Podqi
AI-powered brand protection that detects and removes counterfeits across 7,800+ platforms
Podqi provides infringement tracking and takedown automation for Shopify merchants.
Podqi monitors 7,800+ platforms for counterfeit products and impersonator sites, then automates the detection, documentation, and takedown process end-to-end. Brands that sell in counterfeit-exposed categories (apparel, beauty, streetwear) typically see the strongest results. It also targets fake sites that rank on Google alongside your brand and divert branded search traffic before customers reach your store.
What Podqi does for Shopify brands
- Automates manual enforcement work (research, filing, follow-up) -> ops hours freed up
- Removes impersonator sites from Google search results -> branded organic traffic returns to your store
Overview
Podqi sells brand protection software. It finds counterfeit listings, copied images and logos, copycat websites and impersonation, then submits takedown requests. It is for brands that need to track and remove infringement of their intellectual property.
For Shopify brands
- Scans marketplaces, social media and websites for counterfeit listings, copied product photos and logos, and fake storefronts or domains.
- Lets the team set enforcement rules once so takedowns are filed automatically, without analyst queues or service desk tickets.
- Packages seller and storefront data with timestamped screenshots into evidence for takedown requests and legal teams.
How it works
The brand sets its own enforcement rules in the platform. Podqi scans for infringements, evaluates them and files takedowns, then tracks each takedown and the revenue recovered.
Products
- Brand Abuse Detects counterfeit listings using keywords, image matching and pricing anomalies.
- Stolen Imagery & Logos Finds unauthorized use of product photos and logos, including cropped or altered versions.
- Impersonation Detects fake profiles, fraudulent ads, unauthorized mobile apps, typosquats and copycat websites.
- Evidence Packages Packages timestamped screenshots with metadata, links repeat offenders, and exports CSV and branded reports.
- Enforcement Files takedowns automatically under rules the customer sets, including search engine delisting.
- Brandsweep.ai A free, public brand protection tool launched by Podqi.
Buyer notes
- Customers set their own enforcement rules, and takedowns are filed without analyst queues or service desk tickets.
- Detection covers marketplaces, domains, app stores and social platforms, in multiple languages.
- Demos are booked through the website.
From Podqi's own site and Shopify App Store listings, as of 2026-10-30.