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Shopify and ChatGPT checkout plans appear contradictory
Shopify emailed merchants that checkout in ChatGPT will launch by the end of March 2026. However, The Information reported last week that OpenAI is abandoning in-chat checkout.
What changed
OpenAI stated Instant Checkout is moving to Apps, and Shopify confirmed it will not build a ChatGPT app, with users instead checking out on merchant sites. The conflicting statements create uncertainty about what Shopify's announcement actually means.
Why it matters for advertisers
For you, this means waiting for clarification before adjusting your ChatGPT commerce strategy.
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Shopify and ChatGPT checkout plans appear contradictory
Shopify emailed merchants that checkout in ChatGPT will launch by the end of March 2026. However, The Information reported last week that OpenAI is abandoning in-chat checkout. OpenAI stated Instant Checkout is moving to Apps, and Shopify confirmed it will not build a ChatGPT app, with users instead checking out on merchant sites. The conflicting statements create uncertainty about what Shopify's announcement actually means.
For you, this means waiting for clarification before adjusting your ChatGPT commerce strategy.
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