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April 17, 2026

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* Admin GraphQL API
* 2026-04

# Add `isActive` field to `InventoryLevel`

As of GraphQL Admin API version 2026-04 the [`InventoryLevel`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/2026-04/objects/InventoryLevel) object now includes an `isActive` boolean field, which indicates whether an inventory level is currently active. In this version, you can optionally query for inactive inventory levels, and the `isActive` field will help you distinguish between active and inactive levels.

### Why We Made This Change

Previously, deactivating an inventory level would clear its associated quantities, and these inactive levels were not visible through the API. Starting with version 2026-04, deactivating an inventory level no longer clears its quantities. Inactive levels can be adjusted just like active ones, so the API now returns these inactive levels. The `isActive` field provides visibility into the activation status, allowing apps to differentiate between locations where inventory tracking has never occurred and those where it has been deactivated.

### Impact on Your App

From GraphQL Admin API version 2026-04 onwards, queries on `InventoryLevel` may return inactive inventory levels that were previously excluded. Each inventory level now includes an `isActive` field, which you can use to filter or display activation status.

### What You Need to Do

* No changes are required for existing queries, as they will continue to return only active inventory levels.
* If you choose to [include inactive levels](https://shopify.dev/changelog/add-includeinactive-argument-to-inventorylevels-and-inventorylevel-fields) in your query, review any logic that assumes all returned inventory levels are active. Use the `isActive` field to filter results if your app only requires active inventory levels.
* Update any inventory level counts or aggregations to account for the inclusion of inactive levels.