Metafield translations now available via GraphQL Admin API
Shopify developer change
MerchantDiff detected this entry in Shopify's official developer changelog on April 01, 2026.
This Shopify update is categorized as API, New, Admin GraphQL API, 2026-04.
What changed
The Metafield type now includes a translations field, enabling you to query localized metafield values directly via the GraphQL Admin API. This enhancement allows you to access translations for metafields associated with any resource, including products, collections, customers, orders, locations, and more. Querying translations To query translations for a resource's metafields, including their localized values, see the Get translations for a product metafield example. Registering a translation To register a translation, use the translationsRegister mutation with the metafield's resource ID and a content digest. The compareDigest ensures that translations remain synchronized with the original value.
Who is affected
Apps that read, write, translate, or depend on Shopify metafields 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.
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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