Gochyu - Prestashop Template Detector

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What Prestashop Template is That?

Use our free PrestaShop theme detector to find out what PrestaShop template any store is using. Paste the store URL above and we'll identify the theme name, PrestaShop version, and key configuration details in seconds. No signup required.

The scan returns:

  • The active PrestaShop theme name
  • The theme directory path in the store's source code
  • The PrestaShop version (1.6, 1.7, or 8.x)
  • Any available theme metadata, including the theme author or parent theme

PrestaShop powers over 300,000 online stores worldwide, with particular strength in France, Spain, Poland, and Latin America. If you have spotted a PrestaShop store with a design you want to replicate or study, this PrestaShop template detector tells you exactly which theme it runs.

How the PrestaShop Theme Detector Works

PrestaShop themes follow a consistent directory structure under /themes/theme-name/. When you submit a URL, our detector fetches the store's public page source and scans it for CSS and JavaScript file paths that contain the active theme directory name. It also checks for PrestaShop-specific meta tags, generator tags, and module references that confirm both the platform and the version.

Here is the step-by-step process:

  1. URL submission: Enter any PrestaShop store URL.
  2. Source scan: The tool fetches the store's HTML and analyzes all linked asset paths.
  3. Theme extraction: Asset paths like /themes/classic/assets/css/theme.css reveal the theme folder name (in this case, "classic").
  4. Version detection: PrestaShop 1.6, 1.7, and 8.x each leave distinct markers in the source. The tool identifies which version is running.
  5. Results returned: You get the theme name, directory path, and version displayed instantly.

Unlike some other ecommerce platforms, PrestaShop stores almost always expose their theme name in publicly accessible page source code. This makes detection reliable in the vast majority of cases. The main exceptions are stores where the theme directory has been renamed or where a CDN strips the original asset paths.

What Is PrestaShop?

PrestaShop is an open-source ecommerce platform founded in France in 2007. It is one of the most widely used ecommerce systems in Europe and Latin America, and a popular alternative to Shopify for merchants who want full control over their store's code and hosting without a monthly platform fee.

A few key facts about PrestaShop:

  • Over 300,000 active stores worldwide use it
  • The platform is free to download and self-host
  • It is especially popular in France, Spain, Poland, Brazil, and Colombia
  • PrestaShop 8 is the current major version, released in late 2022
  • The platform uses PHP and MySQL, with themes built on the Smarty template engine
  • An official add-on marketplace offers thousands of paid modules and themes

Because PrestaShop is self-hosted and open-source, merchants have more flexibility to modify themes at a code level than they do on closed platforms like Shopify. This also means there is a wide range of theme quality across the ecosystem, from polished commercial themes to heavily customized builds.

If you are not sure whether a store is running PrestaShop or another platform, use the CMS detector first to confirm the platform before using this tool.

Why Detect a PrestaShop Theme?

There are several practical reasons to find out what PrestaShop template a store is using:

  • Competitor research: If a competitor's store has a design you admire, identifying their theme lets you see where they sourced it. You can then purchase the same theme or use it as a benchmark when briefing a designer.
  • Buying the same theme: You have found a store layout you want for your own PrestaShop store. The detector gives you the theme name so you can search for it on the PrestaShop Addons Marketplace or ThemeForest.
  • Verifying a developer's work: If you hired someone to install a specific theme, this tool confirms the correct theme is actually running live rather than a substitute.
  • Version compatibility checks: Themes are not cross-compatible between PrestaShop 1.7 and 8.x. Knowing which version a store runs tells you whether a theme you want to replicate will work on your own setup.
  • Sales and agency prospecting: Agencies and freelancers often scan potential clients' stores before a pitch to understand the tech stack and scope any migration or redesign work.
  • Design inspiration: Even without copying a theme directly, knowing the theme name lets you see the full demo and documentation to understand what layout options are available.

What the PrestaShop Theme Scan Returns

A single scan gives you several pieces of useful data:

  • Theme name: The name of the active PrestaShop theme, as set in the theme directory. For commercial themes, this usually matches the marketplace listing name.
  • Theme directory path: The exact path used in the store's source, for example /themes/panda/. This is useful when the displayed theme name is ambiguous.
  • PrestaShop version: Whether the store runs PrestaShop 1.6, 1.7, or 8.x. This is critical for compatibility when purchasing or replicating a theme.
  • Theme metadata (when available): Some themes include author information, version numbers, or parent theme references in the source code. Where this data is present, the tool surfaces it.
  • Platform confirmation: The tool also confirms that the site is running PrestaShop, which is useful if you were not certain before scanning.

Results are instant. There is no account required, no limit on how many stores you can scan, and the tool is completely free to use.

How to Manually Find a PrestaShop Theme

If you want to verify the detector's results yourself, or if the tool returns an unknown result, there are several manual techniques that work without any special software.

1. View Page Source and Search for /themes/

Right-click any page on the PrestaShop store and select "View Page Source" (or press Ctrl+U on Windows, Cmd+Option+U on Mac). Use Ctrl+F to search for /themes/. You will find links to CSS and JavaScript files with paths like /themes/your-theme-name/assets/css/theme.css. The folder name between /themes/ and /assets/ is the theme's directory name.

2. Check the Footer for Theme Credits

Scroll to the very bottom of the PrestaShop store page. Many themes display a credit line such as "Theme by ThemeForest" or the theme name itself in the footer text. This is a quick visual check before opening the page source.

3. Check the Generator Meta Tag

In the page source, search for meta name="generator". PrestaShop sometimes includes a generator tag that identifies the platform and version, which at minimum confirms you are looking at a PrestaShop store even if the theme name is not immediately visible.

4. Inspect Cookies for Theme References

Open your browser's developer tools (press F12), go to the Application tab, and then Cookies. Look through the cookie names and values for any references to the theme name. PrestaShop occasionally stores theme information in session cookies.

5. Check robots.txt

Visit example.com/robots.txt for the store. PrestaShop sites sometimes include theme-specific paths in the disallow rules, which can reveal the theme directory name even when it is harder to find in the page source.

PrestaShop Themes: What to Know Before You Buy

Once you have identified a theme using this detector, here is what to keep in mind before purchasing or using it yourself:

Version Compatibility Is Not Optional

PrestaShop themes are version-specific. A theme built for PrestaShop 1.7 will not work correctly on PrestaShop 8, and vice versa. Always check which version the theme supports before buying. If the store you scanned runs PrestaShop 8 but you are on 1.7, you will need a different theme or an upgrade path.

Where to Find PrestaShop Themes

The main sources for PrestaShop themes are the official PrestaShop Addons Marketplace, ThemeForest (which has a large PrestaShop category), and TemplateMonster. Premium themes typically cost between $50 and $200. Free themes exist but tend to have fewer layout options and less ongoing support.

Child Themes and Customization

PrestaShop supports child themes, which let developers modify a parent theme without editing the original files. If a store has a heavily customized look, the theme directory name may match a well-known commercial theme, but the visual output could look quite different due to child theme overrides or CSS customization.

Custom-Built Themes

Some PrestaShop stores, particularly larger merchants, use themes built from scratch by their development team. The detector will return the theme directory name, but that name will not match any marketplace listing. In these cases, the theme is proprietary and not available for purchase.

Getting the Most from Your PrestaShop Theme Scan

A few tips for getting the best results from this PrestaShop template detector:

  • Use the store's homepage URL. The homepage loads the most assets and gives the detector the most signals to work with. Product pages or category pages sometimes load fewer theme assets.
  • If detection returns unknown, try a different page. Some PrestaShop stores serve different layouts on different page types. Try the homepage, a category page, and a product page to see if any returns a theme match.
  • Cross-check with manual inspection. If you need certainty, use the manual methods above to confirm the result. The detector is highly accurate, but the manual view-source method is definitive.
  • Search the theme name on marketplaces. Once you have the theme directory name, search for it on the PrestaShop Addons Marketplace and ThemeForest. Some themes use slightly different display names than their directory names, so try both the exact name and a partial match.
  • Check the PrestaShop version before buying. Use the version information from this scan to make sure any theme you purchase is compatible with the store's PrestaShop version.

Not sure whether the site you are checking even uses PrestaShop? Use the CMS detector to identify the platform first. If the store turns out to be on Shopify, the Shopify theme detector will give you the same level of detail for that platform.

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FAQs
  • Is the PrestaShop theme detector free?

    Yes, completely free with no usage limits. Enter any PrestaShop store URL and get the theme name and version instantly.

  • Can this tool detect custom PrestaShop themes?

    We can identify the theme directory name even for custom themes. However, if the theme was built from scratch, it won't appear in any marketplace for purchase.

  • What PrestaShop versions does this detector support?

    The tool works with PrestaShop 1.6, 1.7, and 8.x. Each version uses different theme structures, and our detector handles all of them.

  • Why can't the detector identify some PrestaShop themes?

    Some stores use security configurations that hide theme file paths, or they've renamed the theme directory to something generic. We'll still confirm the site runs PrestaShop.

  • Does this tool also detect PrestaShop modules?

    The primary focus is theme detection. We may identify some modules when they expose markers in the source code, but module detection is not guaranteed.

  • What is the difference between a PrestaShop theme and a module?

    A PrestaShop theme controls the visual layout and design of your store: the colors, typography, page structure, and how products are displayed. A module adds specific functionality, such as a payment gateway, a live chat widget, or a product filter. Themes and modules are separate. Changing your theme does not remove your modules, and installing a module does not change your theme.

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