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Reactive Storage Boosts POS UI Extensions with Real‑Time Sync

Reactive Storage Boosts POS UI Extensions with Real‑Time Sync

Shopify’s latest POS UI extension update introduces shopify.storage.current, a reactive storage API that automatically syncs data across extension targets on the same device. Learn what changed, who it impacts, and how to implement it in minutes.

October 22, 20264 min
Unlocking Analytics for Metaobjects: New Queryable Capability in the Shopify Admin API

Unlocking Analytics for Metaobjects: New Queryable Capability in the Shopify Admin API

Shopify’s 2027-01 GraphQL Admin API now lets you read and set the analyticsQueryable capability on metaobject definitions, aligning them with metafields. Learn what changed, who it impacts, and how to enable analytics for your custom data.

October 20, 20263 min
Checkout & Cart MCP Now Honor UCP Buyer Consent – What Developers Need to Know

Checkout & Cart MCP Now Honor UCP Buyer Consent – What Developers Need to Know

Shopify’s Checkout and Cart MCP now support the UCP buyer consent extension, letting agents capture exact consent choices. Learn what changed, who’s affected, and how to update your integration with code examples.

October 16, 20265 min
Global Catalog REST API Sunset: Migrate to MCP by November 2 2026

Global Catalog REST API Sunset: Migrate to MCP by November 2 2026

The Global Catalog REST API will stop serving traffic on November 2 2026. Learn why this matters, who is impacted, and how to transition your apps to the Global Catalog MCP using the Universal Commerce Protocol before the deadline.

October 9, 20265 min
Catalog API Now Returns Compare‑At Prices as list_price – What It Means for Your Store

Catalog API Now Returns Compare‑At Prices as list_price – What It Means for Your Store

Shopify’s Catalog API now includes a `list_price` field for compare‑at prices, letting developers detect markdowns directly. Learn who’s affected, how to use the new field, and what (if anything) you need to change.

October 9, 20266 min
Understanding the New Per‑Customer Request Limit for Shopify’s Customer Account API

Understanding the New Per‑Customer Request Limit for Shopify’s Customer Account API

Shopify now caps each customer to 3,000 Customer Account API requests per minute per store, shared across all apps. Learn what changed, who it impacts, and how to add retry logic so your integrations stay reliable.

October 7, 20264 min
Next‑Gen Events Give You Precise Control Over Shopify Commerce Updates

Next‑Gen Events Give You Precise Control Over Shopify Commerce Updates

Shopify’s Next‑Gen Events replace classic webhooks with granular triggers, inline GraphQL payloads, and query filters—saving developers time and reducing API calls. Learn what changed, who it affects, and how to migrate today.

October 1, 20265 min
Orders Webhooks Now Deliver Subscription Selling Plan IDs Directly

Orders Webhooks Now Deliver Subscription Selling Plan IDs Directly

Shopify’s latest webhook update adds a selling_plan_id field to order line items, letting developers identify subscription plans without extra API calls. Learn what changed, who it impacts, and how to adapt your apps today.

October 1, 20263 min
SMS Marketing Consent Arrives on CustomerPhoneNumber: What Developers Need to Know

SMS Marketing Consent Arrives on CustomerPhoneNumber: What Developers Need to Know

Shopify now adds a structured smsMarketingConsent field to the CustomerPhoneNumber object, deprecating the old flat consent flags. Learn what changed, who it impacts, and how to migrate your integrations today.

October 1, 20263 min
Filter Catalog Search Results by Media Type: Unlock Video and 3D Models

Filter Catalog Search Results by Media Type: Unlock Video and 3D Models

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.

September 30, 20263 min
Unlock Deeper Insights: Use Metaobject Fields Directly in Shopify Analytics

Unlock Deeper Insights: Use Metaobject Fields Directly in Shopify Analytics

Shopify now lets you pull metaobject data—like designer country, warranty terms, or loyalty tiers—into Analytics reports. Learn what changed, who it impacts, and how to enable and use this powerful new feature.

September 28, 20264 min
WebMCP Brings Browser Agents Into the Checkout Flow

WebMCP Brings Browser Agents Into the Checkout Flow

Shopify’s new WebMCP support lets browser agents read and update checkout data in real‑time, enabling smarter automation and seamless buyer experiences. Learn what changed, who it impacts, and how to implement it today.

September 28, 20263 min
Unlock Simpler Metafield Translations with Shopify’s New Boolean Field

Unlock Simpler Metafield Translations with Shopify’s New Boolean Field

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.

September 21, 20263 min
Navigating Shopify’s New UI Extension Bundle Size Exception Process

Navigating Shopify’s New UI Extension Bundle Size Exception Process

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.

September 17, 20264 min
Mastering Shopify Event Updates: New Payload Structure, Triggers, and Headers

Mastering Shopify Event Updates: New Payload Structure, Triggers, and Headers

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.

September 16, 20264 min
Make family_name Optional for B2B Orders in Payments Apps API Requests

Make family_name Optional for B2B Orders in Payments Apps API Requests

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.

September 15, 20264 min
Create and Delete Dev Stores Directly from Shopify CLI 4.8

Create and Delete Dev Stores Directly from Shopify CLI 4.8

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.

September 9, 20264 min
Accurate US Tax Calculations Now Follow Your Fulfillment Location

Accurate US Tax Calculations Now Follow Your Fulfillment Location

Shopify now calculates US sales tax based on the actual fulfillment location for each order, improving reporting accuracy for merchants with multiple warehouses or pickup points.

August 24, 20265 min
Script Tags Sunsetting in 2027: How to Migrate to App Embed Blocks Today

Script Tags Sunsetting in 2027: How to Migrate to App Embed Blocks Today

Shopify will stop injecting script tags into storefronts on March 1, 2027. Learn what this means for your apps, how the deprecation timeline unfolds, and the exact steps you need to replace script tags with app embed blocks or web pixels.

August 24, 20264 min
Unlock Your Store's Potential: The Best Shopify Page Builders for Merchants & Developers

Unlock Your Store's Potential: The Best Shopify Page Builders for Merchants & Developers

Elevate your Shopify store design and boost conversions with our expert comparison of the top page builder apps. Discover key features, who each app is best for, and essential selection criteria to choose the perfect tool for your brand, whether you're a merchant or a developer.

May 26, 20266 min