Kudakero
Our second theme

DIAL UP

Your store, booted up like it's 1999.

A retro desktop Shopify theme for streetwear and indie brands. Shoppers click desktop icons, open products in draggable windows, and keep the radio playing while they browse.

See plansTry the live demo

Demo password: kudakero

DIAL UP store open on a retro desktop, with shop, photos and cart windows
The idea

Most stores scroll.
Yours boots.

Visitors land on a startup screen, then a desktop full of icons. Products, collections and pages open as draggable windows, with a taskbar and Start menu tying it together. It feels like finding a computer someone left switched on, except everything on it is for sale.

To try it: open the demo, enter the password, let it boot, then open a few windows and turn on the radio.

Take a look

See it running.

Log-on screen: An optional log-on screen sets the mood before the desktop loads.
Log-on screen. An optional log-on screen sets the mood before the desktop loads.
The Shop window: Products open in a window, with sale tags and prices.
The Shop window. Products open in a window, with sale tags and prices.
Product and cart: Pick a size, add to cart, and the cart opens beside the product.
Product and cart. Pick a size, add to cart, and the cart opens beside the product.
Features

Everything's already installed.

Make a first impression

  • 4 boot styles: BIOS, dial-up modem, splash and CRT
  • Optional log-on screen, shown once per visit
  • Desktop home page with icons and window sections
  • Wallpaper: patterns, one image, or a 1 to 10 picture carousel

Keep people exploring

  • Radio that keeps playing across pages, with 11 skins
  • Sound effects: 7 sound packs and 12 click sounds
  • Webcam Photobooth with effects, private to the visitor's device
  • Mines game that can reveal a discount code

Tell your brand's story

  • Windows for Products, Readme, About profile, Photos, Lookbook, Video, Newsletter and Text
  • Templates: About, FAQ, Size guide, Shipping & returns, Contact
  • Drop countdown and Password/launch pages

Turn visitors into buyers

  • AJAX cart with free-shipping bar
  • Email pop-up that reveals a discount after sign-up
  • Instant page loading
  • On phones: app-style windows and a sticky Add to cart bar
Plans

Pick your connection.

One payment, no subscription. The same plans as Kudakero.

Basic

$89
One-time payment

Brands who set up their own store

  • The DIAL UP theme
  • Setup guide
  • 30 days of email support
  • Lifetime theme updates
Buy Basic

Done For You Recommended

$349
One-time payment

Brands who want a store ready to sell

  • Everything in Basic
  • We build your website for you
  • 60 days of support
Buy Done For You

Premium

$420
One-time payment

Brands who want to be found in search

  • Everything in Basic and Done For You
  • SEO optimization
  • 90 days of support
Buy Premium

Agency 5 stores

$249
One payment, up to 5 stores

Agencies and freelancers building client stores

  • DIAL UP license for up to 5 stores
  • Setup guide
  • 30 days of email support
  • Lifetime theme updates
Buy Agency

7-day refund guarantee on every plan: refund policy. License details: license agreement.

Which one?

DIAL UP or Kudakero?

CompareDIAL UPKudakero 2.0
The lookRetro computer desktopPremium, editorial fashion store
Best forStreetwear and indie brands that want a statementClothing brands that want a polished label feel
NavigationIcons, windows and a taskbarClassic store layout
Stand-out featuresBoot screens, 11 radio skins, Mines, PhotoboothDrops, pre-orders, lookbooks, 230+ features
Choose it ifYou want customers to remember the experienceYou want customers to see a premium brand

Prefer a quieter store? See Kudakero.

FAQ

Before you dial in.

Is DIAL UP on the official Shopify Theme Store?

No. DIAL UP is an independent theme sold on kudakero.com. You upload it to your store as a zip file.

What do I get after buying?

An email with your download link, your license key and your order page, where you can download the latest version any time.

How does it work on phones?

Each window opens full-screen, one at a time, like an app. Desktop icons sit in a simple grid, and the taskbar switches between windows, opens the cart and opens the Start menu. There's no dragging on phones, so it stays tap-friendly. Product pages add a sticky price and Add to cart bar.

Can I turn off the boot screen or sounds?

Yes. The boot screen, log-on screen and sounds are simple switches in Theme settings. The startup is off on phones by default, shows once per visit, and visitors can skip it. They can also mute sounds from the taskbar.

Is the Photobooth private?

The camera and effects run entirely in the visitor's browser, and nothing is uploaded. The camera only turns on after the visitor allows it, and photos are only saved to their own device when they choose to.

Is it fast?

Our own desktop Lighthouse tests score around 98 for performance, 96 for accessibility and 92 for SEO. Mobile results vary with Shopify's own scripts and the apps you install.

Can you brand it for me?

Yes. We can add your logo, colors, wallpaper, boot screen text, startup splash and icons, or design a custom radio skin. Email hello@Kudakero.com to ask.

How many stores can I use it on?

One store per license, or up to five with the Agency plan.

What if it's not right for me?

Try the live demo first. Every plan comes with our 7-day refund guarantee, under the conditions in our refund policy.