Shopify changes, news and analysis
What changed, who it affects and what to do, with every claim linked to its source.
DeprecationAction requiredScript tags are deprecated: create and update blocked from 1 October 2026, injection stops 1 March 2027Shopify will block scriptTagCreate and scriptTagUpdate from 1 October 2026 and stop injecting script tags into storefronts on 1 March 2027; replace them with app embed blocks or web pixels.
DeprecationAction requiredThe automaticDiscounts query is removed in API version 2027-01The deprecated automaticDiscounts query is removed from the GraphQL Admin API in 2027-01; move to discountNodes with query: "method:automatic" before upgrading.
GuideHow to protect your Shopify store from app security flawsWhat Shopify's own security guidance expects of apps, how to vet the apps you install, and how to read and act on a security advisory when one affects your store.
GuideHow to speed up a Shopify store without installing an appYou can make a Shopify store noticeably faster without adding an app: fix the LCP image, tidy theme code, handle fonts and scripts, then check real-user data.
GuideWhat brands put on their product pagesReviews sit on most product pages we read, while subscriptions and bundles are far rarer. Here's what each feature does and how to build it on Shopify.
GuideMobile share and speed by sectorPhones carry most Chrome visits in every sector we looked at, yet passing Core Web Vitals varies widely, from big retailers at the bottom to food and drink at the top.
GuideCore Web Vitals: headless and Hydrogen stores vs Liquid themesLiquid themes pass Core Web Vitals more often than headless Shopify builds in our sample, though the gap is mostly about layout shift and load time, not responsiveness.
GuideReviews apps for Shopify comparedReviews apps differ in how they plug into Shopify and what they add to the page. Here is what we found in our sample, and what to weigh before you pick one.