Shopify Customize Library
50 Shopify stories, tutorials, app reviews, and platform updates for builders and merchants.
In Horizon, Shopify allows developers to convert standalone sections into reusable blocks, giving merchants even more control in the theme editor. Let’s walk through the process step by step.
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 now lets apps retry token migrations for up to seven days, returning the same access‑ and refresh‑token pair even without a user session. Learn who needs to act, what changed, and how to implement the new flow.
Learn how the 2027‑01 Admin GraphQL API lets apps read and write packed product dimensions, enabling automatic package selection for multi‑item orders. Step‑by‑step guidance for developers and actionable tips for merchants.
Shopify merchants can now set return window overrides per market, collection, product, or variant, letting you tailor return policies for seasonal or high‑value items. Learn how to configure the new feature and what developers need to know.
Shopify now lets apps migrate Billing API subscriptions to the new App Pricing model without merchant re‑approval. Learn who’s impacted, how to use the Partner Dashboard and CLI tools, and the exact steps to ensure a smooth transition.
Shopify POS now lets staff perform cycle and full stock counts on the sales floor, while admins retain review and approval controls in Shopify Admin. Learn how the new workflow works, who it impacts, and the steps you should take to adopt it today.
Shopify POS 11.16+ lets staff create local delivery orders at checkout, using existing delivery zones and rates. Learn what changed, who’s impacted, and how to enable this feature today.
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.
Shopify merchants can finally see category attributes like color, material, and fit directly in Analytics. Learn what changed, who it impacts, and how to start using these new dimensions today.
Shopify’s Sidekick can now surface intent‑only extensions, eliminating the need for a tools file. Learn which apps are affected, how validation changes, and the exact steps to keep your app deployable.
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.
Starting Oct 23 2026, Shopify Tax will automatically apply sales tax to return shipping fees for US orders. Learn who’s affected, how the calculation works, and the exact steps merchants and developers must take to stay compliant.
Shopify’s AI Toolkit now bundles all previously separate shopify‑* skills into one unified `shopify` skill. Learn who is impacted, why it matters, and the exact steps to update your environment.
Shopify’s latest update adds a filterable stream of logs and health metrics for custom apps directly in the Developer Dashboard, giving developers and merchants instant visibility into API usage, webhook health, and page performance.
Discover how Shopify’s updated Dev Dashboard centralizes store management, collaborator access, and app health. Learn who it impacts, what’s changed, and actionable steps to start using it today.
Shopify’s GraphQL Admin API now includes a CURRENCY_CONVERSION transaction type, letting developers fetch detailed conversion data directly from balance transactions. Learn what changed, who it affects, and how to adapt your integrations.
The Polaris 2.0 release candidate lets embedded apps match Shopify’s new admin design. Learn what changed, who’s impacted, and how to adopt the new visual style before the rollout becomes mandatory.
By using Shopify’s URL Redirects, you can quickly fix 404 errors, maintain SEO rankings, and improve customer experience.
Shopify now delivers richer, real‑time shipping and duty data in Analytics, refining profit margins and custom reports. Learn what changed, who’s affected, and how to adapt your store and code.
Starting with GraphQL Admin API version 2027-01, setting DiscountCountriesInput.includeRestOfWorld to true triggers a BAD_REQUEST error. Learn who’s affected, why it matters, and step‑by‑step how to update your apps before the upgrade.
Discover how the 2026-10 GraphQL Admin API adds a feeDetails query, letting developers retrieve granular Shopify Payments fees. Learn who’s affected, why it matters, and how to implement the change today.
Shopify is lowering the Events subscription query complexity limit from 250 to 100 points. Learn what this means for your apps, how to audit and refactor subscriptions, and the exact steps to stay compliant.
Polaris CDN 1.1 is now stable, bringing new UI components, props, and bug fixes. Learn what changed, who it affects, and how to leverage or pin the version in your Shopify apps.
Shopify’s new Rollouts UI gives merchants and developers precise tools to schedule launches, run temporary events, and test changes with traffic‑percentage controls. Learn what changed, who it affects, and how to implement the new workflow today.
Shop Pay Installments can now be enabled for every eligible business entity in the US, Canada, and UK, giving merchants more flexibility and developers new configuration options. Learn how to activate it and what it means for your store.
The marketCurrencySettingsUpdate mutation is gone in API version 2027-01. Learn who’s impacted, why it matters, and how to switch to marketCreate and marketUpdate for seamless currency settings management.
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 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.
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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.