What is the PRESERVE_STANDALONE_VARIANT Strategy?
With the release of Shopify's GraphQL API version 2025-10, we’ve added the PRESERVE_STANDALONE_VARIANT strategy to the ProductVariantsBulkCreate mutation. This new value introduces greater flexibility for managing product variants.
Key Benefits
- Ensures that existing standalone variants, whether default or custom, are not overwritten during bulk creation.
- Optimizes workflows by reducing manual reconfiguration of standalone variants.
How to Use the Strategy
The PRESERVE_STANDALONE_VARIANT strategy is available as an optional argument in the productVariantsBulkCreate mutation.
Implementation Example
To leverage this strategy, simply include the PRESERVE_STANDALONE_VARIANT value in your mutation query. For a step-by-step guide and code examples, refer to our official productVariantsBulkCreate documentation.