Theme Sections by Pexil vs XO Sections
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 8, 2026.
The short answer
- XO Sections is detected on 9.6× as many Shopify stores as Theme Sections by Pexil: 287 vs 30 as of Nov 8, 2026.
- On the Shopify App Store: Theme Sections by Pexil 5.0 from 1 reviews and XO Sections 5.0 from 21 reviews.
- Only XO Sections lists a free plan.
- Theme Sections by Pexil lists 13 features XO Sections’s listing doesn’t mention, including 404 pages, Blogs, Contact pages.
Head to head
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Australia
- United States
- United Kingdom
- India
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · 3 page templates
- · Install free sections
- · Section builder
Basic
- · 3 product template
- · 30 products
- · Access all sections
- · Access all templates
- · Premium support
- · Unlimit page templates
Pro
- · Access all sections
- · Access all templates
- · Premium support
- · Unlimit page templates
- · Unlimited product template
- · Unlimited products
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureTheme Sections that are no-code, drag and drop, and fully responsive. Works with any 2.0 theme. Need a modal? tabbed content? landing page sections? This app has it all. Easy to use, fully-customizable, responsive, modern design, Online Store 2.0 ready theme sections. Priority support, and access to all the updates.
XO Sections is a great solution with tons of customizing options and easy-to-use interface. After being installed, sections will be auto integrated into your store's theme customization which makes no difficulty to utilize. By simple clicks, you will find yourself a skillful and professional without taking much of your time and support from developers.
- Feature-packed, modern design & fully customizable theme sections.
- 25+ Sections & presets
- Weekly Updates
- Best-in-class Support
- Add sections to any theme.
- Design product pages with different content
- Different background types, option to change blocks.
- Different styles for image, icon, button...
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 | Theme Sections by Pexil |  XO Sections |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 30 | 287(ahead) |
| Net store change, 28 days | −2 | −5 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 4% |
| Top store categories | Health & Beauty, Home & Garden, Apparel & Accessories | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty |
| Top store countries | United Kingdom, United States, Australia | United States, United Kingdom, India |
Reviews
| Measure | Theme Sections by Pexil | XO Sections |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 1 | 21(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Theme Sections by Pexil | XO Sections |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $4.45/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 7 days |
| Plans listed | Not published | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | Theme Sections by Pexil | XO Sections |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #221 | #131(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #23 in Page builder |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Aug 22, 2024 | May 2, 2022 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Pexil LLC | Xotiny |
FAQ
Theme Sections by Pexil and XO Sections: common questions
- Which is more popular, Theme Sections by Pexil or XO Sections?
- XO Sections is detected on 9.6× as many Shopify stores as Theme Sections by Pexil: 287 vs 30 as of Nov 8, 2026.
- Is Theme Sections by Pexil or XO Sections cheaper?
- Only XO Sections lists a free plan. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Which has better reviews, Theme Sections by Pexil or XO Sections?
- On the Shopify App Store: Theme Sections by Pexil 5.0 from 1 reviews and XO Sections 5.0 from 21 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Theme Sections by Pexil lists 13 the others don’t mention, such as 404 pages, Blogs, Contact pages, Content syncing. XO Sections lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Editor tool, Elements. 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; 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. 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.