Developer changelog

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.

Added ON_FULFILLMENT to SellingPlanRemainingBalanceChargeTrigger to set payment for pre-orders due upon order fulfillment.

As of API version 2026-01, the Storefront API returns GIFT_CARD_RECIPIENT_INVALID error for invalid gift card recipient details, aiding error handling in cart operations.

Admin API 2026-01 update: phone field in orderUpdate mutation's OrderInput is now public, enabling developers to update customer phone numbers, aligning with REST API capabilities.

Enable standard metafield/metaobject definitions via TOML for faster, atomic updates across shops, enhancing migration speed and consistency in app development and deployment.

New GraphQL queries bulkOperations and bulkOperation enhance bulk operation management with filtering, sorting, and pagination, improving visibility and debugging in the Admin API.

In the GraphQL Storefront API 2026-01 release, cartDiscountCodesUpdate now requires the discountCodes argument.

Built for Shopify certified apps now receive prominent placement on the App Store homepage and in app recommendation sections on some category pages, making BFS apps easier for merchants to discover.

GraphQL Admin API bulk operations are now faster and more reliable. groupObjects defaults to false for queries and is deprecated for mutations. Adjust settings for grouped output if needed.

Inventory transfers can now omit origin or destination IDs, enhancing flexibility. Update app validation to treat these fields as optional. Existing apps remain unaffected.

The 2026-01 Admin GraphQL API adds ACH payment support, introducing BankAccount to PaymentInstrument and CustomerPaymentInstrument unions, enhancing B2B payment management.

Increased metafield and metaobject limits: 256 app definitions, 256 merchant definitions, and 1M entries per definition, supporting complex data models and workflows.

Apps can use branding in theme extensions only if it enhances the buying experience or prevents confusion. Otherwise, use standard attribution. No review requests or app promotions allowed.

The storeCreditAccountCredit mutation now accepts an optional notify parameter. When set to true the account owner will be sent a 'store credit issued email'.

The Cart AJAX API and Storefront Cart GraphQL API now process simultaneous requests.

The "Unlisted" product status is now in the 2025-10 Admin APIs, making products only accessible via a direct URL.

Major update to POS UI Extensions: Hot reloading improvements, quick previews, build error reporting, auto dev console, app persistence, and in-app reset enhance developer workflow and efficiency.

All merchants can now create up to 2,048 variants per product in Shopify admin.

POS UI Extensions 2025-10 introduces APIs for managing subscription selling plans in Shopify POS.

Shop Minis SDK early access available. Shop Minis SDK offers immersive buyer experiences in the Shop app using React. Create Minis with npm init @shopify/shop-mini@latest for quick setup.

Admin API 2026-01: callbackUrl in fulfillmentServiceCreate and fulfillmentServiceUpdate is now optional. Existing fulfillment services will be unaffected.

The visible_to_storefront_api field is deprecated and removed. Use the access input field to configure storefront accessibility of metaobjects.

Give customers the option to use Shop Pay and Apple Pay on cart and product pages in your mobile app.

Legacy mode profiles are no longer supported.

Each theme now uses one industry tag instead of two. Ensure your primary tag matches your theme's main demo designs and target merchant base.

Shopify.dev MCP Now supports Polaris, Liquid and all GQL APIs.

The fulfillmentOrdersReroute mutation in the Admin GraphQL API lets developers reroute orders based on delivery strategies, enhancing flexibility and consistency.

Subscription contracts now sync shipping requirements from product variants and skip delivery lines for digital orders, ensuring accurate taxes and totals.

Polaris web components are now generally available, supporting Admin, Checkout, Customer Accounts, and POS surfaces via Shopify's CDN.

The Order object now includes a productNetwork boolean field (2025-10) to identify orders created through the Product Network.

The productSet mutation now enforces validation limits on inventory quantities as part of supporting the increased variant limit from 100 to 2048 variants per product.

The productCreate and productUpdate mutations now use dynamic complexity costing that more accurately reflects the actual computational cost of operations.

The productVariantsBulkCreate and productVariantsBulkUpdate mutations now validate limits on inventory quantities to support increased variant limit from 100 to 2048 variants per product.

The productVariantsBulkCreate and productVariantsBulkUpdate mutations now use dynamic complexity costing that more accurately reflects the actual computational cost of operations.

The productSet mutation now uses dynamic complexity costing that more accurately reflects the actual computational cost of operations.

Adds query field shopifyqlQuery to GraphQL Admin API

The new themeDuplicate mutation in Admin GraphQL API allows you to duplicate themes (and optionally rename the duplicate).

From October 31 2025, updating a shipping address in Draft Order checkout may alter prices based on Markets settings. Use priceOverride or generatePriceOverride to maintain prices.

The new admin intents API allows apps to easily create or edit Shopify resources like products & customers via a single API call, revolutionizing how apps interact with Shopify's admin interface.

Shopify extends the grace period for BFS apps not meeting criteria to 60 days, giving developers time to fix issues while retaining the BFS status.

Shopify's Admin GraphQL API now supports article_reference and list.article_reference metafield types, enabling dynamic content linking and improved store customization.

Remote products can now be displayed on storefronts. Update Cart Ajax API logic to exclude remote items for shipping, discounts, and recovery. Remote items aren't supported in Shopify Functions.

New opt-in feature allows storefronts to display remote products from other stores. No theme updates needed, but app integrations may be affected. Remote products require a specific template.

Adds a new 'prevented' status for Disputes and updates the description of all dispute statuses.

You can now access more detailed balance information and due status for payment schedules with three new fields: balanceDue, totalBalance, and due.

Merchants can now find, compare, and install apps via Sidekick.

The customerPaymentMethodRemoteCreate mutation now has rate limiting to control API usage, ensuring stable performance for all merchants.

As of Aug 26, 2025, exchangeLineItems and return fees are supported for new Facebook orders via returnCreate mutation, simplifying exchanges. Not applicable to prior orders.

Version 2025-10 allows metaobject fields to include capabilities like admin_filterable, enabling filtering in Shopify admin.

Shopify Admin API updates: returnRefund deprecated, replaced by returnProcess for streamlined return management. Available now in unstable, official release in 2025-07.