Partner GraphQL API version 2024-01 with 404 Error

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Topic summary

A developer encountered a 404 “Invalid API version” error when using Shopify Partner GraphQL API version 2024-01 on December 31st, 2024. The user reported not receiving advance notice through email or the developer changelog.

Root Cause:
The API version 2024-01 reached end-of-life after its 12-month support period, expiring on January 1st, 2025. Shopify follows a structured deprecation schedule where each API version is supported for one year.

Recommended Solution:

  • Update the API endpoint to the latest stable version (2025-01)
  • Example: https://partners.shopify.com/{partner_id}/api/2025-01/graphql.json

Prevention Measures:

  • Subscribe to the Shopify Developer Changelog
  • Enable critical email notifications in Partner account settings
  • Monitor the Partner Dashboard for deprecation warnings

The discussion remains open regarding why deprecation notifications may not have been received through official channels.

Summarized with AI on November 2. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.
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Hi, we’ve used Partner API v. 2024-01.

Unfortunately we got error “Invalid API version” on December 31st, 2024.

I could guess that it is deprecated API version, but I’ve not got noticed it through any channel like email and developer change log (link).

So please let me know why this error happened and where I could get this information in advance.

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Hey @dtrz ,

I understand how encountering the error [404] Invalid API version while using the Shopify Partners API can be both unexpected and inconvenient. Upon investigation, it appears the issue occurred because the API version 2024-01 has been deprecated and is no longer supported as of its lifecycle’s conclusion. Shopify API versions are typically supported for one year after release, and the version 2024-01 likely expired on January 1st, 2025.

Why This Happened:

  1. API Version Lifecycle: Shopify follows a structured deprecation schedule for its API versions, with each version having a 12-month support period. 2. Notification Channels: While Shopify typically communicates API version deprecations through their Developer Changelog, email notifications, and in-app alerts, it’s possible these updates may not have reached you due to notification preferences or other factors.

Next Steps:

To resolve the issue promptly, I recommend updating your API integration to the latest stable version. For example:

https://partners.shopify.com/{partner_id}/api/2025-01/graphql.json

This will ensure compatibility and uninterrupted functionality.

How to Stay Ahead of Future Changes:

To avoid similar issues, I recommend subscribing to the Shopify Developer Changelog and ensuring your Partner account is set up to receive critical email notifications about API changes. Additionally, monitoring the Partner Dashboard for deprecation warnings can help you stay informed.

If you would like, please message me your email so I can help you best I can with my experience. I’m happy to assist in updating the integration and testing it with the latest API version to ensure everything works seamlessly moving forward.

Thank you for your understanding, and please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions or need additional support.

Best regards,

Rajat

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