=== Fluid Checkout for WooCommerce - Lite ===
Contributors: diegoversiani
Tags: woocommerce, checkout, conversion, multi-step, one-page
Requires PHP: 7.4
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.6.2
Stable tag: 3.2.6
License: GPLv3 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

Frictionless Multistep Checkout for WooCommerce. Get up to 36% increase in conversion rates with a better purchase experience at the checkout page.


== Description ==

Get **up to 36% increase in conversion rates**, eliminate unnecessary friction at the checkout page and benefit from increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Fluid Checkout simplifies and improves the checkout experience on WooCommerce websites for your new and repeating customers with a truly linear, Shopify-like checkout. Ask for shipping information before billing in a **multi-step or one-step checkout** layout optimized for mobile and large table and desktop screens, easily add trust symbols on various positions on the checkout page, display the coupon code field in a way that does not distract your customers, hide optional fields behind a link button, instantly validate checkout fields, automatically save customer data even between page refresh, skip steps already completed and offer customers to log into their account without leaving the checkout page.

**Improve the accessibility at the checkout page with support for keyboard-only navigation and screen readers.**

With [Fluid Checkout PRO](https://fluidcheckout.com/pricing/), **expand the checkout experience to the cart and order received pages**, choose from various design templates, let customers edit cart items at the checkout page, match orders with existing customer account without friction with the account matching feature, display express checkout button at the top of the checkout page, display billing address before billing or force a single address section, format and validate international phone numbers.

[View detailed list of features on our website](https://fluidcheckout.com/)
[View all available add-ons on our website](https://fluidcheckout.com/add-ons/)

== Demos ==

* [Fluid Checkout PRO](https://demos.fluidcheckout.com/pro/?add-to-cart=14&quantity=2)
* [Fluid Checkout Lite](https://demos.fluidcheckout.com/multi-step/cart/?add-to-cart=14&quantity=2)


<blockquote>
<strong>Top notch plugin and support team!</strong>

Cleanest and easiest checkout plugin on the market - it will save you a lot of headache in setting up your checkout flow and the support team is active/responsive and consistently working to improve. Just go ahead download and activate this one 🔥🔥🔥

<cite>@vsonacci</cite>
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
<strong> Insane how great this is!</strong>

This plugin radically modernizes and cleans up the WooCommerce checkout.
While doing a better job at UX & Conversion Optimization, it's also more compatible with plugins… even ahead of the new Gutenberg WooCommerce Checkout block that's been under development!
Quite insane how the developer is doing this. And a free plugin!!

<cite>@allancaeg</cite>
</blockquote>


== Lite features (Free) ==

* **Multi-step or Single-step**: Choose between multi-step and one-step checkout layouts. While Fluid Checkout changes the layout of the checkout page, it will still look and feel like your website.

* **Optimized for mobile**: Fluid Checkout is optimized for mobile devices and will surface the most appropriate keyboard type on fields such as phone and email. In fact, Fluid Checkout was created with mobile devices in mind, and enhanced with more functionality and style for bigger screens.

* **Easily add trust symbols to the checkout page**: Add any widget such as accepted payment methods, security badges, reviews, testimonials, or anything that can boost the perceived trust customers have on the website.

* **Shipping before billing**: Customers expect to fill up shipping information before thinking about billing, by asking for the shipping information before billing, we remove unnecessary friction, matching the customer's expectations.

* **Hide optional fields**: The average checkout page has 16 open fields, by removing optional fields from the immediate view we can reduce that number to about 8-9 fields. These fields can still be entered as the customer can click the "Add <insert optional field name>" links to reveal the fields they need. Examples of these fields are the "Company", "Address line 2", "Phone" and "Order notes".

* **Instant field validation**: The default WooCommerce checkout only validates when the form is submitted, leading to confusion and frustration. Customers want the "Place order" button to be the last thing they click to complete their purchase. Some things can only be validated when placing the order, such as if the credit card is valid and has enough funds to cover the order total, however, most errors at checkout can be prevented by instantly validating the customer data.

* **Integrated coupon code field at the checkout**: When users see an open coupon code field at the checkout page the changes they will leave the website and go "coupon hunting" is very high, and they might not come back. The integrated coupon code field is displayed in a custom expansible section, and while less noticeable is still discoverable by customers who have a coupon and need to add it.

* **Shipping phone field**: Add a separate phone field for shipping-related questions, in addition to the native billing phone field.

* **Automatically saved customer data**: customers won't lose any information they already have entered on the checkout page, and will get back exactly where they left when re-visiting it. Only payment information won't be saved for security reasons.

* **Skip completed steps**: Repeat customers will love how easy it is to complete their next purchase. Fluid Checkout skips the steps where all required information is provided and validated while providing an easy way to review and change any of the information.

* **Log-in without leaving the checkout**: Repeat customers with an account registered can log in from the checkout page directly without having to visit another page and make their way back to checkout.


== PRO features ==

* **Design templates**: choose the design template that best fits your theme and website styles. Choose from the templates: Classic, Boxed, Split and Minimalist.

* **Account matching**: let registered customers complete the purchase without logging in and associate the order to existing customer account.

* **Edit cart at checkout**: let customers edit product quantity or remove products directly from the checkout page. You might even want to ditch the cart page entirely.

* **Express checkout**: display express checkout buttons from popular payment methods at the checkout page.

* **Cart page optimization**: always updated cart, with operations processed via AJAX, cart cross-sells display, coupon code field, and layout consistent with the checkout page.

* **Thank you / Order confirmation page**: order details layout consistent with the checkout page on the order received page and account view order pages.

* **Order Pay page**: beautiful layout for the order pay page, consistent with the checkout page, and displays the order details so your customers can confirm what they are paying for.

* **Billing before billing & force billing same as shipping**: Choose between options to move the billing address section on the checkout form, including forcing billing and shipping addresses into a single address section.

* **Offer gift options**: let customers add a gift message to their order that can to be printed with the packing slips generated by popular invoices and packing slips plugins.

* **Local pickup**: hide shipping address when a local pickup shipping method is selected.

* **International phone number**: format and validate phone fields on the checkout and account pages based on the country.

* **Integrated coupon code field at the checkout**: more options for positions to display the coupon code field.

Future features:

* Improved Local Pickup
* Delayed account creation
* Customize checkout steps and fields
* ... and more.

Want all features? Get the [Fluid Checkout PRO Bundle plan](https://fluidcheckout.com/pricing/) with all the PRO features and all add-ons for a special price.

[View detailed list of PRO features on our website](https://fluidcheckout.com/)

[Fluid Checkout PRO demo site](https://demos.fluidcheckout.com/pro/?add-to-cart=14&quantity=2)

== Add-ons ==

Even more features available as separate plugins:

* **[Google Address Autocomplete for WooCommerce](https://fluidcheckout.com/fc-google-address-autocomplete/)**: let customers search their addresses and autofill fields in the checkout page using the Google APIs, reducing by around 40% the number of fields they need to type. Also available to use without Fluid Checkout.

* **[Address book](https://fluidcheckout.com/fc-address-book/)**: allow customers to save multiple addresses to their account and choose which ones to use at the checkout and cart pages.

* **[EU-VAT Assistant](https://fluidcheckout.com/fc-eu-vat-assistant/)**: Collect and validate EU VAT numbers at the checkout page, removes tax charges on reverse charge basis and confirms customer location when needed.

[View all products](https://fluidcheckout.com/add-ons/).

Want all features? Get the [Fluid Checkout PRO Bundle plan](https://fluidcheckout.com/pricing/) with all the PRO features and all add-ons for a special price.


== Fully Customizable ==

In addition to a number of default settings, multi-step or single step layouts and design templates (PRO) and easily enabling/disabling features from settings page, the plugin provides templates files many filter and action hooks that allow for fine tuned customizations. For more information and examples, see our guides:

- [Customize template files](https://fluidcheckout.com/docs/how-to-customize-template-files/)
- [Customize button colors and styles](https://fluidcheckout.com/docs/customize-button-styles/)
- [Customize colors of elements on Fluid Checkout](https://fluidcheckout.com/docs/customize-colors/)


== Tested WooCommerce Themes ==

Some themes may need adjustments due to not using WooCommerce standards hooks or styles. We've tested certain third-party WooCommerce themes to ensure better compatibility with Fluid Checkout. If your theme is not on the list it **does not mean it won't work**. Only that we have not tested it yet.

= Free Themes =

* Astra
* Blocksy
* Divi
* Flatsome
* Generate Press
* Go
* Hello Elementor
* Hestia
* Kadence
* Neve
* Ocean WP
* OnePress
* Orchid Store
* Page Builder Framework
* Phlox
* PopularFX
* Storefront
* Woostify
* Zakra

= Premium Themes =

* Aora
* Avada
* Diza
* Electro
* Enfold
* Hazel
* Impreza
* Kentha
* LeadEngine
* Minimog
* Mr. Tailor
* OnAir2
* Phlox PRO
* Razzi
* Riode
* Shoptimizer
* Striz
* The Hanger
* Woodmart
* Zota

** Don't see your theme in the list? No problem. **

Only the themes that we have added explicit compatibility with or that we have tested and works as expected are listed above.

**Try Fluid Checkout now** and if you experience any issues please let us know through the [support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fluid-checkout/) and we'll fix it asap.


== Compatible with popular plugins ==

= Payment Gateways =

* Integration Rede for WooCommerce
* Klarna Checkout for WooCommerce by Krokedil.
* Mercado Pago payments for WooCommerce
* PagSeguro for WooCommerce
* Payment Plugins for PayPal WooCommerce
* Payment Plugins for Stripe WooCommerce
* PaysonCheckout for WooCommerce by Krokedil.
* Rede WooCommerce
* WooCommerce Affirm Gateway
* WooCommerce Amazon Pay
* WooCommerce Authorize.Net Gateway
* WooCommerce PayPal Standard
* WooCommerce PayPal Payments
* WooCommerce PayPal Checkout Gateway
* WooCommerce Stripe Gateway
* WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway

= Payment Gateways - with Express Checkout (PRO feature) =

* WooCommerce Amazon Pay
* WooCommerce Stripe Gateway
* WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway
* Payment Plugins for PayPal WooCommerce
* Payment Plugins for Stripe WooCommerce
* Payment Plugins Braintree For WooCommerce
* Klarna Checkout for WooCommerce
* PaysonCheckout for WooCommerce
* Dintero for WooCommerce
* Nets Easy for WooCommerce
* Svea Checkout for WooCommerce

= Plugins =

* Brazilian Market on WooCommerce ([see demo](https://demos.fluidcheckout.com/google-address-autocomplete-brazilian-market/cart/?add-to-cart=14&quantity=1))
* Checkout Field Editor for WooCommerce (free and PRO) - by ThemeHigh
* Captcha Pro
* Creative Mail
* Elementor (free and PRO)
* Flexible Checkout Fields for WooCommerce
* FluentCRM Pro
* Flexible Shipping
* German Market
* Germanized for WooCommerce
* Klaviyo
* MailerLite WooCommerce Integration
* MailPoet
* Oxygen Builder
* Brevo WooCommerce Email Marketing (formerly Sendinblue)
* WooCommerce Correios - by Claudio Sanches
* WP Crowdfunding

= Plugins (PRO feature) =

* WooCommerce PDF Invoices & Packing Slips - by Ewout Fernhout
* WooCommerce Print Invoices/Packing Lists - by SkyVerge


** Don't see a plugin in the list? No problem. **

Only the plugins that we have added explicit compatibility with, or that we have tested and works as expected are listed above.

If a plugin or payment method is not on the list it **does not mean it won't work**. Only that we have not tested it yet.

Try Fluid Checkout now and if you experience any issues please let us know through the [support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fluid-checkout/) and we'll fix it asap.


== Translations ==

Fluid Checkout is fully localized and translatable using the built-in WordPress functions. We understand this is very important to all users worldwide. Currently translated into:

* English (Default)
* Dutch
* French
* German
* Greek
* Italian
* Polish
* Portuguese
* Spanish
* Swedish
* Turkish

**RTL Support**

* Although currently there are no official transations to RTL languages, the plugin will adjust its layout to RTL languages as expected.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Languages with variations will use the same language file. For example, when the website is in German the translation used will be German (Formal). For all Spanish speaking countries, the translation used will be Spanish (Spain).
- All official translations were made using automated methods such as Google Translate or DeepL. If you encounter any errors in the translation to your language, please report them to us and we'll fix it.

See our documentation on [How to translate Fluid Checkout plugins into your language](https://fluidcheckout.com/docs/how-to-translate-fluid-checkout-plugins/).


== Installation ==

= Settings =

Once installed and activated, Fluid Checkout will replace the WooCommerce checkout page with the **multi-step** layout. Default settings were chosen to maximize conversions on most shops. Some features need to be enabled on the plugin settings.

If you want to tweak the settings, head over to WP Admin > WooCommerce > Settings > Fluid Checkout.

See our guide [Getting Started with Fluid Checkout](https://fluidcheckout.com/docs/getting-started-fluid-checkout/).


== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is there a Fluid Checkout PRO version? =

Yes. You can view all details and list of features of the Fluid Checkout PRO version on [our website](https://fluidcheckout.com).


= Will Fluid Checkout work with my theme? =

Yes! Fluid Checkout should work with most theme out-of-the-box. However some themes may need adjustments due to not using WooCommerce standard hooks or styles or if they add their own customizations which might conflict with Fluid Checkout.

**If you have any issues using Fluid Checkout with your theme please let us know through the [support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fluid-checkout/) and we'll fix it asap.**


= Does Fluid Checkout work with other plugins I use on my webshop? =

Although Fluid Checkout was built in a way that it should be compatible with most plugins, the checkout page is a really complex part of WooCommerce and there are myriads of plugins that extends it. Because of that, it is likely that some plugins won't work optimaly with Fluid Checkout out-of-the-box.

**If you have any issues using Fluid Checkout with other plugins please let us know through the [support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fluid-checkout/) and we'll fix it asap.**


= Is Fluid Checkout compliant with privacy laws (GDPR / RGPD / CCPA / LGPD)? =

We value your privacy and your customers' privacy.

While we cannot guarantee that the plugin is fully compliant with privacy laws in every country.

**We assure you that Fluid Checkout does not, and will not, collect any customer data from your shop.**

In the future, **and with your explicit consent**, we might collect some non-sensitive usage data from your website such as the plugin and WooCommerce settings, which other plugins and themes you have installed on your shop to help us to improve the plugin.

Details and examples of the data collected will be shown on the plugin interface for you to review prior to sending the data to our servers for collection and storage.


= Is Fluid Checkout fully compatible with ADA/WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements? Will it make my webshop compliant? =

No. While Fluid Checkout does improve the accessibility of the checkout page by implementing support for keyboard-only navigation and screen readers, **we can't say if your webshop will be 100% compliant or not** with ADA, WCAG or any other accessibility requirements. 

Did you know that only about 30% of accessibility issues can be detected with automated tools? The majority of the issues can only be detected with manual testing on each page of the website. Read the article: [Automated Accessibility Testing Tools: How Much Do Scans Catch?](https://www.essentialaccessibility.com/blog/automated-accessibility-testing-tools-how-much-do-scans-catch).

We have plans to add an "accessible layout" feature that will ensure most accessibility issues will be fixed.


= How do I add trust symbols to the checkout page? =

The plugin provides widget areas in strategic positions on the checkout page for adding the trust symbols. Head over to WP Admin > Appearance > Widget Areas, and add any type of widget to boost the perceived trust customers have on the website.


== Screenshots ==

1. Step 1 - Contact: Email, account creation and newsletter sign-up
2. Step 2 - Shipping: Shipping address, shipping method, additional order notes
3. Step 3 - Billing: Billing address and company information
4. Step 4 - Payment: Payment options and discounts
5. Single Step: All fields are displayed in one single step.
6. Settings: Multi-step or single-step layout, choose a logo and header color, enable/disable features
7. Theme Deli: The checkout page looks and feels like your website, even with highly styled themes


== Changelog ==

= Unreleased =

* POSSIBLY BREAKING CHANGES - Changes to how substeps are added to the checkout page can break functionality of Fluid Checkout PRO and other add-ons until they are also updated to the latest versions, which might affect custom code on your website.

* Added: Support for the Order Pay page feature of Fluid Checkout PRO.
* Added: Compatibility with theme Colibri WP.
* Added: Compatibility with plugin CartBounty - Save and recover abandoned carts for WooCommerce.
* Added: Compatibility with plugin CartBounty Pro - Save and recover abandoned carts for WooCommerce.
* Added: Filter hook `fc_substep_text_contact_field_keys_skip_list` to allow skipping displaying some fields in the contact substep review text.
* Improved: Refactor how substeps are registered and output to the checkout form.
* Improved: Compatibility with theme Woodmart. Fix layout issue when free shipping bar feature from theme is disabled, and with versions 8.0+ of the theme.
* Improved: Compatibility with plugin Germanized for WooCommerce (free). Prevent hiding optional fields added by the pickup location feature from Germanized.
* Fixed: Instant validation for confirmation fields not working as expected.
* Fixed: Compatibility with plugin Checkout Field Editor for WooCommerce PRO by ThemeHigh. Automatically disable enhanced `select2` component from the plugin when using the enhanced select fields (with `TomSelect`) from Fluid Checkout.
* Fixed: Show password button not always working on the login form at checkout when the button is present.
* Fixed: How the plugin translation files are loaded. Fixes issue with WordPress 6.7 and Loco Translate not loading the correct translations.
* Removed: Filter `fc_force_register_steps` as checkout steps and substeps needs to be registered for some functions to be available.
* Removed: Action hooks `fc_checkout_before_step_<step_id>` and `fc_checkout_after_step_<step_id>` and replaced them with `fc_checkout_before_step` and `fc_checkout_after_step` which passes the step id as a parameter.
* Removed: Action hooks `fc_checkout_start_step_<step_id>` and `fc_checkout_end_step_<step_id>` and replaced them with `fc_checkout_start_step` and `fc_checkout_end_step` which passes the step id as a parameter.
* Removed: Deprecated parameters `$is_sidebar_widget` from action hooks `fc_checkout_before_order_review`, `fc_checkout_before_order_review_inside`, `fc_checkout_after_order_review_title_before`, `fc_checkout_after_order_review_title_after`, `fc_checkout_order_review_sidebar_before_actions`, `fc_checkout_after_order_review_inside`, `fc_checkout_after_order_review`.
* Removed: Compatibility with plugin Delivery & Pickup Date Time for WooCommerce. Moved to Fluid Checkout PRO.

= 3.2.6 - 2024-11-14 =

* Bump tested up to WordPress 6.7 and WooCommerce 9.4.1
* Added: Compatibility with theme Uncode.
* Added: Compatibility with plugin Wawp - OTP Verification, Order Notifications, and Country Code Selector for WooCommerce.
* Added: Add notice for incompatible plugin WooCommerce Checkout Manager by Quadlayers.
* Added: Add specific labels for proceed to next step buttons, and add filter `fc_proceed_to_next_step_button_label` to allow more control when changing these button labels.
* Improved: Compatibility with theme Woodmart. Added compatibility with the Free Gifts feature of the theme.
* Improved: Compatibility with plugin Mailchimp for WooCommerce. Prevent hiding the newsletter checkbox field behind a link button when set as optional.
* Improved: Compatibility with plugin WooCommerce Multilingual & Multicurrency by WPML. Fix language switcher getting cut off when added inside the order summary section below the order summary table.
* Improved: Compatibility with Hubspot. Mark billing fields to send for to Hubspot as the customer lead information when using the Hubspot Tracking scripts.
* Improved: Styles of the order summary section cutting off some elements when they needed to be visible. Remove `overflow: hidden` from styles to allow elements to be displayed.
* Fixed: Compatibility with plugin WooCommerce Memberships. Prevent PHP warnings when trying to determine if the distraction free header should be used on the checkout page when user is not logged in.
* Fixed: Compatibility with plugin WooCommerce Subscriptions. Fix fatal error when processing checkout updates if cart contains only digital products.
* Fixed: Compatibility with plugin WooCommerce Subscriptions. Fix shipping fees label on the order summary and make it translatable from WooCommerce.
* Fixed: Compatibility with plugin MyParcel. Fixed issue with the delivery options keeping triggering the checkout updates indefinitely.
* Fixed: Some translations to the Italian language.
* Fixed: Instant validation skipping some fields added by 3rd-party plugins.
* Fixed: Use checkout field attributes `optional_expand_link_label` directly when setting the optional field expansible link button label. The link label should now contain the `Add ` part as well as the desired field name.
* Fixed: Showing shipping methods even when option to hide them until full address provided is enabled.
* Fixed: Text domain for translatable strings on address sections for email notifications.

= 3.2.5 - 2024-10-10 =

* Bump tested up to WooCommerce 9.3.3
* Added: Option to define which address to save as the shipping address when using a local pickup shipping method. (PRO feature)
* Added: Compatibility with theme Kapee.
* Added: Compatibility with plugin Customer Email Verification PRO by Zorem.
* Added: Compatibility with plugin Mollie Payments for WooCommerce. Fix company field value empty when using payment method Billie from Mollie.
* Improved: Set all Javascript assets to be loaded at the page footer and defered for better page loading performance.
* Improved: Compatibility with plugin WooCommerce Subscriptions. Move shipping methods available for subscription plans from the order summary to the shipping methods section.
* Improved: Add new CSS variables for customizing the coupon code elements and coupon section.
* Improved: Accept a new parameter `$context` for the hook `fc_css_variables`. Defaults to `frontend`.
* Improved: Change hook used to run database migrations on first activation.
* Fixed: Do not save shipping phone number to order data when shipping address is not needed for the order.
* Fixed: Deprecated PHP messages saved to log files when using Fluid Checkout with recent versions of PHP.
* Fixed: Javascript error when trying to re-set the focus on the element after refreshing fragments in some cases.
* Fixed: Substeps keeping expanding, collapsing or changing its visibility state in some cases.
* Fixed: Compatibility issue between Brazilian Market and PayPal Brasil plugins where the state field would be cleared in some cases.
* Fixed: Wrong focused element and scroll positions when first loading the checkout page in some cases.

[See complete changelog](https://fluidcheckout.com/docs/changelog-fluid-checkout/)


== Upgrade Notice ==

= 4.0 =
* BREAKING CHANGES - Changes to how substeps are added to the checkout page can break functionality of Fluid Checkout PRO and other add-ons until they are also updated to the latest versions.

= 2.3 =
* POSSIBLY BREAKING CHANGES - Some template files were moved, which can cause customizations to those files to stop working. See details in the changelog section.

= 2.0 =
* BREAKING CHANGES - Some features where moved to the PRO version.

= 1.6 =
* Changes to order summary and sidebar action hooks can cause issues if your website has customizations using them. See details in the changelog section.

= 1.5 =
* Lays the foundations for the PRO version. Change the way field values are persisted between requests. Remove hook `fc_general_settings` and renamed hook `fc_adress_field_keys_skip_list` to `fc_address_field_keys_skip_list` can break customizations that use those hooks.

= 1.4 =
* Changes to "Proceed to <next_step>" button labels, custom translations will need to be updated. Changes the way customer session data is cleared. Renamed hook `fc_customer_persisted_data_clear_fields` to `fc_customer_persisted_data_clear_fields_order_processed` can break customizations that use this hook.

= 1.3 =
* Moved local pickup functions and customizations to a new class, potentially breaking sites with customizations that rely on these functions.
