Developer changelog

Due to low usage, as of September 30th we no longer support AdRoll on Shopify App Store listings. For remarketing, we offer alternatives such as Google and Facebook Pixel support.

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The following fields were previously deprecated, and have now been fully removed as of 2020-10.

• Refund.restocked
• RefundLineItem.refundType

These fields were deprecated by...

As of the 2020-10 API version, you can query a shop's shipping policy using the shippingPolicy field on the Shop object.

To learn more about the shippingPolicy field, refer to our [developer...

Updated bid suggestions now provide more accurate competitive insights for keywords, enhancing ad visibility for exact matches and competitiveness for broad matches.

The rich text editor now supports manual RGB/HEX color codes, enabling precise brand color matching for Blogs, Pages, Products, and Collections.

The customer privacy API is a browser-based, Javascript API that enables developers to read and write cookies related to a buyer's privacy preferences. As of 2020-10, the API is available to all...

As of 2020-10, apps can now add manual or percentage-based discounts to any item that is added while editing an order with the GraphQL Admin API.

For more information about using discounts with...

The theme editor is now in React, improving mobile editing, UI, and load times. Use Shopify.designMode for app detection to avoid issues.

API v2020-10 allows adding one image media object to product variants and introduces a mime type field in MediaImage.

The 2020-10 REST API now provides checksums for updated assets, reducing sync time and bandwidth for clients like Theme Kit 1.1 or newer.

From September 14, 2020, all development stores must use Shopify's test payment provider or test mode for payment testing. Real transactions require a Shopify plan purchase.

You can now subscribe to Shopify Payments dispute events with webhooks. The disputes/create and disputes/update topics are now available in all supported API versions.

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Version 2020-10 of the GraphQL API will now allow you to directly query an order that is associated with a given refund.

For more information about the Refund object, visit our [developer...

Earlier in the year we released the ability to refund duties using the GraphQL API. Now, as of version 2020-10, we are releasing the same...

Shops can now assign country and language to domains. Check internationalDomains field for eligibility. Ensure domain supports language to avoid 404 errors.

Apps can now create BXGY discounts with a minimum purchase amount prerequisite via the REST Admin API.

A new prerequisite_to_entitlement_purchase field was added that defines the minimum...

We've added some new features to Discounts on the GraphQL Admin API, including:

• Usage counts for automatic discounts.
• New ways to search through discounts.
• Speed up the management of...

Apps can now get additional context about batch discount code creation errors by looking into the new logs field. This field will return any error the system reported when trying to create the...

Access store speed reports from the Stores page in the partner dashboard to identify and assist clients with performance improvements. Sort stores by speed score for easy analysis.

The POS product recommendations app extension lets developers enhance their apps for Shopify POS, offering consistent, data-driven recommendations across online and physical stores.

As of API version 2020-10, we are removing the ability to change any tax field data using the...

Subscribe to profile_create, profile_update, and profile_delete webhooks for delivery profiles to avoid frequent callbacks and stay updated on shipping zone changes.

The 2020-10 update adds delivery method details to fulfillment orders, enabling API clients to determine if items are for delivery or in-store pickup.

Private app permissions will default to Off in non-Plus stores. Merchants must opt-in to modify apps. Consider custom apps for bespoke solutions.

Previously apps could only edit orders created through a Shopify channel (for example, POS, online store, or draft orders). Going forward, apps can now edit orders they created. To determine if...

Shopify App Store now offers recommended keywords for ads, enhancing keyword management by using organic search data and app category insights.

Shopify will now limit the amount of checkouts that can be created on the Storefront per minute. If an API client exceeds this throttle, then a 200 Throttled error response is returned.

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As of August 4, 2020, Shopify Partners must meet activity requirements to continue receiving recurring commissions for referrals and Plus upgrades. Check your dashboard for deadlines.

The online store design beta ends Aug 4, 2020. Backup your work as dev stores will be removed. Future updates will be compatible. Stay informed via updated documentation.

App Bridge beta introduces session tokens for faster, cookie-free authentication across browsers, requiring apps to send a Shopify-generated token with each request.

Shopify introduces an Online Store Speed report for merchants, offering page speed tests and comparisons using Google Lighthouse scores. Rollout is ongoing for all merchants.

Google’s reCAPTCHA v3 has been added to online store contact forms and blog comments to reduce incoming spam. reCAPTCHA v3 analyzes visitor behavior to block spam from bots, and reduces friction...

Shopify now supports annual app subscriptions via the Billing API, allowing merchants to upgrade from monthly plans with prorated pricing. Track revenue in the Partner Dashboard.

The 2020-07 release introduces Amazon EventBridge for Shopify webhooks, annual billing in Billing API, Brazilian Tax ID support, enhanced domain data, and improved GraphQL error messages.

The 2020-07 Admin GraphQL API update adds shop.domains for accessing domain data, SSL status, and cross-border info, enhancing shop data insights for developers.

API versions 2019-04 and 2019-07 deprecated on July 2, 2020. Requests default to 2019-10. Version 2020-07 is now stable. Update integrations to avoid disruptions.

You can now add a Facebook pixel to your app listing. A Facebook pixel can help you to track your app listing traffic and increase your reach through Facebook. [Learn more about...

You can now use the page_image global object to output a store's [social sharing...

The rate_updated_at field now shows the date of the last manual or automatic currency rate update, enhancing manual exchange rate tracking in the currency API.

Improved GraphQL error messages now specify the field and required access scope. Responses include error code, documentation link, and access scope details, aiding developers in troubleshooting.

The Shopify App Store is now available in Czech, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal), and Turkish. You can now create a listing in these languages that will be shown to merchants. [Learn more about...

API v2020-07 updates discount allocation: replaces "one" with "each" and "across". Affects discount_applications in various order webhooks. Apps using "one" won't be delisted.

A customer's multipass identifier is now available in the GraphQL Admin API 2020-07 release candidate using Customer.multipassIdentifer.

See the [2020-07 release candidate reference...

The Shopify Partner Program Agreement (PPA) updates previously announced on March 3, 2020, go into effect today.

These updates clarify our role as a billing agent, which means we’re the party...

The Localization Extensions preview lets developers access tax IDs via GraphQL API for customs and invoicing. Available in 2020-07 release for countries needing tax IDs at checkout.

Use the Shopify theme inspector for Chrome to debug Liquid render performance on shops with collaborator access.

The Online Store Editor now supports page navigation with a new page picker, allowing developers to quickly access and customize specific pages in the design preview.

The total tip amount received on an order is now available in the GraphQL Admin API 2020-07 release candidate via Order.totalTipReceived.

See the [2020-07 release candidate reference...

New liquid and echo tags simplify theme code by allowing multi-line expressions and filtered outputs within single delimiters, enhancing code efficiency for developers.

You can now integrate your app with Amazon EventBridge to receive Shopify webhooks using an event bus. EventBridge's serverless, event-driven architecture can help you reduce infrastructure costs...