67% of Shopify Apps Fail Before $1K MRR (And How to Avoid It)

Most Shopify app developers waste months building apps nobody wants. This evidence-based validation framework helps you identify real market demand before writing a single line of code—saving you from the $50K mistake that kills most apps.

28 min read Nov 16, 2025

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Building in Public

From 562 Noisy Ideas to 50 Validated Opportunities: How We Rebuilt AppScout's Insight Quality

We had 562 insights and a brutal user feedback: 'I want 50 great ideas, not 500 poor ones.' Here's the complete technical story of how we rebuilt our entire quality system, implemented a 100-point scoring framework, and achieved a 17x improvement in actionable insights.

22 min read Oct 18, 2025

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industry insights

Shopify + OpenAI Partnership: The Agentic Commerce Gold Rush Developers Need to See

Shopify just opened the door to selling through ChatGPT conversations. While everyone focuses on the partnership announcement, we're seeing the early signals of merchant confusion and new app opportunities emerging. Here's what developers need to know about the agentic commerce opportunity.

14 min read Sep 29, 2025

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market research-methodology

The Complete Customer Discovery Framework for Shopify App Developers

Master the art of customer discovery to build Shopify apps that merchants actually want. Learn proven frameworks for understanding customer needs, validating problems, and discovering opportunities before you code.

17 min read Sep 26, 2025

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AppScout vs ChatGPT: Why Specialized Tools Beat General AI for Shopify App Discovery

Discover why purpose-built tools like AppScout deliver superior results for Shopify app idea discovery compared to general LLMs like ChatGPT. Learn the key differences in methodology, data sources, and practical outcomes for app developers.

19 min read Sep 24, 2025

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Competition Intelligence: The Game-Changing Feature That Makes AppScout Essential for Serious Shopify App Developers

AppScout's new Competition Intelligence feature revolutionizes how developers track competitors, monitor pricing changes, and identify market opportunities. Get real-time alerts on competitor moves and analyze feature patterns.

19 min read Sep 24, 2025

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