For E-commerce

AI Support Built for E-commerce

Handle order inquiries, shipping questions, and returns 24/7 — automatically. Your customers get instant answers while your team focuses on growing the business.

40-60%
Automation Rate
Instant
Response Time
All Included
Channels
Minutes
Setup

E-commerce Features

Purpose-built for online stores

AI that understands e-commerce workflows and speaks your customers' language.

Order Lookups

Customers check order status instantly by providing their email or order number.

Shipping Tracking

Real-time tracking information delivered directly in the chat widget.

Product Questions

AI answers questions about your products using your catalog data.

Return Assistance

Guide customers through your return policy and process automatically.

Inventory Checks

Let customers know if items are in stock before they even ask.

Discount Code Help

Help customers apply discount codes and understand active promotions.

The Shift

From reactive to proactive support

Without AI

Your support team is overwhelmed by repetitive questions.

  • Rising ticket volume

    Every order generates follow-up questions about shipping, tracking, and returns.

  • Slow response times

    Customers wait hours or days for answers to simple questions.

  • Customer churn

    Frustrated shoppers leave negative reviews and don't come back.

  • Scaling costs

    Hiring more agents for every sales spike is unsustainable.

With SupportUnicorn

AI handles the routine so your team handles the exceptional.

  • Instant answers

    Customers get order status, tracking, and product info in seconds.

  • Happy customers

    24/7 availability means no more waiting for business hours.

  • Team focuses on growth

    Your team spends time on complex issues and revenue-driving work.

  • Credit-based pricing

    Pay for what you use — scale smoothly without surprise bills.

Go live in four steps

Step 1: Create an Agent

Set up your AI support agent in minutes with no coding required.

Step 2: Connect Data Sources

Link your knowledge base, product catalog, or help center so the agent can answer questions accurately.

Step 3: Connect Handoff & Escalation

Optionally configure escalation profiles to route complex issues to your human team.

Step 4: Focus on What Matters

With routine questions handled, your team can spend time on complex issues that need a human touch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AI support for e-commerce.

Can the AI look up specific orders?

Yes. Customers provide their email or order number, and the AI retrieves real-time order status, tracking info, and delivery estimates from Shopify.

How does it handle returns and refunds?

The AI walks customers through your return policy, initiates return requests, and escalates to your team when manual approval is needed.

Does it work with Shopify Plus?

Absolutely. SupportUnicorn supports all Shopify plans including Shopify Plus, with full access to order and product data.

What channels are supported?

Live chat, SMS, and WhatsApp are all included at no extra cost. Customers can reach you wherever they prefer.

How quickly can I set it up?

Most e-commerce teams are live within minutes. Connect Zendesk, link Shopify, install the widget, and you are ready to go.

Give your e-commerce team superpowers

Free plan available — 200 credits/month, no credit card required.