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December 11, 2024

# Updated category specific requirements for Built for Shopify

DateDecember 11, 2024

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Built for Shopify now includes new [category-specific requirements](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/launch/built-for-shopify/requirements#category-specific) for Email marketing apps, SMS marketing apps, Ads apps, Analytics apps, Affiliate program apps, and Forms apps. Additionally, the requirements for Subscriptions apps have been updated to require the use of customer account extensions.

Starting in July 2025, apps will need to meet these requirements to be eligible for Built for Shopify status.