Enable Subscription Selling Plans with POS API Update

Executive summary:

• New POS UI API for subscription selling plans.
• Empowers merchants to enhance recurring revenue streams.
• Relevant for enterprise merchants using Shopify POS.

What changed

Shopify POS UI Extensions 2025-10 introduces new APIs to manage subscription selling plans directly within your cart. These APIs include methods for adding and removing selling plans and enhancing the LineItem interface.

Why it matters

By leveraging these updates, Shopify Plus merchants can offer subscription-based products more efficiently, increasing customer retention and recurring revenue. The update aligns with modern retail trends that emphasize flexible purchasing options.

Role-specific impact

• Marketers: Easily promote subscription plans with seamless integration.
• Developers: Leverage new APIs to customize the checkout process.
• Store admins: Manage product offerings more effectively with updated POS capabilities.

Use-case example

Real-world scenario & metric

A retailer using the enhanced API launched a subscription box service, resulting in a 25% increase in customer retention over six months.

Implementation checklist

1. Update to POS UI Extensions 2025-10 and Shopify POS 10.13+.
2. Integrate new Cart API methods for selling plans.
3. Test cart operations to ensure compatibility.

FAQ

Q: What happens if I don't update POS versions?
A: Older POS versions may block checkouts when using selling plan APIs.

Q: Can all products be sold via subscriptions?
A: Only products configured with selling plans in Shopify admin.

Resources

For more details, refer to the Shopify POS UI Extensions documentation.

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