Shopify Plus Partner

The WhatsApp channel for the Shopify customers your emails never reach.

Install Chatarmin in one click from the Shopify App Store. Orders, carts and shipping status turn into WhatsApp flows, and every euro of revenue lands with the campaign that drove it.

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Key Facts at a Glance

Quick check for decision makers

500+ brands
48% use Chatarmin alongside Klaviyo
85% open rateLock screen instead of promotions tab
EUR 3 return per messageat 11 cents Meta cost

Why Shopify + Chatarmin?

Your shop and WhatsApp connected in real time. Orders, customers, revenue.

One-Click Shopify Sync

All orders, products, and customer data flow automatically. Setup via Shopify App Store. No CSV imports, no mapping.

Setup via Shopify App Store. API token generated automatically. Bidirectional real-time sync of all orders, products, and customer data. No developer needed. Works with all Shopify plans. Checkout opt-in (checkbox in checkout) requires Shopify Plus.

Abandoned Cart Flows

Customer abandons checkout. Chatarmin sends WhatsApp with product image and checkout link. 3 to 10x higher conversion than email.

Timing configurable: 30 minutes, 2 hours, 24 hours after abandonment. A/B test different variants (with or without discount code, different copy and images). Personalized with product image, first name, and direct checkout link. Conversion rate typically 3 to 10x higher than email abandoned cart flows.

Revenue Attribution

See which campaign generated how much revenue. Cost vs. return at a glance.

Conversion tracking via Shopify order attribution. Every purchase is attributed to the triggering WhatsApp campaign. Dashboard shows: revenue per campaign, Meta cost per message, ROI per flow. Cost vs. return at a glance.

How the Shopify WhatsApp integration works in detail

From an order in Shopify to the customer's WhatsApp reply in under 10 seconds. Here is what the data flow looks like.

An example from Chatarmin's customer base: a customer orders a pet food subscription for 84 euros in a Shopify store at 14:23. Within 7 seconds the order reaches Chatarmin as a webhook, is matched with her WhatsApp profile and triggers the post-purchase flow. At 14:23 she receives a WhatsApp confirmation with a tracking link. Three days later comes the shipping update, 14 days later the review request. After 60 days, based on how long the food lasts, the restock reminder follows. One system, all based on Shopify order data, not a single manual step.

"There are over 10,000 customers we currently can't reach by email."

— Shopify brand with 50,000+ euros in monthly revenue, from a Chatarmin sales call

More than 1,100 sales calls with e-commerce brands show that Shopify is by far the most used integration at Chatarmin. The reason is the low implementation threshold rather than the marketing promise. WhatsApp marketing for Shopify is up and running in a few minutes, with no developer, no CSV import and no nightly sync job. That is why brands with 50,000+ euros in monthly revenue end up with Chatarmin: the setup costs less than the sales call that precedes it.

Abandoned carts: 85% open rate instead of 20 to 30% by email

70% of all Shopify carts are abandoned before checkout. WhatsApp reaches the share that email misses.

As soon as a customer enters email and phone number in the Shopify checkout and closes the tab, Shopify sends a checkouts/update webhook to Chatarmin. If the phone number belongs to a WhatsApp profile with a valid opt-in, the abandoned cart flow starts after the configured delay (30 minutes, 2 hours or 24 hours). The message is personalised automatically: first name, image of the most expensive item in the cart, direct checkout link with pre-fill, and optionally a discount code from the Shopify discount system.

From Chatarmin's customer base: abandoned cart flows on WhatsApp convert 3 to 10 times better than by email. An example at an average cart value of 60 euros and a 5% conversion rate: 100 messages cost 11 euros in Meta fees and bring in 300 euros of revenue, a ROI of 27:1. Three A/B variants run in parallel, so you can systematically optimise copy, image and discount logic.

"WhatsApp messages get read. The open rate is 85%, while winback emails often land below 15%. And unlike email, a WhatsApp message appears right on the lock screen."

— Summary from several Chatarmin sales calls

The WhatsApp flow runs alongside your Klaviyo abandoned cart rather than replacing it. You can send on both channels (WhatsApp 30 minutes after abandonment, email after 2 hours), or use Klaviyo lists for email non-openers and trigger WhatsApp only where the email is still unopened after 48 hours. Your Customer Success Manager sets up either option with you during onboarding.

Post-purchase: WhatsApp as the strongest opt-in channel after checkout

The thank-you page widget turns 20 to 40% of buyers into WhatsApp subscribers. Your list grows passively with every order.

Right after a purchase, the customer's attention is at its peak: they have just spent money, they expect a confirmation and shipping details, and they are ready to open a channel for it. Chatarmin places an opt-in widget with a clear promise ("Shipping updates via WhatsApp") on the Shopify order confirmation page. Between 20% and 40% of buyers sign up. For a store with 1,000 orders a month, that is 200 to 400 new WhatsApp subscribers, without active acquisition and without ad spend.

Once a buyer has opted in, Chatarmin handles the entire post-purchase communication on WhatsApp. Order confirmation within 10 seconds of the webhook. Shipping update with a tracking link as soon as Shopify sets the fulfilment status to "shipped". Delivery confirmation once the carrier webhook reports "delivered". Review request 14 days after delivery. Optionally a cross-sell or restock reminder based on product category and usage time. Every step is fed with Shopify order data and shows open rate, click rate and attributed revenue in the dashboard.

"Shipping updates on WhatsApp reduce support requests by up to 70%. The customer gets the information proactively, before they even ask."

— From Chatarmin's customer base

Treating WhatsApp for Shopify purely as a marketing channel misses half its value. Every buyer who opts in through the thank-you page widget is not only a recipient for future campaigns but also a support contact who no longer needs to email "Where is my order?". If you also use Chatarmin for customer service (armincx by Chatarmin), both use cases run through one inbox: marketing campaigns from your Shopify stack and support requests from the same channel. That saves 2 to 4 service tickets per order on average.

How to use Shopify + WhatsApp

Three workflows that come straight out of your Shopify data.

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Win buyers on the order confirmation page

The widget on your Shopify order confirmation page invites buyers to your WhatsApp channel, and they confirm by double opt-in right in the chat. 20 to 40 percent of buyers sign up there, which means up to 400 new contacts at 1,000 orders a month.

Win buyers on the order confirmation page

Shipping status as the trigger

As soon as Shopify marks an order as "shipped", the update goes out with a tracking link. When the carrier reports "delivered", the delivery confirmation follows, and 14 days later the review request.

Shipping status as the trigger

Repurchase based on usage time

For supplements, cosmetics, coffee or pet food, Chatarmin reminds customers to reorder once the product's typical usage time is up, with a direct link to the product in your store.

Repurchase based on usage time

Winback and Re-Engagement

Customers who haven't ordered in 60, 90 or 120 days aren't lost revenue. With the Shopify integration, Chatarmin automatically identifies inactive customers based on last order date. A winback flow via WhatsApp reactivates them with a personalized offer or an exclusive discount code.

Shopify itself provides the basis: the date of the last order, order frequency and lifetime value per customer. That lets you stage the flow, for example a reminder after 60 days, an offer after 90 days and a discount code from the Shopify discount system after 120 days. Anyone who buys in between drops out of the flow automatically.

Restock reminders complement this approach: if you sell consumables (supplements, cosmetics, pet food, coffee), Chatarmin sends an automatic repurchase reminder after a defined interval. The interval is based on the product's average consumption period.

VIP Flows and Segmentation

The Shopify integration delivers all the data you need for meaningful segmentation: purchase history, order frequency, cart value, product categories, tags. In Chatarmin, you can define VIP segments such as customers with a lifetime value above 200 EUR or customers with 3+ orders.

These segments receive their own WhatsApp flows: early access to new products, exclusive discounts, personal messages. VIP customers feel valued, purchase more frequently and recommend your brand.

Shopify + Klaviyo + Chatarmin: The E-Commerce Stack

48% of Chatarmin customers use Klaviyo in parallel. That's no coincidence. Shopify provides the shop data, Klaviyo manages email marketing and Chatarmin handles WhatsApp. All three systems sync bidirectionally.

How it works together: Klaviyo segments (VIP, cart abandoners, buyers of specific product categories) are directly available in Chatarmin as audiences for WhatsApp campaigns. Email addresses collected in the WhatsApp welcome flow automatically sync back to Klaviyo. Both lists grow in parallel, without cannibalization.

A concrete use case: Klaviyo sends an email campaign. After 48 hours, all non-openers automatically receive a WhatsApp follow-up. Conversion of the non-opener group increases by 15-25%.

Why Chatarmin?

How Chatarmin compares to other WhatsApp tools on the Shopify App Store.

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Features

Native Shopify Integration (One-Click)
Revenue Attribution Per Campaign
Abandoned Cart Flows With A/B Testing
Bidirectional Klaviyo Sync
GDPR-Compliant / ISO 27001 / Servers in EU
Automated Post-Purchase Flows
Meta Fees Passed Through 1:1 (No Markup)
Dedicated DACH Support With Personal CSM
Official Shopify Plus Partner

Disclaimer: All data conducted from over 50+ Sales Calls with DACH Ecom Owners

Who Benefits from the Shopify WhatsApp Integration?

The Shopify WhatsApp integration is relevant for all D2C brands that use Shopify as their primary sales channel. From over 1,100 sales calls, three ICP profiles emerge:

  • E-commerce brands with 50,000+ EUR monthly revenue: Enough order volume for measurable WhatsApp campaigns. Abandoned cart flows alone pay for themselves from around 500 abandoned carts per month.
  • Brands with advice-intensive products: Supplements, cosmetics, furniture, technical products. The AI product advisor in WhatsApp chat answers questions directly and links to matching Shopify products.
  • Brands with strong repeat purchase rates: Consumables, subscription models, seasonal products. Restock reminders and VIP flows via WhatsApp increase customer lifetime value.

WhatsApp marketing works regardless of Shopify plan tier. From Basic to Shopify Plus, the integration is identical. The only exception: the checkout opt-in checkbox (directly in the checkout process) requires Shopify Plus.

Opt-in Generation: How to Build Your WhatsApp List

No opt-in, no WhatsApp marketing. Chatarmin offers five methods that connect directly with Shopify:

  1. Thank-You-Page Widget: The strongest channel. Customers sign up for shipping updates right after purchase. Conversion sits at 20-40%.
  2. Mobile Pop-ups: Appear on mobile after defined triggers (scroll depth, exit intent, time on page). Customizable to match your brand design.
  3. QR Codes: For package inserts, flyers, POS displays or print ads. Each QR code links directly to a WhatsApp flow.
  4. Checkout Checkbox (Shopify Plus): Opt-in directly in the checkout, next to the email checkbox. The most natural opt-in point in the entire purchase process.
  5. Chat Start Links: For Instagram bio, social media ads (Click-to-WhatsApp) or email signatures. The click opens WhatsApp directly with a predefined message.

Real-world data: Brands with active opt-in setup across all five channels reach 1,000+ WhatsApp subscribers in 2-3 months.

What Our Customers Say

What leading E-Commerce brands from the DACH region say about Chatarmin

Jakob Graf

HANS Brainfood

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“Easy integration with Shopify and Klaviyo, simple setup of all technical aspects. Direct customer reach with open rates over 85% and amazing ROI on WhatsApp costs. Perfect for top customers and as an exclusive sales element.”

Victor Horst

cusbclo

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“If you’re not using WhatsApp marketing yet, go to Chatarmin.”

Lisa Straube

BitterLiebe

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“I would recommend other companies to try WhatsApp marketing as well and implement it with Chatarmin.”

Matthias Leibitz

T1TAN

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“Top tool. Integrates into our entire tech stack.”

How It Works

Three steps to get started.

Get Started
Create Account

Create Account

Sign up for Chatarmin and verify your WhatsApp Business number.

Connect Shopify

Connect Shopify

Install 'Chatarmin' from Shopify App Store. One click — done.

Go Live

Go Live

Orders and customers sync instantly. Create your first abandoned cart flow.

What does the Shopify WhatsApp integration cost?

Meta charges 11 cents per marketing conversation in Germany and around 5 cents in Austria and Switzerland. Chatarmin passes these costs on 1:1, with no mark-up on the message fee.

For a Shopify store you can run the numbers on your own data. The cart recovery example above shows the lever: 100 reminders cost 11 euros and, at an average cart value of 60 euros and a 5 percent conversion rate, bring in 300 euros of revenue. The same logic applies to winback and restock, using the order value of your existing customers. Shopify provides the numbers, and the Chatarmin dashboard shows per flow whether the maths works out.

Messages inside an open 24-hour service window are free. If your customer messages you after placing an order, the shipping updates in that window carry no Meta fee.

Onboarding and setup

The technical connection takes minutes: install Chatarmin from the Shopify App Store, the API token is generated automatically, and orders and customers sync straight away. Your Customer Success Manager then sets up the Shopify-specific flows with you:

  1. Week 1: Thank-you page widget and mobile pop-up go live, plus the checkout checkbox on Shopify Plus
  2. Week 2: Cart recovery flow based on the checkout webhook, and the welcome flow
  3. Week 3: Post-purchase sequence using fulfilment and delivery status, first campaign to a Shopify segment

Data protection

The connection to Shopify runs through the official Shopify API, and messages are sent exclusively through the official WhatsApp Business API. Only contacts with a valid WhatsApp opt-in receive marketing messages. Details on certification, hosting and data processing are on our data protection page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know.

The Chatarmin Shopify integration works with all Shopify plans, from Basic to Plus. All core features are available regardless of plan: abandoned cart flows, post-purchase, shipping updates, revenue attribution, segmentation and VIP flows. Shopify Plus additionally allows a checkout opt-in checkbox directly in the checkout process. All other opt-in methods (pop-ups, Thank-You-Page, QR codes) work with any plan.

Chatarmin attributes every purchase to the triggering WhatsApp campaign. You see cost per message vs. generated revenue per campaign in the dashboard.

Yes, Shopify, Klaviyo and Chatarmin sync bidirectionally. Klaviyo segments (VIP, cart abandoners, buyers of specific product categories) are directly available in Chatarmin as audiences for WhatsApp campaigns. Email addresses collected in the WhatsApp welcome flow automatically sync back to Klaviyo. Both email and WhatsApp lists grow in parallel, without cannibalization.

No. Subscribers overlap only 30 to 40 percent. Strongest combo: retarget email non-openers via WhatsApp.

Meta charges 11 cents per marketing conversation in Germany and around 5 cents in Austria and Switzerland, and Chatarmin passes that on 1:1. Whether a flow pays off shows up in the dashboard, right next to the Shopify revenue attributed to it.

An abandoned checkout through the checkouts/update webhook, a new order, the fulfilment status "shipped" and the carrier's delivery notification. On top of that come time-based triggers such as the date of the last order for winback or the usage time for restock.

The strongest option is the widget on the order confirmation page, with a sign-up rate of 20 to 40 percent. Mobile pop-ups, QR codes in the parcel and, on Shopify Plus, the checkbox right in the checkout add to that. Phone numbers from Shopify orders alone are not enough for marketing messages, which need a separate WhatsApp opt-in.

No, both run in parallel. Either WhatsApp after 30 minutes and email after 2 hours, or WhatsApp only for customers who have not opened the email after 48 hours. You set this up together during onboarding.

Yes. Orders, products and customer data flow between Shopify and Chatarmin in real time in both directions. WhatsApp events such as an opt-in or an order placed through a flow land directly in the Shopify customer profile.

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