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Stocky is shutting down: what to do before August 31, 2026

Shopify is retiring Stocky. The app was delisted from the Shopify App Store on February 2, 2026. On August 31, 2026, Stocky stops working entirely. The APIs die the same day. If you use Stocky for inventory or purchase orders, you need a migration plan now.

The deadline calendar

The critical operational deadline is August 31, 2026. After that date you cannot create purchase orders, receive stock, run reports, or manage suppliers inside Stocky.

What moves automatically vs what you must handle manually

Per Shopify's official transition documentation, some Stocky data migrates to Shopify's native inventory features. Product inventory levels, location assignments, and stock counts sync through Shopify's existing systems. That part requires no action from you.

Several critical things do not move automatically:

• Supplier data. Shopify confirms there is no export button in Stocky for suppliers. You cannot download your supplier list from within the app.
• Historical purchase orders. Shopify states historical purchase orders cannot be imported into Shopify's native inventory system.
• PO statuses and received quantities. The native Shopify CSV upload does not carry purchase order statuses, received quantities, or supplier links.

Your supplier relationships and PO history therefore live inside Stocky with no built-in exit path. Source: Shopify's transition guide.

The 90-day read-only nuance

Shopify says merchants retain read-only export access to Stocky for at least 90 days after August 31, 2026. Your data does not vanish at midnight on the deadline. You can still log in and view information for roughly three months afterward.

However, read-only means no operational capability. You cannot create new POs, receive stock, or update supplier records during this window. The app is viewable but not usable. Treat the 90-day period as a safety net, not a migration plan. Export everything you need before August 31.

Replacement app landscape

Several Shopify apps serve as potential Stocky replacements. Listed below neutrally, not ranked:

• Prediko. Inventory planning and purchasing.
• Inventory Planner. Forecasting, replenishment, and purchase order management.
• Genie. Inventory forecasting and demand planning.
• Sumtracker. Inventory management and stock control.

Evaluate each based on your catalog size, supplier count, and PO workflow. Start trials before August 31 so you can test imports while Stocky is still operational and you can verify data accuracy side by side.

The supplier gap: the hardest part of migration

Every replacement app needs your supplier list. Stocky has no export button for suppliers. Shopify's official documentation confirms this limitation directly.

Without your supplier data exported, you face manual transcription: open Stocky, read each supplier record, type it into your new app. For merchants with dozens of suppliers, this costs hours and introduces typing errors.

Options to extract your supplier data before the API shutdown:

1. Manual transcription. Open Stocky, copy each supplier field by hand. Works for small lists. Tedious and error-prone for large ones.
2. StockyLift. (Full disclosure: I built this tool.) An unofficial Chrome extension, not affiliated with Shopify. You paste your own Stocky API key. The extension fetches your supplier list via Stocky's official read-only API endpoint GET /api/v2/suppliers.json. Data stays entirely in your browser. No servers, no data collection. Exports to generic CSV and JSON, plus preset formats for Prediko, Inventory Planner, and Genie (presets currently in beta). Free preview shows supplier count and first three rows before payment. $39 at launch, $59 from August 10. Concierge done-for-you service available at $149. Full refund if StockyLift cannot export your suppliers cleanly.

For a step-by-step walkthrough of both the manual API route and the packaged option, read how to export suppliers from Stocky before the shutdown.

FAQ

Can I export my suppliers from Stocky?

No. Shopify's official transition documentation states there is no export button for suppliers in Stocky. This is a confirmed limitation. Third-party tools like StockyLift can retrieve supplier data through the Stocky read-only API, but the window closes when APIs shut down on August 31, 2026.

Will my purchase orders transfer to Shopify?

Historical purchase orders do not transfer. Shopify confirms they cannot be imported into native Shopify inventory. The CSV format does not support PO statuses, received quantities, or supplier links.

Is my data gone after August 31, 2026?

Not immediately. Shopify provides read-only access for at least 90 days after August 31. You can view data but cannot run operations. Export everything you need before the deadline to avoid working under pressure during the read-only window.

What is StockyLift and is it affiliated with Shopify?

No. StockyLift is an unofficial Chrome extension built by an independent developer (me). It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Shopify. You provide your own Stocky API key. All data processing happens locally in your browser. The supplier export button Stocky never had: 2 minutes, $39, your data never leaves your browser.

Author disclosure: I am the developer of StockyLift, an unofficial tool not affiliated with Shopify. This article is intended to give an accurate, source-checked picture of the Stocky shutdown based on Shopify's official transition guide. All Stocky limitations described above come directly from that document — verify deadlines and details there before making migration decisions.