Big MUST HAVE feature, please implement this asap. Should not be too hard to do at all.
Topic summary
Users are requesting the ability to reorder metafields in Shopify to maintain logical workflows when adding product information. Currently, new metafields automatically appear at the top of the list, disrupting carefully organized sequences from general to specific fields.
Core Problem:
- No drag-and-drop reordering capability exists for metafields
- The only workaround is deleting and re-adding fields in the desired order, which is time-consuming and introduces risk of breaking automated workflows
- Users can pin up to 20 metafield definitions, but this limit is insufficient for many use cases
- Shopify-defined metafields further complicate the issue by appearing in the list without reordering options
Business Impact:
- Disrupts content editor workflows and data entry efficiency
- Creates risk of human error when recreating metafield configurations
- Threatens automation reliability for key business processes
- Limits scalability of metafield usage, which is central to Shopify 2.0 functionality
Current Status:
Shopify staff acknowledged the feedback nearly 3 years ago and forwarded it to developers, but no implementation timeline has been provided. The discussion remains unresolved, with multiple users expressing frustration over the lack of progress on what they consider a critical feature rather than a nice-to-have enhancement.
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