Shopify Spy & Dropshipping - Koala Inspector
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Shopify Spy & Dropshipping - Koala Inspector

Analyze Shopify stores to uncover products, ads, traffic, apps, and themes for dropshipping and e-commerce intelligence.

★★★★★ 4.7 742 reviews 200K+ users · Workflow & Planning
Runs on all sites

What it does

Permissions and access

Taken from the extension's own manifest file inside the package. The store listing does not spell this out, so it is worth reading before you install.

Can act on Every website you visit
PermissionWhat it allows
activeTabAccess the current tab when you click the extension
alarmsSchedule background tasks
contextMenusAdd items to the right-click menu
declarativeNetRequestBlock or modify network requests
declarativeNetRequestFeedbackdeclarativeNetRequestFeedback
identitySign you in with your Google account
identity.emailidentity.email
storageStore its own settings and data
tabsSee the addresses and titles of your open tabs
unlimitedStorageStore unlimited data on your computer

Requests 10 permissions — extensions doing the same job average 4.6.

Technical details

Version4.12
Download size7.6 MB
PlatformManifest V3
InterfaceToolbar popup
Interface languages English (US)

Description

Koala Inspector is a browser extension designed for e-commerce professionals and dropshippers who want to analyze Shopify stores. It provides data on products, ads, traffic, apps, and themes used by competitors, helping users identify winning strategies and optimize their own stores. The tool is used by over 250,000 sellers to reverse-engineer successful Shopify shops and gain a competitive edge.

Core Features

  • Shopify App Detector: Identifies which apps a Shopify store uses for conversions, speed, loyalty programs, and more. Useful when you want to replicate a competitor's tech stack or find tools that improve store performance.
  • Shopify Theme Detector: Detects the exact theme a store is using, including customizations. This helps you analyze visual design choices that drive sales and choose a theme for your own store based on proven examples.
  • Product Discovery: Shows best-selling, latest, first-published, and last-published products. Track how a store's product lineup evolves over time to spot trends and high-demand items.
  • Ad Campaign Analyzer: Reveals Facebook, Instagram, and Google Ads that a store is running. Study their ad copy, creatives, and targeting to improve your own campaigns with real-world data.
  • AliExpress Integration: Search for products and suppliers on AliExpress directly from the store analysis page. Essential for dropshippers who need to source trending items quickly and verify supplier details.
  • Traffic & Country Insights: Estimates store traffic volume, traffic sources (direct, search, social, etc.), and top visitor countries. Helps you understand a competitor's market reach and prioritize your own marketing efforts.
  • CSV Exporting: Export product and store data (e.g., product titles, prices, descriptions) to CSV for offline analysis, inventory planning, or sharing with team members.
  • Competitor Monitoring (My Shops): Track up to 50 stores in real time. Get notified when a tracked store adds new products, changes its theme, or launches ads. Ideal for keeping an eye on multiple competitors without manual checks.

Koala Inspector is available for free with basic features. Paid plans (Professional at $17/month, Ultimate at $55/month) unlock unlimited access and the ability to monitor up to 50 stores. The extension is built for dropshippers at any stage, from beginners launching their first store to experienced sellers scaling multiple brands. It replaces the need for multiple tools like PPSPY, Commerce Inspector, and Oberlo by consolidating product research, ad spying, and store analysis into one interface.

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Shopify Spy & Dropshipping - Koala Inspector — this page All sites 10 200K 4.7★
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Want the same thing with less access? EverBee - Find Best Selling Products on Etsy, PPSPY-#1 Shopify analytics & dropship tool, Picodi.com Cashback ask for fewer permissions than this one.

Store data last checked August 14, 2026.