Shopify platform updates —
what actually matters.
Shopify ships platform changes constantly. This is the filter — the updates that affect complex merchants: Plus features, API changes, B2B updates, and checkout changes worth knowing about.
Recent updates
Checkout Extensibility is Now the Default — What Merchants Need to Know
Shopify's checkout.liquid is being sunset for all Plus merchants. Here's what Checkout Extensibility replaces it with, what you can and can't do, and the migration path.
Shopify B2B API Updates: What's New in 2025
Shopify added several B2B API improvements — company metafields, draft order B2B support, and expanded payment terms configuration. Practical impact for B2B Shopify builds.
Shopify Functions Now Support Payment Method Filtering — How It Works
Payment customization via Shopify Functions is now generally available. You can hide, rename, or reorder payment methods at checkout based on cart contents, customer tags, or order value.
Shopify Markets Gets More Powerful: New Region Controls and Pricing
Shopify Markets updates in 2025 include per-market product publishing, improved currency rounding rules, and better B2B market segmentation. What changed and how to use it.
Hydrogen v3 and What It Means for Headless Shopify
Hydrogen v3 ships with improved caching primitives, better TypeScript support, and tighter Storefront API integration. Whether it's worth migrating from a custom Next.js setup.
Shopify Customer Account UI Extensions: What's Available Now
Shopify's new Customer Accounts (replacing the legacy account) now supports UI Extensions. Build custom sections — subscription management, loyalty status, order tools — without replacing the account shell.
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