--- title: ordersCount - GraphQL Admin description: >- Returns the number of [orders](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Order) in the shop. You can filter orders using [search syntax](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/usage/search-syntax) or a [`SavedSearch`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/SavedSearch), and set a maximum count limit to control query performance. Use the [`query`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/queries/ordersCount#arguments-query) argument to filter the count by criteria like order status, financial state, or fulfillment status. The response includes both the count value and its precision, indicating whether the count is exact or an estimate. > Note: > The count is limited to 10,000 orders by default. Use the [`limit`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/queries/ordersCount#arguments-limit) argument to adjust this value, or pass `null` for no limit. Limited to a maximum of 10000 by default. api_version: 2026-10 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' api_name: admin api_type: graphql type: query --- # orders​Count query Requires `read_orders` access scope, `read_marketplace_orders` access scope or `read_buyer_membership_orders` access scope. Returns the number of [orders](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Order) in the shop. You can filter orders using [search syntax](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/usage/search-syntax) or a [`SavedSearch`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/SavedSearch), and set a maximum count limit to control query performance. Use the [`query`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/queries/ordersCount#arguments-query) argument to filter the count by criteria like order status, financial state, or fulfillment status. The response includes both the count value and its precision, indicating whether the count is exact or an estimate. *** **Note:** The count is limited to 10,000 orders by default. Use the \\limit\\ argument to adjust this value, or pass \null\ for no limit. 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 * requested\_order\_edit\_status string * 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 order attribution [`handle`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/OrderAttribution#field-OrderAttribution.fields.handle) (`Order.attribution.handle`) field. The legacy channel information [`handle`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/ChannelInformation#field-ChannelInformation.fields.channelDefinition.handle) (`ChannelInformation.channelDefinition.handle`) field is deprecated but remains supported during the deprecation period. - 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` * `prevented` * `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:=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 [`displayRequestedEditStatus`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Order#field-Order.fields.displayRequestedEditStatus) to track which orders have buyer-initiated requested order edits pending merchant action. - Valid values: * `none` * `requested` * `resolved` * `declined` Example: * `requested_order_edit_status:requested` 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: { 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 } }`, }); ``` #### Shopify CLI ```bash shopify app execute \ --query \ 'query OrdersCount { ordersCount(limit: 2000) { count precision } }' ``` #### Direct API Access ```javascript const response = await fetch('shopify:admin/api/2026-10/graphql.json', { method: 'POST', body: JSON.stringify({ query: ` query OrdersCount { ordersCount(limit: 2000) { count precision } } `, }), }); const { data } = await response.json(); console.log(data); ``` #### Response ```json { "ordersCount": { "count": 58, "precision": "EXACT" } } ```