Removing `visible_to_storefront_api` field on metaobject field definitions
Shopify developer change
MerchantDiff detected this entry in Shopify's official developer changelog on March 30, 2026.
This Shopify update is categorized as Action Required, API, Deprecation announcement, Admin GraphQL API, 2026-07.
What changed
The visibleToStorefrontApi field/input field is deprecated and removed from the unstable version of the GraphQL Admin API for the following types: MetaobjectFieldDefinition MetaobjectFieldDefinitionCreateInput MetaobjectFieldDefinitionUpdateInput StandardMetaobjectDefinitionFieldTemplate
Who is affected
Anyone using visibleToStorefrontApi field or input field on a Metaobject field definition NOTE: With the exception of StandardMetaobjectDefinitionFieldTemplate, this field was only ever exposed in unstable. Why we're making this change This field implies a system behaviour that doesn't exist. It isn't possible to toggle the storefront visibility of individual fields.
What action may be needed
If your app has a query or mutation that's referencing the visibleToStorefrontApi field on a Metaobject field definition, you need to remove that field. Key dates April 2, 2026: visibleToStorefrontApi field on metaobject field definitions will be removed from unstable and 2026-07
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