Shopify has introduced an optional name field for webhook subscriptions, allowing developers to assign custom identifiers to their webhooks. This feature works across both TOML-based subscriptions and those created through the GraphQL Admin API. When a webhook is delivered, its assigned name is included in the request header, making it easier to identify which subscription triggered the event.
For developers managing multiple webhook subscriptions—especially those targeting the same endpoint or listening to identical topics with different filters—this update significantly improves organization and debugging. Previously, tracking which webhook fired required parsing endpoint logs or managing external documentation. Named webhooks reduce confusion and streamline webhook management at scale, particularly useful for complex integrations with numerous event listeners.
If you're building Shopify apps that manage webhooks programmatically, GetShopifyToken simplifies OAuth authentication and token management. This ensures your app can securely create and update webhook subscriptions with proper authorization credentials.