Shopping API Release Notes
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| Release Version | Release Date | Description of Release |
|---|---|---|
| 1293 | 2023-01-13 | CharityNumber deprecated |
| 1247 | 2022-02-25 | HitCount deprecated |
| 1199 | 2021-03-26 | Max length for Feedback comment fields increased |
| 1157 | 2020-06-05 | Added Support for OAuth Tokens |
| 1145 | 2020-03-13 | Updates to Charity-related documentation |
| 1139 | 2020-01-31 | Postal codes masked in GetSingleItem/GetMultipleItems except to sellers |
For older release notes, see the Release Notes archive.
Version 1293
Documentation Changes and Errata - 1293
For a current list of known issues, see Site Status Updates and the Knowledge Base.
Index of Changed Calls - 1293
These calls were added, modified, deprecated, or affected by documentation changes in this release. The changes are described below as well as in each call's Change History.
New Calls
No new calls in this release.
Changed Calls
No changed calls in this release.
Schema Changes - 1293
| Name | Part of Schema | Type of Change |
|---|---|---|
Item.CharityNumber |
Field | Removed |
Announcements - 1293
Change Requests
See the Site Status Updates for bug fixes related to this release.
New Features - 1293
This section describes new features that have been added as of this release. New features can involve new calls, new capabilities, and/or new fields added to existing calls.
For logical or functional changes to existing features and calls, including code list changes, see Changed Functionality - 1293.
None for this release.
Changed Functionality - 1293
This section describes logical or functional changes that have been made to existing functionality, including new code list values and/or changes in validation rules.
CharityNumber no longer returned
The CharityNumber field is no longer returned in GetSingleItem and GetMultipleItems. The CharityNumber field is no longer used to identify a charitable organization. Instead, the CharityID field is used.
Documentation Changes and Errata - 1293
This section lists additional documentation changes and corrections that were made with this release and that are not already mentioned in New Features - 1293 and Changed Functionality - 1293.
None for this release.
Version 1247
Documentation Changes and Errata - 1247
For a current list of known issues, see API Status and the Knowledge Base.
Index of Changed Calls - 1247
These calls were added, modified, deprecated, or affected by documentation changes in this release. The changes are described below as well as in each call's Change History.
New Calls
No new calls in this release.
Changed Calls
No changed calls in this release.
Schema Changes - 1247
None for this release.
Announcements - 1247
Change Requests
See the API Status for bug fixes related to this release.
New Features - 1247
This section describes new features that have been added as of this release. New features can involve new calls, new capabilities, and/or new fields added to existing calls.
For logical or functional changes to existing features and calls, including code list changes, see Changed Functionality - 1247.
None for this release.
Changed Functionality - 1247
This section describes logical or functional changes that have been made to existing functionality, including new code list values and/or changes in validation rules.
HitCount Field Deprecated
Hit counters are no longer displayed in View Item pages, so the HitCount field returned in GetSingleItem and GetMultipleItems are no longer applicable and are scheduled for decommission. For developers/sellers who are interested in seeing page views and listing performance, the getTrafficReport method of the Sell Analytics API can be used.
Documentation Changes and Errata - 1247
This section lists additional documentation changes and corrections that were made with this release and that are not already mentioned in New Features - 1247 and Changed Functionality - 1247.
None for this release.
Version 1199
Documentation Changes and Errata - 1199
For a current list of known issues, see API Status and the Knowledge Base.
Index of Changed Calls - 1199
These calls were added, modified, deprecated, or affected by documentation changes in this release. The changes are described below as well as in each call's Change History.
New Calls
No new calls in this release.
Changed Calls
Schema Changes - 1199
No schema changes in this release.
Announcements - 1199
Change Requests
See the API Status page for bug fixes related to this release.
New Features - 1199
This section describes new features that have been added as of this release. New features can involve new calls, new capabilities, and/or new fields added to existing calls.
For logical or functional changes to existing features and calls, including code list changes, see Changed Functionality - 1199.
None for this release.
Changed Functionality - 1199
This section describes logical or functional changes that have been made to existing functionality, including new code list values and/or changes in validation rules.
The Max Length of Feedback Comment Fields Increased to 500 Characters.
The maximum length of the Feedback comment-related fields in GetUserProfiles has been increased to 500 characters. This change applies to the CommentText, FeedbackResponse, and Followup fields.
Documentation Changes and Errata - 1199
This section lists additional documentation changes and corrections that were made with this release and that are not already mentioned in New Features - 1199 and Changed Functionality - 1199.
None for this release.
Version 1157
Documentation Changes and Errata - 1157
For a current list of known issues, see API Status and the Knowledge Base.
Index of Changed Calls - 1157
These calls were added, modified, deprecated, or affected by documentation changes in this release. The changes are described below as well as in each call's Change History.
New Calls
No new calls in this release.
Changed Calls
Schema Changes - 1157
Enumeration note: You need to use this release version or higher to retrieve new code list values that were added in this release. See Code Lists.
No schema changes in this release.
Announcements - 1157
Added Support for OAuth Tokens
Instead of passing in an App ID through the appid URL parameter or through the X-EBAY-API-APP-ID HTTP header, a developer can now use the new X-EBAY-API-IAF-TOKEN HTTP header to pass in an OAuth application access token. See the The client credentials grant flow topic for more information on generating and managing OAuth application access tokens.
Note: Starting on July 1, 2021, developers using Shopping API calls must authenticate with an OAuth application access token using the X-EBAY-API-IAF-TOKEN HTTP header, as both the appid query parameter and X-EBAY-API-APP-ID HTTP header will be deprecated on June 30, 2021. Developers should start making plans at their earliest convenience to migrate to using OAuth application access tokens with https://api.ebay.com/oauth/api_scope scope.
See the API Status for announcements regarding recently resolved or current system wide issues. Visit the Support page for account support, technical support, or additional support resources.
New Features - 1157
This section describes new features that have been added as of this release. New features can involve new calls, new capabilities, and/or new fields added to existing calls.
For logical or functional changes to existing features and calls, including code list changes, see Changed Functionality - 1157.
Changed Functionality - 1157
This section describes logical or functional changes that have been made to existing functionality, including new code list values and/or changes in validation rules.
None for this release.
Documentation Changes and Errata - 1157
This section lists additional documentation changes and corrections that were made with this release and that are not already mentioned in New Features - 1157 and Changed Functionality - 1157.
Clarified the Behavior of Domestic and International Return Policies
Updated return policy-related documentation to make it more clear that if a seller does not add a separate international return policy for an item, the settings in the domestic return policy will be used instead. For more information, see the ReturnPolicy container in GetSingleItem call.
Version 1145
Documentation Changes and Errata - 1145
For a current list of known issues, see API Status and the Knowledge Base.
Index of Changed Calls - 1145
These calls were added, modified, deprecated, or affected by documentation changes in this release. The changes are described below as well as in each call's Change History.
New Calls
No new calls in this release.
Changed Calls
Schema Changes - 1145
Enumeration note: You need to use this release version or higher to retrieve new code list values that were added in this release. See Code Lists.
No schema changes in this release.
Announcements - 1145
Change Requests
See the API Status page for announcements regarding recently resolved or current system wide issues. Visit the Support page for account support, technical support, and other support resources.
CharityNumber Field Scheduled to be Deprecated
The CharityNumber field returned in GetSingleItem and GetMultipleItems has been scheduled for deprecation. It is the CharityID value that should be used instead if the user wishes to retrieve more details on a nonprofit organization by using the Trading API's GetCharities call, or used by a seller in an Add/Revise/Relist call when they want to identify the nonprofit organization that will receive sale proceeds for a listing.
New Features - 1145
This section describes new features that have been added as of this release. New features can involve new calls, new capabilities, and/or new fields added to existing calls.
For logical or functional changes to existing features and calls, including code list changes, see Changed Functionality - 1145.
None for this release.
Changed Functionality - 1145
This section describes logical or functional changes that have been made to existing functionality, including new code list values and/or changes in validation rules.
None for this release.
Documentation Changes and Errata - 1145
This section lists additional documentation changes and corrections that were made with this release and that are not already mentioned in New Features - 1145 and Changed Functionality - 1145.
Clarified Difference Between CharityID and CharityNumber Identifiers
Updated the CharityID and CharityNumber field descriptions to make it clear that CharityID is the eBay-assigned unique identifier for an eBay for Charity organization, and CharityNumber is the PayPal Giving Fund identifier. It is the CharityID value that should be used to identify a charity organization in an Add/Revise/Relist or GetCharities call in Trading API
Version 1139
Documentation Changes and Errata - 1139
For a current list of known issues, see API Status and the Knowledge Base.
Index of Changed Calls - 1139
These calls were added, modified, deprecated, or affected by documentation changes in this release. The changes are described below as well as in each call's Change History.
New Calls
No new calls in this release.
Changed Calls
Schema Changes - 1139
None for this release.
Announcements - 1139
Change Requests
See the API Status for bug fixes related to this release.
New Features - 1139
This section describes new features that have been added as of this release. New features can involve new calls, new capabilities, and/or new fields added to existing calls.
For logical or functional changes to existing features and calls, including code list changes, see Changed Functionality - 1139.
None for this release.
Changed Functionality - 1139
This section describes logical or functional changes that have been made to existing functionality, including new code list values and/or changes in validation rules.
PostalCode to Start Being Masked in GetSingleItem/GetMultipleItems
Postal code values returned in the Item.PostalCode field of GetSingleItem/GetMultipleItems will be masked to all users except for the seller of the item. Different countries will mask postal/zip codes in slightly different ways, but an example would be 951**.
Documentation Changes and Errata - 1139
This section lists additional documentation changes and corrections that were made with this release and that are not already mentioned in New Features - 1139 and Changed Functionality - 1139.
Added Site-Specific Max Length Values for Address Fields
Added site-specific max length values for several address-related fields (in AddressType), including Street1, Street2, CityName, StateOrProvince, and PostalCode. For all five of these fields, the max lengths according eBay marketplace are shown:
- UK, Ireland, Germany, and Austria: 35
- US (including Motors) and Canada (English and French versions): 40
- Australia: 80
- All other sites: 50