Shopify named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Digital Commerce Platforms

Shopify is positioned highest for Ability to Execute.

Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Digital Commerce Platforms, 2026. Shopify is named a Leader and positioned highest for Ability to Execute.

Shopify positioned highest for Ability to Execute–yet again.

We build and keep improving the foundations of commerce so brands can focus on growth. That means a unified platform that simplifies operations, networks that expand your reach, and innovation that keeps you ahead.
Deliver consistent experiences across DTC, retail, and B2B. Simplify your operations without sacrificing your freedom to customize.

Gartner® Critical Capabilities for Digital Commerce

Shopify ranked #1 in three commerce use cases

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AI-Enabled Commerce

Make products discoverable and shoppable in AI channels without adding complexity, while helping teams be more efficient with built-in AI tools.

B2C Commerce

Unify online and in-store on one commerce foundation with product, customer, inventory, and order data and a performant, trusted checkout.

Composable & Agile Commerce

Create distinctive experiences with flexible storefronts, custom logic, and connected systems. Shopify handles core commerce so your teams can launch and adapt faster.

A Leader for the 4th consecutive year

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Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Digital Commerce Platforms, Aditya Vasudevan, Penny Gillespie, Sandy Shen, Jason Daigler, Mike Lowndes, 19 October 2026

Gartner, Critical Capabilities for Digital Commerce Platforms, Sandy Shen, Aditya Vasudevan, Mike Lowndes, Jason Daigler, Penny Gillespie, 20 October 2026

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