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Metafields Guru March 2024 update: theme extensions launch and smarter bulk data migration

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Metafields Guru Team
Metafields Guru Team
Metafields Guru

In March 2024, Metafields Guru introduced theme extensions - ready-made storefront blocks for displaying metafield values without writing Liquid. The same release upgraded the export/import feature to support metafield data migration between stores, including reference metafields and external file uploads to Shopify's storage, and added the ability to convert plain string values for complex types like volume and dimensions into proper JSON objects.

What's new at a glance​

  • Theme extensions - display metafields on your storefront via ready-made blocks, no Liquid required.
  • Cross-store data migration - export/import now moves metafields, including references, between stores and can upload external files to Shopify's storage.
  • Type conversion on import - plain string values for volume/dimensions can now be converted into proper JSON objects.
  • Configurable default units - set default units for dimensions and volume metafield types in app settings.

Meet the headliner of this event - the theme extensions​

Please see the short video below to learn how this feature helps build a better storefront.

The next improvement brought our bulk editing features to another level. Not only does our export/import feature support data migration between stores (including the reference metafields), but it can also upload external files to Shopify's storage. In addition, now our app can convert plain string values for complex types like volume and dimensions into proper JSON objects.

Last but not least, now you can configure default units for metafield types like dimensions and volume directly in our app's settings.

FAQ​

What are theme extensions in Metafields Guru?​

Theme extensions are the headliner of the March 2024 update - a way to display metafield values directly in your storefront theme, helping you build a better storefront.

Can I migrate metafields between two Shopify stores?​

Yes. The export/import feature supports data migration between stores, including reference metafields, and can also upload external files to Shopify's storage as part of that migration.

Can Metafields Guru convert plain text values into JSON for complex metafield types?​

Yes. The app can convert plain string values for complex types like volume and dimensions into proper JSON objects.

Can I set default units for dimension and volume metafields?​

Yes. You can configure default units for metafield types like dimensions and volume directly in the app's settings.

Try it​

Open Metafields Guru from your Shopify admin and add a theme extension to your storefront, or try the upgraded CSV export/import for your next store migration. New to Metafields Guru? Install it from the Shopify App Store or start with the introduction.