Developer changelog

You can now allocate refunds as new store credit alongside original payment methods. Requires new customer accounts and customer-associated orders.

The publicDisplayName field is added to ShopPlan. The Shopify plan is now Grow. Update to publicDisplayName as displayName will be deprecated.

Automatically create smart collections with the new PRODUCT_CATEGORY_ID_WITH_DESCENDANTS field.

productSet mutation returns more precise PRODUCT_SUSPENDED error code

Inventory Transfers developer preview is now available, allowing you to test enhanced multi-location inventory management features and build integrations for complex inventory movements.

Stable API versions now retroactively add GraphQL Enum values. Refresh introspection caches and implement catch-alls to avoid toolchain disruptions.

We've added new FulfillmentOrderRejectionReason enum values for more detailed error messages.

As of API version 2025-04 of the GraphQL Admin API, the productSet and customerSet mutations can upsert by identifier, simplifying record management.

Added new enum values to CustomerPaymentMethodRevocationReason: CUSTOMER_REDACTED, TOO_MANY_CONSECUTIVE_FAILURES, CVV_ATTEMPTS_LIMIT_EXCEEDED

The themeFilesUpsert mutation now returns theme file metadata directly, eliminating the need for extra fetch requests to verify updates.

Shopify-approved finance apps can access shop finance details and subscribe to related webhooks

Added rfmGroup field to customer statistics in the Admin GraphQL Admin API to expose customer segmentation data based on purchasing patterns.

The draftOrderCount query is now available in the 2025-07 stable version of the GraphQL Admin API. Previously, it was...

location.id can now be queried with read_inventory or read_locations scopes. Other Location fields still need read_locations. Applies to all API versions.

Order status URLs now use capability tokens instead of static keys, improving security with limited uses and automatic expiration. Optional parameters available for customization.

Use the giftCardConfiguration query to retrieve the maximum values for purchased and issued gift cards.

To fetch a list of article authors for a store, use the new articleAuthors query.

articles, pages, and comments queries now have full filter parity with the REST Admin API

Webhook scopes for InventoryItem are now flexible, allowing read_inventory or read_products for INVENTORY_ITEMS_CREATE, DELETE, UPDATE across all API versions.

Locations can now be used in delivery promise participant queries and mutations in the unstable GraphQL Admin API, with full release in 2025-07. Filter products by delivery promise participants.

App subscription plans now include persistent plan handles, making it easier to query for plan data.

The GraphQL and REST Admin API now support various customer-related search terms that were disabled in API version 2024-07. For example: accepts_marketing, city, company, and more.

Draft orders inactive for a year will auto-delete starting April 1, 2026 to improve data management and app performance. Applies to orders created after April 1, 2025.

Shopify Exchange Platform now supports Retail Exchanges, consolidating operations into a single Return. Update integrations for unified sales agreements. ExchangeV2 APIs deprecated in 1 year.

Starting from 2025-04, unused PriceListErrorCode values will be removed.

As of GraphQL Admin API version 2025-04, the defaultPhoneNumber field is introduced on the Customer object to support querying a customer's phone number and marketing state.

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As of GraphQL Admin API version 2025-04, the defaultEmailAddress field is introduced on the Customer object to support querying a customer's email address and marketing state.

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As of the 2025-04 API version, the OrderEditAddVariant API will adhere to the pricing configurations set for Markets and Company Locations.

New Transfers and Shipment APIs enable seamless integration with IMS/ERP, allowing full transfer management. Currently in "Unstable" stage, expected release candidate by July 2025.

As of 2025-07, FeeSale.fee is nullable, allowing null values for deleted fees. Prior versions return deleted fees. Update your code to handle null fees.

The DigitalWallets enum now includes AMAZON_PAY, enabling its use in Storefront and Admin GraphQL APIs which can determine if Amazon Pay is available to buyers and has been used in transactions.

As of 2025-04, the X-Shopify-API-Deprecated-Reason HTTP header will return the list of detected deprecations instead of a generic URL.

2025-04 adds customerAddressCreate, customerAddressUpdate, and customerAddressDelete mutations for more granular control on customer addresses.

The description field for metafields is being removed in unstable.

New metafield namespaces and metaobject types can not have prefixes that end with double hyphens (e.g., "foo--"). Existing definitions remain unaffected.

Metafield/metaobject writes that don't change values won't trigger actions like webhooks, enhancing efficiency by reducing unnecessary processing in select mutations and bulk operations.

API version 2025-04 lets you manage shop privacy settings, including cookie banners, data sale opt-outs, and privacy policy automation.

API version 2025-04 introduces the include_mirrored_exchanges query filter parameter, which provides greater flexibility in managing and viewing exchange data.

API version 2025-04 introduces the ends_at, created_at, and updated_at query filter parameters, which provides greater flexibility in managing and viewing discounts.

Adds NonTestOrderLimitReached field to SubscriptionBillingAttemptErrorCode, alerting you when you've exceeded the order limit for a payment processor.

Use the GraphQL Admin API to query the retail location where customers are updating their marketing consent.

As of 2025-04, Product Variant mutations will validate country harmonized system codes against existing inventory item harmonized system codes.

Revamped our Discounts GraphQL Admin API docs with more detailed descriptions and real-world examples, based on your user feedback!

API version 2025-04 adds fees and net fields to the GraphQL and REST Admin APIs for adjustment orders, which are helpful for financial reconciliation in balance transactions

Line items can now be split across multiple fulfillment locations, preventing overselling and improving inventory accuracy.

Admin API 2025-01 adds 'event' and 'origin' fields to store credit transactions, enhancing traceability and auditing for better financial reporting and customer service.

RELEVANCE will no longer be included in connection sort options by default as of 2025-04. This will eliminate cases where the option offered no unique behavior.

Catalog APIs now support multiple markets per catalog. Use type: REGION to maintain single market behavior.

Payout statuses "In Transit" and "Scheduled" are now merged as "Scheduled." Update workflows to recognize "Scheduled" for accurate payout info. Change is effective immediately.

API v2025-04 now supports filtering subscriptionContracts by created_at, updated_at, and status in admin and customer APIs.