Built for Shopify requirements for Returns and exchanges apps and Subscription apps (effective December 1, 2026)

Effective December 1, 2026 , Returns and exchanges apps and Subscription apps that provide buyer-facing self-service experiences must authenticate customers using the Customer Account API. Apps that don’t meet this requirement by the deadline are at risk of losing Built for Shopify status . What’s changing Returns and exchanges and Subscription apps with buyer-facing self-service experiences must use the Customer Account API for customer authentication.