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RSS UpdatesTags:
- Admin GraphQL API
- 2025-07
New warningDraftOrderMarketRegionCountryCodeNotSupportedWarning
added toDraftOrder
Read full post –>New
added for
. Warns if deprecated
is set, as it doesn't affect draft orders on shops using Markets.
Tags:
- Admin GraphQL API
- 2025-07
Order cancellation now supports refunds to store creditRead full post –>The
mutation now allows refunds to be issued to store credit. A new
input deprecates the existing
refund
input, providing greater flexibility.Tags:
- Action Required
- Admin GraphQL API
- 2025-10
Removed tax-related fields from theShopFeatures
objectRead full post –>The
and
fields are removed from
. Update integrations as no replacements exist.
Tags:
- Admin GraphQL API
- Liquid
- Storefront GraphQL API
- 2025-10
Image alt text can now be translatedRead full post –>Image alt text is now translatable, allowing developers to register translations via the Translations API.
Tags:
- Action Required
- API
Buy Button JS must be upgraded to the latest versionRead full post –>Update Buy Button JS by August 1, 2025, to maintain functionality. Ensure your Buy Button JS code is updated with the latest version.
Tags:
- Functions
- 2025-07
Standardized target and operation names across Function APIsRead full post –>In API version 2025-07, we've standardized target and operation names across various Function APIs. The previous target and operation names still work, too.
Tags:
- Admin GraphQL API
- 2025-07
Shop metafield definitions are now available in the Shopify Admin and Admin APIRead full post –>Shop metafields are now visible in the Admin UI, eliminating custom interface development. Developers can easily build apps using shop-level data with built-in viewing and editing capabilities.
Tags:
- Functions
- 2025-07
Usecart.deliveryGroups.groupType
in Function APIs to determine the type of delivery groupRead full post –>The 2025-07 version of Function APIs adds the
type to identify a delivery as a one-time purchase or part of a subscription.
Tags:
- Functions
- 2025-07
Cart metafields are accessible in Shopify Functions and Checkout UI extensionsRead full post –>Shopify Functions now support reading cart metafields in GraphQL queries. Checkout UI extensions can also read and write cart metafields for various cart states. Use reserved namespaces for security.
Tags:
- Admin GraphQL API
- 2025-10
Order editing workflows now offer direct session access via mutation arguments and return fieldsRead full post –>API version 2025-10 improves order editing with direct session access via
, flexible mutation ID support, and enhanced return fields for better workflow tracking.
Tags:
- Functions
- 2025-07
Define payment terms conditionally at checkoutRead full post –>The 2025-07 Functions API lets you set custom payment terms at checkout using
.
Tags:
- Liquid
- Storefront GraphQL API
New pagination limits for Liquid & Storefront GraphQL APIRead full post –>Liquid and Storefront GraphQL API now limit pagination to 25,000 items, and Liquid page size was increased to 250. Admin API limits are unchanged.
Tags:
- Themes
The_shopify_country
cookie will no longer be setRead full post –>Shopify will no longer set
on storefronts from Aug 15, 2025. Use Customer Privacy API's
method to determine customer location.
Tags:
- Admin GraphQL API
- 2025-07
productCreate
surfaces input errors asuserErrors
Read full post –>From 2025-07,
will return
for duplicate or conflicting metafield links, invalid
or
specifications, and conflicting option parameters.
Tags:
- Admin GraphQL API
- 2025-07
New fields for OrderTransaction and OrderCreateManualPaymentRead full post –>Adds fields for device, location, and currency exchange in OrderTransaction; and a processed_at field in OrderCreateManualPayment to manually specify payment time.
Tags:
- Admin GraphQL API
Generally available: Standard product review syndication programRead full post –>Product review syndication is now generally available, allowing partners to build apps displaying product reviews across Shopify, provided they meet program requirements.
Tags:
- Admin GraphQL API
- 2025-10
Contextual pricing and publishing APIs use backup region fallbackRead full post –>API version 2025-10 changes fallback for pricing and publishing to use
settings, ensuring consistency across APIs. Previous versions use store defaults.
Tags:
- Shopify Theme Store
Theme files are now installable at the preset level on the Shopify Theme StoreRead full post –>Individual theme presets can now be installed, matching demo store setups. Submit updated theme files for approval to enable this.
Tags:
- Admin GraphQL API
- Admin REST API
Shipping Rates – Return backup rates for 3xx and 4xx carrier responsesRead full post –>The rate service now treats HTTP 3xx/4xx errors as recoverable, using backup rates to ensure shipping options display, enhancing checkout reliability and safeguarding conversion.
Tags:
- Themes
Recommend theme blocks in the block pickerRead full post –>You can now recommend specific theme blocks in the block picker.
Tags:
- Admin GraphQL API
- 2025-07
Filter articles by titleRead full post –>Adds a
title
filter to thearticles
Admin API query.Tags:
- Platform
The Summer '25 Edition is hereRead full post –>150+ new features, good vibes
Tags:
- API
Hydrogen May 2025 ReleaseRead full post –>The latest version of Hydrogen, 2025.5.0 is out today. With this release, Hydrogen is upgrading from Remix 2 to React Router 7. Follow the upgrade guide shared in our Hydrogen May 2025 release blog...
Tags:
- API
Shopify CatalogRead full post –>Select apps and AI agents can access Shopify’s global product catalog to surface detailed product information including pricing, options, and availability in real-time.
Tags:
- Shopify App Store
Improved app recommendations and listing highlights for large merchantsRead full post –>We’ve improved the recommendation algorithm for large merchants to better surface apps installed and liked by similar-sized businesses.
In addition to where personalized results are currently...
Tags:
- Shopify App Store
Improvements to Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Thai language search on the Shopify App StoreRead full post –>We've optimized Shopify App Store search for Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Thai, allowing global merchants to discover apps faster and easier. Updates include:
- Better synonym and character...
Tags:
- Functions
Shopify Functions can execute up to 25 functions in a single batchRead full post –>Shopify Functions now supports 25 active functions per API, up from 5, enabling developers to better organize logic for payments, delivery, and cart and checkout validations.
Tags:
- Built for Shopify
Simplified BFS design requirementsRead full post –>Starting June 1st, 2025, apps must meet the simplified BFS design requirements when submitting for review/renewal to be eligible for the BFS program.
Tags:
- Tools
Early access: Unified Development StoresRead full post –>Create dev stores for any plan, including Plus, via the new Dev Dashboard. Access all stores in one interface, free of charge, for accurate testing of production features and restrictions.
Tags:
- Tools
- 2025-07
Early access: Declarative Custom Data DefinitionsRead full post –>Declarative data definitions in TOML streamline metafield management, enable atomic updates, and ensure app-scoped limits, enhancing Shopify app development and migration efficiency.
Tags:
- Themes
Block previews are now available in theme editorRead full post –>In the theme editor, block presets now have automatic visual previews in the picker.
Tags:
- Admin GraphQL API
Edit line items with subscriptions and preorders prior to fulfilling an orderRead full post –>The Order Edit API allows you to edit line items containing selling plans before an order ships.
Tags:
- Tools
Localhost-based development forshopify app dev
Read full post –>Serve your app on localhost with a self-signed HTTPS certificate using Shopify CLI.
Tags:
- Customer Accounts
CustomerPrivacy API & footer extension target now available for Customer Account extensionsRead full post –>Use the CustomerPrivacy API to interact with customer privacy settings on customer account pages, including the Order status page.
Tags:
- Themes
LiquidDoc for snippets and blocksRead full post –>LiquidDoc enhances Liquid snippets and blocks with structured docs, input parameters, and examples. It integrates with theme checks for error prevention, streamlining theme development.
Tags:
- Themes
Skeleton theme is now availableRead full post –>The Skeleton theme offers a minimal, modular Shopify template aligned with best practices for quick developer setup.
Tags:
- Tools
Early access: Dev DashboardRead full post –>The Dev Dashboard offers unified app management, enhanced development stores, and improved app versioning, streamlining workflows and ensuring apps are up-to-date and scalable.
Tags:
- Functions
Shopify Functions WebAssembly query APIRead full post –>Shopify Functions now support a WebAssembly query API for faster, efficient functions. Deserialize data on-demand and pay only for the fields you use.
Tags:
- Platform
Flow: Improved Send HTTP request action enables secure connections and returns data to the workflowRead full post –>Shopify Flow has an improved Send HTTP request action that supports a broader range of integrations with external services by securely storing secrets and returning data to subsequent workflow steps.
Tags:
- Tools
Early access: The re-engineeredshopify app dev
Read full post –>Early access: The
shopify app dev
command now allows you to build and test your complete app code and configuration in an isolated environment, without deploying.Tags:
- Functions
Shopify Functions support in Dev Assistant and the shopify.dev MCP serverRead full post –>We've aded Shopify Functions support to the Dev Assistant and our MCP server, enabling AI-driven code generation, JavaScript-to-Rust code conversion, and Function API guidance.
Tags:
- Functions
New reference documentation for Shopify Function APIsRead full post –>New reference documentation for the Shopify Function APIs offer end-to-end examples, interactive GraphQL exploration, visual diagrams, and performance metrics.
Tags:
- Functions
- 2025-07
POS-specific Shopify Function logicRead full post –>The new retailLocation field in Function APIs enables context-aware logic for Shopify POS, allowing location-based discounts and store-specific rules.
Tags:
- Themes
Conditional settings in the theme editorRead full post –>The
Liquid property lets you hide irrelevant theme settings in the Theme Editor.
Tags:
- API
The Shopify.dev MCP server now supports Polaris web componentsRead full post –>Polaris web component support is now in early access on Shopify Dev MCP.
Tags:
- Tools
Polaris unified web components are now available (early access)Read full post –>Polaris is now a unified, smaller, faster, framework-agnostic web component toolkit for Shopify, accessible via CDN, enhancing development across Admin, Checkout, and Customer Accounts.
Tags:
- Shopify App Store
- Admin GraphQL API
Apps now permitted to issue refunds to store creditRead full post –>Starting May 20, 2025, apps can refund to store credit regardless of original payment. Store credit is visible in customer profiles and accessible via GraphQL Admin API.
Tags:
- Admin GraphQL API
- 2025-07
New GraphQL API for Draft Order Delivery Options for DevelopersRead full post –>New API endpoint retrieves delivery options for draft orders, including shipping rates and local pickup, with pagination. Requires read_draft_orders access scope. Replaces legacy field.
Tags:
- Platform
Hydrogen April 2025 ReleaseRead full post –>Hydrogen v2025.4.0 updates SFAPI, fixes internationalization and cart issues, improves logout handling, deprecates
, and refactors ProductItem component.
Tags:
- Tools
Post-purchase extension development without Chrome extensionRead full post –>Develop and test post-purchase checkout extensions directly via
shopify app dev
, eliminating the need for a Chrome extension, streamlining workflow and enhancing extension development consistency.