Session IDs Explained
Explains the Session ID Recart adds to order notes and how it's used to attribute revenue accurately.
How Recart uses the Session ID on your orders to attribute revenue accurately.
Once you install Recart, you'll notice a Session ID being added to the notes section on your order pages. This is completely normal — it's how Recart tracks orders and calculates your attributed revenue accurately.
Why is a Session ID added to orders?
From the point you have Recart installed, a Session ID is added to each store visit and order. This doesn't mean every order is attributed to Recart — the ID simply helps our app identify which Shopify order belongs to which Recart subscriber, which is how attributed revenue is tracked accurately.
If the app can't identify a Recart subscription from the ID, the sale won't be attributed, but the Session ID will still be visible on the order page.
Seeing a Shopper ID on an older order?
Recart previously added a Shopper ID to orders alongside the Session ID. This was phased out in July 2026 and is no longer added to new orders. Orders placed before then may still show a Shopper ID — this is expected, and it's safe to ignore. It doesn't affect your Session ID, your tracking, or your revenue attribution.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the Recart Support team. We'd be happy to help!
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