Developer changelog

The Shopify Dev MCP server can now access Liquid docs and validate Liquid code, making theme development faster and more reliable.

Shopify Functions now support user-defined handles in GraphQL mutations, simplifying deployment by removing the need to query for functionId. Existing functionId usage remains supported.

GraphQL Admin API 2025-10 adds usdcRebateCreditAmount to ShopifyPaymentsPayoutSummary, providing a total of all usdc rebate credits issued as part of the payout.

As of version 2025-10 of the GraphQL Storefront API, Cart now supports adding gift cards without replacing already applied gift cards.

The Shop.draftOrders connection is removed in GraphQL Admin API v2026-01. Use QueryRoot.draftOrders to access multiple draft orders.

API v2025-10: Apps with read_customer_payment_methods scope can now query the mandate connection on CustomerPaymentMethod to access payment method authorizations via resourceType and resourceId.

Order metafield filters in Shopify Admin UI and GraphQL API enhance order management, allowing precise data retrieval and improved operational efficiency for developers and merchants.

Store credit accounts now support company locations, enabling location-specific credit management. B2B customers can view and use credits at checkout. APIs updated for credit queries and transactions.

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.

The FulfillmentEventStatus enum now includes CARRIER_PICKED_UP, allowing merchants to track when carriers collect shipments.

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

Polaris update: Eight new Admin components (ColorField, ColorPicker, Popover, Tooltip, Menu, Chip, ClickableChip, DropZone) now available via Shopify CDN.

Update your app to the latest Checkout Kit (Swift 3.3.1, Kotlin 3.5.1, React-native 3.3.1) to ensure compatibility with iOS 26 and prevent checkout issues.

Create dev stores on any plan, use app dev preview for instant iteration, manage metaobjects in code, and utilize the new Dev Dashboard for streamlined app management and migration.

The @inContext directive now supports visitorConsent for buyer preferences, auto-encoding consent into checkoutUrl, ensuring privacy compliance in Storefront API v2025-10+.

As of 2025-10, set countryCode in CountryHarmonizedSystemCodeInput to null to set a global harmonized system code.

Build announcement bar extensions on Thank You and Customer Account pages using the 2025-07 UI APIs. Capture buyers' attention for tasks like surveys, reviews, upsells and more.

The profiles/update webhook now includes fields like name, default, profile_type, and version, improving update reliability and reducing debouncing for rapid profile changes.

New ProductVariantsBulkCreateStrategy to enhance productVariantsBulkCreate capabilities

The new shopify.app.extensions() method lets apps query active checkout and customer account extensions, aiding setup tracking and merchant onboarding. Limited to these extensions initially.

Starting August 2025, deprecated fonts in themes, checkout, and Shopify Forms will be automatically replaced with similar-style alternatives.

The order editing API now supports applying discounts to fulfilled line items, allowing for more accurate financial attribution and reporting.

The checkout_and_accounts_configurations/update webhook will be deprecated on Jan 1, 2026. Use the Admin API checkoutProfiles query for tracking updates instead.

New fields have been introduced to enable parent-child (nested) relationships between cart lines, supporting use cases such as warranties, engravings, and gift-wrapping.

Export search term performance data with detailed targeting for multiple campaigns at once, including breakdowns by country, device, and shop plan, from the ads campaigns overview page.

New guidelines for referenceDocumentUri in inventory adjustments enhance traceability. Supports multiple URI formats, and includes best practices, examples, and migration guides.

Added Meta Pixel Conversions API support for server-side app install tracking. Partners can use Facebook Pixel Access Token for accurate attribution in ad campaigns.

Starting Jan 1, 2026, Shopify stops setting _shopify_s and _shopify_y cookies. Use Web Pixels API for _shopify_y and create session-length cookies for _shopify_s replacement.

The new App Bridge Reviews API allows Shopify apps to request reviews directly within the Shopify admin interface.

Shopify is removing the "Sell from all locations" fulfillable inventory option, requiring shops to configure shipping zones. Apps must ensure inventory is available for delivery to avoid errors.

The orders query now supports current_total_price and total_weight filters, plus sortKey can use CURRENT_TOTAL_PRICE, enhancing data retrieval and sorting options for developers.

GraphQL Admin API 2025-10 adds externalTraceId to ShopifyPaymentsPayout, providing the financial institution's reference number for payout tracking.

The taxCode field in ProductVariant is deprecated as of API version 2025-10. Update your app to remove dependencies on this field due to Avalara AvaTax app discontinuation.

API version 2025-10 adds MERCHANDISE_SELLING_PLAN_NOT_APPLICABLE_ON_COMPANY_LOCATION to CartWarningCode, alerting B2B users when a cart includes a selling plan at a company location.

As of version 2025-10 of the GraphQL Storefront API, you can replace all delivery addresses that are present on a cart in a single operation.

The new [cartDeliveryAddressesReplace...

Hydrogen deployments auto-add preview URLs to Customer Account API application setup, ensuring seamless OAuth redirects and JavaScript-origin checks without manual updates.

From version 2025-07, Customer Account UI extensions can access the analytics object, enabling custom event publishing to Shopify Web Pixels for precise customer interaction tracking.

Web pixels now automatically load on Customer Account and Order Status pages. Requires custom domain for accounts. Supports page_viewed events, Advanced DOM API, and custom events via UI extensions.

No more waiting for manual approval for payments app extensions. Deploy immediately with validation that checks test mode support, API versions, and payment method compatibility, right in your CLI

Learn more about app reviews archiving and unpublishing criteria

Updated Partner Program Agreement and API Terms effective July 16, 2025. Revenue Share changes start January 1, 2025. Continued use confirms acceptance of new terms.

We’ve rolled out several updates to the Shopify Theme Store that help merchants find the right theme faster—while giving your themes more visibility

Inventory shipment timestamps are now accessible via the Admin GraphQL API. Use dateCreated, dateReceived, and dateShipped fields.

The Flex sections developer preview is now closed, and style settings no longer supported.

Added dispute_type filter to OrderListData GraphQL query, enabling filtering of orders by chargeback and/or inquiry.

Shopify will stop using the _ab cookie for the preview bar on August 18, 2025.

POS UI Extensions update: Fixed component rendering, removed FormattedTextField, added properties to interfaces, deprecated Icon props, and introduced Storage API for data storage.

The subtotal_price field is added to Server Pixel events: checkout_started, payment_info_submitted, and checkout_completed.

Cart tokens have changed format

Previously, subscription discount data was only available through the GraphQL Admin API. Now, it's also available through the Customer Account API.