How to Import AliExpress Reviews to Shopify (The Easy Way)

Last Updated: February 2026

Imagine walking into an empty restaurant. It’s quiet. There are no plates on the tables. You hesitate. “Is the food bad? Is this place even open?”

Now, imagine walking into a packed restaurant with people laughing and eating. You immediately feel safe to order.

Your Shopify store is that restaurant.

If you launch a dropshipping product with zero reviews, customers will hesitate. In 2026, 93% of customers read online reviews before buying. If you don't have them, you don't have sales.

The good news? You don't need to wait for your first 100 sales to get social proof. You can ethically import genuine reviews from your AliExpress suppliers directly to your store using Dropified. Here is how to do it in under 60 seconds.

To import reviews from AliExpress to Shopify, you no longer need complex CSV files. Simply navigate to the product page on AliExpress, open the Dropified Chrome Extension, and click “Import Reviews.” You can filter by star rating, country, and whether the review includes photos, then sync them directly to your Shopify Product Reviews app or other 3rd party review apps (like Loox or Ryviu).

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Why “Photo Reviews” Are Your Secret Weapon

In the early days of dropshipping, text reviews were enough. Today, customers are skeptical. They know text can be faked.

Photo Reviews prove three things:

1. The product actually exists.
2. It looks like the marketing pictures.
3. Real humans have bought it.

When importing, always prioritize reviews with images. Seeing a product in a real person's hand is more convincing than any professional studio shot.

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Step-by-Step: How to Import Reviews with Dropified

Forget the old way of downloading spreadsheets and uploading CSVs. We have automated the pipeline.

Step 1: Install the Essentials

Ensure you have the Shopify Product Reviews App (or a supported third-party app like Loox/Yotpo) installed on your store.
Ensure you have the Dropified Chrome Extension installed.

Step 2: Find Your Supplier

Go to the AliExpress product page that you are sourcing from. It doesn't even have to be the exact supplier you use for fulfillment—just one that sells the same item and has great feedback.

Step 3: Open Dropified

Click the Dropified icon in your browser toolbar. Select the “Reviews” tab.

Step 4: Set Your Filters (Crucial)

You don't want to import “1-star” reviews or reviews that say “Shipping took 3 months.” Set your filters to:

• Minimum Rating: 4 Stars.
• With Pictures: Checked (Yes).
• Translate to English: Checked (Yes).
• Country: Select “USA” if possible (to get relevant shipping feedback), or “All” if you just need volume.

Step 5: Sync

Select the product in your Shopify store that matches the AliExpress item. Click “Import.” Dropified will pull the data, format it, and push it live to your store instantly.

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Common Questions

Is this ethical?

Yes, provided you are selling the exact same product. You are curating real feedback from real customers who bought the item. It helps your future customers make an informed decision.

What if the AliExpress photos have Chinese logos?

Dropified's image editor allows you to crop or blur out watermarks from review photos before they go live on your site. This keeps your brand looking clean and professional.

Should I import 1,000 reviews?

No. 1,000 reviews on a brand new store looks suspicious. Start with 20-50 high-quality reviews per product. It looks natural and provides enough social proof without triggering skepticism.

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Conclusion: Fill Your Tables

Don't let your store look like an empty restaurant. Social proof is the psychological trigger that turns “browsers” into “buyers.”

Ready to boost your conversion rate?
Log in to Dropified and start importing your first batch of photo reviews today.