Shopify Update · Published April 20, 2026 · Source: Removed Checkout ID from checkout and order webhooks

Shopify Removes Checkout ID from Webhooks in 2026 Update

What Changed

Shopify has removed the id field from checkout and order webhooks to standardize how checkout references are handled across the platform. Developers who currently rely on the id field in checkouts/create and checkouts/update webhook topics will need to migrate to using the token or checkout_token fields instead. This change simplifies the webhook payload structure and creates consistency in how Shopify identifies checkouts across different API interactions.

Why This Matters

If your app or integration uses the id field to track checkout events, your webhook handlers will break after this change goes into effect. This could impact order tracking, payment processing, abandoned cart recovery, and any custom workflows that depend on matching checkout IDs across your systems. Updating your infrastructure now prevents runtime errors and ensures seamless checkout operations for your merchants.

What You Should Do

Audit your webhook handlers to identify any dependencies on the id field from checkout webhooks
Update your code to use the token or checkout_token fields for checkout identification and tracking
Test your updated webhook handlers in a development environment before deploying to production
Review order webhook implementations to ensure they also align with the new standardized reference fields

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