Stocky will no longer be available for inventory management after August 31, 2026. Merchants using the app should export historical records, close open purchase orders, document supplier information and test Shopify’s native inventory workflows before the deadline.
Not everything stored in Stocky will automatically appear in Shopify. The most important gaps involve historical purchase orders, stocktakes, supplier records and integrations connected to the Stocky API.
Updated: August 18, 2026
Stocky shutdown: the most important facts
- Stocky stops working as an inventory management application after August 31, 2026.
- The app was removed from the Shopify App Store on February 2, 2026 and can no longer be reinstalled.
- Historical purchase orders and stocktake records will not automatically migrate to Shopify.
- Supplier records cannot be exported directly from Stocky.
- Stocky API connections will stop working on August 31, 2026.
- Shopify says merchants will retain read-only access for data exports for at least 90 days after the shutdown.
- Open and in-transit purchase orders should be closed or recreated in Shopify before the cutover.
When is Stocky shutting down?
Stocky will become unavailable for inventory management after August 31, 2026. From that point, purchasing, stock transfers, inventory adjustments and receiving will need to be handled through Shopify Admin, Shopify POS or another inventory application.
Shopify’s official Stocky migration documentation states that read-only access for exporting information will remain available for at least 90 days after the shutdown.
That grace period should not be treated as a reason to delay the migration. After August 31, your team will no longer be able to use Stocky for daily operations, and any unresolved purchase orders or broken integrations could immediately affect receiving and inventory accuracy.
What will not migrate automatically from Stocky?
The largest risk is not losing current product listings. It is losing convenient access to the operational history stored inside Stocky. Several important categories of information will not automatically become native Shopify records.
| Stocky data or workflow | What happens | Recommended action |
|---|---|---|
| Completed purchase orders | Historical orders do not automatically move to Shopify. | Export completed purchase order reports as CSV files. |
| Stocktake history | Past stocktakes will not be recreated in Shopify. | Export and securely archive the records needed for audits or internal analysis. |
| Historical cost data | Stocky’s historical costing records will not automatically transfer. | Export the relevant cost reports before decommissioning the workflow. |
| Suppliers | Stocky does not provide a supplier export for this migration. | Record and recreate supplier information manually in Shopify or another system. |
| Open purchase orders | They will not continue operating normally after Stocky shuts down. | Receive and close them, or recreate the outstanding quantities in Shopify. |
| Stocky API integrations | The APIs stop working on August 31, 2026. | Update, replace or disconnect every dependent integration. |
Native Shopify CSV imports cannot reconstruct a historical purchase order in full. They can add product lines to a new draft purchase order, but they do not import previous statuses, received quantities or historical supplier relationships.
What should Shopify merchants do right now?
Begin with a controlled export and an inventory workflow audit. Do not remove Stocky or change several processes simultaneously without first recording how the store currently handles purchasing, receiving and stock corrections.
1. Export your historical reports
Download the records your accounting, operations and management teams may need later. At minimum, consider exporting:
- completed purchase order reports;
- stocktake and inventory count history;
- historical product cost information;
- inventory adjustment records used for internal control;
- reports needed for tax, audit or supplier disputes.
Store the files in a clearly named archive. Include the export date, store name and reporting period in each filename. Open several CSV files after downloading them to confirm that they contain actual data and not only column headings.
2. Create a separate supplier register
Because suppliers cannot be exported directly from Stocky, prepare a separate list containing the information your team uses in practice:
- supplier name and contact details;
- payment terms and currency;
- supplier product codes;
- minimum order quantities;
- case-pack sizes;
- typical delivery times;
- ordering instructions and account references.
Do not assume that the product vendor field contains everything needed to place and reconcile an order.
3. Stop creating new purchase orders in Stocky
Shopify recommends stopping new Stocky purchase orders approximately 14 days before the shutdown. That transition point was reached around August 17, 2026.
If your team is still creating new Stocky purchase orders, move new purchasing activity to Shopify or the chosen replacement as soon as the workflow has been tested.
4. Resolve orders that are still in transit
Review every open purchase order and identify what has been ordered, shipped, partially received or delayed. Where possible, receive and close the order before August 31.
If an order cannot be completed before the cutover, recreate only the remaining quantities in Shopify. This avoids receiving the same stock twice and producing an incorrect available quantity.
5. Test Shopify’s native inventory tools
Do not wait until the first working day after the shutdown. Run a controlled test that includes:
- creating a supplier;
- creating a purchase order;
- adding product variants and costs;
- marking the purchase order as ordered;
- creating the associated inventory transfer;
- receiving a partial shipment;
- checking whether inventory quantities update correctly;
- reviewing staff permissions and the audit trail.
Shopify explains the native process in its purchase order documentation.
Can Shopify’s native inventory system replace Stocky?
For many standard workflows, yes—but it is not a feature-for-feature copy. Shopify Admin and Shopify POS support inventory transfers, purchase orders, receiving, quantity adjustments, supplier records and inventory history.
The native tools also provide several practical advantages:
- inventory is managed in the same platform as products, orders and POS sales;
- stock can be tracked across multiple locations;
- staff actions and adjustments can be reviewed;
- Shopify Flow can generate low-stock alerts;
- Sidekick can assist with inventory analysis and draft purchase orders;
- transfers can handle partial shipments and rejected quantities.
However, merchants with advanced purchasing or warehouse operations may encounter limitations.
Important limitations of the Stocky replacement
Do not assume that every Stocky process has a direct native equivalent. Shopify acknowledges that some Stocky-specific features work differently or are not yet available.
Purchase orders cannot be emailed directly from Shopify Admin
A purchase order can be downloaded as a PDF, but it must then be sent to the supplier using email or another procurement tool.
Historical purchase orders cannot be imported as history
Importing line items into a new draft does not recreate historical statuses, receipts or supplier links. Exported Stocky records should therefore be treated as a separate archive.
Supplier analytics remain limited
Shopify does not currently provide a dedicated native report showing total purchase order spending by supplier. Merchants may need exported analytics, a spreadsheet or an external reporting system.
Advanced costing may require another application
Each variant has a standard cost-per-item field. Businesses relying on weighted-average costing, landed-cost allocation, duties or detailed reconciliation may still need an inventory or accounting integration.
Multiple suppliers require additional configuration
Stores buying the same product from several suppliers may need metafields or metaobjects for supplier-specific SKUs, lead times, case sizes and minimum order quantities.
Check every integration connected to Stocky
Any application that depends on a Stocky API connection must be reviewed before August 31. The Stocky APIs will stop working when the application is shut down.
Ask your developer or application provider whether the connection uses:
- Stocky purchase order data;
- supplier information;
- inventory transfers;
- demand forecasting;
- barcode or label printing;
- warehouse receiving;
- accounting or ERP synchronization.
Request a written answer confirming whether the integration already supports Shopify’s native inventory system. If the connection has no replacement, decide whether the workflow can be handled manually, rebuilt or transferred to a different application.
If your store requires a custom migration or integration review, see the Shopify development and support services available through Small Desk Apps.
Avoid these common Stocky migration mistakes
- Exporting files without testing them: always open a sample and verify its contents.
- Forgetting supplier information: supplier records cannot be exported directly from Stocky.
- Leaving purchase orders partially received: this can produce duplicated or missing inventory after recreation.
- Assuming historical records will appear in Shopify: old purchase orders and stocktakes do not migrate automatically.
- Ignoring API connections: an apparently unrelated warehouse or reporting tool may depend on Stocky.
- Training staff after the shutdown: purchasing and receiving should be tested before the cutover.
- Deleting the old operational archive: exported records may be needed for accounting, audits or supplier disputes.
Stocky migration checklist
- ☐ Export completed purchase order reports.
- ☐ Export stocktake history.
- ☐ Export historical cost information.
- ☐ Create a separate supplier register.
- ☐ Identify all open and in-transit purchase orders.
- ☐ Stop creating new purchase orders in Stocky.
- ☐ Recreate outstanding quantities in Shopify where necessary.
- ☐ Test purchasing, transfers and partial receiving.
- ☐ Check staff permissions in Shopify Admin and Shopify POS.
- ☐ Audit every application connected to Stocky.
- ☐ Document the new process for employees.
- ☐ Keep at least two secure copies of the exported archive.
Frequently asked questions about the Stocky shutdown
Is Shopify Stocky being discontinued?
Yes. Stocky will no longer be available for inventory management after August 31, 2026.
Will I immediately lose access to all Stocky data?
Shopify says read-only access for exporting data will remain available for at least 90 days after the shutdown. Daily inventory operations will still need to move away from Stocky by August 31.
Will Stocky purchase orders migrate to Shopify?
No. Historical purchase orders do not automatically migrate. Shopify’s CSV import can add line items to a new draft purchase order, but it cannot reconstruct previous statuses, received quantities or historical supplier links.
Can I export suppliers from Stocky?
No direct supplier export is available for this migration. Important supplier information should be recorded and recreated separately.
What happens to open purchase orders?
Complete and close them before the deadline where possible. If an order remains open, recreate only its outstanding quantities in Shopify or as an appropriate inventory transfer.
Will applications connected to Stocky continue working?
Not if they depend on the Stocky APIs, which stop working on August 31, 2026. Each integration must be checked with its developer or provider.
Does Shopify have native purchase orders?
Yes. Shopify Admin supports suppliers, purchase orders, costs, payment terms and linked transfers for receiving inventory. Some Stocky functions still work differently or require an additional application.
Should I remove Stocky now?
Do not remove it before completing exports, closing open workflows and testing the replacement. The safer sequence is to archive the data, validate Shopify’s native process, train the team and then retire the old workflow.
Final recommendation
The Stocky migration to Shopify should be treated as an operational cutover, not a routine application update. Export the records that will not migrate, secure supplier information, resolve open purchase orders and verify every API-dependent integration.
The deadline is August 31, 2026, but the practical transition should already be underway. A short test performed now can prevent missing records, duplicated receipts and disrupted inventory operations after Stocky stops working.
