The most common question we hear from new users is: "How long does setup actually take?" The honest answer: 3 minutes if your product catalog is already set up, maybe 5 if you want to customize your first pairing right away. There's no code to write, no theme files to touch, and nothing that requires a developer.
Here's exactly what happens, step by step.
Step 1: Install from the Shopify App Store
Go to the Shopify App Store (apps.shopify.com) and search for Dropr. Click the app listing and then click Add app. Shopify will ask you to confirm which store you're installing it on -- select the right one and click Install.
Shopify will ask you to approve the permissions Dropr needs. These are standard read permissions for your products and orders -- Dropr needs to read your catalog to build recommendations, and needs order data for revenue attribution. Click Install app to confirm.
You'll be redirected to the Dropr dashboard inside your Shopify admin.
Step 2: Your first look at the Dropr dashboard
The dashboard shows you three things: the widget builder, your product catalog, and (once you have data) your attribution stats. On day one, most of this is empty -- that's normal.
The first thing you'll do is create your first recommendation pairing. Click New recommendation or Add pairing.
Step 3: Create a product pairing
Select a source product -- the product where you want the cross-sell widget to appear. Then select the recommended product -- the item you want to suggest alongside it.
You can add a short label for the widget ("Goes great with" or "Pairs perfectly with") or leave it as the default. Either works.
Hit Save. Your first pairing is created.
Step 4: Choose where the widget appears
Dropr places recommendations in two locations: the product page (below the add-to-cart button) and the cart drawer (when a shopper adds to cart). You can enable one or both.
For most stores, we recommend enabling both. The product page recommendation catches shoppers before they commit; the cart drawer catches them right after -- two different moments, two different opportunities.
Step 5: Publish to your theme
Click Publish or Enable widget. Dropr uses Shopify's theme app extension system, which means it adds the widget to your live theme without touching any theme files directly. There's no code injected, no liquid file edits -- it's clean and reversible.
You'll see a confirmation that the widget is active. Visit your product page in a new tab to see it live.
What to check after publishing
Open your store and navigate to the product page for the source product you configured. You should see the recommendation widget below the add-to-cart button. It will automatically match your theme's fonts, colors, and button style.
If the widget looks slightly off -- different padding, wrong font weight -- there's a style override option in the Dropr settings that lets you adjust specific visual properties. Most themes work out of the box; 2.0 themes in particular look great automatically.
What Dropr does not do during installation
Dropr doesn't inject code into your theme files. It doesn't create new pages. It doesn't edit your product descriptions or meta fields. It doesn't require you to contact support to get set up. Everything is handled through the Dropr dashboard inside your Shopify admin.
If you ever uninstall Dropr, the widgets are removed automatically and your theme is left exactly as it was. No cleanup required.
The 14-day free trial
Dropr starts a 14-day free trial immediately after installation. You have full access to all features -- product page widget, cart drawer widget, revenue attribution dashboard -- for two weeks before you're charged anything.
After 14 days, it's $19/month flat. No tiers, no per-order fees, no overage charges. One price regardless of how many orders you have or how many pairings you create.
How long until you see revenue attribution data?
Attribution data starts appearing as soon as customers interact with the widget and complete purchases. If you have steady traffic (50+ sessions per day), you'll typically see your first attribution data within 24-48 hours.
Dropr tracks the full path: impression → click → add to cart → order placed. Orders within 7 days of a widget click are attributed to that recommendation.
Related reading
- How to Cancel Dropr — What Happens to Your Widgets After
- How Shopify Clothing Stores Can Increase AOV (Practical Guide)
- How to Add Product Recommendations to the Shopify Cart Drawer
- How to Add Product Recommendations to Shopify Without Writing a Single Line of Code
- How to Get Shopify Shoppers to Add One More Product to Their Cart
FAQ
Do I need a developer to install Dropr?
No. The entire setup is done through the Shopify App Store and the Dropr dashboard. No code, no theme file edits, no developer hours required.
What Shopify plans does Dropr work with?
Dropr works with all Shopify plans -- Basic, Shopify, Advanced, and Plus. The only requirement is that your store uses a Shopify 2.0 theme or a legacy theme with Online Store 2.0 support.
Can I install Dropr on a development store first?
Yes. Install on a development store to test the look and feel before enabling on your live store. The 14-day trial starts when you install on your live store.