You can now add your own notes to Shopify Analytics charts
You can now add your own annotations to time-series reports in Shopify Analytics. Each note can have a title, description, date or date range and a type, so you can mark things like a campaign launch, an influencer post, a supplier change or a promotion right on the chart.
Key facts
- Platform
- Shopify
- Do I need to act?
- No, but worth a look
- Deadline
- None
- Who it’s for
- founders, marketers
- Announced
- 1 October 2026
- Source
- changelog.shopify.com ↗
Why it matters
Looking back at a spike or dip and having no idea what caused it is a common problem. Notes on the chart fix that, and they sit alongside context Shopify and your installed apps already add.
You can edit and delete notes, see who created each one, and search and filter notes from your team, apps and Shopify. They're shared with staff who have the Reports permission.
What to do
- 1Log your peak plans nowYou or your marketer
Add notes for Black Friday, email sends, ad launches and any price changes as they happen, so next year's comparison makes sense.
- 2Add the 21 September noteYou
Mark the date Shopify changed how sessions are counted, so conversion rate changes aren't misread.
- 3Agree a simple habitYour team
Ask whoever runs campaigns to add a note on launch day. A one-line note is enough.
Questions
Can I add notes to Shopify Analytics?
Yes. Since 1 October 2026 you can add annotations with a title, description, date or date range and type to supported time-series reports.
Who can see Shopify Analytics annotations?
Staff who have the Reports permission.
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