9 Shopify Reports Every Beginner Should Use in 2026

Q: How to extract a report from Shopify?

Shopify Reports FAQs Go to “Analytics,” open the report you want, and click “Export.” You can download your Shopify report as a CSV file for analysis.

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Harry Chu|Last updated: October 7, 2026

Shopify reports are your store's built-in performance tracker that shows sales, profit, customer behavior, and product analytics all in one place.

In this guide, you'll discover the 9 most critical Shopify reports to run a successful ecommerce business in 2026.

We'll break down each report type with specific metrics to track. Plus, we'll show you when standard Shopify reporting isn't enough and what advanced tools can fill the gaps.

Let’s dive in.

Quick Recap

Shopify reports are your store's built-in performance tracker that shows sales, profit, customer behavior, and product analytics all in one place, turning raw data into actionable business insights.
This comprehensive guide reveals 9 essential report types that successful ecommerce businesses use to identify their most profitable products, channels, and customers.
Each report type serves as a different lens for your business, helping you spot everything from traffic sources and conversion bottlenecks to inventory issues and profit-draining returns.
You'll discover why savvy Shopify sellers are switching to TrueProfit for advanced profit tracking that goes beyond what standard reports can show you.

In this blog:

1. What is Shopify Report?
2. Why Shopify Report Matters?
3. 9 Main Types of Shopify Reports
4. Shopify Report vs. Shopify Analytics: What Differs?
5. Beyond Standard Shopify Reports: Taking Profit Tracking to the Next Level
6. Shopify Reports FAQs

What is Shopify Report?

Shopify reports show your store performance through metrics. They track your sales, profit, customer behavior, and product analytics in one place.

Why Shopify Report Matters?

Shopify reports matter because they help you move from “making sales” to “building a profitable, sustainable business.

Think of it as the X-ray of your store. They can help you in some use cases. For example:

Shopify reports matter because they help you move from “making sales” to “building a profitable, sustainable business.

Think of it as the X-ray of your store. They can help you in some use cases. For example:

Check your behavior reports to spot where shoppers drop off.
Your order and profit reports can reveal if returns or high shipping costs are quietly draining your margins.
Marketing reports will show you which channels drive not just sales, but high-profit customers.

With them, you’re making decisions backed by hard data, so you can scale profitably without guesswork.

9 Main Types of Shopify Reports

1. Acquisition Reports

Acquisition reports give you a clear view of your traffic sources.

A quick heads-up: Shopify uses cookies to track visits, so a single visitor can generate multiple sessions if they return. Sessions end after 30 minutes of inactivity or at midnight UTC.

If your report looks outdated, just refresh, it sometimes takes a few minutes to pull in the latest data.

Acquisition Report Types to Run:

Key Metrics:

Key Metrics	What It Tracks
Sessions by social referrer	Tracks sessions from each social platform to see which channels drive traffic.
Sessions by location	Tracks where users are located to identify top regions driving traffic.
Sessions by referrer	Tracks which websites or sources send traffic to the store.
Sessions over time	Tracks total sessions over time to show traffic trends.
Visitors over time	Tracks unique visitors over time to gauge audience growth.
Visitors right now	Tracks the number of users currently active on the store in real-time.

2. Behavior Reports

Behavior reports show you how people interact with your site so you can:

Build better product bundles
Spot upsell opportunities
Improve your store’s layout for more sales

Behavior Reports let you see exactly what shoppers do there and start making changes that actually move your sales needle.

Behavior Report Types to Run:

Shopify Reports list showing Orders category reports such as items bought together, orders over time, and return rate over time

Key Metrics:

Key Metrics	What It Tracks
Conversion rate breakdown	Likely breaks down conversion rates by various factors.
Bounce rate over time	How the bounce rate (single-page sessions %) changes over time.
Checkout conversion rate over time	How checkout conversion rates change over time.
Conversion rate over time	How overall visitor-to-customer conversion rates change over time.
Customer behavior	General insights into customer actions and interactions.
Product recommendation conversions over time	How product recommendations lead to conversions over time.
Product recommendations with low engagement	Product recommendations with low customer interaction.
Search conversions over time	How store searches lead to conversions over time.
Searches by search query	The specific search terms customers use on the store.
Searches with no clicks	Search queries that get no clicks on results.
Searches with no results	Search queries that yield no results on the store.
Sessions by device type	Sessions broken down by device type (mobile, desktop, tablet).
Sessions by landing page	Sessions originating from different landing pages.
Shop Campaign ROAS	Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) for Shop campaigns.

3. Customer Reports

Customer reports give you the full picture of who’s buying from you, and how often they come back.

They show you things like average order count, total spend, and customer lifetime value, helping you understand who your best customers are and how to segment your audience for future campaigns.

Customer Report Types to Run:

Key Metrics:

Key Metrics	What It Tracks
Customer cohort analysis	Tracks groups of customers by acquisition date to analyze retention and LTV.
Customers by location	Tracks where customers are located for marketing and shipping insights.
New customer sales over time	Tracks revenue from new customers over time to assess acquisition effectiveness.
New customers over time	Tracks the number of new customers acquired over a period.
New vs returning customers	Tracks the proportion and behavior of new vs. returning customers.
One-time customers	Tracks customers who made only one purchase to identify upsell opportunities.
Predicted spend tiers	Predicts and categorizes customers into future spending tiers.
Returning customer rate over time	Tracks the percentage of repeat customers over time to evaluate loyalty.
Returning customers	Tracks customers who have made more than one purchase.
RFM customer analysis	Segments customers by Recency, Frequency, and Monetary value for targeting.
RFM customer list	Lists customers by RFM scores for targeted marketing campaigns.

4. Inventory Reports

Running out of stock too soon or drowning in dead inventory?

Inventory reports help you avoid both. This report gives you a clear, month-end snapshot of what’s selling and what’s not, so you know exactly when (and what) to restock to keep cash flowing.

Inventory Report Types to Run:

Shopify Reports page filtered by inventory, showing reports like month-end inventory snapshot and products by sell-through rate

Key Metrics:

Key Metrics	What It Tracks
Inventory adjustment changes	Tracks all inventory level changes to monitor accuracy and discrepancies.
Inventory adjustments by count	Tracks numerical adjustments to inventory quantities by product.
Inventory sold daily by product	Tracks daily sales quantities for each product to gauge sales velocity.
Month-end inventory snapshot	Provides a snapshot of inventory levels at each month’s end.
Month-end inventory value	Tracks the total value of inventory at month’s end for financial reporting.
Products by days of inventory remaining	Estimates days of stock left per product based on current sales.
Products by percentage sold	Tracks the percentage of stock sold per product to identify demand patterns.
Products by sell-through rate	Tracks the sell-through rate to assess inventory efficiency and sales performance.

5. Marketing Reports

Are you trying to find your top-converting marketing channels?

See which campaigns drive the most traffic?

Your answers shape which marketing report you should check, and what insights will actually move your business forward.

Marketing Report Types to Run:

Key Metrics:

Key Metrics	What It Tracks
Sales attributed to marketing	Tracks sales directly linked to marketing activities or campaigns.
Attribution model comparison	Compares how different attribution models credit conversions across touchpoints.
Conversion by first interaction	Tracks conversions based on the first marketing touchpoint before purchase.
Conversion by last interaction	Tracks conversions based on the last marketing touchpoint before purchase.
Sessions attributed to marketing campaigns	Tracks sessions originating from specific marketing campaigns.
Shop channel product impressions	Tracks product views within the Shop channel to measure visibility.

One quick note: Shopify’s marketing data can take up to 24 hours to update. If you’re measuring campaign results, wait a day before checking to get accurate data.

6. Order Reports

Want to understand what your customers love, and what keeps coming back as a return?

Start by checking your order reports.

They show you what’s selling, what’s getting returned, and how fast orders are moving from your warehouse to your customer’s doorstep.

Order Report Types to Run:

Key Metrics

Key Metrics	What It Tracks
Items bought together	Tracks which products are frequently purchased together for cross-sell insights.
Items ordered over time	Tracks quantities of items ordered over time to spot sales trends.
Items returned by product	Tracks returns by product to identify high return rates and potential issues.
Items returned over time	Tracks total returns over time to monitor return trends.
Order to delivery speed	Tracks time from order placement to delivery to assess shipping speed.
Order to fulfillment time	Tracks time from order placement to fulfillment to evaluate processing efficiency.
Orders and returns by product	Tracks orders and returns per product for net sales performance insights.
Orders delivered over time	Tracks number of orders delivered over time to monitor delivery completion.
Orders fulfilled over time	Tracks number of orders fulfilled over time to monitor fulfillment efficiency.
Orders over time	Tracks total orders received over time to understand sales volume trends.
Return rate over time	Tracks return percentage over time to monitor satisfaction and financial impact.
Shipping labels by order	Tracks shipping label usage and costs per order

7. Retail Sales Reports

If you’re selling in-person, retail sales reports are your secret weapon.

They show which products fly off the shelves (and which don’t), which locations pull in the most sales, and how your staff performs at the register.

You’ll know exactly which products to stock at each location, and which team members might need extra training, or a high-five for crushing their goals.

Retail Sales Report Types to Run:

Key Metrics:

Key Metrics	What It Tracks
POS staff daily sales total	Tracks daily total sales per staff member to monitor individual performance.
POS staff sales total	Tracks total sales per staff member over time for overall performance insights.
POS total sales by product	Tracks total sales of each product in POS to see top-performing products.
POS total sales by product type	Tracks total sales by product category in POS to assess category performance.
POS total sales by product variant	Tracks sales of product variants (size, color) in POS for granular insights.
POS total sales by staff member	Tracks total sales by each staff member in POS for performance summaries.
POS total sales by vendor	Tracks sales of products by vendor in POS to evaluate vendor performance.
Total sales by POS location	Tracks total sales by each POS location to compare store performance.

8. Sales Reports

Sales reports show you order data by product, sales channel, and more, while taking returns into account so you get a true picture of your net sales.

Returns appear as negative values on the day they’re processed, giving you accurate sales tracking over time.

Sales Report Types to Run:

Key Metrics:

Key Metrics	What It Tracks
Average order quantity over time	Tracks average items per order over time to analyze purchasing trends.
Average order value over time	Tracks average order value over time to understand spending habits.
Bundle item vs non-bundle sales	Tracks sales of items in bundles vs. sold separately to assess bundling effectiveness.
Bundle total sales over time	Tracks total revenue from product bundles over time.
Canceled subscriptions over time	Tracks number of canceled subscriptions over time to monitor churn.
Gross sales by sales channel	Tracks total revenue by sales channel to evaluate channel performance.
Gross sales over time	Tracks total sales revenue over time before deductions.
Items sold by referrer	Tracks which items sold based on referral sources.
Net sales by sales channel	Tracks net revenue (after returns/discounts/taxes) by sales channel.
Net sales over time	Tracks net revenue over time after returns, discounts, and taxes.
New subscriptions over time	Tracks new subscriptions acquired over time.
New vs returning customer sales	Tracks sales from new vs. returning customers to assess acquisition vs. retention.
New vs returning customers over time	Tracks new vs. returning customers over time to monitor customer base growth.
POS staff orders total	Tracks total orders processed by each POS staff member.
Returns over time (also known as ecom return rates)	Tracks total returns processed over time.

9. Profit Report

Profit reports (also known as PnL reports) show you exactly how money flows in and out of your store so you can see what’s actually left after expenses.

Think of them as your built-in cash flow truth detector. Track costs, gross profit marginsin one place, so you know which products actually make you money and which ones quietly drain your cash.

Profit Report Types to Run:

Key Metrics:

Key Metrics	What It Tracks
Gross profit breakdown	Tracks components of gross profit by segmenting revenue and COGS.
Gross profit by order	Tracks gross profit per individual order for granular profitability insights.
Gross profit by POS location	Tracks gross profit from each POS location to assess store profitability.
Gross profit by product	Tracks gross profit by product to identify and optimize top performers.
Gross profit by product variant	Tracks gross profit by product variant (size, color) for detailed insights.

Shopify Report vs. Shopify Analytics: What Differs?

Shopify reports tell you what’s happening in your store. Analytics help you find patterns and actionable insights.

Shopify analytics help you more with the “why” part, where you spot the hidden gem that can move your profit needle.

Sure, diving deeper can feel overwhelming. But it’s where you’ll find:

Hidden problems draining your profit.
Quick wins to boost your conversions and UX.
Clear answers to the questions that actually move your business forward.

Beyond Standard Shopify Reports: Taking Profit Tracking to the Next Level

While the 9 Shopify report types we've covered give you valuable insights into your store's performance, many ecommerce businesses quickly discover gaps, especially when it comes to comprehensive profit tracking.

Standard Shopify reports show you gross profit, but they often miss the full picture of your true profitability after factoring in all costs like multi-channel ad spend, transaction fees, and shipping expenses.

This is where TrueProfit steps in to fill those critical gaps.

TrueProfit automatically tracks these key reports for you, with profit as the north star! Built specifically as a profit analytics co-pilot for Shopify sellers who want to grow with clarity, TrueProfit goes beyond what standard Shopify reporting can show you.

What you can get out of TrueProfit:

TrueProfit helps merchants see their Net profitat multiple levels: storewide, product-level, and ad-level, something Shopify's native reports simply can't deliver.

Real-time Net Profit Dashboard – Unlike Shopify's delayed reporting, see your true profitability as transactions happen, with live updates on actual margins after all costs
Auto-track all costs – While Shopify only shows gross sales, TrueProfit automatically captures COGS, multi-channel ad spend, shipping fees, transaction costs, and hidden expenses that Shopify reports miss entirely
Profit-based Product Analytics & MKT Attribution – Go beyond Shopify's basic sales data to see which products and marketing channels actually generate profit, not just revenue
Comprehensive P&L Report– Get complete profit and loss tracking with detailed cost breakdowns, a level of financial insight that Shopify's standard reports don't provide
True Customer Lifetime Value – Calculate real CLV including acquisition costs across all channels, while Shopify's CLV reports ignore your actual marketing spend
Mobile app, All-store view – Access profit-focused insights anywhere with intelligent recommendations, while Shopify's mobile reporting remains limited to basic sales metrics

The bottom line: Shopify tells you what you sold. TrueProfit tells you what you actually earned.

Pricing: It offers 14 days trial with paid plans starting at $35/ month.

Not convinced yet? Read our full TrueProfit review article to see if it’s the right fit for you

Shopify Reports FAQs

How to get reports on Shopify?

Go to your Shopify admin, click “Analytics,” then “Reports.” Here you can view and filter sales, profit, and customer reports depending on your plan.

Can you make custom reports in Shopify?

Yes, Shopify lets you create custom reports if you’re on the Shopify, Advanced, or Plus plans. Go to “Analytics” > “Reports” > “Create custom report.”

Does Shopify have a SOC report?

Yes, Shopify provides a SOC 2 Type II report for its merchants upon request, confirming it meets strict security and privacy standards.

What do Shopify reports look like?

Shopify reports display charts, tables, and metrics like sales, profit, customer behavior, and marketing performance in a clean, filterable layout.

How to extract a report from Shopify?

Shopify Reports FAQsGo to “Analytics,” open the report you want, and click “Export.” You can download your Shopify report as a CSV file for analysis.

Are Shopify reports anonymous?

Shopify reports show your store’s data but do not share it with others. However, they are not “anonymous” internally since they display your store’s metrics.

Can you schedule reports in Shopify?

No, Shopify does not have a native feature to auto-schedule report emails, but you can use third-party apps to schedule report exports.

How to report a Shopify shop?

If you want to report a Shopify store for suspicious activity, go to Shopify’s “Report an Issue” page and submit the form with details of the shop.

Harry Chu

Founder of TrueProfit & eCommerce Profitability Expert

Harry Chu

Founder of TrueProfit & eCommerce Profitability Expert

Harry Chu is the Founder of TrueProfit, a net profit tracking solution designed to help Shopify merchants gain real-time insights into their actual profits. With 11+ years of experience in eCommerce and technology, his expertise in profit analytics, cost tracking, and data-driven decision-making has made him a trusted voice for thousands of Shopify merchants.

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