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Shopify now lets you create unlimited private app pricing plans and assign them to any number of stores. Learn what this update means for developers and merchants, how to set up new plans, and how to migrate legacy pricing with the App Migration CLI.
Shopify’s 2026-10 API adds a non‑null translatable boolean to the Metafield GraphQL object, letting apps detect translation eligibility directly. Learn who’s affected, why it matters, and how to update your queries today.
Shopify is revamping how sessions are counted in Analytics, delivering a cleaner view of real shopper activity. Learn what changes, who’s affected, and how to adapt your reports and custom integrations.
Shopify’s 2027-01 API version drops the automaticDiscounts query, breaking apps that read automatic discounts. Learn what changed, who’s affected, and step‑by‑step migration to discountNodes so your app stays functional.
Shopify now caps UI extension bundles at 64 KB (128 KB for full‑page account extensions) and offers a formal exception request. Learn who’s affected, how to optimize, and the exact steps to submit a bundle size exception before the October 2026 deadline.
Shopify’s 2026-10 API now lets apps query parent‑child market relationships directly. Learn what changed, who it affects, and how to integrate the new marketRelationships query with actionable code examples.
Shopify’s 2026-10 API adds a CANCELED receive action for inventory shipments, letting apps record units that will never arrive. Learn what changed, who it affects, and how to implement the new fields, enum, and webhook updates.
The static session.currentSession.staffMemberId field is removed in API version 2026‑10. Learn how to switch to the new session.staffMember signal, update your code, and keep POS extensions running smoothly.
Shopify’s 2026-10 API adds a pricing audit trail to product variant contextual pricing, letting apps see exactly how prices are calculated. Learn what changed, who’s affected, and how to query the new field.
Shopify’s latest event update reshapes payloads, refines trigger syntax, and removes two delivery headers. Learn what changed, who’s affected, and how to migrate your webhook subscriptions with clear code examples.
Shopify’s latest admin overhaul gives merchants a single‑screen view of all payouts, letting you compare details without navigation. Learn what changed, who it impacts, and how to prepare your store and custom apps for the new layout.
Shopify's Catalog API now returns video and 3D model media and lets you filter search results by media type. Learn what changed, who’s impacted, and how to add the new filter to your apps.
Shopify rolls out a sleek new admin UI with updated colors, typography, spacing, and icons. Learn how the changes affect merchants and developers, and what steps you should take to stay ahead.
Shopify’s latest update lets B2B checkouts omit the buyer’s surname (family_name) in shipping and billing addresses. Learn what changed, who’s affected, and how to update your Payments app validation today.
Shopify’s admin UI is getting a visual overhaul starting September 15, 2026. Learn what changes look like, which apps are affected, and how to prepare your embedded app for Polaris 2.0 with actionable steps and code examples.
Shopify’s metafieldsSet mutation now uses dynamic complexity costing, changing how API points are calculated. Learn what changed, who is affected, and how to adapt your code to stay within rate limits.
Shopify Functions can now read metafields attached to delivery options, enabling a clean contract between delivery generators and customization functions. Learn what changed, who it impacts, and how to update your GraphQL queries.
Shopify POS v11.15 adds a persistent cart button on mobile devices, keeping key cart details visible as staff navigate. Learn what changed, who’s affected, and how to roll it out today.
Shopify expands Multi‑Currency Payouts to Australia and France, letting Advanced and Plus merchants receive payouts in dozens of currencies. Learn who’s impacted, how to enable the feature, and the steps developers should take.
Shopify now lets merchants gather WhatsApp marketing consent right at checkout, turning every purchase into a lead‑generation opportunity. Learn how to enable the feature, what developers need to know, and best practices for turning opt‑ins into revenue.
The Discounts Allocator Function API preview is over and the API has been removed. Learn what changed, who is impacted, and how to update your app configuration to keep deployments running smoothly.
Shopify CLI 4.8 introduces terminal commands to create, list, inspect, and delete development stores, giving developers full control over their Dev Dashboard environments. Learn what changed, who it impacts, and how to automate store cleanup before hitting the new 250‑store limit.
Shopify now lets each product variant store up to 20 barcodes (UPC, EAN, ISBN, GTIN, ASIN). Learn how this change affects you, what API updates to use, and how to migrate without breaking existing integrations.
Shopify now lets each product variant hold up to 20 barcodes, simplifying inventory across UPCs, EANs, ASINs, and custom codes. Learn how this change impacts your store, the API, CSV workflows, and the steps to start using it.
Meta is now an AI channel in the Shopify admin, letting merchants sync products, enable direct checkout, and track performance alongside other AI channels. Learn what changed, who’s affected, and the exact steps to configure Meta for your store.
Shopify’s Customer Account API now supports a countryCode field for addresses, deprecating territoryCode. Learn what changed, who’s affected, and how to update your apps with actionable code examples.
Shopify’s storefronts now advertise support for the Universal Commerce Protocol version 2026‑08‑25, enabling seamless capability negotiation for platforms and agents. Learn what changed, who’s impacted, and the exact steps you should take.
Shopify POS v11.14 now lets authorized staff see an identified customer’s abandoned online cart at checkout. Learn who this impacts, how to enable the permission, and actionable steps to boost in‑store conversions.
Discover how Shopify's latest GraphQL Admin API mutation lets you email customers a secure link to add payment methods for subscriptions, orders, or draft orders—boosting checkout flexibility and reducing friction.
Shopify’s Hydrogen preview adds variant‑specific links, automatic cart refresh, and one‑command local HTTPS certificates—essential upgrades for developers building custom storefronts. Learn what changed, who’s impacted, and how to implement them today.
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