---
title: "Theme Detector"
description: "Discover any store's Shopify theme."
lang: en
updated: 2026-11-01
source: "https://www.drilify.com/documentation/theme-detector"
version: 2ee3ab8e9d2f
---
# Theme Detector

The Theme Detector identifies which Shopify theme a store is using. Just enter a store URL and Drilify will detect the theme name, version, and provide a link to purchase or download it. The Theme Detector is available both as a free public tool and as a dashboard tool.

## Two Ways to Access

- **Free public tool**, Available on the [tools page](https://www.drilify.com/tools) with 5 free attempts - no account required.
- **Dashboard tool**, Available in the Shopify section of your dashboard with unlimited detections for account holders.

## Detecting a Theme

:::steps
### Open Theme Detector
Use the free tool on the [tools page](https://www.drilify.com/tools), or click **Detector** in the Shopify section of your dashboard sidebar.

### Enter a store URL
Type any Shopify store URL (e.g., https://example.com) and click **Detect**.

### View results
Drilify shows the theme name, store details, currency, product count, and social links. You'll also see whether the store uses a custom theme or one from the Shopify Theme Store.
:::

:::callout info Accuracy
Theme detection works by analyzing the store's HTML and CSS signatures. Most Shopify themes are accurately identified, but heavily customized stores may show partial results.
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## What the Free Tool Shows

- Theme name and whether it's a custom or Theme Store theme
- Store name, domain, and description
- Currency and product count
- Favicon and logo
- Social media links

:::callout info Free attempts
The free public tool gives you 5 detections. Sign up for a free account to get unlimited detections and access the full dashboard version.
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## Why Use the Theme Detector?

If you see a competitor's store with a design you like, the Theme Detector tells you exactly which theme they're using so you can replicate the look and feel for your own store.