JSON metafield values limited to 128KB
UpdateUnverifiedAdded Sep 24, 2026
When using API version 2026-04 or later, JSON type metafield writes will be limited to 128KB. Limits for all other metafield types remain unchanged ( current limits ). All apps that use JSON fields (prior to April 1st, 2026), will be grandfathered at the current 2MB limit.
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