BL External Links Button vs Dynamic Variant External Links
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 8, 2026 for BL External Links Button, Oct 14, 2026 for Dynamic Variant External Links.
The short answer
- Only BL External Links Button lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.41/month for BL External Links Button and $300/month for Dynamic Variant External Links.
- BL External Links Button lists 24 features Dynamic Variant External Links’s listing doesn’t mention, including Affiliate links, Auto-position, Backgrounds.
Head to head
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Australia
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free for partners
- · Free for all partner development stores
- · Test the app on dev stores before launch
Annual
- · Add multiple links per product
- · Create fixed or per-product links
- · Direct to affiliate pages easily
- · Fully customizable options
- · Save 39% (Billed $29/year)
Monthly
- · Add multiple links per product
- · Create fixed or per-product links
- · Direct to affiliate pages easily
- · Fully customizable options
Basic Plan
Pro Plan
Premium Plan
VIP Support Plan
- · Access to premium support.
- · Custom CSS and HTML editing.
- · Drag-and-drop store builder.
- · Unlimited product listings.
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureBL External Links Button adds buttons to product pages that send shoppers to any URL, such as Amazon, eBay, WhatsApp or another store. You can keep Add to Cart, replace it, or show both. Set one fixed link for the whole store, or give each product its own link and button text. A product can have several buttons. Edit many links at once in the bulk editor or with a CSV file.
Dynamic External Links (DVELS) enables you to incorporate dynamic buttons with changing links on your product page. This feature allows customers to select different product variants, such as Colors, and instantly updates the associated affiliate link. We understand that customers often seek competitive prices on various websites, and our app addresses this by allowing you to add affiliate links
- Create per-product links for seamless purchases in external shops.
- Link directly to affiliate marketing pages to drive revenue opportunities.
- Easily manage fixed links for consistent access to external retailers.
- Simplify dropshipping by linking directly to supplier product pages.
- Adaptive Buttons: Adjust based on selected products.
- Link Update: Changes with product variant choices.
- Mobile-Ready: Optimized for mobile shopping experiences
- Brand Alignment: Modify button designs to match.
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  BL External Links Button |  Dynamic Variant External Links |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 89 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Health & Beauty, Media, Apparel & Accessories | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, United Kingdom, Australia | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | BL External Links Button | Dynamic Variant External Links |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 17 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | BL External Links Button | Dynamic Variant External Links |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $2.41/month(ahead) | $300/month |
| Longest free trial | 3 days | 3 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | BL External Links Button | Dynamic Variant External Links |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #31 | Not enough data |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Oct 17, 2024 | Nov 27, 2023 |
| Languages | 5 | Not published |
| Developer | BACKLIP | DIGITAL DVELS |
FAQ
BL External Links Button and Dynamic Variant External Links: common questions
- Is BL External Links Button or Dynamic Variant External Links cheaper?
- Only BL External Links Button lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.41/month for BL External Links Button and $300/month for Dynamic Variant External Links. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- BL External Links Button lists 24 the others don’t mention, such as Affiliate links, Auto-position, Backgrounds, Borders. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Nov 8, 2026 for BL External Links Button, Oct 14, 2026 for Dynamic Variant External Links; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Nov 8, 2026 for BL External Links Button, Oct 14, 2026 for Dynamic Variant External Links. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.