Looking to boost your Shopify sales in 2025? You’re in the right place.
Shopify popups are a powerful tool to grab your website visitors’ attention and convert them into customers. But not all popups are created equal. To truly stand out, you need popups that are engaging, well-designed, and perfectly timed.
In this article, we’ll explore 21 killer Shopify popup examples that can help skyrocket your sales. We’ll break down what makes each one effective and how you can implement similar strategies in your online store.
Let’s dive in!
We’ve all been there. You visit a website, eager to explore, and suddenly, you’re bombarded with a barrage of popups. Annoying and irrelevant, they interrupt your browsing and make you want to leave immediately.
Even the creator of popups regrets their invention because of how disruptive they’ve become.
But what if we told you there’s a way to use popups tastefully and effectively?
When done right, popups can significantly enhance your engagement and drive sales. The key is to avoid intrusive traditional popups that:
These kinds of popups are not only frustrating but can also drive customers away over time.
Even if they don’t leave immediately, the negative experience may lead them to seek out competitors who offer a smoother, less intrusive shopping experience.
So, how do you use popups the right way?
Using these strategies, you can create popups that enhance rather than disrupt the user experience. This approach not only keeps your visitors happy but also boosts your chances of converting them into loyal customers.
Ready to see some good Shopify popups in action? Below are 21 of our favorite popup examples that actual Shopify brands have created using OptiMonk.
What does this popup do well?
How can I copy it?
We suggest using this template since it uses contrasting colors by default.
All you need to do is find a lovely image that fits your brand and change the background of the template.
After that, pick a contrasting color for the popup (we recommend using Paletton), and boom! Edit the text, and you’re good to go.
What does this popup do well?
How can I copy it?
Use OptiMonk’s Helsinki template.
Just delete the “First name” and “Last name” fields if you want a simpler form. Next, update the headline, and then you’re done!
This template proves that Shopify email capture doesn’t have to be complicated.
What does this popup do well?
How can I copy it?
Use our Paris template. This popup template might seem very different at a glance but you can customize it with a few easy changes.
For starters, change the background to a black and white image. Then, delete every element that is not needed and change the button color.
Lastly, adjust the minimum height for the popup, and then you’re done.
What does this popup do well?
How can I copy it?
Start with OptiMonk’s New York template.
Just add an Input and Dropdown element instead of the Messenger box. Include a Checkbox element below the button, and that’s it. Customize colors and images to optimize your offer.
What does this popup do well?
How to copy it?
Try out a sidemessage template in OptiMonk (hint: we suggest the Mayon template).
Delete the Radiobutton element and add two Input fields instead. Change the header, upload your photo, and you’re good to go. You can also edit the margin of the image if you don’t want it to go over the edge.
What does this popup do well?
How to copy it?
Start with OptiMonk’s Doha template.
Delete the images in the background, change the text elements, and that’s that!
If you also want to grow your Messenger list, add the Messenger element to your popup and add the Facebook Messenger marketing tool integration.
What does this popup do well?
How to copy it?
We suggest using OptiMonk’s Santiago template.
Start by moving all elements to the blue block, then delete the white one first. Add a colorful gradient overlay and change the button color.
What does this popup do well?
How can I copy it?
Use OptiMonk’s Budapest template.
Change the black overlay to white. Change text and button colors to match your brand, and that’s it.
What does this popup do well?
How can I copy it?
You can use the New York template from OptiMonk.
Just add the product you’re offering to the right as an image. Then, change the background color of the left-hand text block. After that, just change the text and button color to white.
What does this popup do well?
How can I copy it?
Joovv’s nanobar was created by using OptiMonk’s GDPR Bar template.
To copy it, delete the image and the checkbox. Then, add a Text element, change the colors, and insert your copy. Done!
11. Bukvybag
What does this popup do well?
Bukvybag’s free shipping bar effectively nudges customers to add more items to their cart by showing them the specific amount needed to qualify for free shipping.
What’s especially clever is how they tailor the message to the customer’s location. This ensures clarity on the shipping threshold, regardless of where the customer is shopping from.
How can I copy it?
You can replicate Bukvybag’s approach using the free shipping bar template below.
Use OptiMonk’s Smart Tags feature to personalize the text based on location.
What does this popup do well?
Crown & Paw’s Dynamic Free Shipping Bar offers a real-time, visual reminder that motivates customers to increase their cart value.
The bar dynamically updates as customers add items, showing how much more they need to qualify for free shipping—a gentle, effective nudge to explore more products.
How can I copy it?
With OptiMonk’s Smart Tags, you can easily set up a similar dynamic free shipping bar. The bar will automatically update the required amount based on the items added to the cart.
Get started with this template:
Urgency sales. Just ask the headphones manufacturer, UltimatePods, who came up with a brilliant way to boost sales at the beginning of the year by using the Super Bowl.
What we love:
Who sees this popup and when:
The Super Bowl is popular across all segments of the population, so UltimatePods targeted all visitors with the popup who browsed the page for 10 seconds or more.
They were careful not to disrupt their customers’ shopping experience, so UltimatePods made this an exit-intent popup. Targeted visitors would see the popup just before they tried to leave the website—great strategy.
Try this Super Bowl popup template for your Shopify store:
Tapestry Girls also used urgency to drive sales. Instead of using a specific event like the Super Bowl, they gave all customers who finalized their order within 15 minutes a 10% discount.
Customers who clicked “Get my 10% off” were shown a nanobar at the bottom of the webpage showing the promo code for their discount.
What we love:
Who sees this popup and when:
Tapestry Girls used this popup to target first-time customers with at least one product in their cart. Since they wanted to reduce cart abandonments, Tapestry Girls made it an exit-intent popup and showed it to visitors just before they left.
If you’re wondering how the campaign went–Very well! The popup and nanobar helped Tapestry Girls increase first-time customer conversions by 50%.
Copy their strategy using these popup templates:
Tiny Beast Designs needed a solution that increased sales by targeting curious visitors who browsed their inventory.
With the help of OptiMonk, they created personalized popups persuading potential shoppers to complete their orders.
What we love:
Who sees this popup and when:
This popup notification needs to be relevant. Otherwise, it won’t work and you could end up annoying visitors who would actually benefit from it.
That’s why Tiny Beast Designs only targets returning visitors, and they use a welcome popup to target them as soon as their customers land on the site.
Here are some templates you can use for your welcome back popup:
If you want to increase sales, make your advertisements relevant. That’s what health and wellness company, BlendJet, did when they delivered targeted popups to their Canadian visitors for an exclusive Valentine’s Day sale.
What we love:
Who sees this popup and when:
BlendJet doesn’t target everyone with this popup, just new visitors. They also wait until the visitor has been on their website for 15 seconds before delivering the message.
This is an awesome strategy for engaging prospective customers—without overwhelming them with messages right away.
WeAreFeel is a health and wellness company that specializes in supplements that promote a happier, healthier lifestyle.
When WeAreFeel wanted to optimize their financial health, they turned to OptiMonk for help with creating an effective popup campaign.
What we love:
Who sees this popup and when:
WeAreFeel ensured their popups were as relevant as possible by only targeting visitors who aren’t subscribers.
They also choose to make it an exit-intent popup, appearing when targeted visitors try to leave the site. That way, they could persuade visitors to convert and take advantage of the discount without interrupting their browsing experience.
Kiss My Keto sells healthy snacks and food for people living a low-carb lifestyle.
But, just because they stay away from sugar doesn’t mean they don’t know how to sweeten the deal with effective popups.
What we love:
Who sees this popup and when:
This popup is part of a lead generation campaign designed to turn visitors into subscribers and customers.
For their popups to work effectively, Kiss My Keto needed to target the right visitors without bombarding customers with irrelevant popups. Only visitors who aren’t part of their mailing list were considered for this popup, and they weren’t messaged unless they spent 15 seconds or more on the site.
Using exit intent, Kiss My Keto waited until visitors were leaving before showing them the popup.
Targeting visitors that browsed for 15 seconds means they’re engaging with people who likely looked through their store—and those are people more likely to become customers when persuaded with a discount.
Jewelry company, Bijuz, needed an easy and effective solution for reducing cart abandonment.
With the help of OptiMonk, they created personalized popups designed to engage would-be cart abandoners before they leave the site.
What we love:
Who sees this popup and when:
This popup is part of Bijuz’s cart recovery campaign, so they only sent it to visitors with one or more products in their cart.
They also used exit intent, so only visitors leaving the site will see the popup. That way, they can target the group they’re specifically going after—cart abandoners.
Pretty Vulgar is a makeup company that prides itself on helping customers to look and feel great while being 100% themselves. When they created a cart recovery campaign, Pretty Vulgar applied those values to their popups.
They created messages that were visually stunning and helped the customer, rather than bombarding them with annoying sales pitches.
What we love:
Who sees this popup and when:
Pretty Vulgar only targeted visitors who were actually considering buying from their store. They did this by sending the popup to people who:
They also used exit intent, so targeted visitors would only see the popup when (and if) they were ready to leave the site.
Freshfield is a health and wellness company that sells a wide range of plant-based, 100% vegan supplements.
Whether you’re vegan or you simply want to make healthier lifestyle choices, Freshfield wants to help you unlock your body and mind’s full potential.
What we love:
Who sees this popup and when:
Freshfield uses this popup to connect with people unfamiliar with their brand, so they only target new visitors. They also wait until the visitor has spent 15 seconds on the website before sending the message.
That way, they don’t bombard visitors with messages right away—and as a bonus, they engage visitors who’re genuinely interested in their products (or people interested in learning more about plant-based living).
Choosing the right popup tool is crucial for enhancing your Shopify store’s engagement and sales.
Here are three top-notch popup tools available in the Shopify App Store that can help you create effective and tasteful popups:
OptiMonk is one of the most powerful popup tools for ecommerce stores. It excels in creating personalized popups that can boost conversion rates.
Its advanced targeting and segmentation features ensure that your Shopify popups are shown to the most relevant visitors.
OptiMonk also offers a variety of popup types, including exit-intent popups, gamified popups, and side messages. The tool’s analytics feature helps you track performance and optimize your campaigns effectively.
Privy is a comprehensive marketing tool that helps you create engaging popups, banners, and flyouts. With its easy-to-use drag-and-drop editor, you can customize popups to match your store’s branding.
Privy also offers robust targeting options, allowing you to show the right message to the right audience at the right time.
Plus, it integrates with email and SMS marketing, making it a versatile choice for any Shopify store.
Justuno is a powerful conversion optimization tool that provides a wide range of popup and onsite messaging options. It offers AI-driven product recommendations and personalized messaging to increase sales.
Justuno’s advanced targeting options include geolocation, referral source, and behavior-based triggers, ensuring that your popups are always relevant.
Additionally, it integrates with various CRM and email marketing platforms.
Now let’s dive into how you can create your own OptiMonk Shopify popups. The process is straightforward, and with a few simple steps, you can start capturing more leads and driving conversions.
Step 1: You’ll need to add OptiMonk to your online store through the Shopify app store. This can be done in just a few clicks once you select “Add App” on our page.
Step 2: After accepting the routine permissions, you’ll be able to install OptiMonk and supercharge your Shopify store with all of our awesome popup templates.
Step 3: Then, your new OptiMonk account will be created automatically. You need to click through the onboarding screens, then choose a goal:
Step 4: Kick things off by choosing a template! Although there are 300+ templates to choose from, you can quickly narrow down your search by choosing a message type or goal.
Step 5: Now, you can start customizing your very own popups using the templates and examples we talked about earlier.
Using our drag-and-drop editor, you can instantly:
Keep in mind that our editor allows you to customize each stage of the process, including:
Step 6: Once you’ve figured out the creative side of your popup, it’s time to decide when you’ll present it to visitors.
For example, OptiMonk lets you trigger your popup based on visitor behavior such as:
Step 7: Once you’ve decided on all of the above, you’re ready to activate your campaign in your store. Just turn on the Activate button.
And that’s it! You can now track the performance of your campaigns on the analytics dashboard to see how well your popups are converting customers.
With the right tools and a bit of creativity, reeling in subscribers and customers with popups is easier than ever.
These 21 real-world examples of Shopify popups can serve as some much-needed inspiration. You can easily recreate them yourself using OptiMonk.
We invite you to do exactly that by creating a free OptiMonk account today! Or you can download the app from the Shopify app store.
We made switching a no-brainer with our free, white-glove onboarding service so you can get started in the blink of an eye.
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Product updates: January Release 2025