CJdropshipping is one of the most popular fulfillment platforms for dropshippers, and its Chrome extension further assists in this whole process.
In this article, we will give you an overview of the CJdropshipping Chrome extension, what it is capable of, how to use it, and what alternatives it has.
If this sounds exciting, keep on reading!
Note: This article will focus on the CJdropshipping Chrome extension. If you are interested in a review of CJdropshipping as a whole, we have written an article on it here.
What is the CJdropshipping Chrome extension?
CJdropshipping's Chrome extension helps you source products from popular marketplaces, including AliExpress, 1688, Tmall, and Taobao:
With it, you can place a sourcing request, and CJdropshipping will find the best product that matches your needs.
And what is the best part of the CJdropshipping Chrome extension? It's free and available for everyone on the Chrome Web Store!
Also, the Chrome extension works hand in hand with the CJdropshipping platform.
How do you connect your Shopify store to CJdropshipping?
Before you begin using CJdropshipping Chrome extension, make sure your Shopify store is connected to CJdropshipping.
This makes it possible to import products from CJdropshipping to your online store.
Note: If you use an ecommerce platform other than Shopify, the process is similar, and we will show you what to do at the end of this section!
To start, head to CJdropshipping official website and create your free account:
Once you've done that, you need to install the CJdropshipping app from the Shopify App Store.
To do this, head into your Shopify store and search for 'CJdropshipping' (Or click this link here):
Then, you simply need to click the 'Install' button on the Shopify App Store page:
After this, CJdropshipping will guide you through the rest of the process. The only thing you need to do is sign in with your CJdropshipping account:
After this, you should get an 'Authorization Success' message, and you're all set!
If you don't use Shopify, you can integrate it from CJdropshipping's admin dashboard.
From the 'Authorization' page, select the ecommerce platform you're using:
CJdropshipping will guide you through the process effortlessly, depending on the platform you select.
How do you use the CJdropshipping Chrome extension?
Once your ecommerce store is connected to CJdropshipping, you can get started using the Chrome extension.
Let's start with the first step!
1. Install the CJdropshipping Chrome extension
The first step is to go to the Chrome Web Store and search for CJdropshipping (or click here):
Once you're on the right Chrome extension page, you need to click on the 'Add to Chrome' button:
After this, CJdropshipping will be added to your Chrome!
Tip: Pin the CJdropshipping extension in your Chrome browser by clicking on the jigsaw icon next to it.
To start using the Chrome extension, CJdropshipping will ask you to log in to your account.
After this, the Chrome extension is all setup, and you're ready for the next step!
2. Start sourcing products
The next step is to start placing sourcing requests!
Remember that the CJdropshipping extension doesn't open up if you're not on a product page.
The extension works on AliExpress, 1688, Tmall, and Taobao, so select a product page from one of those marketplaces.
For example, let's say we want to sell the following hair brush:
When you have the CJdropshipping Chrome extension installed, you will see this small icon on the right side of the product page:
This is where you can place the sourcing request!
Make sure you're on the right page and click the 'Post Sourcing Request to CJ.'
CJdropshipping will ask you to confirm your sourcing request. As they mention here, the maximum number of sourcing requests per day is five.
If you consistently sell products through CJdropshipping, they will raise your 'selling level,' and you can source more than five products per day.
CJdropshipping also asks if you 'Accept Similar Products.' They may not find your exact product, but they confirm if you're open to sourcing similar products.
Once you click 'Confirm,' the sourcing request will update on your CJdropshipping dashboard on the 'Sourcing' page:
At this point, you've successfully sourced your first product!
3. Import the product to your online store
The third and last step is to start importing the sourced products to your online store!
Keep in mind, though, that placing a sourcing request doesn't 100% guarantee that CJdropshipping can find the exact product you need.
CJdropshipping mentions that it takes one to two days for them to respond with the product options.
Once CJdropshipping gets back to you, they will give you a list of the available product options.
Based on what you want, you can select the products, and these will appear in the 'My Products' section:
From this page, you can import the sourced products to your online store by clicking on the 'List' button:
Once you click this button, you need to fill in the product description, pricing, variants, and images, and you're all set!
The product will automatically appear in your ecommerce store, in our case, Shopify:
In conclusion, that's how the CJdropshipping Chrome extension works!
What are the features of the CJdropshipping Chrome extension?
The CJdropshipping Chrome extension doesn't have many features, but the ones it has are powerful.
Let's go through the available features!
1. Product sourcing from popular marketplaces
The main feature of CJdropshipping is the product sourcing functionality, which we have already touched on.
Basically, you can go to AliExpress, for example, and click the extension and place a sourcing request for any product you want to sell.
CJdropshipping will help you find the closest match to that product, and then you can add it to your dropshipping store and start selling it.
Cool, right?
2. Auto-synced order information
One of the main advantages of using the Chrome extension and CJdropshipping as a whole is that your dropshipping store's order information gets automatically synced.
For example, let's say you first source a product with the Chrome extension.
Once you get orders to your dropshipping store, you can pay and ship all the customer orders from the CJdropshipping 'Orders Fulfillment' page:
Instead of having to fulfill every order manually, one by one, this page makes it easy to fulfill and pay all orders at once.
The main benefit is that it saves time!
3. Works together with the CJdropshipping platform
You're probably familiar already with CJdropshipping as a platform, but if not, it's a platform where dropshippers can source products and then sell them through their online store.
CJdropshipping offers many additional services, such as 3PL warehouses worldwide, fast shipping times, and excellent customer service.
When you use the Chrome extension to source products from marketplaces, you can access all these features and functionalities!
4. Small analytics section
While this is not a big feature by any means, it's worth mentioning.
When you open the CJdropshipping Chrome extension, you will see a small analytics section that shows the status of your sourcing requests and online store orders.
When you open the extension within a marketplace like AliExpress, you can change the page's currency, as seen in the above image.
CJdropshipping Chrome extension pricing
As we previously mentioned, the CJdropshipping Chrome extension is entirely free.
It's part of the CJdropshipping platform, which is also free.
Sure, they do have some additional services like the 3PL warehouses, which are paid, but most dropshippers don't need them, at least when starting.
3 Alternatives to the CJdropshipping Chrome extension
While the CJdropshipping Chrome extension is one of the best tools for sourcing products from popular marketplaces like AliExpress, it's definitely not the only option out there.
Let's go through three different alternative options we recommend!
1. AliScraper (by Spocket)
AliScraper helps dropshippers quickly import products from AliExpress to their online stores.
If you're familiar with Spocket, you might find it interesting that AliScraper is developed by the same team!
To find products, you can filter AliExpress results by keywords and even by the shipping carrier you want to use.
What's cool about AliScraper is that it can be used together with Spocket. By using both apps together, you can combine the wide product range of AliExpress with the local suppliers and faster shipping times offered by Spocket.
AliScraper also integrates with major ecommerce platforms, like Shopify, BigCommerce, Wix, and more.
While the AliScraper extension is free, it requires a Spocket subscription to operate. Spocket pricing plans range from $40 to $300 per month and they offer a 14-day free trial.
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2. DSers Chrome extension
The next alternative is the DSers Chrome extension, which helps you import products from AliExpress to your online store.
It can be used together with DSers to get additional tools, such as the ability to place AliExpress orders in batches, multi-store management, and a list of winning products.
The DSers Chrome extension is free to use and is available on the Chrome Web Store.
If you want to learn more about the DSers' Chrome extension, we have made an entire article reviewing it!
3. AliDropship Chrome extension
AliDropship Chrome extension is another alternative that can be used to import products from AliExpress to your ecommerce store.
The extension is part of the AliDropship plugin, which costs $99 for a lifetime. The plugin can do more than just import products from AliExpress, which is one of the reasons it's a paid plugin.
For example, you get a free package of 50 handpicked best-selling products from the AliDropship team.
Taking action
Reading and absorbing information and knowledge is great (definitely if it’s free!), but do you know what’s even better?
Taking action!
So, to help you with taking action with what you have learned in this article, take a look at the bullet points:
- Start by creating your free account. To start using the CJdropshipping Chrome extension, the first crucial step is to create an account with CJdropshipping.
- Continue by integrating your ecommerce store into CJdropshipping. This is easy to access from the Shopify app store if you use Shopify. If you don't use Shopify, we recommend integrating it from CJdropshipping's admin dashboard.
- Install the Chrome extension. Once your integration is complete, you can install the CJdropshipping Chrome extension. This can be done from the Chrome Web Store, and if you're not sure how to do it, we went through the steps above in this article!
- Start sourcing products. For most people, this means going to AliExpress and finding the products they want to start selling. Using the extension, you can place a sourcing request for any AliExpress product!
- Wait to get approval for your sourcing request. CJdropshipping says it takes them one to two days to approve your sourcing request. When it gets approved, you can then start discussing the prices and add them to your online store!
Conclusion
To conclude, the Chrome extension is beneficial for dropshippers who use CJdropshipping for product sourcing and fulfillment.
The best part is that you can source products from platforms like AliExpress and then sell them in your own store.
While this article focused on the Chrome extension, we have a dedicated article reviewing CJdropshipping as a platform, so be sure to check it out, too!
If you have any questions about the Chrome extension, don't forget that you can always leave us a question below.
Good luck!
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Plus, don't forget to check out our in-depth guide on how to start dropshipping here!
