Removing deprecated PRIVATE and PUBLIC_READ enums on metaobject definitions
Shopify developer change
MerchantDiff detected this entry in Shopify's official developer changelog on May 20, 2026.
This Shopify update is categorized as API, Deprecation announcement, Admin GraphQL API, 2027-01.
What changed
We are updating the MetaobjectAdminAccess enum by deprecating the PRIVATE and PUBLIC_READ values. These values are now obsolete and are never returned by the API. This change removes ambiguity, as the deprecated access values do not accurately reflect the actual access behaviors. There are no required changes, but updating your code will help maintain clarity and prevent potential access issues.
Who is affected
Apps using the affected Shopify GraphQL API surface should review this change.
What action may be needed
Check whether your app uses the deprecated surface. If it does, plan the migration using Shopify's official guidance before the applicable cutoff.
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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