What's changing The visibleToStorefrontApi field/input field is deprecated and removed from the unstable version of the GraphQL Admin API for the following types: MetaobjectFieldDefinition MetaobjectFieldDefinitionCreateInput MetaobjectFieldDefinitionUpdateInput StandardMetaobjectDefinitionFieldTemplate Who's affected Anyone using visibleToStorefrontApi...
We are deprecating the --force flag on the shopify app deploy and shopify app release commands. The flag will be removed in a Shopify CLI release in May 2026. Why we're making this change The --force flag skips all confirmation prompts, including for extension deletions that can permanently remove data on installed shops.
The pre_tax_price and pre_tax_price_set fields on order line items in the REST Admin API are being removed. These fields were previously available to stores with the Avalara AvaTax 1.0 integration enabled, which was deprecated in April 2025. What you should do Use the GraphQL Admin API to access order line item pricing data.
We're excited to announce that admin intents now support Settings. This new feature allows apps to direct merchants straight to specific Settings pages within the Shopify admin. What's new? Previously, directing merchants to a specific Settings page required deep links or manual navigation instructions.
POS UI extensions can now continue running even when a merchant’s device loses network access. This feature ensures uninterrupted service during connectivity issues. It is especially beneficial for merchants in environments with unreliable internet, such as pop-up shops, outdoor markets, or large retail spaces.
The createdAt and updatedAt fields will become available on MetaobjectDefinition objects in API version 2026-04
In GraphQL Admin API version 2026-04 , several Returns fields in analytics, which can be queried through ShopifyQL , have been deprecated and replaced with renamed versions (e.g., sales_reversals , reversed_quantity ) to better reflect that they capture all order adjustments, including refunds, returns, order edits, and cancellations.
We are ending the developer preview for checkout and customer account UI extensions. With this update: All new development shops on the Shopify Plus plan have access to checkout UI extensions All new development shops on all plans have access to customer account UI extensions All existing development shops will not be affected by this change
We've updated requirement 4.4.4 and added a new requirement 4.4.5 for Shopify App Store apps. Requirement 4.4.4 now provides clearer standards for image quality: images should primarily show your app's actual user interface and features. Screenshots must not include desktop backgrounds or browser windows.
The inventorySetScheduledChanges mutation will be removed from the GraphQL Admin API in version 2026-07 . This mutation has no replacement, so any apps currently using it should stop relying on it to avoid disruptions.
To simplify and standardize our checkout references, Shopify has removed the following fields from checkout and orders webhooks. Merchants and partners should update their webhook handlers to use the token or checkout_token fields going forward.
The analyticsQueryable capability is now available on the MetafieldDefinition type in the GraphQL Admin API, enabling you to specify whether a metafield can be queried in Shopify Analytics. This enhancement allows merchants to leverage custom metafield values for filtering and grouping data, providing deeper insights into their store's performance.
As of GraphQL API version 2026-04 , Shopify Functions can now access detailed discount information at three levels: Cart-level : All discount applications on the cart. Line item-level : Discounts allocated to specific line items. Delivery-level : Discounts allocated to delivery groups.
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