--- title: DiscountAutomaticFreeShipping - GraphQL Admin description: >- The `DiscountAutomaticFreeShipping` object lets you manage [free shipping discounts](https://help.shopify.com/manual/discounts/discount-types/free-shipping) that are automatically applied on a cart and at checkout. Free shipping discounts are promotional deals that merchants offer to customers to waive shipping costs and encourage online purchases. The `DiscountAutomaticFreeShipping` object stores information about automatic free shipping discounts that apply to specific [products and variants](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/DiscountProducts), [collections](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/DiscountCollections), or [all items in a cart](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/AllDiscountItems). Learn more about working with [Shopify's discount model](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/discounts), including limitations and considerations. > Note: > The [`DiscountCodeFreeShipping`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/DiscountCodeFreeShipping) object has similar functionality to the `DiscountAutomaticFreeShipping` object, but customers need to enter a code to receive a discount. > > API versions prior to `2025-10` only return automatic discounts with `context` set to `all`, discounts with other values are filtered out. api_version: 2026-04 source_url: html: >- https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/DiscountAutomaticFreeShipping md: >- https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/DiscountAutomaticFreeShipping.md api_name: admin api_type: graphql type: object metadata: domain: admin --- # Discount​Automatic​Free​Shipping object Requires Apps must have `read_discounts` access scope. The `DiscountAutomaticFreeShipping` object lets you manage [free shipping discounts](https://help.shopify.com/manual/discounts/discount-types/free-shipping) that are automatically applied on a cart and at checkout. Free shipping discounts are promotional deals that merchants offer to customers to waive shipping costs and encourage online purchases. The `DiscountAutomaticFreeShipping` object stores information about automatic free shipping discounts that apply to specific [products and variants](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/DiscountProducts), [collections](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/DiscountCollections), or [all items in a cart](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/AllDiscountItems). Learn more about working with [Shopify's discount model](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/discounts), including limitations and considerations. *** **Note:** The \\\Discount\Code\Free\Shipping\\\ object has similar functionality to the \\Discount\Automatic\Free\Shipping\\ object, but customers need to enter a code to receive a discount.\

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API versions prior to \2025-10\ only return automatic discounts with \context\ set to \all\, discounts with other values are filtered out. *** ## Fields * applies​On​One​Time​Purchase [Boolean!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Boolean) non-null Whether the discount applies on one-time purchases. A one-time purchase is a transaction where you pay a single time for a product, without any ongoing commitments or recurring charges. * applies​On​Subscription [Boolean!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Boolean) non-null Whether the discount applies on subscription items. [Subscriptions](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/launch/billing/subscription-billing/offer-subscription-discounts) enable customers to purchase products on a recurring basis. * async​Usage​Count [Int!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Int) non-null The number of times that the discount has been used. For example, if a "Buy 3, Get 1 Free" t-shirt discount is automatically applied in 200 transactions, then the discount has been used 200 times. This value is updated asynchronously. As a result, it might be lower than the actual usage count until the asynchronous process is completed. * combines​With [Discount​Combines​With!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/DiscountCombinesWith) non-null The [discount classes](https://help.shopify.com/manual/discounts/combining-discounts/discount-combinations) that you can use in combination with [Shopify discount types](https://help.shopify.com/manual/discounts/discount-types). * context [Discount​Context!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/unions/DiscountContext) non-null The context defining which buyers can use the discount. * created​At [Date​Time!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/DateTime) non-null The date and time when the discount was created. * destination​Selection [Discount​Shipping​Destination​Selection!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/unions/DiscountShippingDestinationSelection) non-null The countries that qualify for the discount. You can define [a list of countries](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/DiscountCountries) or specify [all countries](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/DiscountCountryAll) to be eligible for the discount. * discount​Classes [\[Discount​Class!\]!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/enums/DiscountClass) non-null The classes of the discount. * ends​At [Date​Time](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/DateTime) The date and time when the discount expires and is no longer available to customers. For discounts without a fixed expiration date, specify `null`. * has​Timeline​Comment [Boolean!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Boolean) non-null Whether there are [timeline comments](https://help.shopify.com/manual/discounts/managing-discount-codes#use-the-discount-timeline) associated with the discount. * maximum​Shipping​Price [Money​V2](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/MoneyV2) The maximum shipping price amount accepted to qualify for the discount. * minimum​Requirement [Discount​Minimum​Requirement](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/unions/DiscountMinimumRequirement) The minimum subtotal or quantity of items that are required for the discount to be applied. * recurring​Cycle​Limit [Int!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Int) non-null The number of billing cycles for which the discount can be applied, which is useful for subscription-based discounts. For example, if you set this field to `3`, then the discount only applies to the first three billing cycles of a subscription. If you specify `0`, then the discount applies indefinitely. * short​Summary [String!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String) non-null An abbreviated version of the discount [`summary`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/DiscountAutomaticFreeShipping#field-summary) field. * starts​At [Date​Time!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/DateTime) non-null The date and time when the discount becomes active and is available to customers. * status [Discount​Status!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/enums/DiscountStatus) non-null The status of the discount that describes its availability, expiration, or pending activation. * summary [String!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String) non-null A detailed explanation of what the discount is, who can use it, when and where it applies, and any associated rules or limitations. * tags [\[String!\]!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String) non-null A list of searchable keywords that are associated with the discount. For example, a merchant might apply the `loyalty` tag to discounts that are associated with their loyalty program. * title [String!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String) non-null The discount's name that displays to merchants in the Shopify admin and to customers. * total​Sales [Money​V2](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/MoneyV2) The total sales from orders where the discount was used. * updated​At [Date​Time!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/DateTime) non-null The date and time when the discount was updated. * discount​Class [Shipping​Discount​Class!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/enums/ShippingDiscountClass) non-nullDeprecated *** ## Map ### Possible type in * [Discount](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/unions/Discount) * [Discount​Automatic](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/unions/DiscountAutomatic)