Order tagging

Automatically label and filter subscription orders in Shopify using Recurly Commerce’s built-in tagging system.

Overview

Recurly Commerce tags every subscription order in Shopify—so you can instantly spot, filter, and analyze subscriptions alongside one-time purchases.

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Prerequisites & limitations

  • Only subscription orders are tagged; one-time purchase orders remain untagged.
  • Pro and Enterprise merchants can request custom tags—contact support@recurly.com.

Definition

Order tagging is the automatic assignment of Shopify tags to subscription orders, letting you differentiate, filter, and report on them with precision.

Key benefits

  • Clear differentiation: Tags mark subscription purchases so you can instantly distinguish them from one-time orders.
  • Powerful filtering: Leverage Shopify’s tag filters to segment and search your order history.
  • Analytics-ready: Use tags in your reports, dashboards, or integrations for deeper insights.

Key details

Subscription tag types

Recurly Commerce applies these five standard tags to subscription orders:

TagDescription
Subscription orderApplied to every subscription order—use it to separate subscription orders from one-time purchases.
Subscription order <number>Sequential tag per subscription: initial purchase is “Subscription order 1,” renewals increment the number (e.g. “Subscription order 2,” etc.).
First time subscriberMarks a customer’s very first subscription order. (Migrated subscribers will not receive this tag.)
Recurring subscription orderApplied to all renewal orders after the first—signifies returning subscribers.
Shipping ProfileReflects the Shopify shipping profile selected for that order (e.g., economy, free shipping), enabling fulfillment or reporting logic.

Note: Pro/Enterprise merchants can request custom tagging—reach out to support@recurly.com.

Filter by tags

To locate tagged subscription orders in Shopify:

  1. Navigate to Orders in your Shopify admin.
  2. Click Filter above the order list.
  3. Select Tagged with from the dropdown.
  4. Type the tag you wish to filter by (e.g., “Subscription order 1”).
  5. Add multiple tags to compare or combine filter criteria.

Now you can view, export, or act on subscription orders with ease.


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