How Can I Update the Code of My Published Shopify App?

[Dinakar2001]

Hi Shopify team/community,

I have a public app that has already been submitted and listed on the Shopify App Store. I’m trying to update its frontend/backend code (built with React and Node.js), but I’m facing a problem:

 I’ve updated the production code in my cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Heroku, etc.) and deployed it successfully.
However, when I install or access the live app via the Shopify App Store (in a dev store), the app still loads the old version — the version I submitted for review.
Locally, everything works fine. The new changes reflect when I run the app in development.

My Question:

How do I properly update the code of my already listed Shopify public app so that the new version is reflected in the live Shopify Admin (embedded) environment?

I’d like to understand:

• Do I need to re-submit the app for review after each code update?

• Is there any cache/CDN or App Bridge configuration that might be causing this behavior?

• What’s the proper deployment flow for updating a published app?

Any clarification or best practices on updating listed Shopify apps would be really helpful!

Thanks in advance.

[StevenT_A7]

Hi @Dinakar2001 , 

For live Shopify apps, resubmission for review is generally not required unless there are modifications to API scopes, billing, or embedded app behavior. To apply updates, deploy the revised code directly to your live server. To ensure changes are reflected immediately, clear your browser cache or test in an incognito window, implement Cache-Control: no-store headers, and purge any relevant CDN caches. It's advisable to use versioning in static file URLs to prevent browser-side caching issues.

After deployment, verify the update by accessing the app through the development store’s Admin > Apps section and using browser tools such as Chrome DevTools to confirm that the latest files are being served.

For public apps, resubmission is typically only required for major functionality changes. Ensure your production environment is properly configured and thoroughly test all updates in a development store before going live. Adhering to version control practices, keeping documentation current, and notifying users of impactful changes are all strongly recommended. For any technical issues, contacting Shopify Partner Support is advised.

Thanks !