What changed for Shopify quantity breaks in August 2026
Three things shifted for Shopify quantity breaks merchants this quarter. First, Shopify rolled out native B2B volume pricing on every plan tier in April 2026, so smaller stores can now run wholesale tiers without Shopify Plus — useful for B2B but still does not render a per-unit pricing table on the storefront product page, which is the conversion-driving piece quantity-break apps own.
Second, Oxify made the entire app free — every feature, no paid tier, no revenue cap — while the established quantity-break apps still charge a flat $14.99–$29/mo. That makes August 2026 the cheapest entry point Shopify quantity breaks have ever had: $0.
Third, the Shopify App Store's Built for Shopify badge tightened its performance criteria for 2026 — apps that fail Core Web Vitals on a real merchant theme lose the badge. Oxify still holds it; some legacy quantity-break apps do not.
Reviewed for August 2026 against the live Shopify App Store listing and Oxify product page.
Shopify Quantity Breaks — Add Tiered Volume Discounts to Any Product Page
Quantity breaks on Shopify let shoppers pay less per unit when they buy more — shown right on the product page. Add them to any product in under 5 minutes with Oxify, the all-in-one Quantity Breaks Builder. No code. No theme edits. Start free.
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- Tiered volume discounts
- Buy more, save more
- Mix & Match bundles
- BOGO offers
- Free gifts
- Bundle analytics
Reported range once tiered pricing is visible on the product page.
1-click install, guided templates, and no theme edits required.
Quick answer: How do you add quantity breaks to Shopify?
Shopify has no native quantity breaks feature. Its built-in discounts apply at checkout and cannot show a per-unit price table on the product page, so adding quantity breaks to Shopify means installing an app. Whether you call them quantity price breaks, price breaks for quantity, tiered pricing, or volume discounts, the mechanic is the same: the per-unit price drops as the quantity in the cart goes up.
With the free Oxify app the process takes about five minutes: install from the App Store, add the quantity breaks block through the Shopify theme editor, set your tiers (for example Buy 2 save 10%, Buy 3 save 20%), and publish. No code and no theme file edits.
- Cost: $0/month — the whole app is free, with no revenue cap.
- Compatibility: Online Store 2.0 themes, Shopify Checkout, Shopify Markets.
- Discounts: applied automatically at checkout, no coupon codes needed.
- Typical result: AOV lifts of roughly 18–35%.
What are quantity breaks on Shopify?
A Shopify quantity break is a tiered discount that rewards shoppers for buying more units of the same product. Instead of one flat price, the product page shows several price tiers, and the per-unit price drops as the quantity goes up.
A typical quantity break looks like this:
- 1 unit — $20 each (regular price)
- 2 units — $18 each (10% off)
- 3 units — $16 each (20% off)
- 5+ units — $14 each (30% off, best value)
Quantity breaks are also called quantity price breaks, volume discounts, tiered pricing, bulk discounts, or simply quantity discounts — price breaks for quantity, whatever name you search under. Shopify merchants use them to lift average order value, move more units per order, and reward bulk buyers — without coupon codes at checkout. For the full explainer, read what are quantity breaks.
Can Shopify do quantity breaks without an app?
Not on the product page. Shopify's built-in discounts work at checkout — coupon codes and automatic discounts. They cannot show a buy-more-save-more pricing table on the product page, build a visual bundle layout, or A/B test offers. That display is exactly where quantity breaks earn their AOV lift, because shoppers see the savings before they decide.
A dedicated quantity breaks app fills that gap. The Oxify Quantity Breaks app renders the tier table, calculates per-unit prices and total savings, and adds a "best value" badge — all without touching your theme code.
How to create quantity breaks on Shopify in 3 steps
- Install the app. Add Oxify Quantity Breaks & BYOB from the Shopify App Store. It connects in one click and adds the quantity breaks block to your product template.
- Set your tiers. Choose a layout, then set tiers like Buy 2 save 10%, Buy 3 save 20%, Buy 5 save 30%. Pick percentage, fixed amount, or fixed price, and tag your "best value" tier.
- Publish and track. Save and the widget goes live instantly. Watch conversion rate, units per order, and AOV in the built-in analytics.
Want the long version with screenshots and five different methods? See how to set up quantity breaks on Shopify.
Shopify quantity break examples that lift AOV
The best quantity break tiers match how people actually buy your product. Here are starting points by store type:
| Store type | Example tiers | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Supplements & vitamins | 1 bottle · 2 save 10% · 3 save 20% | Matches a 1–3 month supply, so buying in bulk feels natural. |
| Coffee & consumables | 1 bag · 2 save 10% · 4 save 25% | Regular re-buyers stock up when the per-bag price drops. |
| Skincare & beauty | 1 unit · 2 save 15% · 3 save 25% | Encourages "one for me, one for backup" and gifting. |
| Apparel & socks | 1 pair · 3 save 15% · 5 save 25% | Multi-packs lift units per order on low-ticket items. |
| Pet treats | 1 pack · 2 save 10% · 6 save 30% | Heavy users buy in bulk to save on repeat shipping. |
Start with 3 tiers, give the middle or top tier a best value badge, and keep every tier above your margin floor. Need help picking discounts? Read the quantity break pricing guide.
Best quantity breaks Shopify app
Oxify is a free Shopify quantity breaks app — $0/month, no paid plans, no revenue cap, and a 4.8★ rating on the Shopify App Store.
Oxify Quantity Breaks & BYOB is a Built for Shopify app that bundles quantity breaks, BOGO, mix & match, free gifts, subscriptions, and A/B testing into one install — and is completely free — every feature, no paid plans. That is the lowest paid entry price of the major quantity break apps, and it is the only one in this set that pairs a free plan with subscriptions and A/B testing.
Comparing options? See the full Shopify quantity breaks app comparison on our homepage, or the deep-dive guide to the best quantity break apps for Shopify. Running wholesale & quantity breaks together? See volume discounts on Shopify for the B2B side.
5 quantity break mistakes to avoid
- Too many tiers. More than 4 tiers confuses shoppers. Three is the sweet spot.
- Discounting below margin. Set a floor so even your deepest tier still earns a profit.
- Hiding the offer. Put the tier table right under the Add to Cart button, not at the bottom of the page.
- No best-value badge. Shoppers need a nudge toward the tier you want them to pick.
- Never testing. Small changes to discounts and wording move revenue. A/B test before you commit.
For the full playbook, read how to increase sales with quantity breaks.
Shopify quantity breaks — quick answers
How do I add quantity breaks to Shopify?
Install a quantity breaks app like Oxify, pick a template, set your tiers, assign the offer to products or collections, and publish. Most stores go live in under five minutes with no code.
Does Shopify support quantity breaks natively?
Not on the product page. Shopify's native discounts work at checkout only. A quantity breaks app adds the tiered pricing table and buy-more-save-more logic to the product page.
Are Shopify quantity breaks free?
Yes — genuinely free. The Oxify quantity breaks app costs $0/month with every feature unlocked and no revenue cap, while most rival apps charge $14.99–$29/mo.
Do quantity breaks increase average order value?
Yes. Tiered pricing on the product page typically lifts AOV 18–35%. One Oxify merchant reported a 25% AOV increase after about two months.
Will quantity breaks slow down my store?
Oxify carries Shopify's Built for Shopify badge, reserved for apps that meet Shopify's highest standards for performance, design, and integration.
Can I run quantity breaks on a collection?
Yes. Assign an offer to specific products or whole collections, so a single rule can cover many SKUs at once.
What discount should quantity breaks offer?
Most stores start around 10% on the first tier and step up to 25–30% on the top tier. Keep every tier above your margin floor so even the deepest discount still turns a profit.
Quantity breaks vs volume discounts — what's the difference?
They're often the same idea: buy more, pay less per unit. "Volume discount" is used more for B2B and wholesale, while "quantity break" usually means the product-page tier table. Oxify does both.
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