---
title: appByHandle - GraphQL Admin
description: >-
  Retrieves an app by its unique handle. The handle is a URL-friendly identifier
  for the app.


  Returns the
  [`App`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/App) if

  found, or `null` if no app exists with the specified handle.
api_version: 2026-10
source_url:
  html: 'https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/queries/appByHandle'
  md: 'https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/queries/appByHandle.md'
api_name: admin
api_type: graphql
type: query
---

# app​By​Handle

query

Retrieves an app by its unique handle. The handle is a URL-friendly identifier for the app.

Returns the [`App`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/App) if found, or `null` if no app exists with the specified handle.

## Arguments

* handle

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

  required

  Handle of the App.

***

## Possible returns

* App

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

  A Shopify application that extends store functionality. Apps integrate with Shopify through APIs to add features, automate workflows, or connect external services.

  Provides metadata about the app including its developer information and listing details in the Shopify App Store. Use the [`installation`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/App#field-App.fields.installation) field to determine if the app is currently installed on the shop and access installation-specific details like granted [`AccessScope`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/AccessScope) objects. Check [`failedRequirements`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/App#field-App.fields.failedRequirements) before installation to identify any prerequisites that must be met.

  * api​Key

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

    non-null

    A unique application API identifier.

  * app​Store​App​Url

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

    App store page URL of the app.

  * app​Store​Developer​Url

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

    App store page URL of the developer who created the app.

  * available​Access​Scopes

    [\[Access​Scope!\]!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/AccessScope)

    non-null

    All requestable access scopes available to the app.

  * banner

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

    non-null

    Banner image for the app.

  * channels

    [Channel​Connection!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/connections/ChannelConnection)

    non-null

    The sales channels associated with this app.

    * 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).

    * reverse

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

      Default:false

      Reverse the order of the underlying list.

    ***

  * description

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

    Description of the app.

  * developer​Name

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

    The name of the app developer.

  * developer​Type

    [App​Developer​Type!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/enums/AppDeveloperType)

    non-null

    The type of app developer.

  * embedded

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

    non-null

    Whether the app uses the Embedded App SDK.

  * failed​Requirements

    [\[Failed​Requirement!\]!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/FailedRequirement)

    non-null

    Requirements that must be met before the app can be installed.

  * features

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

    non-null

    A list of app features that are shown in the Shopify App Store listing.

  * feedback

    [App​Feedback](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/AppFeedback)

    Feedback from this app about the store.

  * handle

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

    Handle of the app.

  * icon

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

    non-null

    Icon that represents the app.

  * id

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

    non-null

    A globally-unique ID.

  * installation

    [App​Installation](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/AppInstallation)

    Corresponding AppInstallation for this shop and App. Returns null if the App isn't installed.

  * install​Url

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

    Webpage where you can install the app, if app requires explicit user permission.

  * is​Post​Purchase​App​In​Use

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

    non-null

    Whether the app is the [post purchase](https://shopify.dev/apps/checkout/post-purchase) app in use.

  * optional​Access​Scopes

    [\[Access​Scope!\]!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/AccessScope)

    non-null

    The optional scopes requested by the app. Lists the optional access scopes the app has declared in its configuration. These scopes are optionally requested by the app after installation.

  * previously​Installed

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

    non-null

    Whether the app was previously installed on the current shop.

  * pricing​Details

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

    Detailed information about the app pricing.

  * pricing​Details​Summary

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

    non-null

    Summary of the app pricing details.

  * privacy​Policy​Url

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

    Link to app privacy policy.

  * public​Category

    [App​Public​Category!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/enums/AppPublicCategory)

    non-null

    The public category for the app.

  * published

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

    non-null

    Whether the app is published to the Shopify App Store.

  * requested​Access​Scopes

    [\[Access​Scope!\]!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/AccessScope)

    non-null

    The access scopes requested by the app. Lists the access scopes the app has declared in its configuration. Merchant must grant approval to these scopes for the app to be installed.

  * screenshots

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

    non-null

    Screenshots of the app.

  * shopify​Developed

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

    non-null

    Whether the app was developed by Shopify.

  * title

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

    non-null

    Name of the app.

  * uninstall​Message

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

    non-null

    Message that appears when the app is uninstalled. For example: By removing this app, you will no longer be able to publish products to MySocialSite or view this app in your Shopify admin. You can re-enable this channel at any time.

  * webhook​Api​Version

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

    non-null

    The webhook API version for the app.

  * developer​Url

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

    non-nullDeprecated

  * launch​Url

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

    non-nullDeprecated

  * navigation​Items

    [\[Navigation​Item!\]!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/NavigationItem)

    non-nullDeprecated

  * uninstall​Url

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

    Deprecated

***

## Examples

* ### appByHandle reference