Shopify Update Summary【Second Week of September】
The previous update article is here
September is a busy time with the change of seasons; how is everyone doing? 🌀
Amidst all this, Shopify has released some convenient new features!
The ‘Launch Check’ that quickly diagnoses your store before it goes live,
The automatic email notifications that reliably deliver credit balances to customers,
The native exchange feature that smooths out Facebook order transactions,
And the Flow hash filter that enhances data security.
All of these are practical updates that ‘reduce operational hassle while enhancing customer experience’.
I’ve summarized the details in this article, so let’s check together how they can help with your store management 👀
Table of Contents
1. Store diagnostics before launch with Shopify Launch Check!
Official ChangeLog: Run personalized pre-launch checks in under 2 minutes, with Shopify Launch Check
Pre-launch checks for your store completed in 2 minutes!
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The Shopify Launch Check app is here. It scans your entire store before launch and quickly identifies any lack of preparation.
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AI-based diagnostics provide tailored advice based on your store settings.
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You can immediately check the recommendations that specifically show "what is still lacking".
* This information is as of September 2025. The AI diagnosis is for reference and does not cover all use cases.
2. Automatically notify when store credit is granted! Shopify's new email feature
Official ChangeLog: Send customers an email notification when they receive store credit
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When granting credit in the admin panel, check the ‘Notify customer’ box to automatically send an email notification.
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The email will clearly state the amount granted and balance, allowing customers to understand immediately.
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Templates can be edited to match the brand from Settings → Notifications.
* This information is as of September 2025. Notification content and design can be adjusted for each store.
3. Exchanges without returns are OK! Shopify natively supports Facebook orders.
Official ChngeLog: Create native exchanges for Facebook (Meta) orders.
Exchanges made easier with Facebook orders
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Orders after August 26, 2025 can be exchanged within the same order without returns→reorders OK.
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Applicable to the entire catalog, with the ability to set and report return fees.
* Limited to Facebook orders. Instagram and regular stores are excluded.
4. Strengthen data protection! Hash filters added to Shopify Flow
Official ChangeLog: Flow: Secure your workflows with Liquid filters for hashing (sha1, sha256, md5)
Secure data exchange with Flow
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Hash filters such as sha1 / sha256 / md5 / hmac are now available in Liquid.
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Example: Easily hash like
{{ customer.email | sha256 }}.
* This information is accurate as of September 2025. Effective for API integration and handling personal information.
Summary
This update was all about making store management a little easier and a little more reassuring.
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Quickly resolve pre-launch anxieties with Launch Check.
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Enhance customer engagement with Credit Notifications.
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Reduce the stress of returns with Facebook Order Exchanges.
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Make data integration safer with Flow Hashing.
Shopify releases new improvements almost every week, so mastering it will definitely enhance the 'quality of management'.✨
If you have any features you're curious about, please try them out and see if they fit your store.
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