Version 1.7.8
Quick Summary
- New Feature: Free Shipping Bar in Add to Cart Popup.
- New Feature: Product Bundle upgrade with new setup flow and global controls.
- New Feature: Product Image Alt Banner.
- New Feature: Algolia Search bar with pre-search panel and live suggestions.
- New Feature: Promo / Hero Banner update with responsive image fields and slide timing controls.
What Changed
1. Free Shipping Bar in Add to Cart Popup
A new Free Shipping Bar tab has been added to the Add to Cart Popup settings. This lets you show customers how close they are to free shipping directly inside the mini cart popup.
You can now configure:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Enable Free Shipping Bar | Shows or hides the progress bar in the popup. |
| Progress Message | Message shown before the free shipping threshold is reached. Use {amount} to display the remaining amount. |
| Reached Message | Message shown once the customer qualifies for free shipping. |
The free shipping threshold is read automatically from your WooCommerce shipping settings.
2. Product Bundle Upgrade
Learn more: Product Bundle setup · Bundle Settings
Product Bundle has been upgraded with a new setup flow and new global controls in Bundle Settings.
In the product editor, bundled items are now managed through the new Bundle configuration block. You can add bundled products, mark items as optional, and let customers choose variable product options directly from the product page bundle cards.
New global controls are also available under Site Settings → Bundle Settings, including:
- Color selection validation
- Bundle card behaviour options
- Bundle summary and tracking controls
3. Product Image Alt Banner
A new Product Image Alt Banner option is now available in Site Settings.
When enabled, a short text banner is displayed on single product gallery images using each image's Alt Text. This makes it easier to highlight simple messages directly on product visuals without uploading separate banner assets.
If an image has no Alt Text, no banner is shown for that image.
4. Algolia Search Bar
The website search bar has been upgraded with Algolia Search for a faster and more dynamic search experience.
When visitors click the search bar, they can now see a pre-search panel with popular search links and featured products. After typing 3 or more characters, matching products appear instantly with live suggestions.
The full search results page also supports product filtering, helping visitors find products more quickly.
5. Promo / Hero Banner Update
The Promo / Hero Banner section on the homepage has been upgraded with responsive image fields and slide timing controls.
You can now set:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Desktop Image | Main image for desktop and tablet. |
| Mobile Image | Optional image shown on mobile screens. |
| Legacy Image | Fallback image used when Desktop Image is not set. |
| Default Slide Delay (ms) | Section-level autoplay delay for all slides. |
| Slide Delay (ms) | Optional per-slide timing override. |
This gives you more flexibility when building homepage banners for different screen sizes and campaign timing.
Do I need to do anything?
Yes, new text has been added across several features, so translations should be reviewed.
- Translation check: Learn how to update your translations here.
The following areas have new translatable strings:
- Free Shipping Bar messages
- Product Bundle labels and warning text
- Product Image Alt Banner content (via image Alt Text)
- Algolia Search panel headings and links
If you need help with anything, please contact the Globber IT team