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Embed Shopify Products on React

Building a custom Shopify Storefront API integration takes weeks of dev time.

6 min readUpdated December 2025

Why Use Shopify with React?

React is a powerful framework that gives you incredible control over your website design. But when it comes to e-commerce, things get complicated.

Building a custom Shopify Storefront API integration takes weeks of dev time.

The traditional approach—migrating everything to a new platform or building complex integrations—takes weeks and creates maintenance headaches. There's a better way.

Common Custom Storefront API integration Limitations:

  • ×Storefront API integration takes weeks to build
  • ×Cart state management is complex
  • ×Checkout redirect handling requires careful implementation
  • ×Maintaining sync between React state and Shopify is tricky

The Solution: PopupShop for React

PopupShop lets you embed your entire Shopify store on your React site as a beautiful, floating widget. Visitors can browse products, add to cart, and checkout—all without leaving your page.

The integration uses React's Script tag or Component feature, so you don't need any coding knowledge. Just copy, paste, and start selling.

Why PopupShop + React Works:

  • Add Shopify products in minutes, not weeks
  • No cart state management needed
  • Pre-built, tested checkout flow
  • Focus on your app, not e-commerce plumbing

How to Add Shopify to React

1

Install PopupShop

Add PopupShop to your Shopify store. Get your embed code from the dashboard.

2

Configure your widget

Set up products, styling, and branding in the PopupShop dashboard.

3

Add to your React app

Add the PopupShop script to your index.html or load it dynamically in a useEffect hook.

4

Deploy

Deploy your React app. The PopupShop widget handles the entire shopping experience.

PopupShop vs Custom Storefront API integration

FeaturePopupShopCustom Storefront API integration
Setup Time5 minutesHours to days
Monthly Cost$14.99Development time
Full Product Catalog
Shopify Checkout
Inventory SyncManual
Multi-currencyLimited

Use Cases for React + Shopify

SaaS Dashboard Shop

Add a merchandise shop to your React-based SaaS dashboard without building e-commerce infrastructure.

Portfolio Site

Developers with React portfolio sites can sell courses, templates, or merchandise.

Content Platform

Content platforms built with React can add product sales without complex Storefront API integration.

Pro Tips for React Users

  • Load the script in useEffect to control when the widget initializes
  • Use React portals if you need to render the widget in a specific DOM location
  • The widget works great alongside React Router—it's a global overlay
  • Consider lazy loading the script for better initial page performance

React + Shopify FAQ

Start Selling on React Today

Install PopupShop and embed your Shopify store on React in under 5 minutes. Free 7-day trial.

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