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title: Recent changes to Shopify’s platform
description: Shopify’s developer changelog documents all changes to Shopify’s platform. Find the latest news and learn about new platform opportunities.
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# Developer changelog

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* January 1, 2026

  Tags:

  * Admin GraphQL API
  * Customer Account API
  * Webhook
  * 2026-01

  ### [New Return Reason Definitions API for Better Return Insights](https://shopify.dev/changelog/new-return-reason-definitions-api-for-better-return-insights)

  A new `ReturnReasonDefinition` type replaces `ReturnReason`, providing category-specific return reasons for better analytics and improved return experiences.

  [Read full post –>](https://shopify.dev/changelog/new-return-reason-definitions-api-for-better-return-insights)

* January 1, 2026

  Tags:

  * Customer Account API
  * Admin GraphQL API
  * 2026-01

  ### [Metafield references added to Customer Account API](https://shopify.dev/changelog/metafield-references-added-to-customer-account-api)

  Added `metafield.reference`(s) to the Customer Account API, along with granular Admin API metaobject access controls, enabling the Customer Account API to query `Media` types and metaobjects.

  [Read full post –>](https://shopify.dev/changelog/metafield-references-added-to-customer-account-api)