We're happy to bring you version 1.7. We have completely re-done the way guest payments are handled, no longer rely on deferring IPNs. User upgrades are now applied instantly for guest purchases + more!
New features:
A new and improved process for handling guest purchases: no more IPN related issues, guest user upgrades apply instantly, and overall more reliable process
Coupons system (PRO ONLY)
Flat amount or percentage
Limited or unlimited uses
Start date / End date
User group permissions
Allow all or specific account types
Special thanks to @fionix for sponsoring this feature
Automatically cancel recurring Stripe subscriptions using the Stripe API when deleting a user account (PRO ONLY)
The following 2 features are ready, but because this is a major upgrade, we want to wait 1-2 weeks before releasing them (in 1.7.1). That way, we can take care of any issues with this release first (if any)
Allow extending user upgrades before they expire
Expiry email/alert reminders
Changes
Improved stability with XF 2.1.9
Fixes an issue that would prevent user upgrade purchase receipts from sending in some cases
Fixes an issue with guests not being redirected back from PayPal to complete their registration correctly
Important: If you take Stripe payments, make sure to upgrade ASAP.
Starting September 14, many European banks will start declining payments that aren't SCA-ready.
Changes:
XF 2.1.4 compatibility
Stripe SCA support (Strong Customer Authentication)
Stripe guest payments will now show the correct emails in the Stripe dashboard
New features:
Enable/disable gifting by individual account types
User group permissions for who can purchase each account type