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1 === FluentCart A New Era of eCommerce - Faster, Lighter, and Simpler ===
2 Contributors: wpmanageninja, techjewel
3 Tags: ecommerce, cart, checkout, subscriptions, payments
4 Requires at least: 6.7
5 Tested up to: 7.0
6 Requires PHP: 7.4
7 Stable tag: 1.5.4
8 License: GPLv2 or later
9 License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
10
11 Sell Subscriptions, Physical Products, Digital Downloads easier than ever. Built for performance, scalability, and flexibility.
12
13 == Description ==
14 Meet FluentCart. It’s a performance-first, self-hosted eCommerce platform for WordPress. Build your ideal store, whether you sell physical products, subscriptions, downloads, licenses, or all of them. No third-party dependencies, no platform lock-in, and no transaction fees. Just a powerful store on your terms.
15
16 [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meMM6Nq6laE]
17
18 👉 Official Website Link: [Official Website](https://fluentcart.com/)
19 👉 Join Our Community: [FluentCart Community](https://community.wpmanageninja.com/portal)
20 👉 Official 5 Minutes Guide: [Getting started with FluentCart](https://fluentcart.com/fluentcart-101/)
21 👉 Contribute: [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/fluent-cart/fluent-cart)
22
23 Built from the ground up with flexibility, performance, and long-term scalability in mind, this isn’t a fork of existing plugins. This is a fresh take on what a WordPress store should be: lean, powerful, and completely under your control. FluentCart adapts to your model without adding bloat or cutting you into a SaaS fee structure.
24
25 FluentCart is ideal for solo creators, growing businesses, and developers building client stores. If you're tired of overcomplicated dashboards and bloated add-ons, this is your answer. Forget about transaction fees, because FluentCart charges exactly 0 transaction fees on both Free and Pro installations.
26
27 FluentCart is for you if you're looking to free yourself from rigid checkout flows, or vendor lock-ins. Run your store with clarity and confidence, whether you sell ebooks, handmade goods, software licenses, or monthly product bundles.
28
29 == Sales Models ==
30 FluentCart supports a variety of sales models, all in the same store. Offer one-time products or digital downloads, manage subscriptions with flexible billing intervals, add setup fees or installment plans, and issue time-limited licenses. You can mix and match hybrid product types without relying on third-party add-ons.
31
32 ==== Best for ====
33 * Subscription goods
34 * Gated downloads
35 * Licensed software
36 * Online book stores
37 * B2B catalogs
38 * Maintenance services
39 * Tiered subscriptions
40 * Digital file hosting
41 * Software distribution
42 * Membership access
43 * Fashion stores
44 * Course Websites
45 * Grocery Shop
46 * Agro Catalogs
47 * Agency services
48
49 == Features List by Category ==
50
51 === Product & Catalog Management ===
52 * Simple Products – Create one-time purchasable items with fixed pricing
53 * Variable Products – Offer products with multiple attributes (e.g. size, license type)
54 * Subscriptions – Configure recurring products with billing intervals and durations (No Transaction Fees)
55 * Installments – Support split payments over time for high-ticket items (PRO)
56 * Setup Fees – Add one-time setup charges on top of recurring payments
57 * Subscription Bump Offers – Show discounted upgrade paths with discounts
58 * Licensing Support (Pro) – Attach license keys to products and define expiry rules (PRO)
59 * Product Categories – Organize products for easier navigation and filtering
60 * Product Labels – Tag products for promotional badges (e.g. “New”, “Popular”)
61 * Downloadable Files – Securely attach files to digital products
62
63 === Checkout & Payment ===
64 * One-Click Checkout – Optimized checkout experience for faster conversions
65 * Custom Payment Gateways – Add or extend gateways using hooks and filters
66 * Stripe Integration – Fully-featured Stripe payments with no extra plugins
67 * PayPal Integration – Built-in PayPal support with easy configuration
68 * Manual Gateway – Accept Cash on delivery
69 * Failed Renewal Handling – Automatic retry logic for subscription renewals
70 * Prorated Charges (Pro) – Calculate and bill customers proportionally for changes
71 * Coupon Support – Enable discounts, promos, and launch offers via coupons
72
73 === Customer & Subscription Management ===
74 * Customer Profiles – View and manage full purchase history and subscriptions
75 * Customer Notes – Add internal notes visible only to store admins
76 * Subscription Dashboard – Let users manage billing, pause/cancel subscriptions
77 * Support Dashboard Integration – Pull customer history into Fluent Support
78 * Automated Notifications – Send email alerts for purchase, renewal, failures with FluentCRM
79 * User Roles – Control access to FluentCart admin tools by role
80
81 === Analytics, Marketing & Growth ===
82 * Reports Overview – Track order volume, Revenue by Quarter, Revenue by Country
83 * Sales Reporting – Track order volume, most sold products and variants, Customer LTV and more
84 * Order Analytics – Average order value, order items, order heatmap, orders by country, and more
85 * Revenue Analytics – Net revenue sorted by Time, Country and Payment Gateway
86 * Refund Analytics – Total refunds, Avg. Refund value, Refund Rate, Filter by Country, Payment method and Intervals
87 * Product Data – Top performing products, Product Performance over time
88 * Subscriptions Report – Top performing products, Product Performance over time
89 * Product Data – Top performing products, Product Performance over time
90 * Customer Data – Top performing products, Product Performance over time
91 * Advanced Filtering (Pro) - Date and Other Filters for tracking beyond 30 days data
92
93 === Performance & Developer Experience ===
94 * Custom Database Schema – Built for speed, not tied to WordPress post tables
95 * Lightweight Architecture – Minimal plugin bloat and clean dependency footprint
96 * Custom Endpoints – Extend customer dashboard or checkout with new features
97 * Full REST API – Access product, customer, and order data programmatically
98 * Action & Filter Hooks – Modify behavior across store logic
99 * Block-based Components – Gutenberg-ready interface for checkout and forms
100 * Headless Ready – Serve as backend for mobile/web apps and Jamstack frontends
101
102 === Admin & Store Operations ===
103 * Order Management – View, filter, and update orders directly from dashboard
104 * Inventory Tracking – Track stock levels and automatically disable out-of-stock items
105 * Tax - Handle Global and EU Tax with custom Tax classes
106 * Shipping - Manage shipping regions and custom methods
107 * Refund Tools – Process manual or automatic refunds (gateway-dependent)
108 * User Role Management (Pro) – Assign operational access
109 * Storewide Settings – Control pricing formats, currency, etc.
110 * Custom Email Templates – Send branded emails for purchase events
111
112 == eCommerce for Developers ==
113 FluentCart was built by developers who understand the pain of working with rigid eCommerce systems. Its architecture is entirely action and filter-driven, letting you override, extend, or customize anything without hacks or fragile workarounds.
114
115 All data is stored in dedicated database tables for performance and portability. We’ve optimized the queries so Orders can be processed 3X faster compared to the market leader.
116
117 On top of that we’ve built FluentCart for complete programmatic control. REST API endpoints are available for all key resources. Due to this the frontend can be completely decoupled with technology like Vue and Alpine.
118
119 Whether you're building custom apps on top of FluentCart or creating complex checkout flows, this plugin is built to stay out of your way and give you the keys.
120
121 == Customization and Design ==
122 No more fighting layouts. Style your cart, checkout, and product pages exactly how you want using your theme, no forced stylesheets or layout overrides.
123
124 Customize every part of the experience: product card components, variation pickers, quantity selectors, checkout forms, and thank-you pages. All templates are overrideable. Whether you’re designing high-converting sales funnels or frictionless repeat purchase flows, FluentCart is built for modern storefront aesthetics.
125
126 You can set store branding with global customizations as soon as you setup FluentCart. The responsive blocks act as standard Gutenberg blocks so your store doesn’t break under any circumstances, even on mobile. Moreover, you get direct compatibility with popular store themes along with page builders like Elementor and Bricks Builder.
127
128 If you need even more customizability, the option to use advanced CSS is also available to give you complete design control.
129
130 = Blocks =
131 * Product Grid
132 * Search Bar
133 * Customer Dashboard
134 * Check out
135 * Product Cards
136 * Product Gallery
137 * Product Info
138 * Buy Section
139 * Buy Now Button
140 * Add To Cart Button
141 * Available Stock
142
143 == Business Growth ==
144 FluentCart includes tools that help you operate at scale. From revenue analysis to team coordination, it comes with every operational tool pre-integrated, so you don’t need workarounds or extra plugins to manage growth.
145
146 = Reports =
147 You get detailed breakdowns of subscriptions, refunds, and subscriber churn rates. Filter performance by product, category, date range, to evaluate the ROI of every sale.
148
149 = Payments =
150 Payments are at the heart of eCommerce. FluentCart handles automatic retry logic on failed subscription renewals, supports prorated charges for mid-cycle upgrades or plan changes, and lets you offer installment payments—all without custom coding or third-party checkout tools. You can switch gateways, track payment history, and automate invoicing with ease.
151
152 = Access Control =
153 User Role management means you can safely scale your internal team too. Grant access to team members based on function. Everything is role-based, compartmentalized, and securely accessible from the backend.
154
155 Every feature is tightly integrated, so your operational data flows through one system. No external dashboards. No syncing delays. Just live, accurate, and usable insight to help you grow smarter.
156
157 == Reinventing eCommerce ==
158 Building stores on WordPress has been riddled with slow queries, bloated schemas, bloated add-ons, and unscalable databases that make your store feel sluggish as it grows. SaaS platforms offload those problems by locking you into hosted environments, but charge you platform fees, gateway markups, and provide exactly zero control over your backend.
159
160 At its core, FluentCart runs on a custom database schema purpose-built for digital and subscription commerce. No legacy baggage. It uses fast, indexed tables that prioritize the read/write operations that matter most for modern stores such as, orders, customers, products, subscriptions, licenses, and transactions. This keeps your store snappy even under load, without relying on caching hacks or third-party optimizers. All data is structured for scalability.
161
162 Whether you’re haqndling 50 or 50,000 orders, FluentCart maintains consistent performance with predictable query logic. No degrading response times as tables balloon, no complex migration paths when scaling up, and no reliance on external APIs to run day-to-day operations.
163
164 And while most platforms make you pay for scale, whether through add-on upsells, platform commissions, or percentage-based transaction fees, FluentCart is truly self-hosted and pro-ownership. You pay once. You own it. There are zero transaction fees, no enforced usage tiers, and no hidden charges from payment providers. You can integrate Stripe, PayPal, local gateways, or your own custom processor using native hooks without ever sharing a cut.
165
166 == Data Privacy ==
167 Your data stays where it belongs, on your server. FluentCart does not phone home, track your customers, share checkout data or payment details. There's no reliance on cookies or third-party scripts for core functionality.
168
169 For businesses under strict data policies or privacy regulations, like GDPR and EU DPA, FluentCart is the safest possible eCommerce option. You keep complete control of your stores data. Period.
170
171 == Integrations ==
172 FluentCart works out of the box with major Fluent plugins including:
173
174 * FluentCRM: Run marketing automations triggered by store actions and segment customers with lists and tags.
175 * FluentCommunity: Managing your gated community and course sales.
176 * FluentAffiliate: Handle all your payouts and affiliate sales from a unified dashboard that syncs in real-time.
177
178 More native integrations *coming soon* in FluentCart,
179
180 * Fluent Forms: Build custom forms for check out and build product surveys that engage your customers.
181 * FluentSupport: Bring your support portal right inside your store and sync purchase history across tickets and customers.
182 * Ninja Tables: Build fantastic table layouts for products and provide in-line checkout for B2B sales.
183 * FluentBooking: For managing Booking sales and Event seats.
184 * FluentBoards: Managing your stores projects and tasks.
185 * FluentSMTP: Ensure email deliverability for every email generated by your store.
186
187
188 = Payment Gateways =
189 * Stripe
190 * PayPal
191 * Paddle
192 * Paystack
193 * Mollie
194 * RazorPay
195 * Authorize.Net
196 * Mercado Pago (onetime)
197 * Square (Coming Soon)
198 * AirWallex (Coming Soon)
199
200
201 = Popular page builders =
202 * Gutenberg
203 * Bricks
204 * Elementor (Coming Soon)
205 * Divi (Coming Soon)
206
207 == Support ==
208 For us, support isn’t outsourced or run by third parties. You get direct access to the same expert team that builds and maintains the plugin, engineers who understand the codebase inside and out, and who treat your issue like it’s their own store.
209
210 We prioritize developer-level responsiveness and clarity in support tickets. That means no endless loops of canned replies, no asking for “more details” five times, and no dodging responsibility with vague documentation references.
211
212 Whether you’re debugging a gateway integration or extending a checkout flow with hooks, our team is here to assist with clear, actionable guidance. But support doesn’t stop at tickets.
213
214 You also get access to a 10,000+ member strong community of Fluent product users across our ecosystem including store owners, developers, marketers, and SaaS builders who use FluentCRM, Fluent Support, FluentBooking, and now FluentCart.
215
216 It's a collaborative environment where people share real-world workflows, custom code snippets, integration tips, and even performance benchmarks.
217
218 == Other Plugins By The Same Team ==
219 <ul>
220 <li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/fluent-crm/" target="_blank">FluentCRM - Email Newsletter, Automation, Email Marketing, Email Campaigns, and CRM Solution</a></li>
221 <li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/fluentform/" target="_blank">Contact Form Plugin by Fluent Forms for Quiz, Survey, and Drag & Drop WP Form Builder</a></li>
222 <li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/ninja-tables/" target="_blank">Ninja Tables - Easiest Data Table Builder</a></li>
223 <li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/ninja-charts/" target="_blank">Ninja Charts - WordPress Charts and Graphs Plugin</a></li>
224 <li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-payment-form/" target="_blank">Simple Payment Donations & Subscriptions Plugin by Paymattic - Best Payments Plugin for WP</a></li>
225 <li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/fluentforms-pdf/" target="_blank">PDF Generator For Fluent Forms - The Contact Form Plugin</a></li>
226 <li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/fluent-smtp/" target="_blank">FluentSMTP - WP SMTP Plugin with Amazon SES, SendGrid, MailGun, Postmark, Google and Any SMTP Provider</a></li>
227 </ul>
228
229 == Installation ==
230 This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
231
232 0. Just search for FluentCart in WordPress Plugins and click install and activate.
233
234 OR
235
236 1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/fluent-cart` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
237 2. Activate the plugin through the \'Plugins\' screen in WordPress
238 3. Use the `FluentCart` -> `Settings` screen to configure the plugin
239 4. (Make your instructions match the desired user flow for activating and installing your plugin. Include any steps that might be needed for explanatory purposes)
240
241 == Frequently Asked Questions ==
242
243 = Can I sell physical and digital products together? =
244
245 Absolutely. FluentCart supports hybrid product models with inventory, downloads, licenses, and even installment billing.
246
247 = How easy is it to set up and use? =
248
249 Very easy. Installation is just like any other WordPress plugin. FluentCart comes with an intuitive interface so you can quickly configure your store settings, add products, and connect payment gateways—all without needing technical expertise.
250
251 = Can I sell unlimited products, and how well does it scale? =
252
253 There are no limitations on the number of products or orders. FluentCart is built for scalability—how well it performs depends on your hosting infrastructure. With a good hosting setup, your store can scale comfortably.
254
255 = Does FluentCart support subscriptions and recurring billing? =
256
257 Yes. FluentCart handles subscriptions natively with support for upgrades, downgrades, billing cycles, and trial periods. No transaction fees on Free or Pro.
258
259 = Can I customize FluentCart to match my brand? =
260
261 Absolutely. FluentCart includes customizable Gutenberg blocks and supports custom CSS for advanced styling. You can even add action buttons to custom WordPress patterns, making it easy to align the cart with your brand’s visual identity.
262
263 = Is FluentCart compatible with my current WordPress theme? =
264
265 Yes. FluentCart is built using standard WordPress best practices and is compatible with any properly coded theme. It will automatically inherit your theme’s styles unless you choose to override them.
266
267 = What payment methods are supported? =
268 FluentCart supports major global payment options, including Stripe, PayPal, and credit cards. You can also integrate custom payment gateways using webhooks and extend functionality as needed.
269
270 = Will FluentCart Charge Fees? =
271
272 Never. Even in the free version, simple subscriptions are free and there’s no transaction fee on our end.
273
274 = Do I need any paid services to use FluentCart? =
275 No. FluentCart is fully self-hosted. You connect directly to Stripe or PayPal without middleman services or extra transaction fees.
276
277 = Can I customize the checkout and product layouts? =
278
279 Yes. FluentCart templates are overrideable, and it supports full visual editing in Gutenberg and Bricks Builder.
280
281 = Will store development be expensive with FluentCart? =
282
283 Absolutely not. Everything is already built and ready to be placed on your site with minimal coding knowledge needed.
284
285
286 == External Services ==
287 This plugin connects to several external services for payment processing functionalities depending on your payment method configuration.
288
289 = Payment Gateway Services =
290
291 **Stripe**
292 This plugin connects to Stripe's payment processing service to handle credit card transactions, subscription billing, and payment confirmations. When customers make purchases through your store, payment data including credit card information, billing addresses, and transaction details are securely transmitted to Stripe for processing.
293 Data sent includes: payment information, billing details, customer email, transaction amounts, and subscription data when applicable.
294 This service is provided by Stripe: [Terms of Service](https://stripe.com/legal), [Privacy Policy](https://stripe.com/privacy)
295
296 **PayPal**
297 This plugin connects to PayPal's payment processing service to handle PayPal payments, subscription billing, and payment confirmations. When customers choose PayPal as their payment method, they are redirected to PayPal's secure checkout where their payment information is processed.
298 Data sent includes: transaction amounts, billing details, customer email, order information, and subscription data when applicable.
299 This service is provided by PayPal: [Terms of Service](https://www.paypal.com/legalhub/useragreement-full), [Privacy Policy](https://www.paypal.com/legalhub/privacy-full)
300
301 **Note:** Data transmission to external services only occurs when store administrators actively configure and enable these integrations. Customer data is sent only for customers who complete purchases, and no data is transmitted without explicit integration setup by the store owner.
302
303 == Screenshots ==
304 1. Dashboard
305 2. Products
306 3. Orders
307 4. Subscriptions
308 5. Reports
309 6. Block Editor
310 7. Coupons
311 8. VAT/TAX Settings
312
313
314 == Changelog ==
315
316 = 1.5.4 (Jul 17, 2026) =
317 - Adds Bricks Blocks dedicated add-on with 15 new blocks.
318 - Adds Cross-site campaign attribution with UTM tracking across connected sites.
319 - Adds A "Getting Started" onboarding flow for Bricks and Elementor.
320 - Adds Advanced AI search across orders, customers, products, and subscriptions.
321 - Fixes PayPal first payments activating the correct subscription.
322 - Fixes Duplicate PayPal subscription activations from simultaneous payment notifications.
323 - Fixes PayPal refunds syncing correctly with FluentCart.
324 - Fixes Paddle subscription status synchronization across additional billing scenarios. (Pro)
325 - Fixes Bricks Products Grid responsive column layouts.
326 - Fixes Custom Product Stock labels in Bricks rendering on the storefront.
327 - Fixes Add to Cart shortcode honoring custom button text.
328 - Fixes Rejected URL coupons not displaying an error message.
329 - Fixes Revenue and order reports failing with missing grouping options.
330 - Fixes Dashboard activity counts matching the activity list.
331 - Fixes A rare crash when loading product variations.
332 - Fixes Nested layouts rendering correctly in receipt PDFs. (Pro)
333 - Improves Security through ongoing audits and hardening across Core and Pro.
334 - Improves Confirmation before switching to Advanced Variations.
335 - Improves Shipping method visibility for admins and customers.
336 - Improves Customer dashboard with date and loading refinements.
337 - Improves Translation readiness across the plugin.
338 - Improves Storefront support for the price suffix filter hook.
339 - Improves Installment billing by enforcing a minimum of two installments.
340
341 = 1.5.3 (Jul 9, 2026) =
342 - Adds Configurable Tax Display Styles with customizable tax labels.
343 - Adds MCP AI support for profitability, subscription forecasts, and payment ledger access.
344 - Adds Advanced AI report filters, pagination, coupon usage, and margin insights.
345 - Adds Support for report add-ons in the Reports sidebar.
346 - Adds Inline tax class creation for Tax and EU VAT settings.
347 - Adds An option to hide product SKUs.
348 - Improves duplicate order protection during checkout.
349 - Improves AI refund and subscription cancellation safety with confirmation.
350 - Improves EU B2B reverse charge declarations on generated documents.
351 - Improves Authorize.Net subscription reliability and retry handling.
352 - Improves Bricks element labels.
353 - Improves storefront, checkout, and cart drawer styling.
354 - Improves expiration filters to include past-due subscriptions.
355 - Improves translation coverage across the admin and storefront.
356 - Improves integration support with partial product price updates.
357 - Improves security through ongoing audits and hardening.
358 - Fixes Shipping calculation for Stripe subscriptions with physical products.
359 - Fixes Shipping tax calculation based on the selected shipping method.
360 - Fixes Per-item shipping allocation accuracy.
361 - Fixes Reverse-charge tax breakdowns across all order views.
362 - Fixes Installment counts after checkout discounts.
363 - Fixes Authorize.Net and Mollie installment billing cycles.
364 - Fixes PayPal amount formatting.
365 - Fixes PayPal installment cancellation detection.
366 - Fixes Carts remaining locked after completed checkouts.
367 - Fixes Product creation dates being overwritten during edits.
368 - Fixes Stock badge labels for default variations.
369 - Fixes Bricks Products Collection loading state.
370 - Fixes Price range labels on Bricks product pages.
371 - Fixes Database upgrades after plugin updates.
372 - Fixes Licensed add-on downloads, including Page History.
373 - Fixes Capability checks for the current customer session.
374
375 = 1.5.2 (Jun 30, 2026) =
376 - Adds SSLCommerz payment gateway support
377 - Adds Product template type support for Bricks Builder
378 - Adds Inline variant selector in Advanced Variations group-edit summary bar
379 - Adds Per-variant checkboxes to scope bulk updates to selected variants only
380 - Adds Card update redirect flow for customer portal (Paddle and redirect-only gateways)
381 - Adds Dynamic extra settings fields extension point for Email Notifications
382 - Adds Filter fluent_cart/transaction/max_refundable_amount for gateway-level refund cap
383 - Fixes Variation attribute label leaking into Authorize.Net and Mollie gateway names
384 - Fixes Duplicated variation titles in cart and checkout display
385 - Fixes Dark mode colors for alerts, inputs, icon buttons, and popover links
386 - Fixes Aategory block select border issue
387 - Fixes Stripe duplicate charges issue
388 - Improves Admin order builder to show labeled variation attributes
389 - Improves Tax breakdown with per-rate VAT lines across checkout, emails, PDF, and order views
390 - Improves EU VAT validation to work independently of reverse charge for domestic B2B
391 - Improves Subscription and order item names to show resolved variation attribute labels
392 - Improves Paddle multi currency handle
393 - Improves Labeled variation attributes consistently across Cart, Checkout, Customer dashboard, Emails, Invoices, PDF receipt, and admin order
394
395 = 1.5.1 (Jun 24, 2026) =
396 - Improves Advanced variations UI/UX
397 - Improves Inventory managements UI/UX
398 - Fixes Schedule plugin audit issues recommended by WP Plugin Team
399
400 = 1.5.0 (Jun 23, 2026) =
401 - Adds Advanced Variations with automatic combination generation, reusable attributes, swatches, smart variation selection, and bulk editing tools.
402 - Adds Attribute Manager with reusable option sets, inline term creation, drag-and-drop sorting, and cross-tab synchronization.
403 - Adds 8 built-in attribute sets including Color, Size, Material, Storage, Memory, Weight, Style, and Pattern.
404 - Adds staged-save workflow with persistent save bar, discard support, and improved editing experience for complex products.
405 - Adds guest-accessible payment links via the new {{order.payment_link}} smart code.
406 - Adds fluent_cart/product_card/enqueue_assets hook for extending storefront product components.
407 - Improves variation management performance, navigation, pricing tables, mobile responsiveness, admin layouts, and internationalization support.
408 - Improves inventory integrations with enhanced stock change event handling.
409 - Fixes variation editing, bulk update workflows, bundle synchronization, subscription stock switching, product search links, and PDF receipt tax display.
410 - Includes ongoing security hardening and stability improvements across FluentCart Core and Pro.
411
412 = 1.4.2 (Jun 18, 2026) =
413 Adds EU/German withdrawal (Widerrufsbutton) compliance with public withdrawal page and two-step confirmation flow
414 Adds Full order details, invoice numbers, and line items support for Authorize.net transactions
415 Adds Paddle cross-currency handling support
416 Fixes Customer profile page issues when avatar requests are blocked by cookie banners
417 Fixes Paddle currency detection during cross-currency validation
418 Fixes Paddle and Authorize.net setup instructions and documentation
419 Fixes Currency formatting consistency in the withdrawal admin table
420 Fixes Security issues with ongoing audits and platform hardening
421
422 = 1.4.1 (Jun 12, 2026) =
423 - Adds MCP support for AI agents.
424 - Adds Real-time cart sync across browser tabs.
425 - Fixes Duplicate database upgrade runs after plugin updates.
426
427 = 1.4.0 (Jun 11, 2026) =
428 - Adds EU B2B reverse charge support across all order surfaces
429 - Adds Per-item tax rate breakdowns on checkout, admin, emails, PDFs, and receipts
430 - Adds Mixed-cart tax handling for inclusive and exclusive tax products
431 - Adds Per-variation tax inclusion overrides
432 - Adds Tax class selector for shipping overrides
433 - Adds City and postcode-based tax overrides
434 - Adds Country-specific EU VAT collection mode
435 - Adds Built-in tax rates for Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania
436 - Adds Tax enable/disable controls per country
437 - Adds Automatic tax calculation for admin-created orders
438 - Adds Tax setup step to the onboarding wizard
439 - Adds Separate price suffix labels for inclusive and exclusive taxes
440 - Adds Seller Tax ID in store settings
441 - Adds Reverse Charge (RC) badge on the Taxes admin page
442 - Adds `fluentcart_eu_vat_number_validate` filter for custom VAT validation
443 - Adds `fluent_cart/tax_collecting` filter for runtime tax control
444 - Adds `reset_tax` WP-CLI command
445 - Adds Store Digest emails with daily, weekly, and monthly schedules
446 - Adds Per-item coupon discounts in line meta with strikethrough display
447 - Adds B2B badges on admin and customer order pages
448 - Adds B2B purchase and reverse charge filters in orders table
449 - Adds Unit price rounding tooltip for 1-cent mismatches
450 - Adds Hash-based deep linking for settings sections
451 - Adds Configurable product list columns
452 - Adds `fluent_cart/show_admin_top_bar` filter
453 - Adds Bricks BuySection support with query-based product selection
454 - Adds Bricks product selection controls for Gallery, Content, Short Description, Stock, and Price Range elements
455 - Adds Bricks iframe embed support in Product Content element
456 - Adds Pricing Table product-per-row layout and configurable badges
457 - Adds Live settings propagation without page reloads
458 - Adds Automatic selection of the only available shipping method at checkout
459 - Adds Permission-based global search result visibility
460 - Fixes Tax calculations and display issues across reverse charge, mixed carts, shipping labels, tax breakdowns, rate badges, tooltips, and coupon calculations
461 - Fixes Subscription currency display in billing columns
462 - Fixes Zero-value renewal orders appearing after subscription reactivation
463 - Fixes Subscription expiry race conditions, orphaned metadata, and invalid next billing dates
464 - Fixes Canceled subscriptions incorrectly retaining grace periods
465 - Fixes Missing subscription links on renewal orders and parent order fallback handling
466 - Fixes Payment retries being incorrectly blocked
467 - Fixes Stripe refund retrieval when refund data is not included in charge objects
468 - Fixes Paddle renewal migrations, double submissions, cancellation overlays, receipt validation, and end-of-period cancellation emails (Pro)
469 - Fixes Mollie mixed-cart tax calculations before payment processing (Pro)
470 - Fixes Checkout address priority, state validation, B2B field preservation, and country detection
471 - Fixes Coupon strikethrough display in modal checkout
472 - Fixes Coupon null reference errors when no coupons are applied
473 - Fixes Order currency display using store currency instead of order currency
474 - Fixes Fulfillment type inheritance from product variations in admin orders
475 - Fixes Shipping method title display on admin order details
476 - Fixes PDF rendering for billing names, fee summaries, and seller identity information (Pro)
477 - Fixes SVG logo path warnings after ZIP installation
478 - Fixes Webhook failures caused by 301 redirects on subdirectory installs
479 - Fixes Turnstile fallback handling when auto-verification fails
480 - Fixes NULL value rounding issues in subscription reports
481
482 = 1.3.27 (May 8, 2026) =
483 - Adds List/Grid view switcher and advanced product filtering for Bricks
484 - Adds Copy Variation ID action for simple product pricing panel
485 - Adds Licensing Sites, Site pages, and advanced site filtering
486 - Adds SubscriptionReactivated event
487 - Fixes Order bump free-shipping checkbox issue
488 - Fixes Missing shortcode variables in PDF receipt emails
489 - Fixes Long file names overflowing receipt page download buttons
490 - Fixes Cart allowing mixed or multiple subscriptions
491 - Fixes Offline subscriptions with 100% recurring coupons issue when Subscription Activated
492 - Fixes Subscription reactivation after refunds
493 - Fixes PayPal IPN subscription handling
494 - Fixes Redundant admin table search requests
495 - Fixes Amount formatting and customer profile display in Site Detail view (Pro)
496 - Fixes PHP warnings from deleted/invalid store pages
497 - Fixes Admin menu active state style bleeding
498 - Fixes Bricks Builder dynamic tag name mismatch
499 - Fixes Authorize.net subscription issue
500 - Improves Animation experience for table filters
501 - Improves Bricks Builder pagination rendering and performance
502 - Improves Product Pricing edit UX
503
504 = 1.3.26 (May 5, 2026) =
505 - Adds Square Payment gateway
506 - Adds Private products support in discounts, coupons, and order bumps
507 - Adds Subscription setup fee to receipts and emails
508 - Fixes Order/invoice dates showing the previous day in profiles
509 - Fixes Coupon expiration timezone mismatch
510 - Fixes Duplicate success toast on product update
511 - Fixes Email preview created_at DateTime issue
512 - Fixes Safari chevron icon visibility issue
513 - Fixes Menu button and dropdown styling issues
514 - Fixes LearnDash course expiry resolution for users
515 - Improves button feedback with visual indicators only
516 - Fixes Skip subscription field validation when subscription is disabled
517 - Fixes Auto-expand Additional display prices section when subscription is enabled
518
519 = 1.3.25 (Apr 30, 2026) =
520 - Fixes Sites with www and non-www counted as separate activations
521 - Fixes Subscription orders with coupon discounts getting stuck after checkout
522 - Fixes Duplicate renewal records created during payment processing
523 - Fixes Page freeze when clicking empty mini cart
524 - Fixes Max-width constraints and responsive padding on product pages
525 - Fixes Incorrect coupon expiration time in admin dashboard
526 - Fixes Shipping overcharge with multiple shipping classes in cart
527 - Fixes Free shipping adding class surcharges with multiple shipping classes
528 - Fixes Paddle subscriptions not cancelling immediately after refund
529 - Fixes Customer lifetime stats not updating after refund
530 - Fixes Double encryption when saving Stripe settings
531 - Fixes Raw transaction and subscription status keys shown in customer portal
532 - Improves Product variation management
533
534 = 1.3.23 (Apr 28, 2026) =
535 - Adds Subscription access end date in cancellation emails
536 - Adds Learndash: User specific course expiration respect to subscription/license
537 - Adds VAT numbers in PDF receipt address field
538 - Adds One click Licensed addon installer in addon page
539 - Fixes Parse download token with ported site urls issue
540 - Fixes fee_total missing column issue for version upgrades
541 - Fixes Missing checkout info label in gateway settings
542 - Fixes Advance filter merge relation issue
543 - Fixes Timezone resolution against deprecated PHP 8.4 aliases
544 - Fixes Licenses package download issue for portes site urls
545 - Fixes Empty state rendering in dark mode for reports and dashboard
546 - Fixes Supports for comma decimal separator in product variant cost
547 - Fixes Use singular form for subscription interval units
548 - Fixes Close editor modal when navigating from iframe links
549 - Fixes Verify stock module active before inventory menu
550 - Fixes License status incorrectly shown as "Expired" during grace period.
551 - Fixes PDF custom template deletion faild issue
552 - Fixes Customer address update/delete permission issue
553 - Fixes Regular security audits and ongoing enhancements
554 - Fixes Activity title's route not working
555 - Enhanced Paddle - allows all default emails, modifiable via filter hook
556 - Enhanced Adjust product-card and single-product styles
557
558 = 1.3.22 (Apr 23, 2026) =
559 - Adds Gutenberg Package Description block
560 - Adds New stock management in Pro
561 - Improves Package Description support for block themes & emails
562 - Improves Email templates with 5 new merge tags
563 - Fixes Shipping zone list loading issue
564
565 = 1.3.21 (Apr 22, 2026) =
566 - Adds Cloudflare R2 storage
567 - Adds Public access management in S3
568 - Fixes PDF template block styling issue
569 - Fixes Warning for orderId null in checkout issue
570 - Fixes PayPal checkout security to ensure pricing integrity
571 - Fixes SKU duplicate issue in product variation creation
572 - Fixes Provider badge not displaying correctly on files
573 - Fixes S3 file deletion behavior
574
575 = 1.3.20 (Apr 21, 2026) =
576 - Adds EDD migrator
577 - Fixes Products SKU index naming consistency issue
578 - Fixes Allow multiple variations without SKU issue
579 - Fixes Bundle product title with variation title visibility in checkout
580 - Fixes Block editor CSS loading inside the editor iframe issue
581 - Fixes Related Products block inspector layout and image overflow issues
582 - Fixes Invoice and Packing sub-menus issue
583
584 = 1.3.19 (Apr 20, 2026) =
585 - Adds New UI for variation editing
586 - Adds Packaging support and weight attributes for products
587 - Adds Search support in product list via simple filters
588 - Adds fluent_cart/product_url_with_front filter for post types register
589 - Fixes Pricing format in price input fields
590 - Fixes Saved view conflicts with filters
591
592 = 1.3.18 (Apr 15, 2026) =
593 - Adds Permission checks for the “Save as Views” filter
594 - Adds Filter hooks to manage specific emails
595 - Fixes Loading animation issue across all pages
596 - Fixes License expiration handling issue
597 - Fixes Mollie subscription issues
598 - Fixes Paddle email notification compliance issue
599 - Fixes Deprecated timezone alias handling in OrderParser
600 - Fixes Issue where empty SKU string instead of null
601 - Fixes Modal checkout visibility toggle issue
602 - Fixes Typos and other issues in payment gateway settings
603 - Improves PDF download functionality on the receipt page
604 - Improves Turnstile CAPTCHA handling
605
606 = 1.3.17 (Apr 7, 2026) =
607 - Adds Fees API for custom fees in checkout
608 - Adds Add filterable frontend asset loading context for cart bundle
609 - Adds Shipping method new options Include,Exclude countries.
610 - Adds Delete all test order action inside More option (All orders page)
611 - Adds Visual PDF Invoice Customizer
612 - Adds E-Invoice (ZUGFeRD / Factur-X) with EN 16931 profiling
613 - Enhanced Development Hooks / Filter experience
614 - Fixes Stock not updated after test order deletion
615 - Fixes Product duplicate not working in bulk edit page
616 - Fixes Downloadable file edit issue
617 - Fixes And Improves Turnstile
618 - Fixes Decimal value not allowed in shipping fee
619 - Fixes Handles Paddle recovery link
620 - Fixes Checkout Summary block consolidated into a single block
621 - Fixes Added restrictions to product child blocks
622 - Fixes Pagination showing stale page number after changing per_page
623 - Fixes Paddle discount issue.
624
625 = 1.3.15 (Mar 13, 2026) =
626 - Adds Schedule reminder email for payment and subscriptions
627 - Adds Email preview for default template
628 - Adds Email editor guttenberg
629 - Adds Email for Subscription cancel
630 - Adds Subscription activity logs in subscription page
631 - Enhanced EU VAT reverse experience in checkout
632 - Fixes CRM integration missing fields phone, postcode, state
633 - Fixes Custom checkout discount calculation issue
634 - Fixes Address validation issue
635 - Fixes Customer first_name and last_name change update WP user data
636 - Fixes Order payment calculation issue on amount updates
637 - Fixes Timezone issue for customer email
638 - Fixes Modal checkout issue with billing field
639
640
641 = 1.3.14 (Mar 04, 2026) =
642 - Adds Flutterwave for fluentCart
643 - Adds Early Payment for installment
644 - Adds Bulk product import
645 - Adds Customizable product shortcodes
646 - Adds Sale badge for guttenberg
647 - Adds OutofStock badge guttenberg
648 - Adds Product description guttenberg block
649 - Adds Product imagae CDN support
650 - Fixes Coupon per user limit issue
651 - Fixes Modal checkout cart not found issue
652
653 = 1.3.13 (Feb 26, 2026) =
654 - Adds SKU Gutenberg block
655 - Fixes SKU sanitization issue
656 - Fixes Manual payment checkout instruction issue
657 - Fixes Payment method settings customization issue
658 - Fixes Zero decimal amount issue for Japanese currency
659
660 = 1.3.12 (Feb 26, 2026) =
661 - Fixes caching issue during new version upgrades
662
663 = 1.3.11 (Feb 25, 2026) =
664 - Adds GB Blocks: Related Products, Customer Dashboard Button, Store Logo
665 - Adds Media Carousel Block
666 - Adds Elementor Widgets: Checkout, Add to Cart, Buy Now Button, Mini Cart, Products, Product Carousel, Product Categories List
667 - Adds Razorpay Subscription Supports
668 - Adds Product SKU feature
669 - Adds Customer LTV recalculation action
670 - Adds Sync order statuses action
671 - Adds Test Data Cleanup Tool
672 - Adds First Name & Last Name Field Settings
673 - Improvements Inventory Manager Free (Previously Pro)
674 - Improvements New Settings UI
675 - Fixes Gallery Image Overflow Issue
676 - Fixes Subscription validity expire events issue
677 - Fixes Minor issues
678 - Schedule security audit for all modules
679
680 = 1.3.10 (Feb 04, 2026) =
681 - Adds FSE Block Theme Support
682 - Adds Blocks & shortcodes: Mini cart, Product Carousel, title, image
683 - Adds Shortcode product categories
684 - Improves Guttenberg Blocks into latest version (v3)
685 - Fixes Missing tax breakdown on renewal email
686 - Fixes Missing VAT info on renewal order
687 - Fixes Dark-light theme conflict for addons promo
688 - Fixes Modal checkout responsive issue
689
690 = 1.3.9 (Jan 27, 2026) =
691 - Adds Mercado Pago gateway (one-time payments)
692 - Adds Ghost product checkout
693 - Adds Gutenberg block: Add to Cart
694 - Adds Shortcode [fluent_cart_checkout_button]
695 - Adds Shortcode [fluent_cart_add_to_cart_button]
696 - Fixes IPN issues for some third-party gateways
697 - Fixes Dashboard styling issues
698 - Improves security
699
700 = 1.3.8 (Jan 23, 2026) =
701 - Adds Instant checkout feature
702 - Adds Product Button block (Guttenberg)
703 - Adds Product duplicate feature
704 - Adds Copy variation ID option in variation context menu
705 - Fixes S3 driver directory separator issue
706 - Improves JS file size optimization
707
708 = 1.3.7 (Jan 20, 2026) =
709 - Adds Support for frontend templates
710 - Adds Order UUID / hash filter
711 - Adds Stripe metadata hook
712 - Adds Hook for autocomplete digital orders (default enabled)
713 - Fixes Hide consent section for stripe subscription
714 - Fixes Security issue in license APIs
715 - Fixes Product variation IDs not updating in DownloadFile
716 - Fixes ShopApp block list view & pagination issue
717 - Fixes Cart icon in body setting not working
718 - Fixes GroupKey bug in reports
719 - Fixes License rendering issue on customer profile
720 - Fixes Checkout empty state issue
721 - Fixes Address validation message and input label mismatch
722 - Fixes Missing required symbol for “Full Name” in checkout
723 - Improves Translation support for receipt page
724 - Improves Frontend loader UI
725 - Improves Cart item count sync between backend and UI badge
726 - Improves Stripe subscription price update event handling
727 - Improves Validation error handling and messaging
728 - Improves Retention report components
729 - Improves Checkout, product, and loader styles
730 - Improves Checkout field defaults and labels
731 - Improves Text change: “Half year” → “Six month”
732
733 = 1.3.6 (Jan 08, 2026) =
734 - Fixes FSE theme support
735 - Fixes Checkout Agree Terms and Conditions issue
736 - Fixes Product Min-Max pricing issue
737 - Fixes Buy now section position issue
738 - Fixes Shortcode issue in cart and checkout page
739 - Fixes Subscription related order issue
740 - Fixes Checkout page broken on Breakdance builder
741
742 = 1.3.5 (Jan 06, 2026) =
743 - hotfix: Cart Model caching issue fixed
744
745 = 1.3.4 (Jan 06, 2026) =
746 - Adds Bundle products
747 - Adds Stripe hosted checkout
748 - Adds Stripe appearance customizations support
749 - Adds Razorpay payment gateway addon (onetime )
750 - Adds 100% recurring discount
751 - Adds Order reference to Stripe metadata
752 - Adds New currency Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
753 - Adds Turnstile invisible captcha
754 - Adds Email notification for offline payment
755 - Adds Items information in stripe metadata
756 - Adds WP user creation
757 - Adds Subscription retention & Cohort report
758 - Fixes Double confirmation email issue
759 - Fixes Order bump with subscription products
760 - Fixes NO_SHIPPING for paypal subscription issue
761 - Fixes Amount precision issue for paypal
762 - Fixes Update button issue for affiliate in coupon
763 - Fixes Checkout missing company name store issue
764 - Fixes Conflicts with Divi-5 Builder issue
765 - Fixes Customer last purchase invalid date issue
766 - Fix Downloads handling for object-based order
767 - Fixes S3 empty file validation issue
768 - Fixes downloadable file issue and empty file visibility
769 - Fixes Get paypal plan api endpoints issue
770 - Fixes Variation View Image & Text issue for Gutenberg
771 - Enhanced Development hooks to customize checkout button text
772 - Enhanced Translations for different modules
773 - Enhanced More development related hooks and modules
774
775 = 1.3.2 (Dec 02, 2025) =
776 - Adds Private Product Status
777 - Adds Authorize.net payment gateway
778 - Adds Recurring discount coupon
779 - Adds Checkout block
780 - Adds Product variation customization hooks
781 - Adds Thank You page payment instructions
782 - Fixes handling of zero-decimal currency for Stripe
783 - Fixes hookable customer profile menu & icon issue
784 - Fixes coupon priority issue
785 - Fixes coupon calculation issues
786 - Fixes report card design issue
787 - Fixes group key SQL security issue
788 - Fixes EU VAT renderer issue on initial load
789 - Fixes variation title not showing for bump product
790 - Fixes wrong Stripe canceled_at date
791 - Updates Reports graph design
792 - Updates Gateway customization design
793 - Updates Addon gateway management for future updates
794
795 = 1.3.0 (Nov 19, 2025) =
796 - Adds Paystack payment gateway
797 - Adds Quarterly and Half-Yearly subscription billing intervals
798 - Adds email-based restrictions for coupons
799 - Adds REST API Documentation: https://dev.fluentcart.com/restapi/
800 - Adds improved translation support for multiple languages
801 - Adds new hooks and filters for developers
802 - Improves reporting performance and data accuracy
803 - Improves invoicing and tax handling
804 - Improves multi-site support
805 - Improves checkout page design and optimizes payment method re-rendering
806 - Security: Performs a third-party paid security audit (Patchstack)
807 - Fixes various bugs and overall improvements
808
809 = 1.2.5 (Oct 29, 2025) =
810 - Adds More currency formatting options
811 - Adds Multiple tax rates on checkout
812 - Adds Compound tax rates calculation
813 - Adds Accessibility improvements
814 - Adds Payment gateway reorder for checkout page
815 - Adds EU tax home country override
816 - Adds Date time and number translation
817 - Adds UTM reports
818 - Adds Accessibility on checkout
819 - Adds Gateway logo and label customization
820 - Adds Order_by filter to ShopAppBlock
821 - Adds SortBy Filter to ShopAppBlock
822 - Adds Product Price Block support to ProductInfoBlock
823 - Adds Order_paid_done hook
824 - Adds More context to fluent_cart/checkout/prepare_other_data hook
825 - Adds Customization Hooks in Thank You page
826 - Adds Customization Hooks in checkout page
827 - Adds Button style support for ShopApp Block
828 - Adds Link toggle and target option to Product Title Block
829 - Adds Missing translation strings
830 - Adds Mollie payment gateway
831 - Fixes Missing currency sign for new currencies
832 - Fixes Currency formatting issue for old thousand separator
833 - Fixes Subscription details for pricing type simple
834 - Fixes Setup fee displaying when disabled
835 - Fixes Tax name for AU set as "ABN"
836 - Fixes Buy now button style issue
837 - Fixes Product Excerpt style not working
838 - Fixes Inventory validation issue on default variation first load
839 - Fixes Always showing 'in-stock' in ShopApp and Product Single
840 - Fixes Quantity 10k leads to broken empty state
841 - Fixes JS event not calling after removing the last item
842 - Fixes Billing and Shipping address webhook issue
843 - Fixes Payment validation error message not showing
844 - Fixes Selected product not saving in ProductGallery and BuySection blocks
845 - Fixes Broken product gallery block
846 - Fixes Report colors issue for comparison
847 - Fixes Report child page navigation
848 - Fixes Loader not showing in product Modal
849 - Fixes VAT not showing in receipt
850
851 = 1.2.4 (Oct 22, 2025) =
852 - Adds CSS variables on cart drawer/shop page
853 - Adds Refactor class name on frontend page
854 - Add Total on cart drawer
855 - Adds Product name on admin create order items
856 - Adds New hooks for single product and shop page products
857 - Adds New hook (fluent_cart/hide_unnecessary_decimals)
858 - Fixes Product comapre at price issue
859 - Fixes Variation rearrange update issue
860 - Fixes Console error and shipping method issue
861 - Fixes Validation message issue when deleting an order
862 - Fixes Static dollar sign appearing in price range
863 - Fixes Free Shipping issue that destroyed cart
864 - Fixes Undefined property issue on product page
865 - Fixes Exception property issue
866 - Fixes Remove force POST request validation for IPN
867 - Fixes Translation strings issue for all modules
868 - Fixes Payment method not showing issue on stripe
869
870 = 1.2.2 (Oct 16, 2025) =
871 - Adds: shipping zone for whole world
872 - Adds: New currency support for BYN, IRR, MMK
873 - Fix: Tax calculation issue based on store state settings
874 - Fixed: Skip Inventory not working
875 - Fixed: Issue with category parsing ‘&’
876 - Fixed: Translation issue
877 - Fixed: Item doesn’t get deleted from the cart
878 - Fixed: Css loading issue for blocks in template editor
879 - Fixed: Report page navigation issue.
880 - Fixed: Single Product js issue
881 - Added shipping status to order summary (Frontend Customer Portal)
882 - Added Block icons and block preview
883 - Fixed: add product selection modal on product card block editor instead of variation selection modal
884 - Add: currency code and currency sign on pricing of product card
885 - Add: add price format setting for product card block editor
886 - Fixed: input rounded issue on store address which render under then country input
887 - fixed: popover text breaking issue now it is word breaks
888 - Add: clearable on tax and shipping class widget
889 - Add: add pro notice on upgrade path
890 - Fixed: color issue on ProductInventory pro icon
891
892
893 = 1.2.1 (Oct 05, 2025) =
894 - Added Custom Fields Plugins support for Products
895 - Added Terms & Conditions checkbox in the checkout page as settings
896 - Improved Reporting
897 - Order Confirmation issue fixed
898 - Fixed Custom Integration Renderer
899
900 = 1.2.0 (Oct 14, 2025) =
901 - Hello World!
902