--- title: Segment - GraphQL Admin description: >- A group of [customers](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Customer) that meet specific criteria defined through [ShopifyQL query](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/shopifyql/segment-query-language-reference) conditions. Common use cases for segments include customer analytics, targeted marketing campaigns, and automated discount eligibility. The segment's [`query`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Segment#field-query) field contains ShopifyQL conditions that determine membership, such as purchase history, location, or engagement patterns. Tracks when the segment was created with [`creationDate`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Segment#field-creationDate) and when it was last modified with [`lastEditDate`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Segment#field-lastEditDate). api_version: 2026-10 source_url: html: 'https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Segment' md: 'https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Segment.md' api_name: admin api_type: graphql type: object --- # Segment object Requires `read_customers` access scope. Also: The user must not have restricted access. A group of [customers](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Customer) that meet specific criteria defined through [ShopifyQL query](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/shopifyql/segment-query-language-reference) conditions. Common use cases for segments include customer analytics, targeted marketing campaigns, and automated discount eligibility. The segment's [`query`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Segment#field-query) field contains ShopifyQL conditions that determine membership, such as purchase history, location, or engagement patterns. Tracks when the segment was created with [`creationDate`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Segment#field-creationDate) and when it was last modified with [`lastEditDate`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Segment#field-lastEditDate). ## Fields * creation​Date [Date​Time!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/DateTime) non-null The date and time when the segment was added to the store. * id [ID!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/ID) non-null A globally-unique ID. * last​Edit​Date [Date​Time!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/DateTime) non-null The date and time when the segment was last updated. * name [String!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String) non-null The name of the segment. * query [String!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String) non-null A precise definition of the segment. The definition is composed of a combination of conditions on facts about customers. *** ## Map ### Fields and connections with this object * [DiscountCustomerSegments.segments](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/DiscountCustomerSegments#field-DiscountCustomerSegments.fields.segments) * [SegmentConnection.nodes](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/connections/SegmentConnection#returns-nodes) * [SegmentEdge.node](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/SegmentEdge#field-SegmentEdge.fields.node) *** ## Queries * [segment](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/queries/segment) query Retrieves a customer [`Segment`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Segment) by ID. Segments are dynamic groups of customers that meet specific criteria defined through [ShopifyQL queries](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/shopifyql/segment-query-language-reference). Use segments for targeted marketing campaigns, analyzing customer behavior, or creating personalized experiences. Each segment includes its name, creation date, and the query that defines which [`Customer`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Customer) objects belong to it. * id [ID!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/ID) required ### Arguments Find a segment by ID. *** * [segments](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/queries/segments) query Returns a paginated list of [`Segment`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Segment) objects for the shop. Segments are dynamic groups of customers that meet specific criteria defined through [ShopifyQL queries](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/shopifyql/segment-query-language-reference). You can filter segments by search query and sort them by creation date or other criteria. The query supports standard [pagination](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/usage/pagination-graphql) arguments and returns a [`SegmentConnection`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/SegmentConnection) containing segment details including names, creation dates, and the query definitions that determine segment membership. * after [String](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String) ### Arguments The elements that come after the specified [cursor](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql). * before [String](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String) The elements that come before the specified [cursor](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql). * first [Int](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Int) The first `n` elements from the [paginated list](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql). * last [Int](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Int) The last `n` elements from the [paginated list](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql). * 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 * id id * name string - Filter by a case-insensitive search of multiple fields in a document. - Example: * `query=Bob Norman` * `query=title:green hoodie` Filter by `id` range. - Example: * `id:1234` * `id:>=1234` * `id:<=1234` * reverse [Boolean](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Boolean) Default:false Reverse the order of the underlying list. * sort​Key [Segment​Sort​Keys](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/enums/SegmentSortKeys) Default:CREATION\_DATE Sort the underlying list by the given key. *** *** ## Segment Queries ### Queried by * [segment](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/queries/segment) * [segments](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/queries/segments) *** ## Mutations * [segment​Create](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/mutations/segmentCreate) mutation Creates a segment. * name [String!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String) required ### Arguments The name of the segment to be created. Segment names must be unique. * query [String!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String) required A precise definition of the segment. The definition is composed of a combination of conditions on facts about customers such as `email_subscription_status = 'SUBSCRIBED'` with [this syntax](https://shopify.dev/api/shopifyql/segment-query-language-reference). *** * [segment​Update](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/mutations/segmentUpdate) mutation Updates a segment. * id [ID!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/ID) required ### Arguments Specifies the segment to be updated. * name [String](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String) The new name for the segment. * query [String](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String) A precise definition of the segment. The definition is composed of a combination of conditions on facts about customers such as `email_subscription_status = 'SUBSCRIBED'` with [this syntax](https://shopify.dev/api/shopifyql/segment-query-language-reference). *** *** ## Segment Mutations ### Mutated by * [segment​Create](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/mutations/segmentCreate) * [segment​Update](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/mutations/segmentUpdate) *** ## Interfaces * [Node](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/interfaces/Node) interface *** ## Segment Implements ### Implements * [Node](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/interfaces/Node)