Developer changelog

Listing pages refreshed for better readability; sticky sidebar added for key info. Structured features support expanded. No changes to listing functionality.

As of version 2024-07 of the Admin GraphQL API, you can use the new ordersCount field to count the orders for a given shop.

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As of Admin API 2024-07, Order object will expose the following new fields:

• staffMember *...

As of GraphQL Admin API 2024-07 version, you can make use of a new mutation to delete an order.

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As of Admin GraphQL API version 2024-10, we're deprecating the ability to set the available quantity on the InventoryActivate GraphQL mutation for already active states. Moving forward, use the...

As of Storefront API version 2024-07, you will get a NOTE_TOO_LONG user error in cart mutations in case the note exceeds the maximum number of 5000 characters.

Starting July 2024, MetafieldAccessInput and MetafieldAccessUpdateInput will use MetafieldAdminAccessInput and MetafieldStorefrontAccessInput enums for access control.

Pre-select app capabilities early to receive personalized guidance during app submission

Developers can now customize Shopify Checkout's address autocomplete using the Address Autocomplete API, enabling integration with third-party apps for enhanced suggestions.

Pre-select app capabilities early for tailored requirements. If review is paused, receive clear issue summaries and an easy resubmission process. English rollout starts this week.

Apps can now trigger Shopify's marketing automations via the Customers API. Use consentUpdatedAt for email consent updates within 24 hours to activate workflows. Avoid duplicate emails.

API now returns tax lines for tax-exempt orders, even with price=0. Full rollout by May 23, 2024. Ensure tax registrations are set for affected stores.

As of 2024-04, the Cart API's preferences object allows prefilling checkout sessions, streamlining delivery and pickup options for merchants, enhancing the checkout process.

The Payment Customization API now offers improved naming for checkout methods and lets Shopify Plus merchants control method visibility at checkout steps with a new placements argument.

UI extensions and web pixels are now available for app customization on Thank you and Order status pages. Scripts will be phased out; replace with compatible apps or rebuild using new tools.

Shopify Plus merchants can now use the finalCapture parameter in orderCapture to release uncaptured funds on final authorization, enhancing customer satisfaction and reducing chargebacks.

Carts API update endpoint now returns 422 status for quantities over 1,000,000, alerting users to the cap. No change in inventory level checks.

Apps can now view the access field of metafield definitions they don't own. admin and storefront fields return more values, with new defaults for undefined grants.

Hydrogen v2024.4.2 introduces Oxygen redeploys, B2B support, Node 21 compatibility, improved HMR, request profiling, and security. New h2 upgrade detects outdated devDependencies.

As of API version 2024-07, we've added the RESERVED_NAMESPACE_ORPHANED_METAFIELDS error code to the metafieldDefinitionDelete mutation. This error code is returned if you attempt to delete a...

Update cart cookie to include key param to retain buyer details. Enforced in 1 week. Check theme code for assumptions on cookie format; no action needed if default value is used.

You can now configure the customer privacy permissions and data sale settings for app pixels using the Web Pixel API. This will provide more insights by collecting events whenever the proper...

Create visual filters with image presentation in Shopify's Liquid API using filter_value.image for detailed imagery. Requires Search & Discovery app for merchant setup.

As of Admin API 2024-07, ShopifyQL API is deprecated. Use Admin GraphQL APIs like Orders and Web Pixels for data extraction. Adjust your integrations accordingly.

Now, theme developers can utilize schema translation files to make default values in theme sections translatable. This ensures that themes are equipped to support multiple languages right from...

As of version 2024-07, 3D Models and External Videos will be included in the GraphQL Admin Files Query.

As of version 2024-07 of the GraphQL Admin API, we are introducing the MobilePlatformApplication resource. This new resource facilitates the development and operational integration of shared web...

As of version 2024-07 of the webhooks API, the includeFields that are...

As of version 2024-07 of the GraphQL Admin API, you can use the Metafield and MetafieldDefinition connections in the...

As of GraphQL Admin API version 2024-07 the location field on the Order object has been removed. Use the retailLocation field instead.

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The GraphQL Admin API's DiscountEffectInput input object now includes an amount field. This change is...

As of GraphQL Admin API version 2024-07, you can use the new retailLocation field on the Order object to query the physical location where a retail order is created or completed.

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Starting May 15, 2024, the Gift Card API enforces a $2,000USD issuance limit. A new query helps check limits per currency. Existing cards remain unaffected.

Shopify apps using name="app-iframe" must upgrade to App Bridge React v4 or use a unique name="frame:${APP_ID}/main" to prevent breakage due to upcoming performance enhancements.

Shopify CLI 3.59 unifies commands in one npm package, recommended as a global install, reducing setup time and conflicts. Local use in apps and Hydrogen projects remains supported.

As of Admin GraphQL API 2024-07, InventoryItemInput unifies input types for inventory updates, adding fields like sku and countryCodeOfOrigin for streamlined data handling.

Hydrogen v2024.4.0 adds Shopify analytics, stable Vite support, SEO tools, env push command, Customer Account API, and SSL tunneling, enhancing performance and developer experience.

GraphQL Storefront API 2024-07 adds support for adding, updating, and querying Gift Cards in Cart via giftCardCodes and cartUpdateGiftCardCodes. Query applied Gift Cards with appliedGiftCards.

GraphQL Admin API v2024-07: DraftOrderInput now supports discountCodes and acceptAutomaticDiscounts. New DraftOrderPlatformDiscount type details platform discount allocations.

We have released a feature for Plus merchants who

• Use products to represent additional fees or charges in checkout
• Are currently using checkout.liquid to customize the order summary
• Need...

In version 2024-07, the GraphQL Admin API allows querying cash transactions linked to Shopify POS cash tracking sessions via the new cashTransactions connection.

CartDiscountCode#code has been corrected to be case insensitive. For example, providing the input ["DISCOUNT", "dIsCoUnT", "discount"] on cartCreate or cartDiscountCodeUpdate will return a...

Integrate apps with admin action extensions at more Shopify admin locations, including draft orders, abandoned checkouts, and variant pages, enhancing app functionality and reach.

As of version 2024-04 the Storefront API field Cart.cartCost.checkoutChargeAmount will now return an estimated amount before taxes and discounts. In previous versions...

Preloading Validation records eliminates fetch calls. Migrate to read_validations access scope soon to ensure continued functionality.

As of GraphQL Admin API version 2024-04, you can use the new sort options in...

read_validations scope is now needed for validation queries; write_validations for validationCreate, validationUpdate, validationDelete mutations. Update extensions accordingly.

As of April 2024, count fields are standalone with consistent naming and return a Count object. They support filtering and simplify argument effects. Migration updates field names.

As of 2024-04, you now have read access to metafields on Company and CompanyLocation resources via the Customer Account API.

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As of version 2024-04 of the Admin GraphQL API, you can use the productOptionsCreate, productCreate, and productOptionUpdate mutations to create metafield-linked product options.

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