What’s New

Add a floating WhatsApp contact button to your store, allowing customers to start a conversation with your business using a pre-filled message.

Create your ZenBasket store account with just your WhatsApp number, verify your email, set a password, and finish store setup.

Customers can now add an alternate phone number at checkout, making it easier to coordinate deliveries and pickups.

ZenBasket POS App v1.0.2 is now available on Android, making it easier for store owners to manage in-store sales and checkout directly from their devices.

Integrate Google reCAPTCHA into your store forms to help prevent spam submissions and automated bot activity.

The Abandoned Carts list now displays the Last Accessed date and time, helping store owners track recent cart activity.

Place every product detail element anywhere in one container.

Added new filter options to simplify transaction search.

Repositioned the Pay Now button for improved accessibility.

Access a ready-to-view storefront with sample data right after signing up.

Browse product images on mobile in the same gallery layout as desktop.

Track store events from both the browser and the server in Meta.

Enable the plugin to link product categories with specific shipping methods.

Visit your storefront from the dashboard welcome banner using the button or copied link.

Let customers place order requests through WhatsApp and approve or reject them before processing.

Shows how customers reach your store and which platform they placed each order from.

Product URL handles are now generated automatically from the product name in the SEO & OGS tab.

Accept payments directly via bank account or UPI ID without a payment gateway.

Bill in-store with barcode scanning, UPI, split payments, and parked sales.

Filter bulk invoices by location and order type, with more sort options.

Block checkout on theme demo stores and prompt visitors to sign up.

Let visitors accept, reject, or manage cookie preferences.

Track login IP address, device, browser, and login/logout time for admins and staff.

Added a Reports menu and redesigned revenue report with summary cards and all reports with filters, and charts.

Keep a section pinned while its content scrolls inside it.

Redesigned the store admin sign-in and sign-up flow with email verification and guided store setup.

Show star ratings and review counts on product cards.

Show a product's video on its listing card.

Show slide progress below the Hotspot product slider.

Connect before and after images to products.

Start uploaded videos playing without waiting for the full download.

Play a product's video from the Featured Product element.

Let shoppers join the waitlist from the listing after enabling the plugin.

Show a slider of short product videos, each linked to its product.

Map a video, image or static card to a product so shoppers can buy from it.

Show a wishlist icon on each product card after enabling the plugin.

Style dropdown buttons, options and shadow from the Style tab.

See padding and margin changes on the canvas as you adjust them.

Display filter groups as a horizontal row of dropdown buttons.

Click any part of a product card to open its settings directly.

Let shoppers zoom into product images on hover.

Show description, reviews, FAQ and size chart as collapsible rows.

Enable advanced order editing with the Edit Order plugin.

Integrate Google Tag Manager with your ZenBasket store to track ecommerce events, monitor customer activity, and manage analytics tags efficiently.

Automate abandoned cart reminders after enabling the plugin.

Get real-time notifications when visitors view a product, helping merchants gauge live interest.

Technical SEO improvements for better visibility.

Add pre-designed sections for banners, showcases, testimonials, and more, ready to customize.

New Builder Bundles group related plugins at a discounted one-time price.

Purchase and add premium interactive elements like sliders, hotspots, and carousels via Builder.

Customize the customer registration form by adding security questions and collecting additional customer information.

Added 33 new free and premium themes spanning multiple industries and design styles.

Allows partners to collaborate with store owners to manage, update, and maintain their online stores efficiently.

Initiate partial or full PhonePe refunds directly from the Order Details page.

Min/max quantity rules for pre-order products are now enforced consistently on storefront and checkout.

End time is now auto-filled when a discount end date is selected.

Improved gift card naming in store gallery and cleaner confirmation dialogs.

Product import status now filters results by specific criteria for more precise tracking.

Auto-sync store data with external CRM systems via webhook-based integration.

Error logs now include detailed reports to help diagnose and resolve issues faster.

Refreshed ZenBasket.com with modern design, reorganized content, and clearer navigation.

WhatsApp order notifications now support images and action buttons for richer customer communication.

RazorPay now loads faster at checkout for a smoother payment experience.

Customize invoice design and layout for consistent, brand-aligned order documents.

Payment option auto-selects at checkout when only one method is enabled.

Specific product shipping rates now show only the correct methods based on delivery address.

Fixed edge cases in pre-order min/max quantity validation and limit enforcement.

SPC now has corrected mobile/desktop designs, better discount validation, and smarter payment selection.

ACOD filter is now available in Shiprocket, Shippo, and FedEx panels.

Discount Start Date and Time now auto-fill to the creation time by default.

Redesigned payment logs for clearer transaction visibility.

Bulk delete and A–Z/date-based sorting added to the Gift Cards list page.

Order ID is now shown on the Thank You page, previously just a generic confirmation.

Refined compare button design, fixed count issues, and excluded digital products from comparison.

Faster load time for the Abandoned Cart section in Admin.

Accept UPI, card, and wallet payments via built-in PhonePe integration at checkout.

Track add-to-cart, checkout, purchases, and engagement metrics via GA4 integration.

ACOD plugin lets store owners collect a configurable advance payment online for COD orders.

Expanded layout, card, sorting, and filter controls for the customer-facing product list page.

WhatsApp shipped notifications now include the tracking URL for third-party shipping orders.

Crop, rotate, flip, resize, and undo edits on gallery images directly in ZenBasket.

Show remaining stock quantity on the product page via a Builder toggle.

Bulk-create Professional Courier shipments and update order weights from Ready for Shipping.

Lets you highlight important products at the top of your store’s product listing page to increase visibility and customer engagement.

Auto-apply free products under Pay X Get Free, visible at checkout and in order details.

Set default sort order in StoreAdmin.

Reply to customer inquiries via email directly from the admin panel's query view.

Retain sort order when exporting options/variants.

Choose default product sort order and manage available sorting options on listing pages.

Set exact start and end times for discounts and promotional offers, not just dates.

Admin panel now supports Tamil.

Technical SEO improvements for better visibility.

Server-side rendering upgrade improving load speed, stability, SEO, and scalability platform-wide.

Invoices no longer show a Discounted Price field when no discount was applied.

Upgraded to latest Shipyaari version.

Razorpay Magic Checkout auto-fills delivery address using the customer's phone number.

Define staff roles with menu-level access permissions across the admin dashboard.

New setting controls whether out-of-stock products display at the end of listings or mixed in.

Password updates and secure, verification-based account deactivation from My Account.

Buy X Get Y discounts with a per-user limit now require sign-in for the discount to apply.

Customers can sign in with a password or OTP, configured via Registration Settings.

Checkout is now a single page combining login, address, shipping, and payment steps.

Moved email configuration into the Notification Settings module for easier access.

Add product or brand videos to Facebook Pixel ad campaigns for richer visual promotion.

Search products using tags with full-text support.

Enable or disable individual SMS templates for order events like confirmation, shipping, delivery, and cancellation.

New Credits Log shows detailed SMS and email credit usage across marketing activities.

Lets Super Admin purchase SMS credits and track balance, usage, and delivery activity across marketing campaigns.

Integrate Easyship with your ZenBasket store to simplify shipping, compare courier rates, and manage order deliveries efficiently.

Add Cashfree for online payments through UPI, cards, net banking, and digital wallets.

Create reusable specification sets, map them to products, and manage structured product details consistently.

New products appear at the top of listings.

Add Tamil language support to website content for a more accessible and localized shopping experience.

Show a secondary product image on hover to help shoppers preview products without opening the product page.

Allows you to configure and manage the shipping options available to customers during checkout.

Let customers sign in with Google for faster, passwordless access to their accounts.

Send automated WhatsApp updates for order confirmations, shipments, deliveries, returns, and cancellations.

Improve product search by using tags to help customers discover relevant products through broader search terms.

Automatically select the lowest-cost available shipping option during checkout.

Use a unified email template to maintain consistent branding, formatting, and presentation across store emails.

Calculate shipping charges based on total order weight, with flexible rates and regional conditions.

Create dedicated SEO pages with targeted content to improve search visibility and help customers discover relevant information.

Add tracking IDs when orders are marked as shipped to maintain clear shipment records.

Let customers personalize products with custom text, colours, fonts, styles, and uploaded images.

Added UPS as additional shipping carriers for flexible delivery options.

Use wildcard ZIP prefixes to include or exclude postal codes when defining location-based tax zones.

Delete multiple announcements at once to quickly remove outdated, expired, or duplicate messages.

Add fixed or percentage-based charges to eligible Cash on Delivery orders.

Include taxes in product prices upfront for clearer pricing during browsing and checkout.

Control feature access by subscription plan, with different limits, capabilities, and paid add-ons across tiers.

Purchase and subscribe to paid plugins with plan selection, auto-renewal, checkout, and invoicing.

Recommend complementary product groups that customers commonly purchase together.

Reward customers with loyalty points for purchases and track loyalty program activity through dedicated reports.

Create reusable size charts with measurements and units to help customers choose the right size and reduce returns.

Add custom badges like New, Hot, or Limited to highlight selected products and key features.

Automate tax calculations and compliance with TaxJar and Avalara, while supporting location- and product-based tax rules.

Get real-time alerts on sales, stock, and other important store activity.

Release experimental features to selected users for controlled testing before wider availability.

Customize product page layouts by rearranging images and information with flexible, no-code design options.

Import and export testimonials in bulk to easily manage, transfer, and review customer feedback.

Released Sugar Surge, Zen Cafe, VitalFit, and other industry-focused themes for food, wellness, and retail businesses.

Create customizable countdown timers for limited-time offers with flexible discounts, product targeting, and scheduled promotions.

Accept pre-orders for unavailable products with purchase limits, flexible pricing, and priority fulfilment when stock returns.

Sell digital products with downloadable files or access keys, with controlled access and email delivery.

Add a live chat widget to your store to help visitors connect with your team in real time through the JivoChat dashboard or mobile app.

Create SMS campaigns with templates, previews, test messages, selected audiences, and delivery tracking.

20+ new industry-specific templates released.

Import products and attributes from WooCommerce into ZenBasket using API credentials, with migration logs for tracking results.

Let signed-in customers easily revisit products they previously viewed.

Track website actions and conversions from Facebook ads to understand audience behaviour and support retargeting.

Connect Mailchimp to support email marketing, customer communication, promotions, and ongoing engagement.

Manage FedEx shipments with service selection, labels, tracking, invoices, and shipment cancellation.

Create and organize blog content, plus design it with the Website Editor's expanded visual workspace and drag-and-drop controls.

Let customers upload images for custom products, with optional or required uploads and additional pricing.

Move cart items to a Save for Later list and return to them when ready to purchase.

Create targeted WhatsApp promotions, use reusable templates, send to selected customers, and track message delivery.

Create targeted email campaigns for selected audiences, schedule sends, use templates, and track campaign performance.

Released Phoenix Furniture, Compact Grocers, Minizzza, and Vivid Craft themes for furniture, grocery, restaurant, and craft businesses.

Added Shippo and Delhivery for flexible shipping rates, labels, tracking, pickup scheduling, and shipment management.

Global gift card expiry and new shipping carriers.

Save and reuse custom filter combinations for faster access.

Offer free products based on purchase value, with customer and usage limits.

Deactivate accounts with email verification and permanent or temporary closure options.

Use ZenBasket Credits to purchase and manage email credits for marketing.

Released Zen Chocolate, Compact Delight, and Wedding Emporium themes for chocolate, food, and wedding businesses.

Added Authorize.net and Checkout.com for online payments, saved cards, and refunds.

Integrate Shiprocket with your ZenBasket store to manage order shipping, generate shipping labels, and track deliveries efficiently.

Connect Shipyaari to manage shipments, courier selection, tracking, labels, and cancellations.

Recommend upsell and cross-sell products on product pages to encourage related purchases.

New grocery industry template released.

Offer electronic gift cards with fixed or custom values and unique redeemable codes.

Add, manage, and display customer testimonials with ratings, images, and flexible layouts.

Track automated and manual emails with delivery status, recipients, templates, and previews.

Edit multiple products and variants with updates to pricing, SKUs, stock, dimensions, and images.

Create reusable specification sets, assign them to products, and display detailed information in a structured table.

Add ready-made industry products in bulk and customize their details after adding.

Get email alerts for low-stock products and review stock by store location.

Manage return requests, process full or partial refunds, and update returned stock.

Control whether products are visible and purchasable on the website.

Remove multiple products at once to quickly clean up your product catalog.

Released Zen Fashion as a retail theme for showcasing fashion products, categories, and promotions.

Offer free or discounted items when customers buy qualifying products or quantities.

Automatically apply percentage or fixed discounts based on products, customers, usage limits, and schedules.

Add optional or required add-ons with individual pricing to customize products.

Highlight selected products and categories on the homepage with flexible selection and ordering.

Add a floating cart for quick access to selected products while browsing.

Sync individual or all products to Facebook Shop and keep catalogue updates connected.

Released Brew Brown as a cafe-focused theme for coffee and beverage businesses.

Added Square for online payments with cards, Google Pay, and saved cards.

Calculate shipping costs based on delivery distance, range, and order value.

Track detailed payment stages, statuses, amounts, dates, and failure reasons.

Create, organize, import, and export store and product FAQs to answer customer questions.

Create and publish announcements to share store updates, promotions, and timely information..

Collect customer ratings and reviews, manage publishing, and display product star ratings.

Enables secure customer verification through four-digit OTPs for registration, passwordless login, sign-in verification, and password recovery.

Add and customize product ribbons to highlight new, sale, best-selling, or featured items.

Let customers save, revisit, and share products on their personal wishlist.

Let customers join waitlists and receive email alerts when products are restocked.

Offer in-store, curbside, or drive-through pickup with flexible locations, slots, fees, and instructions.

View order history and recent admin updates to track order activity.

Send custom emails to selected customers for promotions, updates, newsletters, and more.

Zen Grocery and Tasty Cravings themes released for food and grocery businesses.

Bulk remove, duplicate, and edit products.

Add internal order notes for packing, shipping, delivery, and customer updates.

Let customers complete purchases without creating or signing into an account.

Let customers quickly select and order multiple products with fewer steps.

Set restaurant menu and product availability by location, day, and time.

View abandoned carts, send reminder emails, and export cart records.

Create and record customer orders directly from the admin panel.

Upload, organize, reuse, and manage images for products, brands, categories, and blogs.

Add product options like size, color, and material with individual variant pricing and stock.

Launched a DIY platform for building and managing online stores without coding.

Plan deliveries by filtering packed orders and exporting delivery details for routing.

Sync inventory and orders between ZenBasket and Square POS, including instore inventory updates.

View, search, and respond to customer queries with contact details and notifications.

Connect Google Analytics to track traffic, customer behaviour, and website events.

Added Twilio SMS for order, payment, shipping, and verification notifications.

Added Stripe, PayPal, and Razorpay integrations for flexible online payments.

Organize products with categories, subcategories, brands, and bulk import options.

View sales, revenue, and customer reports by date and location, with export options.

Set tax rates by location, with rules for all or selected products.

Offer COD payments with fixed or percentage-based additional charges.

Track payment and refund transactions, statuses, amounts, methods, and dates.

Create staff roles, assign access, manage invitations, and control team permissions.

Use a free ZenBasket subdomain or connect and verify a custom domain.

Create and manage promo codes with flexible discount, usage, customer, and scheduling options.

Launched ZenBasket in India with a single pricing plan.

Launched ZenBasket in the USA and Canada with a single pricing plan.

Initial launch covering four industry types and core ecommerce capabilities.

Manage orders, update fulfilment, edit order details, and handle payments and shipping.

Manage customers, organize them into groups, filter records, and apply group discounts.

View stock by location, search products, update quantities, and manage stock status.

Manage product details, images, categories, brands, and pricing.