Knockoff
Brand protection software for Shopify stores that finds copycat listings and files takedowns, started by Josh Pigford in 2026.
ActiveSource [3]Source [1]Last verified Oct 2, 2026
About Knockoff
Knockoff connects to a Shopify store and watches Amazon, Temu, eBay, Etsy, AliExpress, Facebook, Instagram and the open web for listings that copy the store's products or brand name. It assembles archived evidence and, after the merchant signs a letter of authorization, files reports on covered platforms.Source [3]
Pigford describes it in his X bio as what he is building to protect e-commerce brands from imposters, and the site names him as the founder.Source [4]Source [3]
What happened
Josh Pigford started Knockoff in 2026 and lists it as active. It scans marketplaces and the web for stolen listings, copycat storefronts and trademark filings that copy a Shopify store's brand, then files takedowns as the store's authorized agent.Source [1]Source [3]Source [4]
Timeline
- 2026Launched by Josh Pigford.Source [1]Source [2]
Products and brands
- Knockoff: Shopify brand protection: detection of copycat listings and takedown filingSource [3]
Leadership
| Josh Pigford | FounderSource [3]Source [1] | Since 2026 |
People on Founded, and where they went next
| Person | Here | Also built |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Pigford | Founder2026 to now | MaybeShut downBaremetricsAcquiredTemperAcquiredTheAppleBlogAcquiredSabotage MediaActive |
Links
Sources
- Knockoff, joshpigford.com. Accessed Oct 2, 2026.
- Projects, joshpigford.com. Accessed Oct 2, 2026.
- Brand protection software for Shopify stores | Knockoff, Knockoff. Accessed Oct 2, 2026.
- Josh Pigford (@Shpigford) X profile, X (via fxtwitter API). Accessed Oct 2, 2026.