Developer changelog

Metafield values will be capped at 16KB 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.

Subscription apps can now let buyers update their payment method in-context using the new Intents API for customer account extensions.

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.

Localize POS UI extensions with translation, currency, and pluralization support. Automatically resolve translations based on customer or shop locale for international merchants.

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.

API version 2026-04 introduces MERCHANDISE_LINE_TRANSFORMERS_RUN_ERROR for Cart Transform Function runtime errors, improving error handling and debugging in cart operations like cartCreate.

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.

We're introducing throttling for billing attempts, with errors visible in the throttled code on the BillingAttemptUserErrorCode code.

A new ReturnReasonDefinition type replaces ReturnReason, providing category-specific return reasons for better analytics and improved return experiences.

API v2026-01 adds an orders/link_requested webhook, notifying subscribed apps when customers request new order links from expired Order status pages.

The Admin GraphQL API now includes a transactions connection in the Return object, simplifying payment/refund associations for returns, enhancing financial reporting accuracy.

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

New fields in MarketingEngagementCreate enhance data integration for marketing metrics, supporting diverse conversion tracking and analytics in Shopify's reports.

Customer-related fields now require write_customers scope and create_and_edit_customers permission due to security fixes. Update apps to avoid access denied errors.

The Discount Function API now lets merchants reject discounts with custom messages, preventing double discounts, managing code combinations, and disqualifying products.

The refundCreate mutation now supports an optional processedAt field.

Shopify's bulk operations API now supports all Admin API mutations, allows 100MB file uploads, and enables five concurrent operations, enhancing speed and efficiency for developers.

Starting April 2026, changeFromQuantity is required for inventory mutations. This ensures data accuracy by preventing overwrites if quantities change concurrently. Use null to opt-out.

New concurrency protection features: changeFromQuantity field and idempotent directive will be required for inventory and refund mutations. Breaking changes.

Starting April 2026, idempotency is mandatory for specific Shopify mutations to prevent duplicate inventory adjustments and refunds, enhancing integration robustness and reducing errors.

The changeFromQuantity field is now mandatory; use null to bypass checks. compareQuantity and ignoreCompareQuantity fields are removed, impacting inventory mutation handling.

You can now create subscription contracts without a payment method via GraphQL Admin API, simply migrate them to Shopify first and collect or update payment details later.

Developers can now query Products, Orders, and Metaobjects using advanced Metafield filters like greater/less than, prefix, and boolean logic, streamlining resource searches.

Starting Sept 15, 2025, Shopify stops setting _landing_page, _orig_referrer, _tracking_consent cookies. Update code to use browser APIs or Shopify APIs for these values.