When TLS first reported about Shabbify’s launch just weeks ago, it was a simple idea from a Lakewood developer — give frum Shopify store owners a way to fully disconnect for Shabbos without worrying about their online store. Now, over 20 stores are using the free app, and that number continues to grow.

Shabbify automatically closes a Shopify store before Shabbos and Yom Tov based on the store’s location and candle lighting times, displays a custom closure message to visitors, and reopens the store automatically after Shabbos ends. Setup takes about two minutes. There are no fees — ever.

NEW FEATURES:

Since launch, three features have been added based on community feedback:

Full Store Blocking — Shabbify now offers the option to completely block access to your entire store during Shabbos and Yom Tov. Previously, store owners could choose to block only checkout or block add-to-cart and checkout. Now there’s a third option: visitors see your closure message and nothing else — for complete peace of mind.

Custom Location Override — Store owners who are located in a different place than their Shopify store address can now set a custom location for zmanim. For example, if your store address is in the US but you are in Eretz Yisrael, Shabbify will now respect the local zmanim of your actual location instead of forcing you to use the shop’s address.

Chatzos Closure Option — For those who want to be machmir, Shabbify now offers the option to close your store at chatzos instead of the standard candle lighting time.

The app was made possible thanks to the generous sponsorship of Bernard Warman and the Modular Closets team, who funded the project to benefit the broader community.

Shabbify is available now on the Shopify App Store: http://apps.shopify.com/shabbify

Developed by Stronger eCommerce — https://strongerecommerce.com