Enhance Order Tracking with New API Fields

Executive summary:

• Introduction of new GraphQL API version 2025-07 for Flow.
• Enhanced return tracking and order transactions fields.
• Mainly impacts developers and store administrators.

What changed

Shopify's Flow now supports version 2025-07 of the GraphQL Admin API, introducing new fields for managing returns and details of order transactions. Key additions include quantity tracking, timestamps for returns, and new fields such as device, location, and currency_exchange_adjustment.

Why it matters

For Shopify Plus merchants, these updates provide improved accuracy and visibility in return management and transaction tracking, supporting more detailed insights and decision-making capabilities.

Role-specific impact

• Marketers: Enhanced transaction insights allow for better promotional planning.
• Developers: New GraphQL mutations facilitate custom solutions and integrations.
• Store admins: Improved data for tracking product returns can reduce operational overhead.

Use-case example

Real-world scenario & metric

A merchant uses the new return tracking fields to identify frequent return patterns, leading to a 15% reduction in return rates by adjusting product descriptions and imagery.

Implementation checklist

1. Update to GraphQL Admin API version 2025-07.
2. Review and integrate new fields into existing workflows.
3. Monitor impact on return processing and transaction insights.

FAQ

Q: Can I revert to a previous API version?
A: Shopify supports multiple API versions, but new features require version 2025-07 or later.

Q: How do these fields affect existing workflows?
A: Existing processes can be enhanced by integrating these new fields, improving efficiency and data accuracy.

Resources

For detailed implementation guidance, refer to the Shopify Developer changelog.

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