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2026

vv2.5.0•January 20, 2026
Fixed⚠️ Breaking Change

Introduced advanced headless commerce capabilities, optimized the checkout flow, and added multi-currency support for global stores.

Detailed Changes

 

Detailed Changes

1. Headless Commerce Enhancements

  • GraphQL API Improvements:
    • Expanded the GraphQL API to support custom product attributes, dynamic pricing, and real-time inventory updates.
    • Added subscription-based queries for live cart updates and order status tracking.
  • Frontend Frameworks Support:
    • Released official SDKs for Next.js, Nuxt.js, and Gatsby to accelerate headless storefront development.
    • Added React hooks for common e-commerce actions (e.g., useCart, useCheckout).

2. Checkout Optimization

  • One-Click Checkout:
    • Introduced one-click checkout for returning customers, reducing cart abandonment by 15%.
    • Integrated with digital wallets (e.g., Apple Pay, Google Pay, Paytm).
  • Guest Checkout:
    • Simplified the guest checkout flow by reducing steps from 5 to 3.
    • Added auto-fill for shipping/billing addresses using browser data.

3. Multi-Currency & Localization

  • Global Pricing:
    • Added support for multi-currency pricing with automatic exchange rate updates.
    • Localized checkout experience (language, taxes, and payment methods) based on the customer’s location.
  • Regional Compliance:
    • Updated tax calculations to comply with GST (India), VAT (EU), and sales tax (US).

4. Performance Improvements

  • Faster Load Times:
    • Reduced page load time by 30% through optimized asset delivery and caching.
    • Implemented lazy loading for product images and videos.
  • Scalability:
    • Enhanced backend infrastructure to handle 10,000+ concurrent users during flash sales.

5. Marketing & Promotions

  • Dynamic Discounts:
    • Added support for time-sensitive discounts (e.g., "Happy Hour" sales).
    • Introduced bulk discount rules (e.g., "Buy 2, Get 1 Free").
  • Loyalty Programs:
    • Launched a built-in loyalty program with points, tiers, and rewards.
    • Integrated with referral programs to incentivize customer acquisitions.

6. Developer Experience

  • Improved Documentation:
    • Released interactive API tutorials with Postman collections and code snippets.
    • Added use-case guides for headless setups, subscriptions, and multi-vendor marketplaces.
  • Webhook Enhancements:
    • Expanded webhook events to include inventory updates, refunds, and subscription renewals.

7. Bug Fixes

  • Cart Sync Issues:
    • Fixed a bug causing cart items to disappear during high-traffic periods.
  • Payment Gateway Errors:
    • Resolved intermittent failures with Razorpay and Stripe integrations.
  • Mobile Responsiveness:
    • Improved UI/UX for product filters and checkout on mobile devices.

Breaking Changes

  • Legacy API Deprecation:
    • The following REST endpoints are deprecated and will be removed in v3.0.0:
      • /api/v1/cart (use /api/v2/cart instead).
      • /api/v1/products (use /api/v2/catalog instead).
    • Developers should migrate to the GraphQL API or updated REST endpoints.