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May 20, 2026

# Removing deprecated PRIVATE and PUBLIC\_READ enums on metaobject definitions

DateMay 20, 2026

Version[2027-01](https://shopify.dev/changelog?api_version=2027-01)

Flags[Deprecation announcement](https://shopify.dev/changelog?filter=deprecation-announcement)

SurfacesAPI

Affected APIs[Admin GraphQL API](https://shopify.dev/changelog?api_type=admin-graphql)

We are updating the [`MetaobjectAdminAccess`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/enums/MetaobjectAdminAccess) enum by deprecating the `PRIVATE` and `PUBLIC_READ` values. These values are now obsolete and are never returned by the API.

This change removes ambiguity, as the deprecated access values do not accurately reflect the actual access behaviors. There are no required changes, but updating your code will help maintain clarity and prevent potential access issues.