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- Admin GraphQL API
- 2024-10
Added FAILED_TO_RETRIEVE_BILLING_ADDRESS to CustomerPaymentMethodRevocationReason EnumRead full post –>As of GraphQL Admin API version 2024-10, the CustomerPaymentMethodRevocationReason object has a new enum value:
. This value is assigned when a customer payment...Tags:
- Action Required
- Admin GraphQL API
- 2024-10
Removal of deprecated product image mutations from the GraphQL Admin APIRead full post –>As of 2024-10, deprecated image mutations are removed from the GraphQL API. Use productCreateMedia, productDeleteMedia, productUpdateMedia, and productReorderMedia instead.
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- Webhook
- 2024-10
Newcreated_fulfillment_holdfield onfulfillment_orders/placed_on_holdwebhookRead full post –>Admin API v2024-10 adds
towebhook, ensuring visibility of created holds even if released or deleted.Tags:
- Webhook
- 2024-10
New webhook topicapp/scopes_updateRead full post –>Webhook API
2024-10addstopic, notifying apps of changes in granted access scopes, aiding in tracking installation permissions.Tags:
- Action Required
- Storefront GraphQL API
- 2024-10
Cart Warnings in Storefront API CartRead full post –>In API v2024-10, inventory errors move from
towarningswith codes for stock issues. Usewarningsto manage cart items or inform buyers of changes.Tags:
- Admin GraphQL API
- 2024-10
Add subscription status updates to bulkOperationRunMutationRead full post –>Subscription Status updates can now be run with the bulkOperationRunMutation.
The following mutations have been added:
*...
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- Action Required
- Admin GraphQL API
- Admin REST API
- 2024-10
Querying events through theeventsconnection andCommentEvent.subjectbecomes nullableRead full post –>As of 2024-10, query events via
,event, andevents.eventsconnection added to multiple types.is now nullable;deprecated.Tags:
- Admin GraphQL API
- 2024-10
ProductInputsplit intoProductCreateInputandProductUpdateInputin2024-10Read full post –>In the 2024-10 Admin GraphQL API,
is split intoand.andnow use a newproductargument.Tags:
- Admin GraphQL API
- 2024-10
Admin GraphQL API: new APIs for Pages, Articles, Blogs, and Comments now available in 2024-10Read full post –>Version 2024-10 of the Admin GraphQL API allows reading/modifying Pages, Articles, Blogs, and Comments with new types and queries, enhancing content management for developers.
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- Shopify App Store
Create App Store Ads on Tag-Level Category PagesRead full post –>App Store ads on the Shopify App Store now support targeting tag-level category pages, in addition to main and sub-category pages. For more information on App Store category page types, [see...
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- Action Required
- Admin GraphQL API
- 2025-01
Deprecating explicit access grants for app-owned metafieldsRead full post –>Specifying grants for specific apps on app-owned metafields is now deprecated. New apps will not be able...
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- Payments Apps API
- 2024-10
Add LocalPaymentMethodDetailsRead full post –>Added API resource for local payment methods payment details, enhancing transaction data access for developers.
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- Payments Apps API
- 2024-10
Surface payment group id and payment session id on subscription billing attemptsRead full post –>New "SubscriptionBillingAttempt" resource logs billing attempts with idempotency keys to avoid duplicates, creating orders on success. No impact on existing partners.
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- Payments Apps API
- 2024-10
Added connection to order transaction from subscription billing attemptsRead full post –>New resource logs each subscription billing attempt, using idempotency keys to prevent duplicate orders. Successful attempts create orders, no impact on existing partners.
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- Admin GraphQL API
- 2024-10
Introducing theme and theme file management in the Admin GraphQL APIRead full post –>API v2024-10 introduces admin API for Online Store Themes, matching REST API features. New queries and mutations enhance theme and file management, boosting efficiency for developers.
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- Admin GraphQL API
- 2025-01
Changing the default value of permitsSkuSharing argument in fulfillmentServiceCreateRead full post –>As of
2025-01, the default value for theargument in themutation has been updated to true.Please be aware that this argument is deprecated and...
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- Admin GraphQL API
- 2024-10
Introducing metafield definition capabilities in the admin APIRead full post –>API version 2024-10 introduces metafield definition management via Admin API, allowing developers to enable, disable, and query metafield capabilities for enhanced Shopify integration.
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- Action Required
- Admin GraphQL API
- 2024-10
Metafield Definition Capability Framework and Deprecation ofuse_as_collection_conditionRead full post –>API v2024-10 introduces the Metafield Definition Capability Framework, replacing
withfor better flexibility and extensibility.Tags:
- Admin GraphQL API
- 2024-10
New inventory input fields in productSet mutation in version 2024-10Read full post –>GraphQL API v2024-10 introduces
for settingavailableorquantities inandmutations, enhancing inventory management.Tags:
- Themes
Shopify CLI is now easier to install and faster for Liquid theme developmentRead full post –>Shopify CLI update: Instant dev server startup, no Ruby dependency, unified TypeScript commands, and headless Liquid console for streamlined theme development.
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- Themes
New Full-Funnel Theme Install Parameters and Now Firing E-Commerce Events on the Theme Listing PageRead full post –>Added
andto theme install events for better merchant insights. Implemented Google e-commerce events for enhanced tracking and precise data analysis in Shopify Theme Store.Tags:
- Tools
JavaScript Shopify Functions are now ~40% fasterRead full post –>As of Shopify CLI 3.67 and Javy 3.1, Shopify Functions built in JavaScript can see improved performance by as much as 40% when combined with [@shopify/shopify_function...
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- Shopify App Store
New Full-Funnel App Install Parameters and Now Firing E-Commerce Events on the App Listing PageRead full post –>New parameters
andadded for app install events in Shopify, plus Google e-commerce events for better tracking and data analysis on app listing pages.Tags:
- Webhook
Product Feed webhooks now support per-market inventoryRead full post –>The
andfields will now reflect country-specific inventory availability, scoped to the specified market country of the Product Feed. The Fulfillable Inventory...Tags:
- Platform
Post-purchase offers limit is increasedRead full post –>Post-purchase upsell offers increased from 2 to 3, boosting order value potential. Review custom code for optimal buyer experience.
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- Action Required
- Admin GraphQL API
- 2024-10
Improvements in the GiftCard GraphQL endpoints and introducing GiftCardTransaction typesRead full post –>GraphQL Admin API 2024-10:
endpoints open to all; newtypes. Renameto. Addand transaction fields.Tags:
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- Admin GraphQL API
- 2024-10
The fulfillmentOrdersReleaseHolds Mutation Is DeprecatedRead full post –>As of the Admin API version 2024-10, the fulfillmentOrdersReleaseHolds mutation has been deprecated.
...
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- Admin GraphQL API
- 2024-10
Admin API includesurlRedirectsCountRead full post –>As of Admin GraphQL API version
2024-10, you can accessfield to retrieve the count of redirects.Learn more about
on...Tags:
- Admin GraphQL API
- 2024-10
New query attributes on products queryRead full post –>As of the 2024-10 version of the GraphQL Admin API, the
productsquery filter has been expanded to allow filtering on additional attributes:,and...Tags:
- Action Required
- Admin REST API
- 2024-10
Field deprecations on the abandoned checkout REST APIRead full post –>Several fields deprecated from Abandoned Checkout REST API; switch to new GraphQL API by 2024-10 for continued support.
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- Admin GraphQL API
- 2024-10
Fulfillment Holds Now Able To Be Released by IDRead full post –>GraphQL Admin API 2024-10 adds
idtoand optionaltomutation, allowing precise hold releases by ID.Tags:
- Admin GraphQL API
- 2024-10
Admin API includesstatusPageUrlfield onOrderRead full post –>As of Admin GraphQL API version
2024-10, you can accessfield to retrieve the URL where the customer can check the order's current status.Learn more about
Orderon...Tags:
- Admin GraphQL API
- Admin REST API
- Webhook
- 2024-07
Customer SMS Consent Collected From now returns Shopify when the buyer consents to SMS marketing in Shopify CheckoutRead full post –>From Sept 12, 2024,
returnsfor SMS consent in Shopify Checkout, affecting 1st party and UI extensions; other flows remain unchanged.Tags:
- Platform
Hydrogen September 2024 releaseRead full post –>Hydrogen v2024.7.5 enhances sitemaps, search, cart gift cards, and security. Fixes redirects and mobile links. Adds privacy utilities. Optimizes cart totals.
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- Action Required
- Admin GraphQL API
- Admin REST API
- 2024-10
Introducing PRODUCT_CATEGORY_ID in CollectionRuleColumn and Deprecating PRODUCT_TAXONOMY_NODE_ID for automated collection creationRead full post –>API v2024-10 introduces
infor smart collections, replacing deprecated. Update implementations for enhanced functionality.Tags:
- Webhook
Updates to webhook retry mechanismRead full post –>Webhooks retry 8 times over 4 hours with exponential backoff. Original payloads are used; check timestamps for staleness. Address updates won't affect retries. Improves delivery reliability.
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- Tools
Static app navigation for admin apps is no longer supportedRead full post –>Static app navigation for admin apps is deprecated. Use App Bridge components for navigation. Delete existing menus via Partners dashboard by Dec 2024; auto-removal by Dec 2026.
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- Action Required
- Admin GraphQL API
- 2024-10
Removing V2 suffix from fulfillmentCreateV2 and fulfillmentTrackingInfoUpdateV2Read full post –>As of
2024-10, we're deprecatingand. Instead, please useand.Note that the...
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- Action Required
- Admin REST API
- 2024-10
The REST location resource requireslocationsscopeRead full post –>The 2024-10 Admin REST API requires the
scope to access the location resource. Without it, a 403 Forbidden error occurs. Update your app permissions accordingly.Tags:
- Shopify Theme Store
Fresh theme rows for Theme Store homepageRead full post –>To help merchants discover the freshest and most well-integrated themes for their store, we've shipped an update to the Theme Store homepage to highlight Top and New themes (published in the last...
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- Liquid
- Storefront GraphQL API
- 2024-10
Storefront Product Taxonomy Category APIRead full post –>GraphQL Storefront API 2024-10 now supports retrieving product taxonomy categories, enhancing storefront customization. Available via both GraphQL and Liquid APIs for improved buyer experience.
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- Admin GraphQL API
- 2024-10
Allow item activation at legacy locationRead full post –>GraphQL Admin API 2024-10 adds
tomutation, enabling inventory activation at non-SKU-sharing locations. Ensure parameter is true for such activations.Tags:
- Action Required
- Admin GraphQL API
- 2024-10
ReverseFulfillmentOrderLineItem.fulfillmentLineItem field is nullable as of 2024-10Read full post –>As of 2024-10,
is nullable. Older API versions will error ifis missing.Tags:
- Admin GraphQL API
- 2024-10
Admin API removeslineItemsMutablefield onOrderRead full post –>As of Admin GraphQL API version
2024-10, useinstead offield to get a list of the order's line items.Learn more about
Orderon...Tags:
- Admin GraphQL API
- 2024-01
Customer, Order, Company, and Model3d GraphQL types available in MetafieldReference union for 2024-01 and onwardRead full post –>We are retroactively adding Customer, Order, Company, and Model3d graphql types to the MetafieldReference union for...
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- Action Required
- Customer Account API
- 2024-01
Protected customer data access required to use the Customer Account APIRead full post –>Apps must meet Level 1 Protected Customer Data Requirements to access the Customer Account GraphQL API, affecting public apps but not Hydrogen, Headless, or Custom Apps.
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- Admin GraphQL API
- 2024-10
AddingproductVariantsCountGraphQL field.Read full post –>As of
2024-10version, we are addingfield to the Admin GraphQL API.Learn more about...
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- Built for Shopify
Built for Shopify Technical criteria checklist has been updatedRead full post –>Renamed criteria, updated app distribution layout, added category-specific section, merged safety and design standards, and removed outdated app listing requirements for clarity.
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- Shopify Theme Store
Updates to Feature Filters, Theme Listing & Partner PagesRead full post –>- Merchants can now filter themes by 3 new features: "Quick Order List", "Sign in with Shop" & "Swatch Filters". And we have removed 3 feature filters: "Product reviews", "Event Calendar" & "Store...
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- Admin GraphQL API
- 2024-10
Remove unused error codes from LocationDeactivateUserErrorCodeRead full post –>The 2024-10 GraphQL Admin API release removes
andfrom. Update code to remove checks.