- JSON metafield writes are limited to 128KB for API version 2026-04 and later (new apps).
- Existing apps that used JSON metafields before April 1 2026 retain the previous 2MB limit (grandfathered).
- Apps requiring larger JSON values must request access, as oversized JSON can degrade storefront performance.
JSON metafield values limited to 128KB
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