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Variant Date Creation Field

Export the creation timestamp for product variants to track when specific inventory options were added to your store using syncX Stock Sync.

Available on: ✔️ Export

How to Set Up Variant Date Creation Field Mapping

Go to App → Feed Settings → Step 2: Matching Column

Add Export Field: Add a new column mapping in your export feed configuration.
Select Field Name: Choose Variant Date Creation from the destination field dropdown list.
Save & Export: Save your settings and run the export feed to generate your inventory report.

Ensure your export file format (e.g., CSV or XLSX) supports standard date-time string outputs.

This field exports the exact creation date and time associated with each individual product variant in your store.

Variant Date Creation field mapping example

The Variant Date Creation field is strictly an exportable metric and cannot be used to modify store timestamps via Add or Update feeds.

Variant-Level Data: Creation dates are tracked at the variant level rather than the main product level, allowing you to identify when new options (such as new sizes or colors) were introduced.

Issue: Variant Date Creation is not visible in Step 2 Matching Column → Solution: Confirm that your current feed type is set to Export. This field will not appear in Add or Update feed configurations.
Issue: Date format appears incorrectly in spreadsheet applications → Solution: Ensure your spreadsheet software is set to parse ISO date timestamps, or adjust field formatting rules in Smart Settings.

[How to Set Up Export Feeds] → Learn how to configure and run custom product data exports.
[How to Export Product Metafields] → Guide to exporting additional hidden product and variant attributes.

Updated on: 14/10/2026

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