A [target](/docs/apps/app-extensions/configuration#targets) represents where your checkout UI extension will appear. You register for targets in your [configuration file](/docs/api/checkout-ui-extensions/configuration), and you include a JavaScript function that will run at that location in checkout.
Static extension targets render immediately before or after most core checkout features such as contact information, shipping methods, and order summary line items. Merchants use the [checkout editor](/apps/checkout/test-ui-extensions#test-the-extension-in-the-checkout-editor) to activate and place the extension in the checkout experience. When a core checkout feature isn't rendered, neither are the static extension targets tied to it. For example, shipping methods aren't shown when customers select the option for store pickup and the UI extensions that load before or after the shipping method aren't rendered. Choose static extension targets when your content and functionality is closely related to a core checkout feature. An example is a shipping delay notice.
Dynamic extension targets render between core checkout features. Merchants can use the [checkout editor](/apps/checkout/test-ui-extensions#test-the-extension-in-the-checkout-editor) to place the extension in the [checkout](/docs/api/checkout-ui-extensions/extension-targets-overview#supported-locations), [thank you](/docs/api/checkout-ui-extensions/extension-targets-overview#supported-typ-locations), or [order status](/docs/api/checkout-ui-extensions/extension-targets-overview#supported-osp-locations) pages. Dynamic extensions are always rendered, regardless of what other elements of the checkout are present. For example, an extension placed above the shipping address will still render even for digital products which do not require a shipping address. Choose dynamic extension targets when your content and functionality works independently of a core checkout feature. This is useful for custom content, like a field to capture order notes from the customer.
This is the first step in the checkout process where the buyer enters contact information and a delivery address. See [all extensions targets](/docs/api/checkout-ui-extensions/apis/extensiontargets).
Point in checkout where the buyer selects a shipping method. See [all extensions targets](/docs/api/checkout-ui-extensions/apis/extensiontargets).
Point in checkout where the buyer enters their payment information. See [all extensions targets](/docs/api/checkout-ui-extensions/apis/extensiontargets).
Summary of the cart contents, discounts, and order totals. See [all extensions targets](/docs/api/checkout-ui-extensions/apis/extensiontargets).
Accelerated checkout where Shopify pre-fills buyer information using their Shop Pay account. See [all extensions targets](/docs/api/checkout-ui-extensions/apis/extensiontargets).
Point in checkout where the buyer can select a store location to pick up their purchase. See [all extensions targets](/docs/api/checkout-ui-extensions/apis/extensiontargets).
Point in checkout where the buyer can select a pickup point to have their purchase delivered to. See [all extensions targets](/docs/api/checkout-ui-extensions/apis/extensiontargets).
`DEV PREVIEW` All checkout pages (information, shipping, and payment) are combined into a single page with the order summary. Get started testing extensions on [one-page checkout](/docs/apps/checkout/best-practices/testing-ui-extensions#one-page-checkout).
Checkout is where buyers go to purchase goods. Checkout consists of the information, shipping, and payment steps in addition to the order summary and Shop Pay. Learn more about building [custom functionality for checkout](/docs/api/checkout-ui-extensions).
Displays all order information to buyers. Review [all **Thank you** page extension targets](/docs/api/checkout-ui-extensions/apis/extensiontargets).
Summary of the cart contents, discounts, and order totals. Review [all **Thank you** page extensions targets](/docs/api/checkout-ui-extensions/apis/extensiontargets).
The **Thank you** page is shown to buyers immediately after a checkout is successfully submitted. Learn more about building for [the **Thank you** page](/docs/apps/checkout/thank-you-order-status).
Displays all order information to buyers. Review [all **Order status** page extension targets](/docs/api/checkout-ui-extensions/apis/extensiontargets).
Summary of the cart contents, discounts, and order totals. Review [all **Order status** page extensions targets](/docs/api/checkout-ui-extensions/apis/extensiontargets).
The **Order status** page is shown to buyers when they return to a completed checkout for order updates. Learn more about building for [the **Order status** page](/docs/apps/checkout/thank-you-order-status).