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September 2026

  1. Fixed

    Custom domains reconnect automatically

    If you add your DNS records after the setup window has passed, your domain now finishes connecting on its own.

  2. Fixed

    More reliable checkout totals

    Delivery options, booking totals and invoices now add up correctly in more situations.

    • fixed: Personalisation charges count toward free-delivery thresholds.
    • fixed: Delivery options stay matched to the latest address, even on a slow connection.
    • fixed: Collection orders show pickup details instead of a delivery tracker, and read Collected once done.
    • fixed: Downloaded event tickets include the start time and timezone.
    • fixed: Invoices show discounts and shipping clearly, and separate added tax from tax included in prices.
    • fixed: Pick lists and packing slips show the SKU that was ordered.
    • fixed: Booking totals include the selected staff member or resource without a false price-change warning.
  3. New

    Refer a seller, earn 35% for life

    Announcement

    Know someone who should be selling online? Share your link and earn 35% of what they pay Shopstar, for as long as they keep selling.

    • new: Find Refer & earn at the bottom of your sidebar for your personal link, ready to share on WhatsApp.
    • new: Watch visits, signups and earnings add up, store by store.
    • new: Add your bank details to get paid. There is no minimum payout.

August 2026

  1. Improved

    A tidier product page

    Options, quantity and the Add to cart button now sit together beside the price, so shoppers can choose and buy without scrolling.

    • improved: Membership and digital product pages show plans and file details more clearly.
    • improved: Every theme shows a Back to products link in the same place.
    • fixed: On link-in-bio stores, tapping a product's name or photo opens it.
  2. Improved

    Upload big files from your phone

    Large digital product files now upload in small parts with live progress, so a dropped connection does not mean starting over.

  3. Improved

    Friendlier optional personalisation

    Optional personalisation is now an invitation on the product page instead of a pop-up. Shoppers who skip it go straight to the cart.

  4. Fixed

    Free variants stay free on manual orders

    Variants priced at zero no longer pick up the main product's price when you add them to a manual order.

  5. Fixed

    Correct booking totals in the cart

    The cart now shows the full service price plus every add-on, instead of leaving out the base price.

  6. New

    Let customers personalise their order

    Announcement

    Sell engravings, gift notes, names on jerseys. Customers type their text when they add to cart, and it follows the order all the way to you.

    • new: Turn on personalisation for any physical product with your own prompt, a character limit, and whether it's required.
    • new: Charge an optional fee per item, shown in the cart, at checkout and on the invoice.
    • new: The text stands out on the order, your new-order email, the packing slip and exports, so you get it exactly right.
    • improved: Customers can edit their text from the cart and see it again on their confirmation.
  7. New

    Your staff get an email for every booking

    Announcement

    Add an email address to a staff member or resource and they hear about new, moved and cancelled bookings straight away.

    • new: Each email includes the customer, time, location and a link to their calendar feed.
    • new: Switch it on or off under Staff Notifications, and edit the wording in your email editor.
  8. Fixed

    Clearer shipping on invoices

    When VAT is listed separately, invoices now show shipping before tax so every amount adds up.

  9. Fixed

    Tidier storefront footers

    Your store address now shows neatly in the footer on every theme.

  10. New

    Keep your stock levels private

    Choose whether shoppers see exactly how many you have left. Turn off Show exact stock counts in your product settings to show In stock, Low stock or Out of stock instead.

  11. New

    Edit customer details

    Open any customer and choose Edit customer to update their name, phone number, birthday or marketing preference.

  12. Fixed

    No more duplicate unpaid orders

    When a shopper comes back from card payment and tries again, they continue the same checkout instead of creating another unpaid order.

  13. Fixed

    Accurate payment times

    Paid orders now show the correct time in your order history and sales reports.

  14. New

    Put your products in the order you want

    Announcement

    Your store no longer has to show newest first. Drag products into place, feature the ones you want noticed, or pick an automatic sort like best selling.

    • new: Drag products into order on a computer or your phone.
    • new: Feature a product to pin it to the top of your store.
    • improved: Manual collections can have their own order too.
  15. New

    Unpaid checkouts get an automatic nudge

    Announcement

    When a shopper starts checkout but does not pay, we send one friendly reminder an hour later with a link back to their payment.

    • new: Each checkout gets one reminder at most, so shoppers are never pestered.
    • new: Switch it off any time under Checkout settings. You can still send reminders yourself from Abandoned checkouts.
  16. New

    Never miss a new review

    Announcement

    New product reviews and store feedback now show up in your dashboard, with an email to let you know.

    • new: Orders and Reviews show how many reviews are waiting for your approval.
    • new: Signed-in customers can leave a review right from the product page.
    • new: Review emails are on by default. Switch them off under Notification settings.
  17. Fixed

    Cart reminders send on schedule

    Your cart recovery emails now go out automatically after 1 hour, 24 hours and 72 hours, and every one includes an unsubscribe link.

  18. Improved

    A simpler abandoned carts page

    Abandoned carts focus on what matters, show whether each cart can get a reminder, and open with a tap on your phone.

    • improved: Summary stats sit two per row on your phone, so you see your numbers at a glance.
    • improved: Cart recovery emails now live under Checkout settings.
  19. Improved

    Clearer file uploads

    Uploads show supported formats and size limits before you choose a file, and explain exactly what to fix if something goes wrong.

    • fixed: Hero images up to 10MB, including WebP and GIF, upload as promised.
    • improved: Your store loads a hero image sized for each shopper's screen, so pages are lighter on phones.
  20. Fixed

    Upload files with any name

    Files whose names include emoji, accents or non-Latin letters now upload without being renamed first.

  21. Fixed

    More reliable membership renewals

    Membership checkout now asks for a card that supports future renewals, so a successful first payment does not turn into a failed renewal later.

  22. Fixed

    Book same-day appointments

    When you create a booking from your dashboard, you can now pick today. Perfect for walk-ins and phone bookings.

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