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=== Subscriptions for WooCommerce with Stripe Recurring Payments === |
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Contributors: converswp, shamsbd71, aushamim |
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Tags: woocommerce subscriptions, subscriptions, recurring payments, billing, stripe |
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Requires at least: 6.0 |
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Tested up to: 7.0 |
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Stable tag: 1.11.2 |
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Requires PHP: 7.4 |
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WC requires at least: 6.0 |
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WC tested up to: 10.3 |
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License: GPLv2 or later |
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License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html |
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WPSubscription maximizes recurring revenue on WooCommerce. Set flexible subscriptions and automated billing with support for Stripe, PayPal, and more, all with zero technical hassle. |
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== Description == |
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[**Subscriptions for WooCommerce**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/subscription) is the most affordable, feature-rich WooCommerce subscription plugin for building predictable recurring revenue — automate billing cycles, split payments, free trials, and full subscription management with support for Stripe, PayPal, Paddle, Mollie, Razorpay, and Xendit. |
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Effortlessly turn any WooCommerce product into a subscription with flexible billing cycles — daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly — while ensuring a seamless checkout experience for your customers. [**Upgrade to Pro**](https://wpsubscription.co/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=upgrade_pro) for advanced payment gateways, installment plans, subscription health monitoring, subscription recovery campaigns, recurring coupons, and CRM integrations. |
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Need help? [Read our full documentation and setup guide.](https://docs.wpsubscription.co/en?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs) Want to connect your favorite tools? Browse all [WPSubscription integrations.](https://docs.wpsubscription.co/en/category/integrations?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs) |
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### Key Benefits: |
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- **WooCommerce Subscriptions**: Specifically built for the WooCommerce ecosystem to turn any product into a long-term recurring asset. |
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- **Recurring & Automated Billing**: Automates the entire cycle of recurring payments and flexible billing schedules — no manual intervention required. |
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- **Installment Payments**: Turn any purchase into hassle-free split payment options with fully customizable duration and frequency. |
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- **Multiple Payment Gateways**: Stripe, PayPal, Paddle, Mollie, Razorpay, and Xendit — all with automatic recurring billing and renewal support. |
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- **Subscription Health Monitoring**: Detect at-risk subscribers, track Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR), monitor churn rate, and calculate Revenue at Risk in real time. |
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- **Subscription Recovery**: Win back cancelled subscribers automatically with targeted email campaigns, smart discount incentives, and a dedicated Recovery Report to track reactivations and recovered MRR. |
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- **Growth-Oriented**: Free trials, sign-up fees, recurring coupons, and upgrade/downgrade options are all designed to boost conversions and build predictable revenue. |
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Need help? [Read our full documentation and setup guide here.](https://docs.wpsubscription.co/en?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs) |
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### Start Earning with Subscriptions for WooCommerce - Recurring Payment Plugin |
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**[Download the Plugin Now!](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/subscription.zip)** |
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Explore all features and get started at [**WooCommerce Subscriptions & Recurring Payment Plugin**](https://wpsubscription.co/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=upgrade_pro). |
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### WITH SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR WOOCOMMERCE, YOU CAN: |
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- Add recurring billing to any WooCommerce product |
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- Offer free trials before the first payment is charged |
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- Set custom billing cycles — daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly |
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- Add one-time sign-up fees for new subscribers |
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- Let customers pause, cancel, or resume their plan at any time |
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- Manage all subscriptions easily from your WordPress admin panel |
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- Let customers self-manage subscriptions from their own account dashboard |
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- Accept payments via Stripe, PayPal, Paddle, Mollie, Razorpay, and Xendit |
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- Monitor subscription health — track MRR, churn rate, and revenue at risk |
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- Apply recurring coupons that discount on first payment or on every renewal |
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- Win back cancelled subscribers with automated recovery campaigns and smart discount incentives |
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The **Subscription for WooCommerce plugin** gives both you and your customers full control over subscription management. From your dashboard, you can view all subscriptions and manage them with ease. |
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Customers have the flexibility to pause, cancel, or update their plans at any time. This level of control, combined with automated recurring billing for WooCommerce, ensures that your subscription-based business runs smoothly and customers have a seamless experience managing their subscriptions. |
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That's why it ranks as an excellent WooCommerce recurring payment plugin on the market today. |
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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8usgcZp1nY] |
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#### KEY FEATURES (FREE VERSION) |
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1. **Simple Product Subscriptions**: Turn any product into a subscription in just a few clicks. Pick how often customers get billed, and you're done. No complicated setup needed — perfect if you're just getting started with WooCommerce subscriptions. |
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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vU03jpaiq6E] |
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2. **Flexible Billing Cycles**: Charge customers daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly — whatever works for your business. Set it up once and payments process automatically on schedule. It's an easy way to keep cash flowing without chasing down payments. |
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3. **Free Trial Support**: Offer customers a free trial before the first payment is charged. This helps build trust and gives users a chance to try your product or service without any upfront cost, increasing sign-up conversions. |
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4. **Subscription Management for Admins**: Manage all subscriptions from one dashboard — view active plans, track payments, and make changes quickly. Everything's in one place, making it easy to run your subscription business without jumping between screens. |
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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21e58x6yI2E] |
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5. **Customer Subscription Dashboard**: Your customers get their own dashboard where they can manage everything themselves — check billing dates, update payment info, and pause or cancel subscriptions. Giving them control means fewer support requests for you. |
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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LROx-KUbRho] |
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6. **Guest Checkout**: Allow non-registered users to purchase subscription products through guest checkout, reducing friction at the point of sale and increasing overall conversion rates. |
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#### PREMIUM FEATURES |
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1. **Support for Simple and Variable Products**: Offer subscriptions on any WooCommerce product — whether it's a single item or one with options like size or color. Turn more of your catalog into recurring revenue without any extra hassle. |
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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGX80zs-uRA] |
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2. **Automatic Stripe Recurring Payments**: Payments process automatically at the start of each billing cycle — no manual charging required. Stripe handles everything securely, including failed payment retries and payment method updates, giving you steady cash flow and your customers a smooth experience. |
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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZMLPgZtB6A] |
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3. **Advanced Product Customization**: Personalize subscription options for each individual product — set custom billing cycles, offer free trials, charge sign-up fees, or apply unique settings per product. Create tailored subscription plans that best fit your products and meet the needs of your customers. |
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4. **Sign-Up Fees**: Charge a one-time fee when customers first subscribe to cover setup costs or add extra value upfront. Set different fees for different products to structure your pricing and boost revenue from day one. |
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5. **Pending Cancellation / Scheduled Cancellations**: Let customers cancel at the end of their billing period instead of immediately. This gives them more control, prevents sudden drop-offs, and ensures you still get paid for the current billing cycle — a win-win for store owners and subscribers alike. |
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6. **Installment Plans & Split Payments**: Let customers pay for products in [**easy installments**](https://docs.wpsubscription.co/en/wpsubscription-split-pay-installment?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs) instead of all at once, making expensive items more accessible and affordable. Set fully custom payment schedules — weekly, monthly, or any custom interval — to boost sales and improve cash flow. |
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7. **Subscription Pause**: Let customers temporarily pause their subscription instead of cancelling outright. This significantly reduces churn by keeping subscribers in your ecosystem until they're ready to resume, rather than losing them permanently. |
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8. **Early Renewal & Manual Renewal**: Allow subscribers to renew early before their billing date is due. For customers who prefer more control, manual renewal mode sends an invoice they can pay on demand — rather than relying on automatic billing. |
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9. **Custom Renewal Pricing**: Set a renewal price that differs from the initial subscription price. Offer discounted renewals to reward loyalty, or increase renewal prices as your product grows in value. |
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10. **Subscription Health Monitoring**: Get a real-time bird's-eye view of your entire subscription business. Detect at-risk subscribers, flag overdue renewals, track **Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR)**, monitor **churn rate**, and calculate **Revenue at Risk** — so you can act before problems affect your bottom line. |
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11. **Recurring Coupons**: Offer discounts that stick around — apply percentage or fixed-amount coupons on the first payment only, or carry them through every renewal for a set number of billing cycles. Combine with free trials to maximize sign-up conversions and reward long-term subscribers. |
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12. **Role-Based Product Visibility**: Show or hide specific subscription products based on user roles, perfect for creating exclusive member-only offers. Control who sees what in your store and easily create targeted subscription plans for different customer segments. |
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13. **Grace Period**: Give customers [**extra time to update their payment details**](https://docs.wpsubscription.co/en/wpsubscription-grace-period?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs) before their subscription is cancelled after a failed payment. This prevents accidental cancellations and helps you retain more subscribers by offering a flexible buffer period. |
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14. **Subscription Recovery**: [**Win back cancelled subscribers automatically**](https://docs.wpsubscription.co/en/wpsubscription-subscription-recovery?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs) with targeted email campaigns and smart discount offers. Create one-time, scheduled, or recurring campaigns to reach lapsed subscribers — offer percentage discounts, fixed-amount incentives, or WooCommerce coupons redeemable only through recovery emails. Track recovered MRR, reactivations, and campaign performance from a dedicated Recovery Report dashboard, all without any manual intervention. |
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15. **Subscription Cancellation Survey**: [**Gather insights from customers**](https://docs.wpsubscription.co/en/subscription-cancellation-survey?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs) who cancel their subscriptions to understand why they left and improve your service. Use targeted questions to identify pain points, reveal common cancellation reasons, and spot opportunities to enhance retention. This feedback helps refine your offerings, reduce churn, and create a better experience for future subscribers. |
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[**Upgrade to Subscriptions for WooCommerce Pro**](https://wpsubscription.co/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=upgrade_pro) |
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### Additional Features: |
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- [**Action Hooks & Filters**](https://docs.wpsubscription.co/en/wpsubscription-action-hooks-filters?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs) |
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- [**Digital File Access Control**](https://docs.wpsubscription.co/en/wpsubscription-digital-file-access?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs) |
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- [**REST API Integration**](https://docs.wpsubscription.co/en/wpsubscription-rest-api-integration?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs) |
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- [**Subscription Activities & Logs**](https://docs.wpsubscription.co/en/wpsubscription-configuration-settings?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs) |
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- [**Delivery Schedules**](https://docs.wpsubscription.co/en/wpsubscription-delivery-schedule?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs) |
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- [**Synchronize Delivery Schedules**](https://docs.wpsubscription.co/en/wpsubscription-synchronize-schedule?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs) |
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- Automated Payment Failure Handling & Smart Retry Logic |
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- Order History & Renewal Tracking |
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- Manage Delivery Status |
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- Print Delivery Addresses |
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- Subscription Upgrade & Downgrade |
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- WPML & Polylang Multilingual Support |
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- WooCommerce Blocks & Gutenberg Support |
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- MRR / Analytics & Reporting Dashboard |
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### Integrations |
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#### Learning Management Systems (LMS) |
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- [**Tutor LMS**](https://docs.wpsubscription.co/en/wpsubscription-tutor-lms?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs) |
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- [**LearnPress**](https://docs.wpsubscription.co/en/wpsubscription-learnpress-lms?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs) |
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- [**LearnDash**](https://docs.wpsubscription.co/en/wpsubscription-learndash-lms?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs) |
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- [**Academy LMS**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/academy/) |
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#### License Management |
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- [**WP Software License**](https://wpsubscription.co/woocommerce-subscription-plugin-with-license-management/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=upgrade_pro) |
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- [**License Manager for WooCommerce**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/license-manager-for-woocommerce/) |
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#### Automation & Workflow |
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- [**Bit Integrations**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/bit-integrations/) |
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- [**OttoKit**](https://ottokit.com/) |
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- [**AutomatorWP**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/automatorwp/) |
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#### Email Marketing & CRM |
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- [**MailPoet**](https://docs.wpsubscription.co/en/wpsubscription-mailpoet?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs) |
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- [**FluentCRM**](https://docs.wpsubscription.co/en/wpsubscription-fluent-crm?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs) |
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- [**WP Fusion**](https://wpfusion.com/) |
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#### Payment Gateways |
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- [**Stripe**](https://docs.wpsubscription.co/en/wpsubscription-payment-with-stripe?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs) |
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- [**PayPal**](https://docs.wpsubscription.co/en/wpsubscription-payment-with-paypal?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs) |
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- [**Paddle**](https://docs.wpsubscription.co/en/wpsubscription-payment-with-paddle?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs) |
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- [**Mollie**](https://docs.wpsubscription.co/en/wpsubscription-payment-with-mollie?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs) |
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- [**Razorpay**](https://docs.wpsubscription.co/en/wpsubscription-payment-with-razorpay?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs) |
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- [**Xendit**](https://docs.wpsubscription.co/en/wpsubscription-payment-with-xendit?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs) |
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### Why Choose this Subscription for WooCommerce Plugin? |
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Subscriptions for WooCommerce is more than just a plugin — it's your key to unlocking predictable monthly revenue through fully managed recurring billing for WooCommerce. Whether you're running a membership site, offering physical product deliveries, or building a course-based business, this plugin handles: |
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- WooCommerce auto-renewal billing via Stripe, PayPal, Paddle, Mollie, Razorpay, or Xendit |
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- Flexible billing cycles with free trials or one-time sign-up fees |
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- Customer-managed dashboards for full transparency and self-service |
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- Subscription health monitoring with MRR tracking and churn analytics |
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- Subscription recovery campaigns to win back cancelled subscribers automatically |
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- Compatibility with top tools like LearnDash, LearnPress, Tutor LMS, FluentCRM, MailPoet, and WP Fusion |
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It's the solid, affordable choice for anyone searching for a subscription plugin for WooCommerce that's built for performance, reliability, and growth. |
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### SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR WOOCOMMERCE PLUGIN COMPATIBILITIES |
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- [**Works Perfectly with Membership for WooCommerce**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/membership-for-woocommerce/): The **Subscription for WooCommerce plugin** is fully compatible with the Membership for WooCommerce plugin. Sell membership plans with recurring payments, giving users access to exclusive content or services, with automatic billing and easy plan management. |
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- [**Compatible With PayPal Standard**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/woocommerce-gateway-paypal-express-checkout/): Use PayPal Standard to accept recurring payments. It works smoothly to process payments on time, ensuring that your subscription billing is handled reliably and securely. |
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- [**Integrates with LearnPress**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/learnpress/): Sell online courses using LearnPress with a subscription. Create subscription plans for your courses, set recurring payments, and manage students with ease. Ideal for anyone offering online lessons, training, or digital learning programs. |
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- [**Integrates with LearnDash**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/sfwd-lms/): Gate LearnDash course access behind an active WooCommerce subscription. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies and universities, LearnDash + WPSubscription makes it simple to monetize online courses with recurring revenue. |
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- [**Stripe Payment Gateway Support**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/woocommerce-gateway-stripe/): Seamlessly integrates with the official Stripe payment gateway for WooCommerce, enabling secure automatic recurring billing on custom intervals. Stripe also supports Apple Pay, Google Pay, iDEAL, SEPA, and Bancontact for broader customer reach. |
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- [**Razorpay Payment Gateway Support**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/woo-razorpay/): Full Razorpay support for recurring payments — great for businesses targeting India and Southeast Asia. Supports 100+ payment options including credit cards, debit cards, UPI, and netbanking. |
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- [**WPML Compatibility**](https://wpml.org/): Running a multilingual store? This plugin works great with WPML and Polylang, letting you offer subscription products in multiple languages and reach more customers worldwide. |
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- [**Xendit Payment Gateway Support**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/xendit-woocommerce-payment-gateway/): Accept recurring payments via Xendit — the leading Southeast Asian payment gateway supporting cards, e-wallets, virtual accounts, and recurring billing across Indonesia, the Philippines, and beyond. |
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- **Built for WooCommerce Payment Gateway Compatibility**: Designed to work with various WooCommerce-supported payment gateways. Whether using PayPal, Stripe, Mollie, Razorpay, Paddle, or Xendit, your subscription payments will be processed correctly and on time. |
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### Make Your Store Subscription-Ready |
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This plugin is also perfect for digital products. Selling online courses, downloads, or memberships? Just set the item as a WooCommerce product, choose your subscription settings, and you're ready to go. |
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The **Subscription for WooCommerce plugin** works well with most themes that follow WordPress and WooCommerce standards. If any issue arises after a theme or version update, the plugin team quickly restores compatibility. |
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Whether you're selling digital downloads, physical products, or services, WPSubscription helps you grow with recurring revenue. It makes your WooCommerce store subscription-ready with minimal setup. If you're looking for an affordable, powerful WooCommerce recurring payment solution, this plugin delivers. |
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### Need Help? |
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If you need any help with the plugin or have questions, feel free to use our [**support portal**](https://wpsubscription.co/contact/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=support). |
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Our team is here to assist you and help you get the most out of your subscription setup. |
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You can also explore our full range of WooCommerce plugins designed to grow your eCommerce store. |
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If the documentation does not solve your issue, you can generate a support ticket for quick assistance. |
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Build or improve your eCommerce store confidently with the Subscriptions for WooCommerce plugin. |
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== External services == |
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This plugin integrates with various third-party payment gateways to process recurring payments and manage subscriptions securely. Depending on the payment gateways you enable in the WooCommerce settings, order information and customer data may be securely transmitted to these external services. |
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* **Stripe:** When enabled, the plugin communicates with Stripe's API to process payments, manage subscriptions, and handle auto-renewals. Usage is subject to the [Stripe Services Agreement](https://stripe.com/legal/ssa) and [Stripe Privacy Policy](https://stripe.com/privacy). |
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* **PayPal:** When enabled, the plugin communicates with PayPal's API (api-m.paypal.com or api-m.sandbox.paypal.com) to process payments securely and manage subscription lifecycles. Usage is subject to the [PayPal Legal Agreements](https://www.paypal.com/legalhub/home) and [PayPal Privacy Statement](https://www.paypal.com/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full). |
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== Frequently Asked Questions == |
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=Does this plugin work with the free version of WooCommerce?= |
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Yes, it works perfectly with the free WooCommerce plugin. You can easily set up and manage subscriptions without any extra add-ons or premium versions. |
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=Can I offer free trials with this plugin?= |
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Yes, it allows you to offer free trials before the first payment is charged, giving customers a chance to try your product or service risk-free. |
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=Payment gateways are not showing up in the checkout?= |
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Are you checking out a subscription with a free trial? Subscriptions with free trials do not ask for payment methods. You can check out without using a payment method. But after the trial ends, you will need to pay for the renewal order manually. After that, the next renewals will renew automatically depending on the payment method used. |
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=What payment gateways are supported by this plugin?= |
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This plugin supports Stripe, PayPal, Paddle, Mollie, Razorpay, Xendit, and WooEpay. These integrations make it easy to process recurring payments and manage subscriptions globally. |
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=Can customers cancel or change their subscription plans?= |
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Yes, customers can easily cancel, pause, or update their subscription plans directly from their account dashboard. |
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=Is this plugin suitable for digital products or courses?= |
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Absolutely! It's perfect for digital downloads, memberships, and online courses. It integrates with LearnDash, LearnPress, Tutor LMS, and Academy LMS. |
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=Can I track customer subscriptions using the Subscription for WooCommerce plugin?= |
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Yes, you can view all subscription logs and customer activity directly from your WordPress admin panel. The Subscription Health dashboard also tracks MRR, churn rate, and revenue at risk. |
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=Do I need coding skills to set up and manage subscriptions?= |
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No coding is needed. The setup is beginner-friendly and easy to use, even if you have no technical background. |
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=What happens if a payment fails during a subscription cycle?= |
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If a payment fails, the system will automatically retry the payment and send alerts to notify you and the customer, helping to avoid missed renewals. A grace period can also be configured to give customers time to update their payment information. |
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=Can I offer subscription discounts and coupons?= |
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Yes, the plugin supports recurring coupons — apply percentage or fixed-amount discounts on the first payment only, or carry them through every renewal for a configurable number of billing cycles. |
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=Can customers pause their subscriptions?= |
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Yes, customers can pause their subscription instead of cancelling. This reduces churn by keeping subscribers in your ecosystem until they're ready to resume. |
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=Where can I find the full documentation and setup steps?= |
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You can find the complete guide, configuration tutorials, and troubleshooting help in our [Subscriptions for WooCommerce Docs](https://docs.wpsubscription.co/en?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs) section. |
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=What makes this a good choice for WooCommerce subscriptions?= |
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It is designed to be fast, reliable, and full-featured, with support for auto-renewals, variable products, free trials, recurring coupons, subscription health monitoring, and multiple payment gateways including Stripe, PayPal, Mollie, Razorpay, Paddle, and Xendit. |
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With Subscriptions for WooCommerce, you can turn your store into a subscription business in just minutes using a lightweight plugin with no bloat. |
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== Installation == |
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= Automatic installation = |
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Automatic installation is the easiest way to install Subscriptions for WooCommerce, as WordPress handles everything without leaving your browser. |
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1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard. |
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2. Navigate to 'Plugins > Add New'. |
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3. In the search field, type 'Subscriptions for WooCommerce - Recurring Payment Plugins, Stripe, PayPal, Paddle & More'. |
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4. Locate the plugin in the results and click 'Install Now'. |
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5. After installation, click 'Activate'. |
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= Manual installation = |
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Manual installation involves downloading the plugin and uploading it to your web server using an FTP client or the File Manager in your hosting panel. |
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1. Download the 'Subscriptions for WooCommerce' plugin ZIP file. |
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2. Unzip the file. |
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3. Upload the entire `subscription` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory. |
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4. Go to the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress. |
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5. Activate the 'Subscriptions for WooCommerce' plugin. |
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= Updating = |
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Automatic updates are available via the WordPress dashboard. |
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We recommend backing up your website before performing any updates. |
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== Upgrade to Pro == |
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This plugin has a Pro version with more features, priority support, and advanced integrations. |
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Learn more: [WPSubscription Pro](https://wpsubscription.co/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=upgrade_pro) |
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== Screenshots == |
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1. Subscriptions list page (admin) |
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2. Subscriptions Settings |
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3. Subscriptions integrations |
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4. Subscriptions API |
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5. WooCommerce Cart Page with Subscription |
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6. WooCommerce Checkout Page with Subscription |
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7. WooCommerce Order Details Page with Subscription |
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8. My Account, List of Subscriptions (user) |
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9. My Account, Subscription Details Page (user) |
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10. WooCommerce Product - Subscription Settings |
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11. WooCommerce Discount - Subscription Settings |
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12. Delivery Schedules for Physical Products (Pro) |
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13. Subscription Health (Pro) |
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== Changelog == |
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= 1.11.2 - Aug 30, 2026 = |
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- new: Relative ordering of renewal orders. |
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- fix: Subscription list filters. |
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- fix: Guest account reusable token issue. |
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- fix: PHP compatibility issue. |
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- fix: Subscription details error on My Account page. |
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= 1.11.1 - Aug 23, 2026 = |
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- fix: Guest account creation. |
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- fix: Guest checkout error. |
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- fix: Email templates. |
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= 1.11.0 - Aug 16, 2026 = |
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- fix: Renewal time anchoring. |
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- fix: Renewals were delaying by 1/2 days. |
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- fix: Discounted amount was not showing properly. |
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- fix: Playground resource error. |
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= 1.10.9 - Aug 2, 2026 = |
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- fix: Stripe renewal error while adding payment information. |
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= 1.10.8 - Jul 19, 2026 = |
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- fix: Email error due to missing subscriptions. |
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- fix: Incorrect subscription dates. |
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= 1.10.7 - Jul 12, 2026 = |
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- fix: Add to cart validation. |
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- fix: Admin table paginations. |
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- fix: Subscription expired email timing. |
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= 1.10.6 - Jul 5, 2026 = |
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- new: Subscription cancellation feedback. |
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- fix: Subscription status change cron. |
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= 1.10.5 - Jun 28, 2026 = |
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- new: Subscription details page. |
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- new: Subscription Upgrade/Downgrade settings. |
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- fix: PayPal webhook retry. |
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- update: WP.Org plugin description. |
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= 1.10.4 - Jun 22, 2026 = |
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- security: chart.js asset loading. |
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= 1.10.3 - Jun 21, 2026 = |
| 363 |
- fix: Admin headers. |
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- fix: Subscription status badges. |
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- fix: Pro feature previews. |
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- fix: Categorize integrations. |
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- fix: Pro settings. |
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| 369 |
= 1.10.2 - Jun 15, 2026 = |
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- new: Subscription Onboarding. |
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- fix: Subscription admin list datetime format. |
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- fix: Stripe error due to deprecated log method. |
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- update: WP.Org banner & screenshots. |
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- update: WP.Org plugin description. |
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= 1.10.1 - Jun 7, 2026 = |
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- new: Subscription settings UI. |
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- new: Pro features preview. |
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- fix: Stripe Bancontact renewal error. |
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= 1.10.0 - May 21, 2026 = |
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- new: Subscription list UI. |
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- new: Health and report page preview. |
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- new: Integrations one click install. |
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- fix: Same subscription quality. |
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- fix: PayPal webhook. |
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- improve: Tested up to WordPress v7. |
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= 1.9.6 - May 11, 2026 = |
| 390 |
- fix: Renewal order creation error when the previous renewal order is unavailable. |
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= 1.9.5 - May 3, 2026 = |
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- fix: More frequent subscription check. |
| 394 |
- fix: Missing auto-renew data in subscription helper. |
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= 1.9.4 - Apr 23, 2026 = |
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- fix: PayPal price with different decimals. |
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- fix: PayPal refunds. |
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- fix: PayPal webhook not updating subscriptions. |
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- fix: PayPal plan update when product info changes in WooCommerce. |
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- fix: Creating duplicate plans for updated product info in WooCommerce. |
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= 1.9.3 - Apr 12, 2026 = |
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- fix: Stripe unavailable error during renewal. |
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- fix: Optional parameter error from some methods. |
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- fix: Language base file Project ID version. |
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= 1.9.2 - Mar 30, 2026 = |
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- fix: Renamed reserved WP_SUBSCRIPTION_* constants to SUBSCRPT_* to comply with WordPress.org naming guidelines. |
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- fix: Renamed wp_-prefixed global functions (wp_subscrpt_write_log, wp_subs_multiselect_field, etc.) to subscrpt_ prefix. |
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- fix: Renamed non-prefixed AJAX actions (install_woocommerce_plugin, activate_woocommerce_plugin) to subscrpt_ prefix. |
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- fix: Stripe gateway class now wrapped in class_exists check to prevent fatal error when WooCommerce Stripe plugin is inactive. |
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- fix: Replaced insecure JavaScript redirections in ActionController with wp_safe_redirect(). |
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- fix: PayPal webhook inputs now sanitized before processing. |
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- fix: Plugin name updated to comply with WordPress.org trademark guidelines. |
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- fix: Guest checkout improvements. |
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- fix: Prevent setup_future_usage from being added to renewal orders in Stripe. |
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- compat: Legacy WP_SUBSCRIPTION_* constants and old function names remain available via includes/LegacyCompat.php. |
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= 1.9.1 - Mar 15, 2026 = |
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- fix: Subscription trials. |
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- fix: Cart text issue. |
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- fix: Reactivate subscription button. |
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- fix: Stripe initialization error. |
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= 1.9.0 - Mar 9, 2026 = |
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- fix: Unauthorized actions. |
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- fix: Admin subscription setting entries. |
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- fix: External services documentation. |
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- fix: Direct file access. |
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- fix: Plugin description. |
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= 1.8.20 - Feb 22, 2026 = |
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- fix: Deprecated subscription methods. |
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- fix: Subscription timing inconsistencies. |
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- fix: Subscription verbose status. |
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= 1.8.19 - Feb 8, 2026 = |
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- fix: Subscriber address information missing. |
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- fix: Cart description missing in some cases. |
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= 1.8.18 - Feb 1, 2026 = |
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- fix: Function return type error. |
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- fix: Stripe deprecated functions. |
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= 1.8.17 - Jan 18, 2026 = |
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- fix: Cart showing incorrect TAX. |
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- fix: WC product related error. |
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- fix: WC session check error. |
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- fix: Cart subscription text. |
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= 1.8.16 - Jan 11, 2026 = |
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- fix: Load translations from WP.Org. |
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- fix: Zero decimal price issue. |
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- fix: Cart description visibility issue. |
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= 1.8.15 - Dec 29, 2025 = |
| 458 |
- fix: Updated language text-domain. |
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= 1.8.14 - Dec 28, 2025 = |
| 461 |
- fix: PayPal webhook signature verification. |
| 462 |
- fix: Missing translations in Cart & Checkout pages. |
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- improved: Minor core settings. |
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= 1.8.13 - Dec 23, 2025 = |
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- security: Unauthorized access to user subscription. |
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= 1.8.12 - Dec 21, 2025 = |
| 469 |
- fix: Subscription details default endpoint. |
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- fix: Proper subscription timings. |
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- fix: WordPress test up to version. |
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- fix: Other minor bugs. |
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= 1.8.11 - Dec 14, 2025 = |
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- fix: My subscriptions & view-subscription links. |
| 476 |
- fix: Subscription links in emails. |
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| 478 |
= 1.8.10 - Dec 9, 2025 = |
| 479 |
- new: Added beta badge in the integrations list. |
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- fix: Subscription switch action. |
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- fix: Core helper methods. |
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= 1.8.9 - Dec 7, 2025 = |
| 484 |
- fix: Subscription cron task actions. |
| 485 |
- fix: Status translation giving errors. |
| 486 |
- fix: Integrations filter. |
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| 488 |
= 1.8.8 - Nov 30, 2025 = |
| 489 |
- fix: Order timestamp error. |
| 490 |
- fix: Subscription-related order error. |
| 491 |
- fix: Cart page was showing price with tax even if taxes are turned off. |
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= 1.8.7 - Nov 23, 2025 = |
| 494 |
- fix: Cart warning messages. |
| 495 |
- fix: Two-way add to cart check (sub <=> non-sub). |
| 496 |
- improved: Settings page. |
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= 1.8.6 - Nov 16, 2025 = |
| 499 |
- fix: Guest checkout account creation error. |
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= 1.8.5 - Nov 9, 2025 = |
| 502 |
- fix: View subscription from user menu showing "Page not found" |
| 503 |
- new: Added some helper functions. |
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= 1.8.4 - Nov 2, 2025 = |
| 506 |
- compat: Compatibility patch for subscription quick check QR code. |
| 507 |
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| 508 |
= 1.8.3 - Oct 27, 2025 = |
| 509 |
- fix: Error due to operation with wrong type. |
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= 1.8.2 - Oct 26, 2025 = |
| 512 |
- fix: User role not changing for active/inactive subscribers. |
| 513 |
- fix: Auto renewal on/off action visibility (for Stripe paid subscriptions only). |
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= 1.8.1 - Oct 20, 2025 = |
| 516 |
- new: Subscription back to list button. |
| 517 |
- fix: Checkout text typo. |
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- fix: Subscription details page extra spaces. |
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= 1.8.0 - Oct 12, 2025 = |
| 521 |
- new: Guest Checkout. |
| 522 |
- fix: Subscription prices with VAT. |
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- improved: Subscription settings page. |
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| 525 |
= 1.7.0 - Oct 5, 2025 = |
| 526 |
- new: PolyLang support. |
| 527 |
- new: WPML support. |
| 528 |
- improved: Updated language template files. |
| 529 |
- improved: Some helpers for 3rd party integrations. |
| 530 |
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| 531 |
= 1.6.1 - Sep 25, 2025 = |
| 532 |
- fix: Wrong subscription URL in emails. |
| 533 |
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| 534 |
= 1.6.0 - Sep 18, 2025 = |
| 535 |
- new: Stripe iDeal integration. |
| 536 |
- new: Stripe SEPA integration. |
| 537 |
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| 538 |
= 1.5.8 - Sep 16, 2025 = |
| 539 |
- fix: Removed unused codes and hooks. |
| 540 |
- new: Added language base file. |
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| 542 |
= 1.5.7 - Aug 24, 2025 = |
| 543 |
- fix: PayPal data conflict for Live and SandBox modes. |
| 544 |
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| 545 |
= 1.5.6 - Aug 18, 2025 = |
| 546 |
- fix: PayPal update order by webhook |
| 547 |
- fix: Some subscription query dependency |
| 548 |
- improved: Core plugin to support more hooks and events |
| 549 |
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| 550 |
= 1.5.5 - Jul 22, 2025 = |
| 551 |
- fix: Subscription history in descending order view. |
| 552 |
- fix: Changed view subs button to text |
| 553 |
- new: Add subscription switch info on order - Feature support core. |
| 554 |
- fix: Fixed Subscription menu duplication bug |
| 555 |
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| 556 |
= 1.5.4 - Jul 17, 2025 = |
| 557 |
- improved: Enhanced settings page with better user interface and organization |
| 558 |
- improved: Fixed user role conflicts between subscription customers and administrators |
| 559 |
- fix: User roles now properly change based on subscription status (active/inactive) |
| 560 |
- fix: Corrected role assignment system to work with subscription status changes |
| 561 |
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| 562 |
= 1.5.3 - Jul 16, 2025 = |
| 563 |
- improved: PayPal Integration Improvements. |
| 564 |
- fix: Subscription Initialization & Compatibility. |
| 565 |
- fix: Fetal error - legacy method names support. |
| 566 |
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| 567 |
= 1.5.2 - Jul 9, 2025 = |
| 568 |
- fix: Security vulnerabilities - Added proper sanitization to all register_setting() calls |
| 569 |
- fix: Nonce verification sanitization - Added wp_unslash() and sanitize_text_field() |
| 570 |
- fix: JSON decode sanitization - Sanitized data before json_decode() in PayPal webhook |
| 571 |
- fix: Direct file access prevention - Added ABSPATH checks to all template files |
| 572 |
- fix: Internationalization issues - Fixed variable usage in translation functions |
| 573 |
- fix: Unescaped translation functions - Replaced _e() with esc_html_e() and esc_attr_e() |
| 574 |
- fix: Removed discouraged load_plugin_textdomain() function |
| 575 |
- fix: Unordered placeholders in translatable strings - Used ordered placeholders |
| 576 |
- fix: Plugin headers - Added missing "Requires at least" and "Requires PHP" headers |
| 577 |
- fix: Plugin readme - Shortened description to under 150 characters |
| 578 |
- fix: Naming conventions - Updated generic function names to use wps_subscription_ prefix |
| 579 |
- update: WordPress.org compliance - All Plugin Check issues resolved |
| 580 |
- update: Improved code quality and security standards |
| 581 |
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| 582 |
= 1.5.1 - Jul 8, 2025 = |
| 583 |
- fix: Naming conversions fixed |
| 584 |
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| 585 |
= 1.5.0 - Jun 3, 2025 = |
| 586 |
- new: API and Authentication. |
| 587 |
- new: Stripe auto renewal. |
| 588 |
- new: Paypal auto renewal support. |
| 589 |
- new: New actions and Hooks for subscriptions. |
| 590 |
- fix: Language strings |
| 591 |
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| 592 |
= 1.4.3 - Jun 3, 2025 = |
| 593 |
- fix: Plugin description and Documentation link update |
| 594 |
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| 595 |
= 1.4.2 - May 20, 2025 = |
| 596 |
- doc: Plugin description and Documentation link update |
| 597 |
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| 598 |
= 1.4.1 - May 13, 2025 = |
| 599 |
- fix: Table style. |
| 600 |
- fix: Doc links and details. |
| 601 |
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| 602 |
= 1.4.0 - May 20, 2025 = |
| 603 |
- new: New Admin interface |
| 604 |
- new: Improved user experience |
| 605 |
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| 606 |
= 1.3.2 - Apr 24, 2025 = |
| 607 |
- fix: Astra theme support added. |
| 608 |
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| 609 |
= 1.3.1 - Apr 21, 2025 = |
| 610 |
- fix: Add to cart button in product page was not showing certain themes are is used. |
| 611 |
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| 612 |
= 1.3.0 - Apr 20, 2025 = |
| 613 |
- new: Stripe renewal added. |
| 614 |
- new: Trial feature added. |
| 615 |
- new: Subscription limit added. |
| 616 |
- fix: Cancel by customer. |
| 617 |
- update: Improve user experience and bug fixing! |
| 618 |
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| 619 |
= 1.2.1 - Aug 11, 2024 = |
| 620 |
- fix: Pagination bug on `subscriptions` template. |
| 621 |
- fix: Variable product exists on cart when pro plugin is deactivated! |
| 622 |
- fix: Display '1' inside cart-price after recurring type. |
| 623 |
- update: Improve order's Related Subscriptions description and status. |
| 624 |
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| 625 |
= 1.2.0 - Aug 11, 2024 = |
| 626 |
- new: Block pages support added. |
| 627 |
- update: Rebuild the plugin for better long term support. |
| 628 |
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| 629 |
= 1.1.4 - May 19, 2024 = |
| 630 |
- update: Subscription status will be `pending` when order status is `processing`. |
| 631 |
- new: `subscript_order_status_to_post_status` hook added to filter post status during order status changed event. |
| 632 |
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| 633 |
= 1.1.3 - May 19, 2024 = |
| 634 |
- new: Subscription storeAPI checkout support added. |
| 635 |
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| 636 |
= 1.1.2 - May 9, 2024 = |
| 637 |
- fix: Handle order deletion. |
| 638 |
- update: WP timezone setting support added. |
| 639 |
- new: Compatible with pro version. |
| 640 |
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| 641 |
= 1.1.1 - May 9, 2024 = |
| 642 |
- fix: Displaying `/1{type}` inside product details. |
| 643 |
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| 644 |
= 1.1 - Jun 18, 2023 = |
| 645 |
- update: We rebuild our plugin from scratch to provide better & long terms supports |
| 646 |
- fix: Severals UI & compatibility issues |
| 647 |
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| 648 |
= 1.0.4 - Oct 11, 2022 = |
| 649 |
- new: Display color based subscription status |
| 650 |
- new: Add required plugin installer |
| 651 |
- fix: Subscription customer box overflow issue |
| 652 |
- update: Plugin action links added |
| 653 |
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| 654 |
= 1.0.3 - Apr 13, 2022 = |
| 655 |
- update: Code clean-up |
| 656 |
- fix: Some minor issues |
| 657 |
|
| 658 |
= 1.0.2 - Apr 12, 2022 = |
| 659 |
- update: Change plugin name |
| 660 |
- update: Did some Code refactoring |
| 661 |
- fix: WPCodingStandard related issues using `phpcbf` |
| 662 |
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| 663 |
= 1.0.1 - Feb 28, 2022 = |
| 664 |
- fix: "total" amount not display in "My Subscription's" |
| 665 |
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| 666 |
= 1.0.0 - Feb 28, 2022 = |
| 667 |
- new: Initial release |
| 668 |
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