If you are looking for the Oberlo Chrome extension, it no longer exists. Oberlo was the dropshipping app that let Shopify merchants import products from AliExpress with one click from their browser, and for years it was the most popular tool of its kind. Shopify, which bought Oberlo in 2017, shut it down on June 30, 2022, and the app and its extension stopped working. This page explains what happened and what dropshippers use instead today.
What happened to Oberlo?
Shopify announced in spring 2022 that Oberlo would close. The date was first set for June 15 and later moved to June 30, 2022. On that day the app was removed from Shopify stores, the Chrome extension stopped importing products, and order data kept only in Oberlo was lost. Shopify pointed merchants to DSers as the recommended replacement, and many stores moved their products over in the weeks before the closure.
What does DSers do?
DSers is AliExpress’s official dropshipping solution. Like Oberlo, it combines a Shopify app with a Chrome extension:
- Import AliExpress products into your Shopify store from the product page.
- Edit titles, descriptions, images and prices before publishing.
- Place many supplier orders at once instead of one by one.
- Switch or compare suppliers for the same product.
Oberlo and today’s alternatives compared
| Oberlo (closed) | DSers | Other dropshipping apps | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status | Shut down June 2022 | Active | Active |
| Main supplier source | AliExpress | AliExpress (official partner) | Varies: AliExpress, US and EU suppliers, print on demand |
| Chrome extension | No longer works | Yes | Usually |
| Recommended by Shopify at closure | – | Yes | – |
Browse the Shopify App Store for current alternatives; plans and features change often, so compare the free tier, order limits and supplier regions before you commit.
How to move a store that still references Oberlo
- Uninstall the old Oberlo extension from chrome://extensions, since it can no longer connect.
- Install your new dropshipping app from the Shopify App Store and its Chrome extension.
- Reconnect each product to its AliExpress supplier in the new app; most apps offer a mapping or “link to supplier” tool.
- Check prices and shipping times again, because suppliers change them often.
- Place a test order before switching on automatic fulfilment.
Is dropshipping from AliExpress still worth it?
It can work, but it is a crowded, low-margin business. Long shipping times from overseas suppliers lead to more complaints and refunds, and advertising costs decide most of your profit. Many stores now combine AliExpress products with faster local suppliers. Start small, order samples to check quality, and be clear about delivery times on your product pages.
Frequently asked questions
Can I still download the Oberlo extension?
No. It was removed from the Chrome Web Store, and copies found elsewhere cannot connect to a service that no longer exists. Avoid them.
Is DSers the same company as Oberlo?
No. DSers was a separate app and a competitor of Oberlo; Shopify recommended it when Oberlo closed.
What should I look for in a replacement?
Check which supplier platforms it connects to, how many products and orders the free plan allows, whether it can place orders in bulk, and whether it syncs tracking numbers back to your store. Read recent reviews in the Shopify App Store, since support quality varies a lot between apps.
Did I lose my products when Oberlo closed?
Products already published in your Shopify store stayed there. What was lost was Oberlo’s own data, such as supplier links and order history kept only inside the app.
The Oberlo Chrome extension belongs to dropshipping history. DSers took its place as the tool Shopify recommended, and several other apps now cover the same job, so pick one that matches your suppliers and your budget.