Introduction
Ecommerce is all about engagement. Customers love surprises, and a Spin-to-Win Discount Wheel Popup is the perfect way to gamify your Shopify store. Instead of just showing plain discount codes, you can let users spin a wheel and win exciting offers. This not only boosts engagement but also helps in increasing sales and conversion rates.
In this guide, I’ll show you how to create a Shopify Discount Wheel Popup without using any app – fully customizable, lightweight, and SEO-friendly.
🛒 Why Use a Discount Wheel Popup in Shopify?
Adding a spin-to-win popup is more than just fun – it’s a sales booster.
✅ Benefits of Discount Wheel Popup
- Increase Sales: Customers love rewards, and discounts motivate them to buy more.
- Boost Conversions: Interactive popups engage customers better than static banners.
- Gamify Shopping: Creates excitement and fun in your store.
- Control Discount Usage: Limit how often users can spin with a cooldown feature.
- No App Required: Save on monthly app charges by adding this feature directly.
⚙️ How the Shopify Discount Wheel Works
- When a customer visits your store, the discount wheel popup appears.
- They click “Spin Now” and win a random discount (based on your settings).
- A discount code is generated and can be copied instantly.
- Clicking “Get Your Discount” takes the customer directly to the eligible product.
- At checkout, they paste the code and enjoy their discount.
🛠 Step 1 – Create a Meta Object for Wheel Segments
In Shopify, create a Meta Object called discount_wheel_segment.
Each entry should include:
- Label (e.g., 10% OFF, Free Shipping)
- Discount Code
- Probability (chance of winning)
- Color
- Product (eligible product for discount)
Example:
- Label:
10% OFF - Code:
10OFF - Probability:
50% - Color:
Green - Product:
Earphones
🛠 Step 2 – Create Discount Codes in Shopify
- Go to Shopify Admin → Discounts → Create Discount
- Choose Percentage Discount / Fixed Amount / Free Shipping
- Add the same code and product that you added in the Meta Object
- Save the discount
🛠 Step 3 – Connect the Popup to Meta Object
- Add a custom popup section in your Shopify theme (via custom code).
- Pull data from the Meta Object entries to display discounts on the wheel.
- Use probability to determine which discount shows up more often.
🛠 Step 4 – Add Cooldown Setting
To prevent users from spinning multiple times in one visit:
- Add a cooldown option in the theme customizer (e.g., 1 day, 10 days).
- Once a user spins, they can only spin again after the set cooldown period.
This ensures discounts are not misused and keeps the feature valuable.
📈 Benefits of No-App Approach
- No Monthly App Fees – 100% free custom solution
- Lightweight – Won’t slow down your store like third-party apps
- Fully Customizable – Control design, discounts, and settings
- Better Brand Experience – Matches your store’s theme and colors
🚀 Final Thoughts
A Shopify Discount Wheel Popup is a powerful feature to:
- Engage your visitors 🎡
- Encourage purchases 🛒
- Boost your sales 💰
- Build a fun shopping experience
And the best part? You don’t need any app – you can create this directly with Shopify’s Meta Objects and theme customization.
👉 If you need help setting this up in your Shopify store, feel free to contact me via my website (link in description).
