Can I extend my Shopify free trial period?

Asked 6 years ago

I would like to extend the free trial for my Shopify account since I didn't really use it. Is it possible? What happens to my Shopify store when the free trial period ends? Is it true that Shopify offers a 90-day free trial due to the COVID-19 situation?

Shopify free trial

Benjamin Hale

Tuesday, July 07, 2020

Shopify has ended the 90-day free trial offer for new merchants as of June 1, 2020. The free trial period is now back to 14 days.

Cheryl Glenn

Tuesday, July 07, 2020

Shopify lets you sign up for a free 14-day trial that begins when you first sign up. If you don't select a monthly plan at the end of your free trial, then your store will be paused and you will not be able to continue working on it until you choose a paid plan.

You can contact Shopify (email/live chat) and ask to extend the free trial period. They usually grant a 7 days extension. Another option would be to sign up for a new account and start a 14-day trial. It would be the easiest solution if you didn't invest a lot of work on customizing your existing Shopify store. 