Pakora ‑ Whatsapp Automation

Pakora, officially listed on the Shopify App Store as Pakora ‑ Whatsapp Automation, is a Shopify app in the Chat category. Pakora connects your Shopify store to WhatsApp using the official WhatsApp Business Cloud API. It sends automated WhatsApp notifications for order confirmations, order status updates, and COD verifications. Merchants can recover abandoned carts with automated follow-up messages, manage incoming customer replies from a built-in inbox, and add a customizable WhatsApp chat widget to their storefront for direct customer contact. It averages 5.00 out of 5 across 1 merchant reviews on the Shopify App Store.

Pakora offers a free plan and a single paid plan at $19/month. The free plan includes Automated Order Confirmations, Order Fulfillment & Cancellation Alerts, COD Order Verification, and Abandoned Cart Recovery. The paid plan unlocks advanced features like additional integrations, automations, and deeper customization.

Yes — Pakora offers a free plan alongside paid options. The free plan includes Automated Order Confirmations, Order Fulfillment & Cancellation Alerts, and COD Order Verification. Paid plans start at $19/month for advanced features.

Pakora launched on April 29, 2026. In that time it has gathered 1 merchant reviews.

Pakora does not currently carry Shopify's Built for Shopify badge. The badge is awarded to apps that meet Shopify's published standards for performance, ease of use, and merchant value — many high-quality apps operate without it.

Merchants commonly compare Pakora with Shopify Inbox, Privy, Shopify Messaging, and Klaviyo. Each alternative covers a similar use case but differs on pricing model, integration depth, and the specific themes merchants praise in reviews — see the alternatives section above for a side-by-side.