Default value of `appliesOnSubscription` changed to `true` for app discount inputs
Shopify developer change
MerchantDiff detected this entry in Shopify's official developer changelog on May 04, 2026.
This Shopify update is categorized as API, Update, Admin GraphQL API, 2026-07.
What changed
The default value of appliesOnSubscription has been changed from false to true on the DiscountCodeAppInput and DiscountAutomaticAppInput input types in GraphQL Admin API. No action is required. This default value change has no effect on how discounts are applied at checkout. If your app explicitly sets appliesOnSubscription when creating or updating app discounts, your behavior is unchanged. This change applies across all active API versions.
Who is affected
Developers building or maintaining Shopify checkout customizations 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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