---
title: ordersCount - GraphQL Admin
description: Returns the count of orders for the given shop. Limited to a maximum of 10000 by default.
api_version: 2025-10
api_name: admin
type: query
api_type: graphql
source_url:
  html: https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/queries/ordersCount
  md: https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/queries/ordersCount.md
---

# orders​Count

query

Requires `read_orders` access scope or `read_marketplace_orders` access scope.

Returns the count of orders for the given shop. Limited to a maximum of 10000 by default.

## Arguments

* limit

  [Int](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Int)

  Default:10000

  The upper bound on count value before returning a result. Use `null` to have no limit.

* query

  [String](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String)

  A filter made up of terms, connectives, modifiers, and comparators. You can apply one or more filters to a query. Learn more about [Shopify API search syntax](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/search-syntax).

  * * default

      string

    * cart\_token

      string

    * channel

      string

    * channel\_id

      id

    * chargeback\_status

      string

    * checkout\_token

      string

    * confirmation\_number

      string

    * created\_at

      time

    * credit\_card\_last4

      string

    * current\_total\_price

      float

    * customer\_id

      id

    * delivery\_method

      string

    * discount\_code

      string

    * email

      string

    * financial\_status

      string

    * fraud\_protection\_level

      string

    * fulfillment\_location\_id

      id

    * fulfillment\_status

      string

    * gateway

      string

    * id

      id

    * location\_id

      id

    * metafields.{namespace}.{key}

      mixed

    * name

      string

    * payment\_id

      string

    * payment\_provider\_id

      id

    * po\_number

      string

    * processed\_at

      time

    * reference\_location\_id

      id

    * return\_status

      string

    * risk\_level

      string

    * sales\_channel

      string

    * sku

      string

    * source\_identifier

      string

    * source\_name

      string

    * status

      string

    * subtotal\_line\_items\_quantity

      string

    * tag

      string

    * tag\_not

      string

    * test

      boolean

    * total\_weight

      string

    * updated\_at

      time

    - Filter by a case-insensitive search of multiple fields in a document.

    - Example:

      * `query=Bob Norman`
      * `query=title:green hoodie`

      Filter by the cart token's unique value to track abandoned cart conversions or troubleshoot checkout issues. The token references the cart that's associated with an order.

    - Example:

      * `cart_token:abc123`

      Filter by the channel information [`handle`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/ChannelInformation#field-ChannelInformation.fields.channelDefinition.handle) (`ChannelInformation.channelDefinition.handle`) field.

    - Example:

      * `channel:web`
      * `channel:web,pos`

      Filter by the channel [`id`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Channel#field-Channel.fields.id) field.

    - Example:

      * `channel_id:123`

      Filter by the order's chargeback status. A chargeback occurs when a customer questions the legitimacy of a charge with their financial institution.

    - Valid values:

      * `accepted`
      * `charge_refunded`
      * `lost`
      * `needs_response`
      * `under_review`
      * `won`

      Example:

      * `chargeback_status:accepted`

      Filter by the checkout token's unique value to analyze conversion funnels or resolve payment issues. The checkout token's value references the checkout that's associated with an order.

    - Example:

      * `checkout_token:abc123`

      Filter by the randomly generated alpha-numeric identifier for an order that can be displayed to the customer instead of the sequential order name. This value isn't guaranteed to be unique.

    - Example:

      * `confirmation_number:ABC123`

      Filter by the date and time when the order was created in Shopify's system.

    - Example:

      * `created_at:2020-10-21T23:39:20Z`
      * `created_at:<now`
      * `created_at:<=2024`

      Filter by the last four digits of the payment card that was used to pay for the order. This filter matches only the last four digits of the card for heightened security.

    - Example:

      * `credit_card_last4:1234`

      Filter by the current total price of the order in the shop currency, including any returns/refunds/removals. This filter supports both exact values and ranges.

    - Example:

      * `current_total_price:10`
      * `current_total_price:>=5.00 current_total_price:<=20.99`

      Filter orders by the customer [`id`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Customer#field-Customer.fields.id) field.

    - Example:

      * `customer_id:123`

      Filter by the delivery [`methodType`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/2024-07/objects/DeliveryMethod#field-DeliveryMethod.fields.methodType) field.

    - Valid values:

      * `shipping`
      * `pick-up`
      * `retail`
      * `local`
      * `pickup-point`
      * `none`

      Example:

      * `delivery_method:shipping`

      Filter by the case-insensitive discount code that was applied to the order at checkout. Limited to the first discount code used on an order. Maximum characters: 255.

    - Example:

      * `discount_code:ABC123`

      Filter by the email address that's associated with the order to provide customer support or analyze purchasing patterns.

    - Example:

      * `email:example@shopify.com`

      Filter by the order [`displayFinancialStatus`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Order#field-Order.fields.displayFinancialStatus) field.

    - Valid values:

      * `paid`
      * `pending`
      * `authorized`
      * `partially_paid`
      * `partially_refunded`
      * `refunded`
      * `voided`
      * `expired`

      Example:

      * `financial_status:authorized`

      Filter by the level of fraud protection that's applied to the order. Use this filter to manage risk or handle disputes.

    - Valid values:

      * `fully_protected`
      * `partially_protected`
      * `not_protected`
      * `pending`
      * `not_eligible`
      * `not_available`

      Example:

      * `fraud_protection_level:fully_protected`

      Filter by the fulfillment location [`id`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Fulfillment#field-Fulfillment.fields.location.id) (`Fulfillment.location.id`) field.

    - Example:

      * `fulfillment_location_id:123`

      Filter by the [`displayFulfillmentStatus`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Order#field-Order.fields.displayFulfillmentStatus) field to prioritize shipments or monitor order processing.

    - Valid values:

      * `unshipped`
      * `shipped`
      * `fulfilled`
      * `partial`
      * `scheduled`
      * `on_hold`
      * `unfulfilled`
      * `request_declined`

      Example:

      * `fulfillment_status:fulfilled`

      Filter by the [`paymentGatewayNames`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Order#field-Order.fields.paymentGatewayNames) field. Use this filter to find orders that were processed through specific payment providers like Shopify Payments, PayPal, or other custom payment gateways.

    - Example:

      * `gateway:shopify_payments`

      Filter by `id` range.

    - Example:

      * `id:1234`
      * `id:>=1234`
      * `id:<=1234`

      Filter by the location [`id`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Location#field-Location.fields.id) that's associated with the order to view and manage orders for specific locations. For POS orders, locations must be defined in the Shopify admin under **Settings** > **Locations**. If no ID is provided, then the primary location of the shop is returned.

    - Example:

      * `location_id:123`

      Filters resources by metafield value. Format: `metafields.{namespace}.{key}:{value}`. Learn more about [querying by metafield value](https://shopify.dev/apps/build/custom-data/metafields/query-by-metafield-value).

    - Example:

      * `metafields.custom.on_sale:true`
      * `metafields.product.material:"gid://shopify/Metaobject/43458085"`

      Filter by the order [`name`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Order#field-name) field.

    - Example:

      * `name:1001-A`

      Filter by the payment ID that's associated with the order to reconcile financial records or troubleshoot payment issues.

    - Example:

      * `payment_id:abc123`

      Filter by the ID of the payment provider that's associated with the order to manage payment methods or troubleshoot transactions.

    - Example:

      * `payment_provider_id:123`

      Filter by the order [`poNumber`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/order#field-Order.fields.poNumber) field.

    - Example:

      * `po_number:P01001`

      Filter by the order [`processedAt`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/order#field-Order.fields.processedAt) field.

    - Example:

      * `processed_at:2021-01-01T00:00:00Z`

      Filter by the ID of a location that's associated with the order, such as locations from fulfillments, refunds, or the shop's primary location.

    - Example:

      * `reference_location_id:123`

      Filter by the order's [`returnStatus`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Order#field-Order.fields.returnStatus) to monitor returns processing and track which orders have active returns.

    - Valid values:

      * `return_requested`
      * `in_progress`
      * `inspection_complete`
      * `returned`
      * `return_failed`
      * `no_return`

      Example:

      * `return_status:in_progress`

      Filter by the order risk assessment [`riskLevel`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/OrderRiskAssessment#field-OrderRiskAssessment.fields.riskLevel) field.

    - Valid values:

      * `high`
      * `medium`
      * `low`
      * `none`
      * `pending`

      Example:

      * `risk_level:high`

      Filter by the [sales channel](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/sales-channels) where the order was made to analyze performance or manage fulfillment processes.

    - Example:

      * `sales_channel: some_sales_channel`

      Filter by the product variant [`sku`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/ProductVariant#field-ProductVariant.fields.sku) field. [Learn more about SKUs](https://help.shopify.com/manual/products/details/sku).

    - Example:

      * `sku:ABC123`

      Filter by the ID of the order placed on the originating platform, such as a unique POS or third-party identifier. This value doesn't correspond to the Shopify ID that's generated from a completed draft order.

    - Example:

      * `source_identifier:1234-12-1000`

      Filter by the platform where the order was placed to distinguish between web orders, POS sales, draft orders, or third-party channels. Use this filter to analyze sales performance across different ordering methods.

    - Example:

      * `source_name:web`
      * `source_name:shopify_draft_order`

      Filter by the order's status to manage workflows or analyze the order lifecycle.

    - Valid values:

      * `open`
      * `closed`
      * `cancelled`
      * `not_closed`

      Example:

      * `status:open`

      Filter by the total number of items across all line items in an order. This filter supports both exact values and ranges, and is useful for identifying bulk orders or analyzing purchase volume patterns.

    - Example:

      * `subtotal_line_items_quantity:10`
      * `subtotal_line_items_quantity:5..20`

      Filter objects by the `tag` field.

    - Example:

      * `tag:my_tag`

      Filter by objects that don’t have the specified tag.

    - Example:

      * `tag_not:my_tag`

      Filter by test orders. Test orders are made using the [Shopify Bogus Gateway](https://help.shopify.com/manual/checkout-settings/test-orders/payments-test-mode#bogus-gateway) or a payment provider with test mode enabled.

    - Example:

      * `test:true`

      Filter by the order weight. This filter supports both exact values and ranges, and is to be used to filter orders by the total weight of all items (excluding packaging). It takes a unit of measurement as a suffix. It accepts the following units: g, kg, lb, oz.

    - Example:

      * `total_weight:10.5kg`
      * `total_weight:>=5g total_weight:<=20g`
      * `total_weight:.5 lb`

      Filter by the date and time when the order was last updated in Shopify's system.

      Example:

      * `updated_at:2020-10-21T23:39:20Z`
      * `updated_at:<now`
      * `updated_at:<=2024`

* saved​Search​Id

  [ID](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/ID)

  The ID of an existing saved search. The search’s query string is used as the query argument. Refer to the [`SavedSearch`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/savedsearch) object.

***

## Possible returns

* Count

  [Count](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Count)

  Details for count of elements.

***

## Examples

* ### Retrieve an order count

  #### Query

  ```graphql
  query OrdersCount {
    ordersCount(limit: 2000) {
      count
      precision
    }
  }
  ```

  #### cURL

  ```bash
  curl -X POST \
  https://your-development-store.myshopify.com/admin/api/2025-10/graphql.json \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -H 'X-Shopify-Access-Token: {access_token}' \
  -d '{
  "query": "query OrdersCount { ordersCount(limit: 2000) { count precision } }"
  }'
  ```

  #### React Router

  ```javascript
  import { authenticate } from "../shopify.server";

  export const loader = async ({request}) => {
    const { admin } = await authenticate.admin(request);
    const response = await admin.graphql(
      `#graphql
    query OrdersCount {
      ordersCount(limit: 2000) {
        count
        precision
      }
    }`,
    );
    const json = await response.json();
    return json.data;
  }
  ```

  #### Ruby

  ```ruby
  session = ShopifyAPI::Auth::Session.new(
    shop: "your-development-store.myshopify.com",
    access_token: access_token
  )
  client = ShopifyAPI::Clients::Graphql::Admin.new(
    session: session
  )

  query = <<~QUERY
    query OrdersCount {
      ordersCount(limit: 2000) {
        count
        precision
      }
    }
  QUERY

  response = client.query(query: query)
  ```

  #### Node.js

  ```javascript
  const client = new shopify.clients.Graphql({session});
  const data = await client.query({
    data: `query OrdersCount {
      ordersCount(limit: 2000) {
        count
        precision
      }
    }`,
  });
  ```

  #### Response

  ```json
  {
    "ordersCount": {
      "count": 58,
      "precision": "EXACT"
    }
  }
  ```

## Retrieve an order count

[Open in GraphiQL](http://localhost:3457/graphiql?query=query%20OrdersCount%20%7B%0A%20%20ordersCount\(limit%3A%202000\)%20%7B%0A%20%20%20%20count%0A%20%20%20%20precision%0A%20%20%7D%0A%7D)

```javascript
import { authenticate } from "../shopify.server";


export const loader = async ({request}) => {
  const { admin } = await authenticate.admin(request);
  const response = await admin.graphql(
    `#graphql
  query OrdersCount {
    ordersCount(limit: 2000) {
      count
      precision
    }
  }`,
  );
  const json = await response.json();
  return json.data;
}
```

##### GQL

```
query OrdersCount {
  ordersCount(limit: 2000) {
    count
    precision
  }
}
```

##### cURL

```
curl -X POST \
https://your-development-store.myshopify.com/admin/api/2025-10/graphql.json \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-H 'X-Shopify-Access-Token: {access_token}' \
-d '{
"query": "query OrdersCount { ordersCount(limit: 2000) { count precision } }"
}'
```

##### React Router

```
import { authenticate } from "../shopify.server";

export const loader = async ({request}) => {
  const { admin } = await authenticate.admin(request);
  const response = await admin.graphql(
    `#graphql
  query OrdersCount {
    ordersCount(limit: 2000) {
      count
      precision
    }
  }`,
  );
  const json = await response.json();
  return json.data;
}
```

##### Node.js

```
const client = new shopify.clients.Graphql({session});
const data = await client.query({
  data: `query OrdersCount {
    ordersCount(limit: 2000) {
      count
      precision
    }
  }`,
});
```

##### Ruby

```
session = ShopifyAPI::Auth::Session.new(
  shop: "your-development-store.myshopify.com",
  access_token: access_token
)
client = ShopifyAPI::Clients::Graphql::Admin.new(
  session: session
)

query = <<~QUERY
  query OrdersCount {
    ordersCount(limit: 2000) {
      count
      precision
    }
  }
QUERY

response = client.query(query: query)
```

## Response

JSON

```json
{
  "ordersCount": {
    "count": 58,
    "precision": "EXACT"
  }
}
```