Core Web Vitals is here, and it not only gives a website better results in SEO but has also been proven to help increase conversation rates. Choosing a theme with the best Core Web Vitals metrics could give you a large advantage, whether your store sells clothes, books, or anything else.
Check the fastest Shopify themes using Core Web Vitals field data as a base for the rank. Check full results.
Other ranks only test themes with a single run analysis in speed testing tools like Gtmetrix. This method is way more accurate in setting a standard for the fastest Shopify theme.
Craft
Arguably the fastest Shopify theme. Has mega-menu and sticky header as main features. From Shopify.
Spotlight
It has the same loading(LCP) experience as the fastest theme(Craft) but falls apart from the list, as it has the worst CLS. Also from Shopify
Sense
It completes the top 3 fastest Shopify, all made by Shopify. Have the second-worst CLS metrics.
Archetype Themes Gem
The fastest non-Shopify-made theme. Gem from Archetype Themes starts at $380 USD pricing. Main features:
- EU translations (EN, FR, IT, DE, ES)
- Store locator
- Age verifier
- Countdown timer
- Color swatches
Dawn
The most popular Shopify theme(most used theme). Placed at 5th in the fastest rank. Has mega-menu and sticky header as main features.
Refresh
Placed at 6th in the fastest rank, another theme made by Shopify with a mega-menu and sticky header as main features.