Shopify Editions | Summer ’25: Building Beyond Limits
Shopify’s Summer ’25 update, “Horizons,” unleashes over 150 updates that push the boundaries of customization, global commerce, AI innovation, and operational efficiency. It’s a platform-wide evolution focused on helping merchants and developers create faster, sell smarter, and scale globally—with ease.
New Foundation: Horizon Design System
Horizon introduces Shopify’s new theme foundation:
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10 fresh themes designed for conversions and built on flexible theme blocks.
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AI theme and block generation to bring your store design to life in seconds.
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A reimagined theme editor that includes categories, predictive search, hover previews, and right-click shortcuts.
Smarter Sidekick
Sidekick is now multilingual, visual, and always ready:
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Available in 20 languages.
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Visual generation tools for banners, social posts, and more.
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Voice chat and screen share to guide you through admin tasks—like a real assistant.
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Now also on Shopify mobile.
Retail Experience Reimagined
Shopify POS v10 is here:
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Fully redesigned interface with faster navigation and smarter product search.
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Supports mixed-fulfillment checkout, store credit, draft order discounts, and cash rounding.
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Brand your POS displays with custom logos, colors, and idle screen visuals.
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Run global retail from a single admin with multi-entity support.
Checkout that Converts
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Split shipping, flat rates, and new Apple Pay support.
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Faster load times—nearly 2 seconds quicker.
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Roblox integration to sell physical products in the metaverse.
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Fraud prevention powered by AI and carbon-neutral shipping options.
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Accept Stablecoin (USDC) with Shopify Payments.
Global at Scale
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Shopify Payments expands to 16 more countries.
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Sell from multiple entities and get multi-currency payouts.
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Collect and display duties at checkout, or bake them into product pricing.
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Localized ID verification, consent tools, and privacy controls to meet global compliance needs.
B2B Made Beautiful
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Create customized B2B Markets with different themes, pricing, and currencies.
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Enforce order limits, validate VAT numbers, and include gift cards in catalogs.
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NetSuite integration and more B2B-compatible apps like QuickBooks, Lookbooks, and Collaborative Buying.
Shipping & Fulfillment Upgrades
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Flat-rate shipping across multi-location orders.
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Bulk print up to 250 labels, track split shipments, and use barcode scanning for transfers.
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New shipping carriers in Canada and Europe.
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More robust control with admin pick lists, delivery method manager, and inventory syncing APIs.
Operations: Smoother, Smarter
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Store credit refunds, editable subscription orders, and support for multiple business entities in one store.
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Faster, clearer mobile admin with tap to pay and customizable analytics.
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Shopify Capital expands to Germany with more flexible, fee-transparent loans.
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New analytics features include performance reports, customer cohorts, and custom dashboards.
Developer Power Tools
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The new developer platform enables local dev, app isolation, and plan-specific testing.
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Vibe-ready tools simplify building extensions without tunnels.
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Unified Polaris UI components across the entire platform.
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Shopify Functions and Flow now support metaobject data, nested logic, and HTTP return data.
AI & Storefront Evolution
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Storefront Web Components embed commerce anywhere.
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Build AI shopping agents using the Shopify Global Catalog.
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Hydrogen now runs React Router 7, improving routing and middleware.
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Discounts can now be entered directly in the cart, with smoother Ajax cart support.
One Discount, Many Savings
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A single discount can now apply to products, orders, and shipping—simplifying promotions.
Closing Thought
Horizons sets a bold direction: fluid design, global reach, AI-native tools, and unmatched developer flexibility. Whether you’re a merchant or a builder, Shopify Summer ’25 ensures that whatever your vision, the path to realizing it is faster, smarter, and more seamless than ever before.