[2026] Shopify One Page Checkout: What It Is & How to Use It

Shopify one page checkout quietly changed how millions of stores take payments. Still, many merchants are unsure what it is, whether it is already on their store, and how to get more sales from it. This guide covers all of that in plain English: what one page checkout is and why Shopify built it, how it compares to the old three page checkout, how to switch and customize it, and how to grow both conversions and order value. I’m Charlie from the BOGOS team, where we help Shopify merchants build offers that turn more visitors into buyers.

TL;DR

Shopify one page checkout puts contact, shipping, and payment on a single screen. It has been the default checkout since October 2, 2023. Fewer steps mean less friction, so most stores see more completed orders. The trade-off is less room for upsells inside the checkout. You make up for it by lifting average order value before checkout, or with a checkout upsell if you run Shopify Plus.

1. What is Shopify one page checkout?

One page checkout is a checkout that fits on a single screen. Your customer enters their contact details, shipping address, delivery method, and payment in one place. They review the full order summary and pay without ever loading a new page.

The old checkout split this across three separate pages: first contact, then shipping, then payment. One page checkout keeps the same steps and collects the same information. It simply stacks them on one screen, so the customer scrolls instead of clicking “Continue” again and again. Your checkout reports in the Shopify admin stay the same too.

2. Does one page checkout help you sell more?

Most of the time, yes. One page checkout sells more because it cuts friction.

Long checkouts cost sales. About 22% of shoppers abandon their cart because the checkout is too long or complicated, according to the Baymard Institute. One page checkout removes the extra pages and clicks, so it attacks that reason head-on.

Shopify built the new layout for speed and conversion. Its checkout already leads the market, converting up to 36% better than rival platforms, and about 15% better on average. One page checkout is the current, streamlined version of that checkout.

You can see the effect in your own numbers. Watch how many shoppers who reach checkout go on to pay. If that share rises after the switch, the change is working. For a full plan to raise it, read our guide to Shopify conversion rate optimization.

2. Is one page checkout already on your store?

Probably. One page checkout became the default on October 2, 2023, when Shopify made it the standard checkout for its stores. If you opened your store after that date, you already use it. If your store is older, you may still run the three page layout, and you can switch in a few minutes.

To set your layout from your Shopify admin:

• Step 1: From your Shopify admin, go to Settings.
• Step 2: Click Checkout.
• Step 3: In the Configurations section, click Customize.
• Step 4: Open the Settings sidebar in the checkout editor.
• Step 5: In the Checkout layout section, choose One-page checkout or Three-page checkout.
• Step 6: Click Save.

You can do the same from the Shopify app on your phone. Tap the menu, then Settings, then Checkout. Tap Customize, open the gear icon, and pick your layout under Checkout layout. Save your choice.

One tip: the editor preview does not update live. Save first, then open your real checkout to see the new layout.

After you switch, run a quick test. Place a sample order from start to finish. Confirm that your logo, colors, and any custom text still look right, since the one page header sits differently than the old one. For a deeper review of the whole flow, see our guide to Shopify checkout optimization.

3. How to customize your one page checkout

You can brand your checkout on any Shopify plan. Open your theme editor to change colors, fonts, and your logo. Matching the checkout to the rest of your store reassures shoppers that they are in the right place. You cannot move the one page layout itself on standard plans, but these branding controls still carry a lot of weight.

Shopify Plus unlocks far more through Checkout Extensibility. Checkout Extensibility is Shopify’s app-based system for customizing checkout. It replaced the old method of editing checkout code by hand, which was fragile and easy to break. With it, you add custom fields, content blocks, trust badges, and upsells through safe, upgrade-proof apps. That is why Plus stores can shape their checkout far beyond simple branding.

4. How to get more completed orders from your checkout

Switching to one page checkout is a strong start, not the finish line. These changes help even more shoppers reach “Pay now”:

• Turn on Shop Pay and express payments. Shop Pay, Apple Pay, and Google Pay let buyers pay in one tap instead of typing every field. Shopify reports Shop Pay can lift conversion by up to 50% versus guest checkout, and fashion brand Princess Polly saw a 4.1% conversion lift after turning it on. Place these options near the top of your checkout.
• Cut unnecessary form fields. Fewer fields mean a faster checkout. Baymard found the ideal checkout uses about 12 form elements, while the average store shows around 23. Review each field and drop the ones you do not truly need.
• Offer guest checkout clearly. Guest checkout lets people buy without creating an account. Since forced account creation drives away 26% of shoppers, this one fix recovers real sales. Show it as a clear option, then invite buyers to register after they pay. Learn more in our guide to Shopify guest checkout.
• Show all costs early and add trust signals. Surprise costs are the top reason carts get abandoned, with 48% of shoppers leaving over unexpected fees, per Baymard. Show shipping, taxes, and fees before the final step, never after, and add secure-payment badges, Shopify social proof, and a clear return policy.
• Keep it fast on mobile. Most Shopify traffic comes from phones, so mobile speed decides many sales. Compress your images, remove heavy apps, and test your checkout on a real device, not just your desktop.

5. How to grow average order value with a one page checkout

One page checkout has one real downside. A single screen leaves little space for offers inside the checkout itself. So you need another way to grow average order value.

Average order value, or AOV, is the average amount a customer spends per order: total revenue divided by number of orders. Raising it means more money from the same traffic, which makes it one of the cheapest ways to grow.

If you run Shopify Plus, you can add a checkout upsell. A checkout upsell is an offer shown during the payment step, right before the customer pays. It catches buyers at peak intent, when they are already committed to the purchase. Our app, BOGOS, supports checkout upsell for Plus stores through Checkout Extensibility, so the offer appears without slowing the page down.

You do not need Plus to grow AOV, though. Most of the lift happens before checkout anyway. A few proven offers:

• Thank-you-page upsell. Show a follow-up offer right after the order is placed. It works on every plan and never touches your checkout speed. See how it fits your store in our guide to Shopify upsells.
• Product bundles. Group related products so customers buy more in one click. Bundles raise the cart total and make shopping easier. Learn more in our guide to Shopify bundles.
• Free gift with purchase. Offer a free gift once a cart passes a set value. It rewards bigger orders and feels generous rather than pushy.
• Free-shipping threshold. Set free shipping above a target amount, like $50. Shoppers often add one more item to reach it.
• Volume discounts. Give a small price break for buying more units. It works well for refills, multipacks, and gift sets.

Every one of these raises the cart before the customer reaches your streamlined checkout. You can run them all from BOGOS, so growing order value stays simple even without Plus. For more ways to boost your AOV, read our guide to increasing average order value on Shopify.

Conclusion

Shopify one page checkout is the default for good reason. It cuts steps, lowers friction, and helps more shoppers finish their order. The data from both Shopify and Baymard points the same way: a shorter checkout converts better.

The real win comes from what you pair it with. Lower friction with one-tap payments, fewer fields, and clear guest checkout. Then grow order value with bundles, gifts, and thresholds before checkout, plus a checkout upsell if you are on Plus. With BOGOS, you can run those offers from one place and lift average order value while your checkout stays fast.

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