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May 21, 2025

# Improvements to Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Thai language search on the Shopify App Store

DateMay 21, 2025

FlagsUpdate

SurfacesApp store

We've optimized Shopify App Store search for Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Thai, allowing global merchants to discover apps faster and easier. Updates include:

* Better synonym and character matching in app search results
* Improved autocomplete suggestions
* Better typing experience with ENTER no longer submits search