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Topic summary
Developers are encountering a hard limit of 25 interactive settings (and 6 non-interactive settings) in theme app extension blocks, which severely restricts customization options for merchants. This limitation emerged during migration from the deprecated Assets API to theme app extensions.
Core Problem:
- Apps requiring extensive styling or configuration options (30-60+ settings reported) cannot migrate to app blocks without cutting functionality
- Forces developers to split settings across multiple interfaces (app admin pages + theme editor), creating poor user experience
- Particularly impacts apps providing customizable widgets, tables, product displays, and landing page templates
Developer Concerns:
- The 25-setting cap feels arbitrary and outdated for modern customization needs
- Related file size limits (100KB) compound the problem
- Shopify is deprecating Assets API while the replacement system lacks feature parity
Shopify Response:
- Support acknowledged the limitation stems from the block component architecture itself
- Feature request submitted to product team (2+ years ago based on thread age)
- No timeline or commitment provided for increasing limits
Requested Solution:
Developers propose raising limits to 75-250 settings, allowing app creators to determine appropriate customization levels while preventing abuse. The discussion remains unresolved with no official updates on potential changes.