`LineItem.weight` field now available in public Admin API
Shopify developer change
MerchantDiff detected this entry in Shopify's official developer changelog on April 15, 2026.
This Shopify update is categorized as API, New, Admin GraphQL API, 2026-07.
What changed
Starting in version 2026-07 of the GraphQL Admin API, you can query the weight field on the LineItem type in the GraphQL Admin API. This field returns a Weight object with value and unit, making it easy to access line item weights without converting from the REST API's grams field.
Who is affected
Apps using the affected Shopify GraphQL API surface should review this change.
What action may be needed
Review whether the new capability is relevant to your app. If you plan to use it, test the affected API or workflow before adopting it in production.
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