Build ecommerce themes, apps and integrations
BigCommerce is the preferred platform for leading ecommerce template and app developers. Help our merchants grow with design themes and site customization, custom apps, and business software integrations.
Why partner with BigCommerce?
The latest technology
Our platform offers the most advanced ecommerce technology available. That lets you build apps and themes more quickly, easily and cost effectively than any other solution.
Detailed documentation
Our documentation includes step-by-step instructions and coding samples to get you up and running.
Generous revenue share
Apps purchased through our marketplace have an 80% revenue share.
Build sites and themes on the best ecommerce design platform
BigCommerce stores are built on Stencil, the leading solution for creating modern, successful ecommerce sites. Quickly develop engaging shopping experiences using the popular Handlebars language, with support for a wide range of HTML, CSS and JavaScript libraries. It’s the only ecommerce design platform that includes:
- A local staging environment with real-time access to live catalog data
- Simultaneous previewing across desktop and mobile displays
- Built-in conditional logic for shopper personalization
Create world-class applications and integrations
We give you everything you need to build and promote software that helps online merchants better run their businesses or grow sales. Our RESTful API allows you to develop in the language of your choice. You can connect to all the most important parts of our platform, including Products, Customers, Orders, Payments, Shipping and more.
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Get started today
1. Apply online
Click the button below and give us a few details. We'll quickly review your application and respond.
2. Build your app or theme
Once approved, we’ll give you all the resources you need to get started.
3. Help merchants sell more
Get your app or theme in front of the thousands of BigCommerce customers.
Add apps to your store
BigCommerce offers hundreds of apps to grow your sales, customize your shopping experience, connect your store to critical business software and more.
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