Developer changelog

Returns fields in analytics are deprecated and replaced with renamed versions (e.g., sales reversals) in API version 2026-04 to better reflect all order adjustments; update your queries before removal

New development shops have access to checkout and customer account UI extensions by default. Existing shops remain unchanged.

productUpdate now supports custom identifiers, allowing updates via unique metafield values instead of Shopify IDs. Ideal for external system integration, enhancing data sync efficiency.

We’ve clarified the requirements for App Store listing images to provide more consistent guidance on what’s expected

Shopify apps must process refunds via the original payment processor. Use 'refundCreate' or 'returnProcess' for store credits to ensure secure, consistent handling within Shopify.

The inventorySetScheduledChanges mutation is being removed with no replacement. Remove its usage to prevent disruptions. Consider inventoryAdjustQuantities for immediate inventory updates.

As of version 2026-04, we removed the id field from checkouts webhooks and the checkout_id field from orders webhooks. From now on, use the checkout token to reference a checkout.

New features include product tagging for UGC, SafeArea support, CLI enable/disable commands, improved consent flow, scope simplification, and a quick link for minis on the Shop App home screen.

The analyticsQueryable feature in GraphQL Admin API lets developers enable metafields for Shopify Analytics, enhancing data analysis for Products, Product Variants, Orders, and Customers data.

In GraphQL API v2026-04, Shopify Functions can now access discount details at cart, line item, and delivery levels, but only if they execute after discounts are applied.

Asset caching update ends support for bare query strings in URLs for cache busting. Use Liquid filters like asset_url to ensure assets refresh correctly and improve load times.

developer change log for the updates to the API TOS and PPA

Accelerated checkouts now support purchasing products with add-ons directly from the product page, enhancing the buying process for developers integrating payment solutions.

Legacy customer accounts are no longer available to all new stores. All merchants are recommended to upgrade to the latest version. Build the future of customer accounts with us.

You can now pass locale and region_country parameters to the Customer Account API authorization endpoint to build market-aware login URLs in headless storefronts.

New APIs support multiple tiered rates for shipping options. Migrate to new fields to avoid issues. Legacy fields will be deprecated.

Shopify CLI 3.91 updates Dev Console to show all active dev previews, creator info, and last updates. Access preview links, QR codes, and clean up unused previews easily.

The GraphQL Admin API now includes SubscriptionBillingAttemptState, replacing several fields with a discriminated union for better ergonomics and self-documentation.

The Payments Apps API now supports new rejection codes and an optional merchant message, enhancing control over verification rejections with moredetailed reasons and custom feedback.

JSON metafield values will be capped at 128KB beginning with API version 2026-04.

Enhanced monitoring: 30-day webhook history, topic filtering, precise log time filters, multi-select options, and event counts improve debugging and visibility in the Dev Dashboard.

Shopify CLI 3.90.1 adds commands for executing queries, mutations, and bulk operations, enhancing automation and data handling for developers using the Admin API.

The Dev Dashboard now supports all Shopify admin languages, rendering in your preferred language for enhanced usability.

Skip reinventing customer account dropdowns. Use our new reusable web component to add consistent authentication flows and account navigation across surfaces.

A new remainingLineItemsWeight field has been added to the FulfillmentOrder GraphQL type.

Added 3 enum values to ColumnDataType: RATING (float), STRING IDENTITY (GID/UUID), COLOR (HEX). Enhances data representation flexibility for developers.

Assign optional names to webhook subscriptions for easier management. Names appear in request headers, aiding routing. Unique per shop/app, up to 50 chars, set via TOML or Admin API.

The shopify.app.extensions() method now supports Point of Sale UI extensions, enabling consistent data handling and easier onboarding for in-store app experiences.

Query gift card expiration settings via GraphQL Admin API. New expirationConfiguration field provides duration and unit, aiding in calculating expiration dates for gift cards.

Shop Minis January 2026 updates: Delayed consent popup, curated Explore screen, CLI dashboard command, product list privacy controls, and UGC documentation

New payment error codes in Admin GraphQL API enhance diagnosis. Unstable API version shows fewer generic errors. Temporary error mapping issue fixed.

Order metafield definitions now support cartToOrderCopyable. When enabled, cart metafield values copy to the matching order metafields at checkout completion.

We've added a tracks_inventory filter for querying products by inventory tracking status.

You can now define up to 30 app blocks in your theme app extension, up from 25.

Admin UI extensions for Discount Functions can now interact with the selected discount method and manage discount classes.

POS version 10.19.0 now displays an error page for unhandled callback errors. Developers must test callbacks to ensure all exceptions are properly handled and prevent merchant disruptions.

Access to events data over a year old is removed from Admin GraphQL and REST APIs. Update dependencies to ensure compatibility. This change enhances data management and system performance.

Checkout UI extensions that support blocking will now default to non-blocking behavior. Merchants must explicitly activate blocking behavior.

Theme developers can now use the article_list setting type to let merchants select multiple blog articles for sections and blocks.

The shopify.app.extensions() method now supports Admin and Storefront extensions, enabling comprehensive onboarding and dashboards across all app extension surfaces.

POS version 10.19.0 introduces a Camera API for POS UI extensions, allowing access to the device camera for scanning IDs, capturing product photos, and attaching images in POS.

Shopify CLI 3.89 adds --allow-updates and --allow-deletes flags for safer app deployment control in CI/CD. Use --allow-updates to avoid accidental data loss.

Shopify CLI v3.89 introduces shopify app import-custom-data-definitions for migrating app metafield/metaobject definitions to TOML, ensuring consistent, version-controlled deployments.

We’re replacing two legacy tracking cookies. Most Hydrogen stores only need a version upgrade. Do this by April 30, 2026, to ensure reliable analytics attribution.

Shop Minis CLI now requires "Manage apps" permission in Partner accounts for setup and submissions. Developers must request access from admins to avoid errors.

In API 2026-04, inventoryActivate now preserves existing active and onHand quantities if available or onHand aren't provided, preventing unwanted resets to zero.

Shopify is enforcing stricter Liquid parsing for all themes to improve reliability and enable future Liquid improvements.

Asset URLs now use ?v=VERSION_STRING for versioning. Update code parsing URLs to support this format, replacing assumptions about numeric-only query strings.

The deliveryShippingOriginAssign mutation is being deprecated.

In API version 2026-04, permitsSkuSharing is removed from FulfillmentService. Permits SKU sharing will be enabled by default.