It’s been a busy month for us here at Iconic. We’ve been prioritizing some big plugin updates and some highly requested features from you.
As always, if you’d like to request future plugin updates and/or changes, you can submit a feature request. We review these regularly and the ones with the most votes, go to the top of the list.
If you want to jump ahead, you can check out specific plugin updates by clicking one of the links below:
Updates to WooCommerce Attribute Swatches
We just released version 1.3.4 of WooCommerce Attribute Swatches, and with it comes a couple of key updates:
Attribute Swatches and Currency Switcher
WooCommerce Attribute Swatches can now be used with WooCommerce Currency Switcher (WOOCS).
This means your attribute fees will now change to the currency that’s selected by the user on your site.
Swatch groups with Linked Variations
We’ve also added an update that allows you to create swatch groups when Attribute Swatches is used together with WooCommerce Linked Variations.
If you have a number of different swatches, swatch groups can help you group together similar attributes.
For example, say you have one set of matte colors and another set of glossy colors. Groups let you divide them to help your shoppers see the difference on the product page.
Of course, that’s not all. We’ve made a number of other fixes and updates. You can read all of these in the WooCommerce Attribute Swatches Changelog.
How to get the updates
If you’re already using WooCommerce Attribute Swatches then you can update from the WordPress Dashboard as usual.
If not, you can get these new features by starting a free trial of WooCommerce Attribute Swatches:
WooCommerce Attribute Swatches
Turn your WooCommerce product options into color, image, or text swatches. Instantly enhance your customers' online experience.
Updates to WooThumbs for WooCommerce
We just released version 4.8.8 of WooThumbs for WooCommerce, and with it comes a few key updates:
Parent product’s image gallery for variations
When a customer selects a product attribute on the product page (with WooThumbs installed), the image gallery changes to show the individual variation’s images only.
If you want to keep the parent product image gallery for variations instead, you can already do so with WooThumbs for WooCommerce.
However, up until now, you’ve needed to do this on a per-product basis. With the latest WooThumbs update, you can set this site-wide and refine it for each individual product.
Our guide on using the parent product’s image gallery will show you how.
Maintain the slide index
If a customer is sliding through the images of a blue t-shirt in your product gallery (using WooThumbs), they might land on the second image and decide to change the blue t-shirt, to a red one.
Usually, they would be shown the first image in the gallery by default. However, if you’d like the slide index to remain in place and show the customer the second image instead, you can now do so with WooThumbs for WooCommerce.
To maintain the slide index in your product gallery, follow our step-by-step guide.
Of course, that’s not all. We’ve made a number of other fixes and updates. You can read all of these in the WooThumbs for WooCommerce Changelog.
How to get the updates
If you’re already using WooThumbs for WooCommerce then you can update from the WordPress Dashboard as usual.
If not, you can get these new features by starting a free trial of WooThumbs for WooCommerce:
WooThumbs for WooCommerce
Enable zoom, sliders, video, fullscreen, multiple images per variation, and customisable layout options for your product imagery.
Updates to Flux Checkout
We’ve just released version 1.4.0 of Flux Checkout for WooCommerce, here are the updates:
Use Flux with Fast Checkout and/or Klarna
With the latest update of Flux Checkout, you’ll now be able to use it alongside Fast Checkout.
This means if you install Fast Checkout’s button, you’ll save customers hassle with auto-filled fields. You’ll also have the added benefit of Flux’s distraction-free and super-fast checkout.
In this update, Flux has also been adapted to be compatible with Klarna. This means your customers can shop now and pay later, all within your existing clean checkout with Flux.
Search in dropdown fields
Previously, if a customer needed to select their country/region in Flux, they’d need to scroll to find it. In this update, we’ve added a search feature for all dropdown fields.
This means, instead of scrolling, customers can simply type in the selection they want – saving them even more time.
Of course, that’s not all. We’ve made a number of other fixes and updates. You can read all of these in the Flux Checkout for WooCommerce Changelog.
How to get the updates
If you’re already using Flux Checkout then you can update from the WordPress Dashboard as usual.
If not, you can get these new features by starting a free trial of Flux Checkout:
Flux Checkout for WooCommerce
Prevent abandoned carts with a slick multi-step checkout experience, designed for your customer’s device.
Updates to Custom Fields for Variations
We just released version 1.2.5 of Custom Fields for Variations, and with it comes a new update:
Default value for custom fields
When creating custom fields for your product variations, you might find it frustrating to have to type and re-type the same field content for each product.
With the latest update of Custom Fields for Variations, you can add a default value to the fields you create. This means, if you have information that repeats itself across many different products, you’ll save yourself a ton of time.
When entering the custom field information on a per-product basis, it will override the default text you’ve set – allowing you the freedom to change it as you see fit.
Of course, that’s not all. We’ve made a number of other fixes and updates. You can read all of these in the Custom Fields for Variations Changelog.
How to get the updates
If you’re already using Custom Fields for Variations then you can update from the WordPress Dashboard as usual.
If not, you can get these new features by starting a free trial of Custom Fields for Variations:
WooCommerce Custom Fields for Variations
Easily add custom fields to your product variations; the perfect way to display organised additional product data to your customers.
Updates to WooCommerce Linked Variations
We just released version 1.1.0 of WooCommerce Linked Variations, and with it comes a new update:
Backorder linked variations are visible
Previously, if you had ‘Hide out of stock items from the catalog’ checked in your WooCommerce settings (WooCommerce > Settings > Products > Out of stock visibility), even if your linked variation product was on backorder, the swatch would grey out.
Now, if you have your stock status set to on backorder, swatches won’t grey out and customers can order as usual.
Of course, that’s not all. We’ve made a number of other fixes, updates, and a few things for developers too. You can read all of these in the WooCommerce Linked Variations Changelog.
How to get the updates
If you’re already using WooCommerce Linked Variations then you can update from the WordPress Dashboard as usual.
If not, you can get these new features by starting a free trial of WooCommerce Linked Variations:
WooCommerce Linked Variations
Link a group of WooCommerce products together by attribute; a new way to handle product variations.
New at Iconic HQ: Flux Checkout sneak peek
This month we also have an exciting sneak peek for you!
We’ve been working to make Flux the most efficient, feature-rich, yet super fast checkout you can get for WooCommerce.
So coming this year will be a huge update for Flux.
We’re giving you the option to use our fresh new design (or keep the current ‘classic’ one):
Plus, we’ll be introducing some of the following exciting features:
- A cart review area directly in the checkout, removing an additional step for customers (as seen above).
- The ability to keep your own site header, or use the new and improved Flux logo area.
Interested in more than one of our plugins now you’ve read these updates? Or want to add an additional plugin/s to the ones you already have?
Love the new features we’ve listed throughout this round-up? Have any questions or comments? Leave them below and we’ll get back to you.
