Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about Analytics Buddy
About Analytics Buddy
Analytics Buddy analyzes Shopify product catalogs to provide insights on pricing, variants, vendors, tags, product images, and inventory availability. The extension scans the products available on the store and performs both quantitative analysis and qualitative AI-powered insights.
Free accounts start with 10 analysis credits. Each analysis consumes one credit. You can purchase additional credits from the Account tab if needed. Reports that have already be generated can always accessed.
Yes! After running an analysis, you can download the product catalog data in CSV or Parquet format from the download section at the bottom of the Analyze tab. CSV is compatible with Excel and Google Sheets, while Parquet is optimized for data analysis tools and provides better performance for large datasets.
When you run an analysis, the product catalog has to be first uploaded to Analytics Buddy. Once uploaded, the product catalog is cached for 24 hours on the server and can be downloaded within the extension. After 24 hours you'll have to run a new analysis, which consumes credits, to get a new downoad link.
No two Shopify stores are the same so We use a number of approaches to detect a Shopify store. If Analytics Buddy fails to detect a valid Shopify store, just let us know and we'll fix it.
Usage & Sharing
Each analysis generates a report with a unique URL that can be shared with anyone. You can find your reports in the Account tab under 'Recent Reports'. Click the "View" button next to any report to open it in a new tab. This URL can then be shared with team members, even if they don't have the extension installed.
Analytics Buddy collects data directly from Shopify stores' public product pages. The accuracy depends on how well the store maintains their product data. In most cases, the data is highly accurate, but some metrics may vary based on how the store structures their products and variants.
We use AI to analyze your product catalog data and generate insights. The AI can identify patterns, anomalies, and opportunities in your product catalog that might not be immediately obvious. It provides both interesting facts about the catalog and potential areas for improvement.
Privacy & Security
No. Analytics Buddy only accesses publicly available product data that any visitor to the site can see. Store owners can see that someone browsed their products, but they cannot identify who was using Analytics Buddy or that an analysis was performed.
Yes. Your account information and analysis reports are stored securely on our servers. We use Google authentication to secure your account, and all data is transmitted using secure connections. We do not share your analysis data with third parties.
Not happy with Analytics Buddy? Let us know and we'll make it right.