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=== WANotifier for Forms and Actions === |
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Contributors: wanotifier |
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Donate link: https://wanotifier.com |
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Tags: whatsapp, whatsapp notification, whatsapp api, whatsapp chat, whatsapp integration |
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Requires at least: 6.8 |
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Tested up to: 6.9 |
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Stable tag: 3.1.1 |
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Requires PHP: 7.4 |
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License: GPLv2 or later |
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License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html |
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Send WhatsApp notifications from Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, WPForms, and 6 more form plugins using WhatsApp Business API |
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== Description == |
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**WhatsApp API integration plugin for WordPress** to send WhatsApp notifications for... |
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* form submission confirmations |
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* new post or page published events |
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* new user registrations |
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* new comments |
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* and much more |
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...using the official [WhatsApp Business API](https://wanotifier.com/whatsapp-business-api/). |
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Not just that, **add WhatsApp chat button** to your website with integrated [WhatsApp chatbot](https://wanotifier.com/whatsapp-chatbot/) to automatically answer all your user queries instantly! |
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**NOTE: This plugin requires you to have a [WANotifier](https://wanotifier.com/) account to setup WhatsApp API and do the integration. [Click here](https://app.wanotifier.com/create-account/) to create your FREE account.** |
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**Looking for WooCommerce integration?** |
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Install our [WANotifier for WooCommerce](https://wordpress.org/plugins/order-notifications-for-woocommerce/) plugin. |
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Here's everything that you can do with this plugin... |
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== Send WhatsApp Notifications from WordPress Plugins == |
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Send WhatsApp notification for... |
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* Form submissions in [Contact Form 7](https://wordpress.org/plugins/contact-form-7/). |
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* Form submissions in [Gravity Forms](https://www.gravityforms.com/). |
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* Form submissions in [WPForms](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpforms-lite/). |
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* Form submissions in [Ninja Forms](https://wordpress.org/plugins/ninja-forms/). |
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* Form submissions in [Formidable Forms](https://wordpress.org/plugins/formidable/). |
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* Form submissions in [Fluent Forms](https://wordpress.org/plugins/fluentform/). |
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* Form submissions in [SureForms](https://wordpress.org/plugins/sureforms/). |
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* Form submissions in [Forminator Forms](https://wordpress.org/plugins/forminator/). |
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* Form submissions in [WS Form](https://wordpress.org/plugins/ws-form/). |
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== Send WhatsApp Notifications for WordPress Events == |
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* Send notification when a **new post or page is published** |
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* Send notification when a post of any **custom post type is published** |
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* Send notification when a **new comment is added** |
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* Send notification when a **new user is registered** |
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We keep adding more integrations with new plugin updates. If you want integration with your favorite plugins, you can request us [here](https://wanotifier.com/support/) or you can contact your developer to create custom triggers using the filter hooks we provide. |
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== Add WhatsApp Chat Button with Chatbot Integration == |
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Add WhatsApp chat button to your website to allow your visitors to directly interact with you. |
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https://youtu.be/JHbgpnT2eX0 |
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Boost your engagement with integrating the button with our **WhatsApp chatbot** or other automations to respond to user queries on autopilot 24/7. |
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👉 [Learn how to create a WhatsApp chatbot](https://wanotifier.com/create-whatsapp-chatbot/) |
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== About WANotifier == |
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WANotifier is an all-in-one WhatsApp marketing and automation SaaS tool that let's businesses do end-to-end lifecycle marketing on WhatsApp using the official [WhatsApp Business API](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/whatsapp/cloud-api/overview). |
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We're one of the leading Meta Tech Partners. Our tool let's businesses: |
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* Send targeted WhatsApp marketing campaigns to thousands of opted-in contacts on WhatsApp |
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* Trigger transactional messages from your website or apps in response to user actions like purchases, form submissions, or callback requests |
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* Capture leads from Facebook and Instagram ads and add them to your contact lists (learn more about it here) |
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* Set up chatbots and auto replies to manage FAQs, qualify leads, and provide 24/7 customer support |
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* Set up drip sequences to onboard new users, nurture leads, and re-engage inactive customers |
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* Use WhatsApp Flows to collect user data directly within chat |
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* Integrate your CRM, e-commerce platform, and other third-party tools with WhatsApp |
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* Track message delivery and open rates, chatbot sessions, Flow responses, and ad-driven conversions |
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* Collaborate with your team on chats using a shared team inbox (invite team members, assign chats, and view entire conversation history) |
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And much more! |
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**Note: WhatsApp Business API is paid API.** |
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Meta charges you a small fees per conversation as [shown here](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/whatsapp/pricing/) that you need to settle with them directly on their portal. |
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If you're looking for a **cost friendly and robust** solution for sending WhatsApp broadcasts or messages, this tool is for you! |
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**You can learn more about WANotifier using the following links:** |
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* [Visit website](https://wanotifier.com/) |
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* [Pricing](https://wanotifier.com/pricing/) |
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* [Create your FREE account](https://app.wanotifier.com/create-account/?utm_campaign=woo-plugin) |
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**Trademark Notice:** "WANotifier" is a registered trademark of WANotifier Inc. This plugin is developed and maintained by WANotifier Inc. |
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== Installation == |
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1. Download the plugin zip, upload it to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory and unzip. Or install the plugin via 'Plugins' page in your WordPress backend. |
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2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' page. |
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3. Go to **WANotifier** page from your WordPress admin menu. |
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4. Follow the instructions on the screen to connect with WANotifier and complete your setup. |
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== Frequently Asked Questions == |
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= Do I need a WANotifier account to use this plugin? = |
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Yes. This plugin connects your WordPress site to your [WANotifier](https://wanotifier.com/) account, which handles WhatsApp message delivery via the official WhatsApp Business API. You can [create a free account here](https://app.wanotifier.com/create-account/). |
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= Does this plugin use the official WhatsApp API? = |
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Yes. All messages are sent through the official WhatsApp Business API via WANotifier. No unofficial methods or browser extensions are used. |
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= Is WhatsApp API free? = |
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WhatsApp charges a small per-conversation fee billed directly by Meta. WANotifier does not add any markup on top of WhatsApp's pricing. See [WhatsApp's pricing page](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/whatsapp/pricing/) for details. |
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= Which form plugins are supported? = |
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Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, WPForms, Ninja Forms, Formidable Forms, Fluent Forms, SureForms, Forminator Forms and WS Form. |
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= What about WooCommerce integration? = |
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WooCommerce integration has been moved to a standalone plugin: [Order & Abandoned Cart Notifications for WooCommerce](https://wordpress.org/plugins/order-notifications-for-woocommerce/). |
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== Screenshots == |
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1. Grid of available integrations whose respective plugins are active |
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2. Connect your integration with WANotifier in one click |
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3. Configure / disconnect integrations and re-sync triggers |
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4. Integration specific configuration page |
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5. Configure the WhatsApp Chat Button with live preview |
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6. Manage plugin General settings |
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7. Activity log to monitor notification delivery |
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== Changelog == |
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= 3.1.1 - 2026-09-16 = |
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* fix: send the site's own REST API URL when connecting, so sites without pretty permalinks (where the REST API lives under /index.php/wp-json/) can complete setup |
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= 3.1.0 - 2026-09-03 = |
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* update: upgraded bundled Action Scheduler from 3.5.4 to 4.1.0 |
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* update: minimum required WordPress version raised to 6.8, as required by Action Scheduler 4.x |
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= 3.0.4 - 2026-07-21 = |
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* update: renamed plugin to "WANotifier for Forms and Actions" |
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= 3.0.3 - 2026-05-18 = |
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* fix: added phonefield support in CF7 recipient fields detection |
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* add: "Disable background processing" setting under General to fire triggers in real time instead of queueing them |
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= 3.0.2 - 2026-03-19 = |
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* fix: WS Form integration query now uses single-quoted SQL string to ensure compatibility across all MySQL server configurations |
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* fix: exclude submit fields from WS Form merge tags |
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= 3.0.1 - 2026-03-19 = |
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* fix: prevent duplicate trigger actions from being scheduled for the same event |
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= 3.0.0 - 2026-03-02 = |
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* mod: complete UI overhaul with new React-based admin interface |
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* mod: migration system to migrate your old triggers to v3 |
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* mod: WooCommerce integration moved to standalone plugin (Order & Abandoned Cart Notifications for WooCommerce) |
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* add: WordPress triggers config page with custom meta field selection |
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* add: WhatsApp Chat Button live preview |
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= 2.7.13 - 2026-02-06 = |
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fix: broken access control vulnerability in AJAX handlers |
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= 2.7.12 - 2025-11-05 = |
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fix: PHP warning for undefined array key in Fluent Forms field processing |
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= 2.7.11 - 2025-10-09 = |
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add: new slug field for post triggers |
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= 2.7.10 - 2025-07-04 = |
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fix: duplicate cart abandonment notifications |
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add: added session_key field to cart (new) abandonment trigger |
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add: improved API key validation to prevent errors when using invalid keys |
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= 2.7.9 - 2025-06-30 = |
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fix: resolved issue with incorrectly prefixed country codes in WooCommerce |
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= 2.7.8 - 2025-06-26 = |
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fix: 'isHidden' undefined error in Gravity Forms integration |
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mod: renamed Click-to-chat feature to WhatsApp Chat buttons |
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mod: renamed plugin name |
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mod: README.txt file |
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= 2.7.7 - 2025-06-04 = |
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mod: Tested upto version bump and README.txt file update |
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mod: minor UI updates |
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= 2.7.6 - 2025-05-26 = |
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add: added order item fields – name, price, total of the first product |
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mod: moved Woocommerce settings to Woocommerce tab |
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add: meta box on Woocommerce order page to toggle WhatsApp updates opt-in |
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= 2.7.5 - 2025-04-03 = |
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mod: renamed plugin from WANotifier to Notifier to comply with WordPress policies |
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= 2.7.4 - 2025-03-27 = |
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fix: FATAL error when Woocommerce is not installed |
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= 2.7.3 - 2025-02-12 = |
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fix: FATAL error related to WC order meta and checkout and cart related bugs |
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= 2.7.2 - 2025-02-10 = |
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fix: FATAL error related to WC session unset |
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= 2.7.1 - 2025-02-10 = |
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fix: phone number country code issue in abandoned cart trigger |
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= 2.7.0 - 2025-01-28 = |
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add: Inbuilt abandoned cart integration without need of any 3rd party plugin |
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fix: Bug caused on activating hidden meta fields setting |
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= 2.6.3 - 2024-09-30 = |
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* add: HPOS compatibility for getting WooCommerce order meta fields |
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= 2.6.2 - 2024-08-29 = |
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* fix: Display name |
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= 2.6.1 - 2024-07-04 = |
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* fix: vulnerability fixes |
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* wp supported version bump to v6.6 |
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= 2.6 - 2024-07-01 = |
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* fix: vulnerability fixes |
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= 2.5.4 - 2024-05-14 = |
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* fix: Warning on installing plugin. |
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= 2.5.3 - 2024-04-08 = |
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* fix: Minor warnings. |
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= 2.5.2 - 2024-04-03 = |
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* add: Activity logs for debugging. |
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= 2.5.1 - 2024-03-08 = |
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* add: Option to add opt-in checkbox on WooCommerce checkout page. |
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* add: HPOS support for WooCommerce |
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= 2.5.0 - 2024-01-05 = |
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* add: Tools page with option to export WooCommerce customers to CSV to import in WANotifier. |
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= 2.4.6 - 2023-11-03 = |
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* fix: error log warnings |
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= 2.4.5 - 2023-11-01 = |
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* mod: some info text updates |
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= 2.4.4 - 2023-08-08 = |
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* fix: Product list not sending in New Order Trigger |
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= 2.4.3 - 2023-06-21 = |
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* fix: Woocommerce Cart Abandoned Recovery plugin not triggering notifications |
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= 2.4.2 - 2023-06-13 = |
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* add: option to select whether to trigger in real time or asynchonously using Action Scheduler |
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* fix: minor bug fixes |
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= 2.4.1 - 2023-06-01 = |
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* fix: Fluent Forms and Ninja Forms triggers getting triggered for all form subsmissions |
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= 2.4.0 - 2023-05-25 = |
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* add: Woocommerce Cart Abandoned Recovery plugin integration |
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= 2.3.0 - 2023-05-04 = |
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* add: default country code for recipient fields. |
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* add: option to enable hidden custom meta keys that start with underscore. |
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* mod: changed custom meta data fields type so it's available to map in both body and header. |
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* fix: country code not getting added to billing and shipping phone numbers for US numbers in WooCommerce. |
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* fix: woocommerce custom meta key not saving issue. |
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= 2.2.4 - 2023-05-03 = |
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* fix: Some minor typo fixes |
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= 2.2.3 - 2023-04-24 = |
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* add: WooCommerce order meta and customer user meta data fields and recipient fields |
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* add: new data field for Order payment URL |
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* add: few style fixes |
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= 2.2.2 - 2023-04-19 = |
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* add: new trigger - new order placed with COD payment method |
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* add: added trigger description to the Trigger dropdown |
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* add: custom fields support in Recipient Fields (experimental) |
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= 2.2.1 - 2023-04-17 = |
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* add: further speed boost - optimized code for fewer db queries |
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= 2.2.0 - 2023-04-13 = |
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* fix: made triggers more unique with site key |
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* add: UI and content updates |
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* add: replaced direct firing of actions with action scheduler to drastically improve performance |
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* add: custom meta fields for post types |
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* mod: changed WooCommerce new order hook from woocommerce_thankyou to woocommerce_new_order |
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= 2.1.3 - 2023-03-09 = |
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* fix: Contact Form 7 error in logs |
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= 2.1.2 - 2023-02-28 = |
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* fix: Contact Form 7 forms not visible |
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* fix: tel* fields not showing in Recipient Fields for Contact Form 7 |
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= 2.1.1 - 2023-02-13 = |
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* fix: Order product items field was sending empty data |
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= 2.1.0 - 2023-02-03 = |
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* add: Click to chat feature |
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* add: support for custom post types |
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* add: product names field for WooCommerce |
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= 2.0.10 - 2023-01-29 = |
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* fix: error on saving triggers |
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= 2.0.9 - 2023-01-26 = |
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* Updated onboarding instructions & added testimonials |
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= 2.0.8 - 2023-01-25 = |
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* Added Fluent Forms integration |
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= 2.0.7 - 2023-01-18 = |
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* Added Formidable Forms integration |
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= 2.0.6 - 2023-01-13 = |
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* Added Ninja Forms integration |
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= 2.0.5 - 2023-01-12 = |
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* Fix: Recipient fields related bug in WPForms integration |
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= 2.0.4 - 2023-01-11 = |
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* Added WPForms integration |
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= 2.0.3 - 2023-01-06 = |
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* Fix: Added missing WordPress fields to Contact Form 7 |
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= 2.0.2 - 2023-01-04 = |
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* Fix: Trigger sync message showing on deletiong of triggers |
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* Fix: Few typos |
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= 2.0.1 - 2022-12-30 = |
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* Fix: Woocommerce new order notification not sending |
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= 2.0.0 - 2022-12-30 = |
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* Major upgrade with new way to manage triggers |
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* Added ability to use custom Woocommerce order statuses. |
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* Send WhatsApp notifications on Gravity Forms form submission. |
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* Send WhatsApp notifications on Contact Form 7 form submission. |
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= 1.0.5 - 2022-12-26 = |
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* New: Improved on-boarding and How to? instructions |
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= 1.0.4 - 2022-11-10 = |
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* New: api enpoint upgrade |
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= 1.0.3 - 2022-11-08 = |
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* Fix: checkout not happening error |
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= 1.0.2 - 2022-10-28 = |
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* Fix: firing multiple notifications at the same time |
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= 1.0.1 - 2022-10-27 = |
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* Tested upto WP 6.1 |
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= 1.0.0 - 2022-10-09 = |
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* Converted the plugin to provide integration with WANotifier.com |
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= 0.1.1 - 2022-08-04 = |
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* Fix - Minor bug fixes and code cleanup |
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= 0.1.0 - 2022-07-30 = |
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* Launch of the beta version of the plugin. |
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