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Need to pause sales on Shopify without closing your store? Magical Vacation Mode is the best solution. Unlike Shopify’s built-in options, the app keeps your store live for browsing while preventing customers from making purchases, similar to Ebay’s and Etsy’s vacation mode features.  With automated scheduling, clear customer messaging, and email collection, it ensures a smooth break without hurting your business. 

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Magical Vacation Mode is the Best Solution for Pausing Your Store on Shopify

If you’re looking for a way to pause sales on Shopify without shutting down your store, Magical Vacation Mode is the only app that offers a vacation mode feature. Unlike Shopify’s built-in Pause and Build plan, this app lets customers browse while preventing purchases, so your store stays visible. Automated start and end dates, a customizable sitewide message, and email collection keep customers informed and engaged while you’re away.

Compared to eBay and Etsy’s vacation settings, Magical Vacation Mode gives you more control. eBay’s Time Away only allows up to 30 days and can impact seller performance, while Etsy’s Vacation Mode stops sales completely and may hurt search rankings. With Magical Vacation Mode, you don’t lose traffic, and you can keep using Shopify POS and sales channels while your online store is paused.

Don’t let Shopify’s limitations disrupt your business. Install Magical Vacation Mode today and take a break without sacrificing visibility or customer trust.

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In this 30-second video, I compare the Magical Vacation Mode to options like eBay’s Time Away and Etsy vacation mode, and explain why Magical Vacation Mode is the best option for Shopify stores.

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How Does Magical Vacation Mode Compare to eBay Time Away and Etsy?

Magical Vacation Mode – The best Shopify app for pausing sales without closing your store.

Pricing: Starts at $4.99/month

Easily pause sales without disrupting your store’s visibility. Unlike Shopify’s Pause and Build plan, this app keeps your store open for browsing while preventing purchases.

  • Disable checkout while keeping your store live.
  • Display a sitewide message to inform visitors about your temporary break.
  • Gather customer emails while sales are paused for future marketing and updates.
  • Set a start and end date for vacation mode to automate reactivation.
  • Simple setup with a clean, intuitive dashboard.
  • Keep using POS and other sales channels while your online store is paused.

Merchants love the ease of use and visibility it provides:

  • “A WAY better solution than password-protecting my store.” -EGOpicks
  • “Super handy, makes it easy to put my shop in vacation mode.” -Stringading
  • “A blessing! No more confusing customers with a locked store.” -Vogelsang Aeroscale

Ready to take a break without shutting down your store? Install Magical Vacation Mode today and keep customers engaged while pausing sales effortlessly.

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eBay Time Away – Keep Your Listings Active or Pause Sales While You’re Away

Pricing: No additional cost, but listing and subscription fees still apply

eBay’s Time Away feature allows sellers to manage their store during absences, ensuring customers are informed while maintaining listing history.

  • Choose to pause sales entirely or keep listings live with adjusted handling times.
  • Displays a message on listings and sends automated responses to inquiries.
  • Hide listings or keep them visible while updating estimated delivery times.
  • Automatically updates shipping estimates for ongoing sales.

eBay Time Away does come with some limitations:

  • Maximum of 15 days if keeping sales active, 30 days if pausing sales.
  • If not managed correctly, extended delays could affect seller performance metrics.
  • Subscription and listing fees continue even when sales are paused.
  • Must enable through a computer, not available via the eBay app.

If you need a short-term break without removing your listings, this tool helps you stay visible while keeping customers informed.

Etsy Vacation Mode – Pause Your Shop, But Be Aware of the Trade-Offs

Pricing: No additional cost, but listing and subscription fees still apply

Etsy’s Vacation Mode allows you to temporarily close your shop while keeping your listings saved and notifying customers of your absence.

  • Your shop remains visible with a vacation message.
  • Set up an auto-reply for customer inquiries.
  • Continue processing refunds, cancellations, and shipping.
  • Make changes to product details while away.

Etsy Vacation Mode does come with some limitations:

  • Customers cannot make purchases while Vacation Mode is active.
  • Some sellers report a decline in store visibility after reactivating.
  • Listing and subscription fees continue, and auto-renewal listings still incur charges.
  • Vacation Mode must be turned off manually, no scheduled return option.

If you need to step away but want to keep your store intact, this feature helps, but be mindful of potential ranking drops.

Key Takeaway

If you need to pause sales on Shopify, Magical Vacation Mode is the best solution. Unlike Shopify’s built-in Pause and Build plan, it keeps your store open for browsing while preventing purchases, similar to eBay and Etsy’s vacation settings, but with more control and automation. With scheduled start and end dates, a sitewide message, and email collection, it lets you take a break without losing traffic, confusing customers, or hurting your search rankings.

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Use the Magical Vacation Mode App to pause your online sales letting you take a break, go on holiday, or get caught up.

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