Bulk queries now execute up to 4X faster
Shopify developer change
MerchantDiff detected this entry in Shopify's official developer changelog on June 17, 2026.
This Shopify update is categorized as API, Update, Admin GraphQL API.
What changed
Exporting large datasets from Shopify is now up to 4X faster, thanks to optimizations to bulk queries. Bulk operations are the most efficient way to import and export data from Shopify stores. Compared to synchronous use of the Admin API, you can build functionality faster with bulk operations, process large datasets in less time, and spend less on infrastructure. Other recent improvements to bulk operations include: New queries for managing bulk operations Support for all mutations and up to 5 concurrent bulk operations Support for bulk operations in Shopify CLI You can run your own comparison of bulk queries and mutations against synchronous API calls with the bulk operations sample app, or read more about bulk queries and mutations.
Who is affected
Apps using the affected Shopify GraphQL API surface should review this change.
What action may be needed
Review the official Shopify entry, confirm whether the change touches your app, and test the affected workflow before your next relevant deployment.
Use the official Shopify entry below as the source of truth for technical implementation details, affected APIs, migration instructions and deadlines.
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