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Changelog

All notable changes to PapaSearch are documented here.

The format is based on Keep a Changelog, and this project adheres to Semantic Versioning.

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[1.2.0] - 2026-05-04

Added

  • Default checked values per filter, with the stock filter as the first supported case.

Changed

  • Faster inventory updates.

Fixed

  • Fixed PayPal top-up validation edge case.
  • Removed an empty left column shown in the search popup zero state.
  • Various stability improvements.

[1.1.0] - 2026-04-23

Added

  • Plan quota enforcement with a soft cap and a hard stop.
  • Usage statistics now reset cleanly at the start of each billing cycle.

Changed

  • Various performance improvements.

Fixed

  • Reactivating a subscription via PayPal top-up now correctly applies the next billing plan.
  • Search quota now expires at the end of the billing date instead of the start.
  • More accurate usage statistics across channels and billing periods.
  • More reliable search filter behavior across category selections.

[1.0.0] - 2026-04-10

Added

  • Semantic search that understands shopper intent and combines meaning-based matching with keywords for better relevance.
  • BigCommerce product sync to keep search results aligned with the store catalog.
  • Merchant dashboard for managing the app, monitoring usage, and reviewing activity.
  • Customizable filters so merchants can tailor the storefront search experience.
  • Keyword management for synonyms, redirects, and curated search terms.
  • User search analytics to track shopper search queries and surface trends.
  • Cache manager to inspect and refresh cached search responses.
  • Settings page for merchant configuration of app preferences and integrations.
  • Billing and plans with Free, Pro, and Enterprise tiers.
  • Order history and invoices for reviewing past billing transactions.
  • Storefront search widget with autocomplete suggestions for embedding into BigCommerce themes.
  • Redesigned quick search popup.
  • Fast Quote button on storefront search results, with improved product image display.
  • Standalone landing page with animations and embedded videos.
  • Search box visibility control on filter widgets.
  • Grid layout and custom thumbnail size for option filters.
  • Thumbnail upload for individual filter values.
  • Show SKU and description display controls in storefront search settings.
  • Color customization with grid layout, plus expand and collapse for filter groups.
  • Configurable default sort order for search results.
  • Category tree filter with lazy loading and SVG icons.
  • Apply Filter button for the mobile filter drawer.
  • Admin panel with one-time password authentication.
  • Admin tools for trial extension, wallet management, and additional billing controls.
  • Hide price from guests, with an option per pricing rule.
  • Recent searches in the storefront quick search.
  • Out of Stock badge and Add to Cart button on storefront search results.
  • Compare and Quick View product action buttons on storefront search results.
  • Mobile filter drawer with responsive layout updates.
  • Loading and error overlays for filters and product results.
  • Multi-currency price formatting with combined-prices support.
  • Customer settings and customer group management.
  • BigCommerce webhook management and status view.
  • Auto Index Products scheduled job with settings integration.
  • Email notification system with templates and scheduled delivery.
  • Product short description in search results, with safe truncation.
  • Brand and price-range filters with synchronization across the storefront UI.
  • Excluded query parameters setting to keep tracking parameters out of search URLs.
  • Custom domain setup for the merchant and search experience.

Changed

  • Faster product indexing.
  • Hid BigCommerce content flash on storefront search using preloads and loading overlays.
  • Faster repeat search requests.
  • Removed loading overlays on page init to prevent the UI locking on slow networks.
  • Faster filter handling and improved search relevance.
  • Storefront search styles are now scoped to prevent conflicts with theme styles.

Fixed

  • Prevented duplicate products in search results during sync.
  • Faster category tree loading.
  • Prevented stuck sync tasks.
  • Filter counts now match the products shown in search results.
  • More reliable storefront search widget initialization.
  • Fixed brand filter matching and reset of the search box visibility state on filter changes.
  • More reliable saving of filter value thumbnails.
  • Respected category selections when loading filters.
  • Mobile clear button visibility and drawer state management.
  • Filter options and custom field visibility.
  • Removed a horizontal scrollbar in the search suggestion popup.
  • Corrected the currency symbol shown in the suggestion popup.
  • More graceful handling when filters are temporarily unavailable.
  • Prevented NaN price display when prices are hidden from guests.
  • Fixed quick search not redirecting to the search page when used from the homepage.
  • Fixed an incorrect search query when using quick search on the Cornerstone theme.
  • Corrected product counts shown in category filters.
  • Added a subscription guard to the search experience.
  • Various stability improvements.