How does order tagging work in Recurly Commerce?

Recurly Commerce automatically applies tags to subscription orders in Shopify. This helps you easily filter, analyze, and report on subscriptions alongside one-time purchases.

Before you begin

• Only subscription orders are tagged

• One-time orders are not tagged

• Custom tags are available for Pro and Enterprise plans—contact Recurly Support to request

What is order tagging?

Order tagging adds labels to Shopify orders so you can quickly identify and segment subscription orders from regular purchases. These tags appear in your Shopify order view and can be used for filters or reporting.

Why use order tagging?

• Instantly identify subscription orders in your Shopify admin

• Filter orders by tag for fulfillment, reporting, or marketing

• Use tags in dashboards or integrations for deeper insights

Standard tags applied to subscription orders

Recurly Commerce automatically applies the following tags:

• Subscription order – Applied to all subscription orders

• Subscription order 1, 2, 3... – Numbered per subscription (initial = 1, each renewal increments)

• First time subscriber – Applied only to the first-ever subscription order from a customer

• Recurring subscription order – Applied to all renewal orders after the first

• Shipping Profile – Reflects the Shopify shipping profile used (e.g., "free shipping", "express")

How to filter orders by tag in Shopify

1. Go to the Orders tab in your Shopify admin

2. Click Filter above the order list

3. Choose Tagged with from the dropdown

4. Enter a tag (e.g., Subscription order 1)

5. Add more tags to compare or refine your results

This allows you to view, export, or take action on subscription orders easily.

For more details, visit our Recurly Commerce Product Documentation.