Developer changelog

New commerce type system for metafields enhances interoperability. type field replaces deprecated valueType. Non-breaking change; valueType removed in 2022-01. Dynamic sources supported.

Dawn is Shopify's first open-source theme using Online Store 2.0 features like JSON templates, enhancing flexibility and performance. Ideal for developers as a model for new themes.

App developers can now integrate their apps into the Online store with theme app extensions. A theme app extension is a bundle of app block definitions and supporting files. App blocks can be...

New commerce-oriented metafield type system enhances interoperability. type field replaces deprecated valueType. json replaces json_string, but no auto-migration occurs.

Themes now support JSON templates, excluding gift_card and robots.txt. JSON allows default section setup and dynamic data linking. Liquid updates include translation and rendering improvements.

Shopify Subscription APIs now support Authorize.net, enabling credit card storage via CustomerPaymentMethod API for use with SubscriptionContract API.

Shopify's new APIs let developers query comprehensive sales changes on orders, providing accurate data on discounts, taxes, and line items, ensuring precise sales insights.

The Storefront API, which was previously limited to only private apps and public sales channel apps, can now also be used by custom apps to create custom buying experiences.

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Test app extensions locally with real store data; changes render instantly without publishing. Supports both desktop and mobile environments.

Developers can now issue app refunds up to $1,000 directly, enhancing merchant satisfaction. Staff accounts need 'Manage refunds' permission. No need to contact Shopify Support.

The new Theme Kit Access app makes it easier for merchants to grant access to their theme. Instead of relying on a private app API password to authenticate, merchants can now leverage the Theme Kit...

Shopify App Store categories are streamlined and renamed for better merchant search. Developers may see apps in new categories, affecting page rank.

Iterate through the global Liquid pages object for paginated access to up to 50 pages, enabling dynamic HTML generation based on page data. Access specific page properties directly.

Added CustomerPaypalBillingAgreement to store PayPal Billing Agreements in Shopify. Introduced mutations to create and update agreements, enhancing SubscriptionContracts functionality.

New localization form enables country selectors in themes, allowing different prices for countries with the same currency. Backwards compatible, but recommended over the currency form.

As of May 2021, Shopify will automatically minify theme CSS when it is requested by the storefront. Minified CSS files are cached until the next time the underlying CSS file is updated.

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Shopify API now allows querying SellingPlanGroups by app_id, enabling access to groups created by other apps. Use CURRENT, ALL, or specific app IDs for targeted queries.

Orders with post-purchase offers now have fulfillment holds, affecting fulfillable_quantity. Fulfillment status updates after 60 mins or offer acceptance. Use FulfillmentOrders API for updates.

The discount code creation job has been updated to enhance its performance, including an update to our request throttling. For best results, enqueue a discount code creation job, and then enqueue...

New activity log for app store ads tracks ad creation, status, budget, and keyword changes, enhancing ad management and accountability for developers.

UK zone info now includes constituent countries: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and British Forces. Existing shops auto-update. Use GraphQL/REST APIs for data queries.

Shopify adds a host query parameter for OAuth redirects, crucial for App Bridge 2.0. Ensure hmac verification includes all URI parameters to avoid breaking changes.

Enhanced store access controls now let owners specify staff access levels, manage store ownership, and provide store-specific access via the Partner Dashboard, improving security and collaboration.

Shopify App Store enhances app quality checks to ensure compliance with updated requirements, performance standards, and honest listings. Non-compliant apps will receive guidance for corrections.

EASDK and compatibility layer deprecated by Jan 1, 2022. Migrate to App Bridge 2.0 for better performance. New apps need App Bridge 2.0 and session tokens by May 1.

API v2020-07 updates discount allocation methods, replacing "one" with "each" and "across." Affects discount_applications in order-related webhooks. Apps won't be delisted for warnings.

We’ve just released a change to predictive search that fixes the issue where predictive search API returns results in multiple languages. This helps customers searching for products on translated...

3D Secure 2.0 is now required for recurring payments in Europe. Shopify notifies buyers of authentication needs; partners must retry payments if authentication fails.

Introducing price lists, a new API resource that allows you to configure international pricing. ...

New app charge overview page in Partner Dashboard lets developers view all charges, aiding in billing inquiries and understanding payouts.

GiftCard GraphQL and REST APIs are now available for custom apps on Shopify Plus, enabling developers to manage gift cards by querying, creating, updating, and disabling them.

GraphQL API v2019-04 adds TA and AC as distinct country codes, affecting shipping zones. Update CountryCode enums in Storefront and Admin APIs by March 22, 2021.

New Shopify App Store ad metrics, including CAC and ROAS, launch next week, enhancing ad spend analysis and ROI. Metrics apply to impressions from May 5, 2020, onwards.

As of 2021-04, you can use the SUBSCRIPTION_POLICY value in the existing ShopPolicyType enum. This lets you...

API version 2021-04 adds delivery_method to FulfillmentOrder in REST Admin, detailing transfer types like local, none, pick_up, retail, or shipping.

With the launch of automatic international tax-inclusive pricing, whether or not prices have taxes included can vary based on the customer's country.

This change introduces a new liquid method...

Subscription products without selling plans are now unavailable in the Online Store. The requires_selling_plan property accurately reflects subscription requirements.

Shopify now supports Vimeo videos in products via ExternalVideo. New host field identifies video source, and two MediaError values improve Vimeo error handling.

Regional price adjustments now appear in the presentment_prices property of Shopify's Product API. Eurozone prices remain unified across all Euro-using regions.

Session token-based authentication is now required for all embedded apps submitted for app reviews. This update helps mitigate the risk of embedded apps failing due to third-party cookie browser...

Kit, a Shopify app that automates some marketing tasks, and the Kit Skills API will be deprecated on April 1, 2021. The API will be removed on August 31, 2021, and won't work after that date.

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The DiscountCode lookup API now returns URLs with the requested API version, enhancing version control and reducing compatibility issues for developers.

Released Shopify Admin API library for Node, simplifying API interactions and speeding app development. Updated koa-shopify-auth, Node + React tutorial, and Shopify App CLI to use it.

Shopify Subscription APIs now support Shopify Scripts, enhancing subscription management. Check Shopify resources for usage details and future updates.

Shopify now supports Vimeo videos in products via external_video. Use the unstable API to access Vimeo. Video host detection coming in 2021-04.

New webhook metrics report in Partner Dashboard tracks failed deliveries, response times, and removed subscriptions, aiding in troubleshooting and enhancing app reliability.

Detect theme editor using request.design_mode in Liquid or Shopify.designMode in JavaScript. Update code to avoid unsupported methods for compatibility with the new theme editor.

Reverted compare_at_price validation; it no longer must exceed price. Ignore related API Health notifications. No action needed if your app was updated for this change.

Upgrade Shopify Checkout by Feb 26, 2021, to access new features like subscriptions and local pickup while preserving checkout.liquid customizations. Automatic upgrades may break customizations.

If a merchant uninstalls a subscriptions app, then 48 hours later selling plans and associated records (selling plan groups, policies, and their associations to products and variants) are deleted. ...