# PrivateMetafield is now deprecated — Shopify developer changelog
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## PrivateMetafield is now deprecated

Starting in API version <strong>2025-01</strong>, PrivateMetafield will be removed from the GraphQL Admin API. Use <a href='https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/custom-data/metafields/use-app-data-metafields'>app-data metafields</a> instead. If the metafield is needed per resource, consider the <a href='https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/custom-data/metafields/migrate-private-metafields'>migration guide</a> for using app-reserved namespaces.

*Published: December 05, 2024*
Tags: API, Deprecation Announcement
Link: https://shopify.dev/changelog/privatemetafield-is-now-deprecated

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