What's new at a glance​

• Fits Shopify's new admin - the extension panel now uses the full height of the page and matches the new admin frame instead of leaving a gap for the old top bar.
• Works side by side with Sidekick - when Sidekick or another right-side panel opens, the extension moves aside instead of being covered by it.
• Dropdowns stay in view - pickers and menus opened from the extension no longer slide under a side panel.

A panel that fits the new admin​

Shopify's new admin wraps page content in a rounded frame with a thin margin around it. The browser extension now follows that layout: its floating panel runs almost the full height of the window, with rounded corners and a soft edge that line it up with Shopify's own frame, rather than starting below a top bar that is no longer there.

The collapsed Metafields Guru tab on the right edge of the page got a refresh too - a cleaner rounded button that sits flush against the edge and nudges out slightly on hover.

Room for Sidekick and other side panels​

The new admin can open Sidekick and other panels on the right side of the screen, which shrinks the main content area. Previously the extension was pinned to the very edge of the browser window, so a side panel could cover it.

In version 4.1.1 the extension keeps track of where Shopify's main content area ends:

• the open panel and the collapsed tab always sit at the edge of the main content, next to the side panel, not underneath it;
• when the side panel is opened, resized, or closed, the extension follows it automatically - no page reload needed;
• dropdowns, color pickers, and other pop-ups opened from inside the extension are positioned so they don't end up hidden behind the side panel.

This works the same in Chrome and Firefox, on every resource page the extension supports.

FAQ​

Can I use the Metafields Guru browser extension while Sidekick is open?​

Yes. Starting with version 4.1.1, the extension panel and its collapsed tab follow the edge of Shopify's main content area. When Sidekick or another side panel opens on the right, the extension shifts left to sit next to it, and moves back when the panel closes. Dropdowns and pickers opened from the extension are also kept clear of the side panel.

How do I update the browser extension to version 4.1.1?​

Chrome, Firefox, and other Chromium-based browsers update extensions automatically, so in most cases you do not need to do anything. To check your version, open the extensions page of your browser (for example chrome://extensions or about:addons) and look at Metafields Guru. If you have not installed the extension yet, get it from the Chrome Web Store or Firefox Add-ons.

Which browsers does the Metafields Guru extension support?​

Version 4.1.1 is available for Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. The Chrome Web Store version also works in other Chromium-based browsers such as Edge, Opera, Brave, and Vivaldi.

Try it​

Open any product, collection, customer, or order in your Shopify admin and click the Metafields Guru tab on the right edge of the page - then open Sidekick and watch the extension make room for it. Don't have the extension yet? Install it for Chrome or Firefox, or follow the installation guide.

What's new at a glance​

• Readable names, not raw IDs - metaobject fields built on Shopify's standardized product attributes (Base color, Age group, Fit, and similar) now show the actual name instead of a meaningless code.
• Color swatches, not guesswork - color-based attributes show a small swatch next to every choice, so you can see the shade instead of reading a name and hoping.

Why raw taxonomy IDs were a problem​

Shopify's standardized product attributes - the ones behind fields like Base color, Age group, or Target gender - store their values as internal ID codes, not plain text. Before this update, editing one of these fields in a metaobject entry meant looking at a string like gid://shopify/TaxonomyValue/..., with no way to tell it meant "Beige" and not "Khaki" without leaving the app.

Readable names and color pickers​

Opening one of these fields on a metaobject entry now opens a proper picker instead of a raw ID. The activator itself shows the currently selected value's name and, for color attributes, its swatch - so you can see what's selected without opening anything.

Color attributes get a small swatch next to every option, not just the selected one, so you can visually confirm a shade before picking it instead of guessing from the name alone.

It works the same way when a field accepts more than one value - you can add and remove entries just like any other list field in the app.

Also worth knowing: multiline text fields already get a full visual editor​

Not part of this update, but worth mentioning since it applies to metaobjects too: Shopify's own metaobject editor treats multiline text fields as a plain textarea, with no formatting at all. Metafields Guru's editor goes well beyond bold and lists - it handles images, tables, and even embedded YouTube videos, right inside the field, no HTML required.

FAQ​

What is a product_taxonomy_value_reference metafield field?​

A product_taxonomy_value_reference field stores a reference to one entry in Shopify's built-in product taxonomy - the same taxonomy behind standardized attributes like Color, Age group, or Target gender. Metaobject definitions that represent a standardized attribute use this type for the field that holds the actual value. list.product_taxonomy_value_reference is the same thing for fields that accept more than one value.

Why did my metaobject fields show random IDs before?​

Metafields Guru didn't previously resolve these fields to their taxonomy values, so it displayed the raw stored ID instead of a name. That's fixed now: the field resolves to its real name, and color where one exists, automatically.

Does the picker show every possible taxonomy value?​

No. It only lists values that are actually valid for that field's attribute - a "Base color" field only shows color values, an "Age group" field only shows age-group values, and so on.

Does this work for fields that hold more than one value?​

Yes. Fields defined with list.product_taxonomy_value_reference let you add and remove multiple taxonomy values on the same metaobject entry, the same way any other list field works in the app.

Is the visual editor for multiline text fields new?​

No - it's the same visual editor Metafields Guru already uses for multiline text fields everywhere, including on metaobject entries. It supports formatting, images, tables, and embedded video, not just bold text, unlike Shopify's own metaobject editor, which only offers a plain textarea.

Try it​

Open Metafields Guru from your Shopify admin and edit a metaobject entry that uses a standardized attribute like Color or Age group - the taxonomy value picker, with its color swatches, will be there automatically. New to Metafields Guru? Install it from the Shopify App Store or start with the introduction.

What's new at a glance​

• Add standard field button on the Definitions tab of Metafield sets - opens a categorized list of Shopify's standard metafield definitions for that resource.
• One click per field - select any number of definitions and enable them all at once; no manual namespace, key, or type entry.
• Real Shopify definitions - once enabled, a standard field is a normal metafield definition, visible in Shopify admin and usable across the whole Metafields Guru toolset.
• Already-enabled fields are hidden automatically, so the list only ever shows what you can still add.

What are Shopify's standard metafield definitions?​

Shopify reserves a set of namespace/key pairs for common, well-known pieces of product and store data - things like a product's care guide, its UPC / EAN / ISBN code, its rating, or a list of related products. Shopify publishes the full, up-to-date list in its own list of standard metafield definitions.

Each standard definition ships with a fixed name, namespace and key, type, and description already decided by Shopify - you don't design the schema, you just turn the field on. Because the meaning of reviews.rating or custom.care_guide-equivalent standard keys is the same on every store that enables them, apps, sales channels, and theme integrations that read structured product data can rely on them without any store-specific configuration.

Standard fields are grouped by category - Descriptors (care guide, product subtitle), Facts (EAN, ISBN, UPC), Import Information (transport declaration, trade item description), Shopify Discovery groups for product recommendations and search boosting, and more. The exact list Shopify offers depends on the resource - products, variants, collections, and other owner types each have their own set.

Why enable standard metafields​

• Interoperability - a standard field is understood the same way by any app, sales channel, or theme that was built to read it, since the namespace and key are reserved by Shopify rather than invented per-store.
• No schema design - the type, validation, and description are already set correctly, so there is nothing to get wrong when setting one up.
• Structured, machine-readable data - product ratings, GTINs (UPC/EAN/ISBN), and similar standard fields give search engines, shopping feeds, and AI shopping agents a consistent way to read facts about your products, instead of guessing from unstructured description text.
• Works everywhere your other metafields work - once enabled, a standard field behaves exactly like any other definition inside Metafields Guru.

How to enable standard metafields in Metafields Guru​

1. Open Metafields Guru from your Shopify admin and go to Metafield sets.
2. Pick the resource you want (for example Products), then open the Definitions tab.
3. Click Add standard field.

4. In the Add standard fields modal, browse the definitions available for that resource - they're grouped by category (Descriptors, Facts, Import Information, and so on).
5. Check every field you want to enable.
6. Click Enable fields.

That's it - the fields you selected are created as standard metafield definitions on your store and immediately available in the metafields editor, the Excel-like editor, the bulk editor, CSV import/export, metafield sets, and the browser extension, exactly like any other definition.

Try it​

Open Metafields Guru from your Shopify admin, go to Metafield sets → Definitions, and click Add standard field to see which of Shopify's built-in fields you can turn on today. New to Metafields Guru? Install it from the Shopify App Store or start with the introduction.

What's new at a glance​

• Every Shopify measurement type - not just weight, dimension, and volume, but the full set (area, power, duration, temperature, voltage, pressure, frequency, and more), each with its own unit selector and a list.* variant.
• Order reference - link a resource to a Shopify order as a single value (order_reference) or an ordered list (list.order_reference).
• Language - store a valid Shopify language with the language type (single value).
• Available everywhere - the metafields editor, the Excel-like editor, the bulk editor, CSV import/export, metafield sets, and the browser extension. The measurement types and language also render on the storefront via the Text / HTML and Variant Text / HTML theme blocks.

The complete measurement type family​

Shopify's measurement metafield types store a number together with a unit - 2.5 kg, 40 W, 12 h. Until now Metafields Guru let you edit the three common ones: weight, dimension, and volume. You can now create and edit every measurement type Shopify supports:

Weight, Volume, Dimension, Antenna gain, Area, Battery charge capacity, Battery energy capacity, Capacitance, Concentration, Data storage capacity, Data transfer rate, Display density, Distance, Duration, Electric current, Electrical resistance, Energy, Frequency, Illuminance, Inductance, Luminous flux, Mass flow rate, Power, Pressure, Resolution, Rotational speed, Sound level, Speed, Temperature, Thermal power, Voltage, and Volumetric flow rate.

Each measurement type also has a list variant - list.weight, list.power, list.temperature, and so on - for storing several measurements in one metafield. In every editor the value field pairs a number input with a unit selector scoped to that type, so you choose kg / g / lb / oz for weight, A / mA for electric current, GHz / MHz for frequency, and so on.

Order reference metafields​

An order reference metafield links a resource to a Shopify order. It comes in two shapes:

• order_reference - a single linked order
• list.order_reference - an ordered list of linked orders

You pick orders through a searchable order picker in every editor. Because orders are protected customer data, the app needs the Orders access scope; if it has not been granted, the editor shows a hint explaining how to enable it instead of the picker.

The language metafield type​

The language metafield type stores a single language from Shopify's supported language list. Editors render it as a searchable language picker rather than a free-text box, so values stay valid. It is a single-value type - there is no list.language.

Typical uses: recording the authoring language of a product's content, flagging translation status, or driving language-specific storefront logic.

Where the new types work​

FAQ​

Which measurement metafield types does Metafields Guru support now?​

All of them: weight, volume, and dimension plus antenna gain, area, battery charge capacity, battery energy capacity, capacitance, concentration, data storage capacity, data transfer rate, display density, distance, duration, electric current, electrical resistance, energy, frequency, illuminance, inductance, luminous flux, mass flow rate, power, pressure, resolution, rotational speed, sound level, speed, temperature, thermal power, voltage, and volumetric flow rate. Each has its own unit selector and a list.* variant.

Can I store a list of measurements or a list of orders?​

Yes. Every measurement type has a list variant (for example list.weight or list.power), and order references support list.order_reference. You can append and remove list items in the bulk editor as well as in the standard and Excel-like editors.

Does the language metafield type support lists?​

No. language is a single-value type. Use one language metafield per value you need to record.

Do I need special permissions to use order reference metafields?​

Yes. Order data is protected, so the app needs the Orders access scope. If it has not been granted, Metafields Guru shows an inline hint with the steps to enable it instead of the order picker.

Do CSV export and import keep the new types intact?​

Yes. Measurement values (number and unit), order references, and language values export and re-import without loss in both the "columns" and "rows" CSV layouts.

Are the new types available on all plans?​

The new types work in the standard metafields editor on every plan. The Excel-like editor, CSV import/export, metafield sets, and the storefront theme blocks are part of the paid plans.

Try it​

Open Metafields Guru from your Shopify admin, or install it from the Shopify App Store. New to metafields? Start with the introduction.

What's new at a glance​

• Shopify Files-backed image uploads - images pasted into the HTML editor now upload to Shopify Files instead of living inside the metafield value.
• Reuse existing Shopify Files - a new image picker lets you insert files you already uploaded, no re-uploading.
• Responsive images and layout control - inserted images ship with srcset automatically and get simple size/alignment controls.
• Custom HTML attributes survive editing - custom classes and attributes on your markup are no longer stripped out.
• Editor pinning - HTML, JSON, and Rich Text editors can now be pinned open at full height while you work.
• New filters for customers and pages - metafield-based filtering, previously available for products and collections, now covers customers and pages too.

Major improvements to visual editors + new filters​

We're excited to share a fresh round of updates that elevate your experience when editing metafields and working with filters in the app.

The WYSIWYG HTML editor is more powerful than ever​

Our HTML editor just got a massive upgrade — a seamless integration into Shopify's file system:

• Image uploads reworked: Images are now automatically uploaded to Shopify Files instead of being stored directly in the metafield content. This improves performance and helps fit large texts with images into Shopify's limits.
• Choose from existing Shopify Files: A new image picker lets you reuse previously uploaded files with a couple of clicks.
• Responsive images out of the box: Every image added to your content includes optimized srcset attributes for better performance on different devices.
• New image layout options: Easily adjust image size and alignment within the editor.
• Custom attributes support: You can now safely include custom styles, class names, and other custom attributes — they will no longer be stripped out when editing.

Other enhancements in the HTML Editor​

• Improved link management: Create links that open in a new tab, or mark them as downloadable using the download attribute.
• Better video embedding: Expanded support for external video platforms, including full compatibility with YouTube Shorts.

Editor pinning​

There's no such thing as too much focus when writing an important text for your customers. The HTML, JSON, and Rich Text editors now include a Pin feature. Pinned editors stay maximized and locked to the screen height, giving you more space to work and making it easier to find the input when working with multiple browser tabs.

New filters for customers & pages​

Metafield-based filtering continues to evolve! With the latest Shopify API improvements, you can now take advantage of new filters for customers and pages, enabling more precise workflows across your store.

FAQ​

What changed in the Metafields Guru HTML editor in the April 2025 update?​

The HTML editor was integrated with Shopify Files: pasted or uploaded images now go to Shopify Files instead of being embedded in the metafield value, a new picker lets you reuse files you already uploaded, images get responsive srcset attributes automatically, you get new size/alignment layout options, and custom attributes (styles, class names) on your markup are preserved instead of being stripped. Link management and video embedding (including YouTube Shorts) were also improved, and the HTML, JSON, and Rich Text editors gained a Pin feature.

Where do images go when I paste them into the HTML editor now?​

Images are automatically uploaded to Shopify Files rather than stored directly inside the metafield's HTML content. This keeps large texts with images within Shopify's content size limits and improves performance.

Can I reuse an image I already uploaded to Shopify Files?​

Yes. The HTML editor's image picker lets you choose from files already uploaded to your store's Shopify Files in a couple of clicks, instead of uploading the same image again.

What does the editor Pin feature do?​

Pinning keeps the HTML, JSON, or Rich Text editor maximized and locked to the screen height while you work, so the input stays easy to find and edit even when you have multiple browser tabs open.

Which resources can I filter by metafields in Metafields Guru?​

As of the April 2025 update, metafield-based filtering covers customers and pages in addition to products and collections, taking advantage of Shopify's API improvements to enable more precise workflows across the store.

Try it​

Open Metafields Guru from your Shopify admin and try the HTML editor's Shopify Files picker or the new customer/page filters. New to Metafields Guru? Install it from the Shopify App Store or start with the introduction.

What's new at a glance​

• Filter and search products by metafield value, then bulk-edit, export, or work with the results in the Excel-like editor.
• Seven supported metafield types for filtering: single line text, product reference, boolean, collection reference, page reference, metaobject reference, and ID (plus their list variants).
• Requires a matching metafield definition with the Filtering for products option enabled.
• Shopify caps indexable metafields at 50 filtering-enabled definitions per store.
• New "from-to" date range filter for more precise filtering across all entities.

Metafield-based filtering and search​

You can now filter and search your products based on metafield values! Unlock this feature's full potential with bulk actions like editing, exporting, and working in our Excel-like editor.

The metafield-based filtering and search come with multiple Shopify-inflicted limitations:

1. Supported metafield types:
   • Single line text / Single line text (list)
   • Product reference / Product reference (list)
   • True or false (boolean)
   • Collection reference / Collection reference (list)
   • Page reference / Page reference (list)
   • Metaobject reference / Metaobject reference (list)
   • ID
2. Matching metafield definitions are required:

   • Create a metafield definition for your products with a supported type.

   • Enable the Filtering for products option:

     

3. Total number of indexable metafields: Currently, Shopify allows only 50 metafield definitions with filtering enabled per store. Get creative and choose your metafield definitions wisely to maximize the utility of this feature.

Once set up, a metafield appears as a filtering option in our app's search functionality, streamlining your workflow across all tools in Metafields Guru. Check out this step-by-step tutorial to create your first indexable metafield.

Enhanced date filters​

We've also improved the filtering experience across all entities by introducing a more intuitive date range filter. You can now effortlessly filter items by selecting a "from-to" date range, giving you greater precision and control when working with your data.

FAQ​

Can I filter and search products by metafield value in Metafields Guru?​

Yes. You can filter and search your products based on metafield values, and unlock this feature's full potential with bulk actions like editing, exporting, and working in the Excel-like editor.

Which metafield types support filtering and search?​

Supported types are: single line text / single line text (list), product reference / product reference (list), true or false (boolean), collection reference / collection reference (list), page reference / page reference (list), metaobject reference / metaobject reference (list), and ID.

What do I need to set up before a metafield shows up as a filter?​

You need a matching metafield definition for your products with a supported type, and the "Filtering for products" option enabled on that definition. Once set up, the metafield appears as a filtering option in the app's search functionality across all tools in Metafields Guru.

How many metafields can I make filterable on one store?​

Currently, Shopify allows only 50 metafield definitions with filtering enabled per store, so choose your metafield definitions wisely to maximize the utility of this feature.

What changed with the date filters in this update?​

The filtering experience across all entities was improved with a more intuitive date range filter - you can now effortlessly filter items by selecting a "from-to" date range for greater precision and control when working with your data.

Try it​

Open Metafields Guru from your Shopify admin, enable Filtering for products on a metafield definition, and try the new product search filters. See the filterable metafield tutorial for a step-by-step walkthrough. New to Metafields Guru? Install it from the Shopify App Store or start with the introduction.

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.

What's new at a glance​

• Multi-row editing and copying - edit or copy several rows at once, with formatting preserved for any metafield type.
• Works for every metafield type - from a simple text field to a list of dimensions with different units.
• Copy-paste with external spreadsheet tools - move data to and from Google Docs, Excel, Numbers, OneDrive, and LibreOffice.

Major improvements for the Excel-like editor​

Enjoy faster and more robust multi-row in-app operations. Edit or copy multiple rows at the same time - the formatting of your data will be preserved. Works flawlessly for any metafield, regardless of its type - from a simple text field to a list of dimensions with different units.

In addition to this, now you can copy the data to/from the most popular external resources:

FAQ​

What's new in the Excel-like editor's January 2024 update?​

Multi-row operations became faster and more robust: editing or copying multiple rows at once now preserves the formatting of your data, for any metafield type. The editor also gained copy-paste support for the most popular external spreadsheet tools.

Can I edit or copy multiple rows at once in the Excel-like editor?​

Yes. You can select and edit or copy multiple rows at the same time, and the formatting of your data is preserved during the operation.

Which metafield types support multi-row copy and edit?​

Multi-row editing and copying works flawlessly for any metafield type, regardless of complexity

• from a simple text field to a list of dimensions with different units.

Can I copy metafield data to or from Excel or Google Sheets?​

Yes. The Excel-like editor supports copying data to and from the most popular external resources, including Google Docs, Excel, Numbers, OneDrive, and LibreOffice.

Try it​

Open Metafields Guru from your Shopify admin and try multi-row editing in the Excel-like editor. New to Metafields Guru? Install it from the Shopify App Store or start with the introduction.

What's new at a glance​

• New CSV layouts - "rows" and "columns" formats for both export and import.
• Visual advanced filter builder - more precise selection of parent resources and metafield filtering by namespace/key.
• One-click metafield copying between resources.
• Flexible empty-metafield export - export by namespace, custom lists, or up to 25 empty metafields per task.
• Human-friendly value conversion for complex metafield types like lists and references.
• 3x faster imports, 3-10x faster bulk actions, plus detailed downloadable bulk action reports.

Big news! We've released another huge update for our app.​

Without further ado, let's see what's new!​

• New CSV formats supported. Choose between the good-old "rows" and the all-new "columns" layouts at your convenience. Those formats can be used for both exports and imports.
• New advanced filters for resources (products, collections, etc.) and metafields. The visual builder is now available, the query builder has been updated. Create even more precise selections of parent resources and filter metafields by namespaces/keys.
• Copy metafields from one resource to another in just a couple of clicks.
• Export all metafields, the ones that belong to certain namespaces, or specify custom lists. The "export empty metafields" option now supports up to 25 metafields per task.
• Convert metafield values into a human-friendly format. A great feature for complex metafield types like lists and references.

Improved performance​

• Data imports are now 3x faster compared to the previous version of our app.
• Bulk actions are now 3-10x faster (depending on the type) compared to the previous version of our app.

Better bulk action reports​

• Download detailed reports and see the list of every single created/updated/deleted metafield for each bulk action. Available for the bulk actions that were created after the update was released.
• View more information about the settings, progress, and results of bulk actions. Available for the bulk actions that were created after the update was released.
• Download source files for completed imports directly from the app.

FAQ​

What's new in the Metafields Guru July 2023 update?​

New "rows" and "columns" CSV layouts for both export and import, a visual advanced filter builder for resources and metafields, one-click metafield copying between resources, export options for empty metafields (up to 25 per task), human-friendly conversion of complex metafield values, 3x faster data imports, 3-10x faster bulk actions, and detailed downloadable reports for bulk actions created after the update.

What CSV formats does Metafields Guru support for export and import?​

You can choose between the "rows" layout and the "columns" layout, and both formats work for exports and imports.

What changed with advanced filters in this update?​

A visual filter builder is now available and the query builder was updated, letting you create more precise selections of parent resources (products, collections, and so on) and filter metafields by namespace or key.

Can I copy metafields from one resource to another?​

Yes, the July 2023 update added the ability to copy metafields from one resource to another in just a couple of clicks.

How much faster are imports and bulk actions after this update?​

Data imports are 3x faster and bulk actions are 3-10x faster (depending on the type) compared to the previous version of the app.

What information do bulk action reports show?​

For bulk actions created after the update, you can download detailed reports listing every metafield that was created, updated, or deleted, view more information about the settings, progress, and results of the action, and download the source files used for completed imports directly from the app.

Try it​

Open Metafields Guru from your Shopify admin and try the new CSV export or CSV import formats. New to Metafields Guru? Install it from the Shopify App Store or start with the introduction.

What's new at a glance​

• Rebuilt from scratch - a completely new browser extension codebase, sharing none of the previous generation's code.
• New resources supported - product variants, pages, blogs, and posts.
• Choice of view mode - embedded in the Shopify admin panel or a floating collapsible block, with reorderable navigation tabs.
• List metafield types supported, alongside a modernized editor for every metafield type.
• Free on trial and development stores - no charge for stores on a Shopify trial or development plan.

New browser extension​

Yep, the old one was great, but perfection knows no limits. And that's why we created a new browser extension from scratch. We used literally 0% of the code from the previous generation, so it's not an exaggeration. It's nearly impossible to list all the changes in this announcement, but we guarantee it will enhance your Metafields Guru experience. Let's have a brief overview of the most notable ones, though.

1. New resources supported, such as product variants, pages, blogs, and posts.
2. Select the preferred view mode. The editor can be embedded directly in your Shopify admin panel or presented as a floating collapsible block. For even greater configurability, you can reorder the navigation tabs as you wish.
3. We added support for the "list" metafield types. Speaking of which, we've also modernized the editor for all supported metafield types. And, of course, added tons of performance and usability upgrades. Also, it looks and feels better :)

Again, fitting all the details in a short message is quite a challenge, so using the browser extension is the best way to experience all the good stuff from this update. Especially now that all stores operating under trial or development Shopify plans can use the browser extension free of charge ;)

Get the browser extension for Google Chrome, Opera, Edge, or Brave. Get the browser extension for Mozilla Firefox.

FAQ​

What changed in the February 2023 browser extension rewrite?​

The browser extension was rebuilt from scratch, using none of the previous generation's code. Notable changes include support for new resources (product variants, pages, blogs, posts), a choice of embedded or floating view mode with reorderable navigation tabs, support for list-type metafields, a modernized editor for every metafield type, and general performance and usability upgrades.

Which resources does the Metafields Guru browser extension support now?​

The rebuilt extension added support for product variants, pages, blogs, and posts.

What view modes does the browser extension offer?​

You can embed the editor directly in your Shopify admin panel, or present it as a floating collapsible block. Navigation tabs can also be reordered for greater configurability.

Does the browser extension support list-type metafields?​

Yes. Support for list metafield types was added, alongside a modernized editor for all supported metafield types.

Can I use the browser extension for free?​

Yes - stores operating under a trial or development Shopify plan can use the browser extension free of charge.

Try it​

Install the Metafields Guru browser extension and see the rebuilt editor for yourself - follow the installation and usage guide. New to Metafields Guru? Install the app from the Shopify App Store or start with the introduction.

What's new at a glance​

• Shopify Flow "Update metafield" action - build no-code automations that update any metafield type when a trigger fires in your store.
• Available on Shopify Plus, Advanced, and Shopify plans, or stores on the Shopify Fulfillment Network - matching Shopify Flow's own plan requirements.
• Full support for metafield lists - store and manage multiple values in a single metafield.
• Full-screen mode for the Excel-like editor.

Shopify Flow integration​

Shopify Flow is a tool for configuring automated tasks in your Shopify admin panel. No coding or development skills required. Use a visual builder to add triggers, conditions and actions logic to create your own workflow — like creating a metafield. Unlike the default Shopify Flow actions, our custom actions support all metafield types.

Sounds great, but it does have some limitations. Shopify Flow is available only for stores subscribed to the Shopify Plus, Advanced, or Shopify plans or those that use the Shopify Fulfillment Network.

Metafield lists support​

We support all existing metafield lists. They allow merchants to store multiple values in a single metafield. This comes in handy for those who utilize the most of their Shopify store. Managing custom upsell/cross sell products, selecting multiple file for downloads or image sliders has never been more convenient.

Full-screen mode for the Excel-like editor​

The last, but not the least important: we've implemented full-screen mode for Excel-like editor.

FAQ​

What does the Metafields Guru Shopify Flow integration do?​

It adds a custom "Update metafield" action to Shopify Flow, so you can build no-code automations - with triggers, conditions, and actions - that update a metafield when something happens in your store. Unlike the default Shopify Flow actions, this custom action supports all metafield types.

Which Shopify plans can use Shopify Flow with Metafields Guru?​

Shopify Flow is available only for stores subscribed to the Shopify Plus, Advanced, or Shopify plans, or those that use the Shopify Fulfillment Network - the same availability rules Shopify sets for Flow itself.

Does Metafields Guru support Shopify metafield lists?​

Yes, Metafields Guru supports all existing metafield lists, which let merchants store multiple values in a single metafield - useful for things like custom upsell/cross-sell products, multiple downloadable files, or image sliders.

What's new in the Excel-like editor in this update?​

The Excel-like editor gained a full-screen mode.

Try it​

Open Metafields Guru from your Shopify admin to build a Shopify Flow automation with the "Update metafield" action, or try full-screen mode in the Excel-like editor. New to Metafields Guru? Install it from the Shopify App Store.

What's new at a glance​

• Excel-like editor - a new spreadsheet-style visual editor for bulk-editing metafields across multiple products on one page.
• Configurable columns - pick which metafields show up as editable columns: metafield sets, Shopify metafield definitions, or custom metafields.
• Sandbox mode - unlimited free access to advanced features (Excel-like editor, browser extension, metafield sets) on development, trial, and partner test stores.
• Sandbox mode ends on upgrade - switching to a paid Shopify plan disables Sandbox mode until you upgrade your Metafields Guru subscription.

Meet the all-new Excel-like editor​

It's time to introduce the new feature designed to turn your hard work into a "not-so-hard" work. Meet the all-new Excel-like editor!

We believe that this feature will come handy for those of you who prefer to manage the data with the spreadsheets. No need to hassle with multiple spreadsheets and data exports/imports, simply edit all the data in one place. Sounds great, right?

Even if you are completely new to spreadsheets, there is literally nothing to worry about as this feature is intuitive and user friendly, which makes it really easy to use. Basically, it's a visual editor that helps you to edit metafields for multiple products on the same page. You can configure the list of metafields to be displayed/edited: select from either metafield sets, Shopify metafield definitions or simply add a bunch of custom metafields — it's up to you to decide.

Sandbox mode​

We constantly improve our app by introducing new features. It takes lots of time and effort to develop and maintain the infrastructure behind these features, so they are available only in our advanced plans. However, due to the restrictions of Shopify payment system, only paid Shopify stores can upgrade third-party apps subscriptions. To overcome this limitation and make the advanced features available for development, trial and partner test stores we're introducing the Sandbox mode.

The Sandbox mode grants you unlimited access to multiple advanced features as long as you don't switch to a paid Shopify plan:

1. Excel-like editor
2. Browser extension
3. Metafield sets

Once you switch to a paid Shopify, the Sandbox mode will be disabled and you'll need to upgrade your Metafields Guru subscription to keep using these features.

FAQ​

What is the Excel-like editor in Metafields Guru?​

The Excel-like editor is a spreadsheet-style visual editor that lets you edit metafields for multiple products on the same page, without juggling separate spreadsheet exports and imports. You choose which metafields appear as columns - from metafield sets, Shopify metafield definitions, or custom metafields you add yourself.

What is Sandbox mode?​

Sandbox mode gives development, trial, and partner test stores unlimited access to advanced features - the Excel-like editor, the browser extension, and metafield sets - without needing a paid Metafields Guru plan, since Shopify's payment system only allows paid stores to upgrade third-party app subscriptions.

Which plans include the Excel-like editor?​

The Excel-like editor is part of Metafields Guru's advanced plans; development, trial, and partner test stores can use it for free instead via Sandbox mode.

What happens to Sandbox mode when I upgrade my Shopify plan?​

Once you switch to a paid Shopify plan, Sandbox mode is disabled, and you need to upgrade your Metafields Guru subscription to keep using the advanced features it unlocked.

Try it​

Open Metafields Guru from your Shopify admin and try the Excel-like editor for yourself. New to Metafields Guru? Install it from the Shopify App Store or start with the introduction.

What's new at a glance​

• Online Store 2.0 compatibility - Metafields Guru now works with Shopify's redesigned metafields platform.
• 18 metafield types available, up from the original 3 (string, integer, json_string).
• Shopify metafield definitions support, including through metafield sets.
• API and Liquid updates - REST, GraphQL, Storefront APIs, and Shopify Liquid were all updated to match the new metafield object.

Big news from Metafields Guru team: we're thrilled to announce that our app is now compatible with Online Store 2.0

Let's see what it means for both Shopify merchants and theme developers.

New metafield types​

There used to be 3 metafield types:

1. string
2. integer
3. json_string

Now that Shopify has totally redesigned metafields, we have 18 different types:

1. Single line text
2. Multi-line text
3. Page reference
4. Product reference
5. Variant reference
6. File reference
7. Integer
8. Decimal
9. Date
10. Date and time
11. URL
12. JSON string
13. Boolean
14. Color
15. Weight
16. Volume
17. Dimension
18. Rating

Metafields definitions​

Recently introduced by Shopify, metafield definitions act as templates that specify what part of your store a metafield applies to and what values the metafield can have. Before you can add metafield values to specific products, orders, or other parts of your store, you first need to add the metafield definition for that information. Adding metafield definitions ensures that the same validation rules apply to every value that you enter for a specific metafield.

Sounds great, however, there are some drawbacks:

1. merchants can only have up to 10 pinned metafield definitions
2. the total number of Shopify metafield definitions is limited to 100.

Luckily, you can get more control over metafields and edit data with no limits using our metafield sets. Yet another cool thing about metafield sets is that they support Shopify metafield definitions too! Which is great as it helps to remove the 10 pinned metafields limit.

You may want to make sure that your theme is Online Store 2.0 compatible prior to switching to new metafield types. The best way to learn whether your theme is Online Store 2.0 compatible or not is to reach out to your theme developer and ask them directly.

What's new for developers?​

REST, GraphQL and storefront APIs were updated to match the recent changes in metafield object.

Shopify Liquid was updated too, which means that you would need to update the code you have created for your clients in order to make their stores OS 2.0 compatible.

FAQ​

How many metafield types does Shopify support after Online Store 2.0?​

18 types: Single line text, Multi-line text, Page reference, Product reference, Variant reference, File reference, Integer, Decimal, Date, Date and time, URL, JSON string, Boolean, Color, Weight, Volume, Dimension, and Rating - up from the original 3 (string, integer, json_string).

What is a Shopify metafield definition?​

A metafield definition is a template that specifies what part of your store a metafield applies to and what values it can have. You need to add a metafield definition before adding metafield values for a specific piece of information, and definitions ensure the same validation rules apply to every value entered for that metafield.

What are the limits on Shopify metafield definitions?​

Merchants can only have up to 10 pinned metafield definitions, and the total number of Shopify metafield definitions is limited to 100.

How do metafield sets help with the pinned metafield definitions limit?​

Metafield sets support Shopify metafield definitions, which helps remove the 10 pinned metafields limit while still giving you full control over metafields with no editing limits.

What changed for developers with Online Store 2.0 metafields?​

Shopify's REST, GraphQL, and Storefront APIs were updated to match the changes in the metafield object, and Shopify Liquid was updated too - meaning theme code needs to be updated for stores to be Online Store 2.0 compatible.

Try it​

Open Metafields Guru from your Shopify admin to manage all 18 Online Store 2.0 metafield types, or set up a metafield set to work around Shopify's pinned-definitions limit. New to Metafields Guru? Install it from the Shopify App Store.

What's new at a glance​

• Metafield sets - configure a group of metafields once and apply it to all products, or to a filtered selection by vendor, product type, or tag.
• Eight field types to build a set with: Plain Text, HTML, Integer, Float (decimal), JSON, Select, Multiselect, and Boolean.
• Rebuilt browser extension - now with a WYSIWYG editor and metafield sets support.
• Full Shopify admin language compatibility in the browser extension.

Introducing metafield sets​

Available for our advanced plans, metafield set is a feature that allows you create groups of metafields to be applied to all the entities of a specific resource type; let's say to all products.

Or you can create a set for a filtered selection: for products of a specific vendor, products of a certain product type or products with a specific tag.

Instead of creating numerous metafields for each product one-by-one, you can now configure a metafield set once and add values to products as needed. Not only it saves time, but also eliminates the need to hassle with the technical details like metafield namespace, key, value type - populate the value, save changes and that's it!

Choose from an extensive list of field types to configure your metafield sets perfectly:

1. Plain Text - a basic text field with no HTML support. Customizable value autocomplete included.
2. HTML - an advanced text field with full HTML support and WYSIWYG (visual) editor available.
3. Integer - a number that can be written without a fractional component.
4. Float (decimal) - a number whose fractional part is separated by a decimal point (or comma).
5. JSON - a standard text-based format for representing structured data.
6. Select - allows merchants choose one option from an options menu.
7. Multiselect - allows merchants choose multiple options from an options menu.
8. Boolean - a form of data with only two possible values ("yes/no", "1/0", "true/false" etc).

Learn more about metafield sets from a step-by-step guide on our Help Portal.

New version of browser extension available​

Big news for our browser extension fans! The updated version features the WYSIWYG editor, supports metafield sets and is compatible with all admin dashboard languages available (this Shopify feature is currently in BETA testing).

FAQ​

What is a metafield set in Metafields Guru?​

A metafield set is a feature, available on advanced plans, that lets you create a group of metafields and apply it to all entities of a specific resource type - for example all products - instead of creating each metafield one product at a time.

Can I scope a metafield set to only some products?​

Yes. You can create a set for a filtered selection of products - by a specific vendor, a certain product type, or a specific tag - instead of applying it to your entire catalog.

Which field types can I use in a metafield set?​

Plain Text, HTML (with a WYSIWYG visual editor), Integer, Float (decimal), JSON, Select, Multiselect, and Boolean.

What's new in the July 2021 browser extension update?​

The updated browser extension features the WYSIWYG editor, supports metafield sets, and is compatible with all Shopify admin dashboard languages (a Shopify feature that was in beta at the time).

Try it​

Open Metafields Guru from your Shopify admin and set up your first metafield set from Metafield sets. New to Metafields Guru? Install it from the Shopify App Store or read the full metafield sets setup guide.