Developers can now choose their own app store categories

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New Self-Categorization Feature

Starting November 1, 2022, developers can categorize their own apps through the Partner Dashboard submission form.

Key Details:

  • Select up to two tags from updated app categories
  • Categories should reflect the app’s main function
  • One-time selection during initial submission

Future Changes:

  • Developers can appeal to change their app’s categorization later if the app’s capabilities change
  • Additional information available in the developer documentation at shopify.dev/apps/store/categories
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Starting November 1, 2022, you can self-categorize your app once using the app submission form in the Partner Dashboard. Categories can be chosen by selecting up to two tags from our updated app categories that best describe the main function of your app.

You can later appeal to change your app’s categorization if its capabilities change.

For more information, please visit our developer documentation.