What's Actually Happening to Stocky
The Stocky app discontinued for good on August 31, 2026, following the staged timeline Shopify announced for it — its inventory forecasting and purchase order tool bundled with Shopify POS Pro. According to Shopify's own migration guide, here is the exact timeline:
July 7, 2025
Stocky stopped supporting inventory transfers between locations and min/max forecasting.
February 2, 2026
Stocky was removed from the Shopify App Store. Merchants who don't already have it installed can no longer add it.
August 31, 2026 — Complete Shutdown
Stocky and all of its APIs stopped working entirely. Shopify is providing read-only access to export your data for at least 90 days afterward — likely into late November 2026, though the exact cutoff isn't published, so export what you need as soon as possible rather than waiting.
Two details were easy to miss but still matter now: supplier records cannotbe exported from Stocky at all, and historical purchase orders can't be imported into Shopify's native inventory tools either — so re-entering supplier details is a one-time step no matter which replacement you choose.
Shopify's own replacement moves basic operations — transfers, adjustments, purchase orders — into Shopify Admin, and its Sidekick AI assistant can suggest reorder quantities and draft purchase orders. It's a real option for basic needs, but it isn't a dedicated demand-forecasting tool the way Stocky was — which is the gap this page is about closing.
Stocky vs. Verve AI: Side by Side
What changes when you move from Stocky to a dedicated forecasting tool.
| Feature | Stocky | Verve AI |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Shut down Aug 31, 2026 — delisted from the App Store since Feb 2, 2026 | Actively developed, available now |
| Platform | Shopify only (bundled with POS Pro) | Shopify and WooCommerce |
| Pricing | Requires a Shopify POS Pro subscription — $89/month per location (as low as $67/month per location on a 12-month term) | $19.99/month flat — no per-location or GMV-based tiers |
| Demand forecasting | Product-level forecasting and reorder suggestions | AI forecasting at the individual SKU and variant level (size, colour, etc.) |
| Purchase orders | Manual creation in Shopify Admin, or AI-drafted via Sidekick | AI-generated purchase order recommendations — approve in one click |
| Supplier management | Being retired with Stocky — supplier records cannot even be exported | Supplier management with performance scorecards built in |
| Multi-location | Native Shopify inventory transfers | Multi-location stock management with AI-flagged transfer recommendations |
| Reporting | Custom reports via Shopify Analytics | 10 built-in inventory reports + CSV export |
| Free trial | N/A — no new installs since Feb 2, 2026 | 14-day free trial, no credit card required |
| Setup time | — | Most merchants fully set up within one business day |
Stocky POS Pro pricing per Shopify's official POS pricing page, correct as of this page's last verification date. Confirm current pricing directly with Shopify before making a decision based on it.
How to Migrate From Stocky to Verve AI
Verve AI forecasts from your live Shopify order history, not from Stocky's data — so there's nothing to import to get started.
Export what you want to keep from Stocky while read-only access lasts
Stocky shut down on August 31, 2026, but Shopify's own instructions say read-only export access remains available for at least 90 days afterward. Export completed purchase order reports, stocktake history, and historical cost data as CSVs now if you haven't already. Note: supplier records can't be exported — write those down separately if you want a backup.
Connect Verve AI to your Shopify (or WooCommerce) store
Verve AI reads your order history, current stock levels, and product variants directly — no CSV upload or manual data entry. Your forecasts start building from real sales data immediately, independent of anything in Stocky.
Re-enter your supplier details and lead times
Since supplier records don't carry over from Stocky to any tool, add your suppliers and their typical lead times in Verve AI — a few minutes per supplier. This feeds directly into your reorder point calculations.
Review your first AI-generated purchase order
Most merchants see their first forecast-driven reorder recommendations within a day of connecting their store. Adjust quantities if needed, then approve — the same one-click workflow Stocky offered, now with SKU and variant-level precision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to export my Stocky data before I can use Verve AI?
No. Verve AI's demand forecasts are built from your Shopify order history directly — not from Stocky's exported files — so you can connect your store and start forecasting immediately, with no import step required.
What happens to my Stocky data now that Stocky has shut down?
According to Shopify's own migration guide, Stocky and all of its APIs stopped working entirely on August 31, 2026. Shopify is providing read-only access to export your data for at least 90 days afterward, but nothing was migrated automatically — if you haven't already exported what you want to keep, do it now rather than waiting for that window to close.
Can I export my supplier list from Stocky?
No. Shopify's own documentation confirms supplier records cannot be exported from Stocky, and historical purchase orders can't be imported into Shopify's native inventory tools either. You'll need to re-enter supplier details in whatever tool you move to — this is a one-time step regardless of which replacement you choose.
Does Verve AI work with WooCommerce as well as Shopify?
Yes. Verve AI is available as a native Shopify app and as a WooCommerce plugin, unlike Stocky which was Shopify-exclusive.
What to use instead of Stocky?
Verve AI is the most direct replacement — it covers the same demand forecasting and purchase order recommendations Stocky provided, plus SKU/variant-level forecasting and WooCommerce support Stocky never had. If you only need basic reorder suggestions rather than a dedicated forecasting tool, Shopify's own native options (Sidekick AI, purchase orders in Shopify Admin) are a lighter-weight alternative.
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