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Shopify extends API v2022-04 support to June 30, 2023. Migrate apps to v2022-10+ by then to avoid disruptions. Deprecated: certain order properties, Fulfillment API endpoints.

Shopify extends API 2022-04 support to June 30, 2023. Migrate apps to API 2022-10+ by then to avoid disruptions. Deprecated: certain customer properties, Fulfillment API endpoints.

As of 2023-04 we're introducing the ability to read presentation attributes for 3D models in the storefront api.

When a 3D model is customized via the no code 3D viewer configuration the...

Access Focal Point settings for Media Presentation via asJson in Storefront API. Set Focal Points in shop admin when editing images.

Starting in API version 2023-04, the PriceList.contextRule field will be removed and deprecated in previous API versions. If you have an existing app that uses the contextRule field, then you...

As of 2023-04, SVGs are treated as MediaImages by the Admin API.

This makes it easier to use SVGs in your online storefront.

As of March 15, you can geotarget Shopify App Store advertising campaigns, giving greater control over how you market your apps and grow your business. Create effective and relevant regional...

As of March 15, the templates schema attribute is no longer supported in the apps.liquid section.

• The templates schema attribute cannot be specified in the apps.liquid section.
• The...

The Admin API 2023-04 release introduces webhooks for B2B Customers, notifying on create, update, and delete actions for companies, locations, and contacts.

As of 2023-04, we're no longer filtering out null values on certain fields of the Order object. Previously, some keys with null values would not be present on the REST API and webhook...

Google Analytics 4 is now on Shopify's Google channel app, offering enhanced real-time, multi-channel measurement and privacy controls. Upgrade from Universal Analytics by July 1, 2023.

As part of the GraphQL Storefront API 2023-04 API release, we are adding wallet_preferences to the Cart object. The wallet preferences from the cart will allow to pass through a buyer's wallet...

The JavaScript support developer preview enables you to write functions in JavaScript or TypeScript, compile them to WebAssembly with Shopify CLI, deploy them to Shopify, and execute them on...

In Admin GraphQL API 2023-04, appUsageRecordCreate supports idempotencyKey to prevent duplicate charges, ensuring consistent responses for identical keys. UUIDs are recommended.

New translatable capability allows metaobjects to be translated via the Translations API and Translate and Adapt app, enhancing localization options for developers.

We've added headings as well as ordered lists to the rich text setting within online store editor. This means that themes can now take advantage of this new semantic styling within the editor to...

In Admin GraphQL API 2023-04, productVariantsBulkUpdate allows partial updates with allowPartialUpdates. Defaults to false, enabling updates valid variants despite invalid ones.

Use the $app: prefix in Shopify Functions input queries to ensure app-specific metafield ownership and control access. Metafields are private to your app by default.

As of February 27, Shopify App Store’s search algorithm folds in more data on how merchants interact with results after they search.

In other words, apps that merchants find most relevant, given...

New enabled_on and disabled_on attributes replace templates to control app block usage in templates and section groups. Use only one attribute per block.

Deprecating Price Rule GraphQL; migrate to Discounts GraphQL by April 2024 for full feature access. Update affected queries/mutations to ensure compatibility with future enhancements.

Theme App Extensions replace Asset API for public apps in Admin API 2023-04+. Streamlines theme integration, enhances security. Asset API access for create/update/delete is removed.

CompanyAddress now uses a single recipient field instead of firstName/lastName. Existing templates auto-fill lastName with recipient; firstName is null. Transition to recipient field ongoing.

Shopify will add Let's Encrypt and Google Trust Services certificates for myshopify.com subdomains on Feb 13, 2023. mTLS connections remain unaffected.

Shopify Scripts end of life extended to Aug 28, 2025. Migrate to Shopify Functions for customizations. Functions work with Scripts; more APIs coming to support migration.

Shopify Plus merchants can now use checkout extensibility for in-checkout page customization, replacing checkout.liquid by August 13, 2024. Post-checkout customization remains unchanged.

JavaScript support for Shopify Functions is now available in a local developer preview. This means you can try Shopify Functions with JavaScript locally, on your own development machine, but you...

The Shopify Functions API for cart and checkout validations is now available in the Checkout Extensibility developer preview.

This API allows you to apply validation rules that run in both the...

New checkout branding API properties allow developers to customize UI elements like buttons and forms, with enhanced typography and styling options for a cohesive checkout experience.

The new Order Routing Location Rule API lets developers create custom order routing rules for optimized fulfillment and shipping, enhancing inventory management and location-based decisions.

Shopify Functions APIs for delivery and payment customizations are now available, enabling developers to modify checkout options based on location or order value.

The Cart Transform API in developer preview lets you create and manage product bundles in checkout, simplifying backend tasks like tax calculation and inventory management.

Checkout UI extensions on the order status page are now available in the Checkout Extensibility developer preview. Add app-powered extensions or content to post-checkout pages such as surveys,...

New APIs allow checkout UI extensions to access the storefront API, manage discounts/gift cards, and verify rendering. New UI components enhance interactivity and styling options.

Shop Minis are a new way for Shopify App developers to bring their experiences into Shop and in front of 100 million buyers.

Our React Native SDK is designed to get you started with just one...

Shopify increased Admin API rate limits for Shopify Plus by 10x over standard limits. Apps installed on Shopify Plus stores will now get 500 points/second on the GraphQL Admin API and 20...

The latest GraphQL API update enables using the Catalogs API to customize product offerings and pricing for different customer contexts, linking Shopify Markets and B2B features.

Quickly populate your store with test data in one click, including Shopify Plus features, to accelerate app or theme development with essential commerce primitives and configurations.

Effective Feb 6, 2023, updates to the Partner Program Agreement and API License clarify partner responsibilities for resolving violations. Review these changes to ensure compliance.

Ensure embedded apps load on admin.shopify.com by updating to App Bridge 2.0.5+, implementing the host parameter, and testing on a dev store to avoid redirects and banners.

In Admin REST API 2023-04, total_unsettled_set is added to Transaction responses. Use it for manual capture as it reflects the true remaining amount, including adjustments.

The Predictive Search API now includes a query suggestions resource type, optional Resources[type], performance boosts, and a limit_scope parameter for result management.

We've added intelligent code completion features in Theme Check so that you can speedup writing Liquid code.

You can easily explore Liquid attributes as you type and benefit from type...

Shopify Functions now support the use of variables in input queries, so that you can use merchant input for GraphQL field arguments.

Learn more about input query variables on...

Cart SFAPI now returns a new Cart if the token is invalid. Use the new Cart ID on FailedToRetrieveCart error. Key mutations update or create a new, empty Cart.

Enable merchants to customize store colors with new settings. Define schemes in settings_schema.json, set values in settings_data.json, and use ColorSchemesDrop for CSS access.

As of Admin Graphql API version 2023-04, you can now get inventoryItemId on the FulfillmentOrderLineItem resource.

From January 19th to January 20th, 2023, all private apps will be automatically converted to custom apps managed through the Shopify admin.

Custom apps support all the functionality that private...

Add section groups in theme layouts to organize sections like header/footer. Use JSON containers and Liquid tags for easy management.