Changelog

What’s New

New releases, improvements, and updates to Dokan

November 26, 2025
- New: Vendors can now add their TikTok profile in their social settings so customers can easily find and follow them there.
- New: A weekly email digest has been introduced for “New Product Added” notifications. Instead of getting many emails, customers will now receive one simple summary each week from the stores they follow.
- Update: The Admin’s Abuse Report page has been redesigned with a cleaner and easier-to-understand layout.
- Update: The Admin’s Subscription List page has been updated with a more modern design, making subscription management faster and simpler.
- Update: The Announcements section in the Admin Panel now has a fresh and user-friendly layout for easier reading and navigation.
- Update: The Wholesale management section in the Admin Panel has been redesigned to make it easier to use and manage wholesale settings.
- Update: The Product Advertisement section in the Admin Panel now has a modern and intuitive design that improves the overall experience.
- Update: The Admin’s Refunds page has been updated with a modern interface to help admins manage refunds more smoothly.
- Update: The Seller Badge pages (list, create, and edit) have been upgraded with a modern look to make badge management easier and more enjoyable.
- Update: The Vendor Store Categories interface in the Admin Dashboard has been updated to make navigation and category management simpler.
- Update: The License page in the Admin Dashboard has been redesigned for clearer information and an easier-to-use layout.
- Update: RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) data is now integrated with the WooCommerce Store API, giving developers better access and more flexibility.
- Update: All Pro features are now fully compatible with the new full-width vendor dashboard layout.
- Update: Security has been improved by adding authorization checks to the wholesale customer registration process. This protects the system and prevents unauthorized sign-ups.
- Fix: Fixed an issue where the map did not show correctly in Live Search results when the “Replace Current Content” option was turned on.
- Fix: Fixed a problem where the “Place Order” button appeared at the wrong time while the PayPal Smart Button was still loading.
November 12, 2025
- New: Vendors can now set a preparation buffer time in hours before delivery. This helps them manage delivery schedules more accurately.
- Update: The Admin’s Vendor Verification page has been redesigned with a modern look. It is now easier and faster for admins to review and approve new vendor applications.
- Update: The Vendor Support module is now included in all subscription plans. This means every vendor can directly contact the admin if they need help or face any issues.
- Update: The store review title and content fields now show the full text when you hover over them with a tooltip. Text wrapping and line spacing have also been improved to make reviews easier to read.
- Fix: The layout and buttons on the manual order creation pop-up have been improved to make the process smoother and easier to use.
- Fix: Fixed a problem where renewal orders were not created correctly for vendor subscriptions. Billing cycles now run properly without any issues.
- Fix: Vendors can now buy product advertisements even if the admin’s Stripe account is not connected.
- Fix: Fixed an issue where images were not showing correctly in the “Image” option type for product add-ons.
- Fix: The “Full day” option in the store time settings now works as expected, showing the correct store availability.
- Fix: The vendor dashboard now shows the correct subscription status message when a vendor changes their plan.
- Fix: The “All Products” option now appears properly when editing product add-ons.
- Fix: Fixed a problem that stopped admins from uploading product images when Dokan Pro was active.
October 29, 2025
- New: The Store Reviews section in the Admin Panel has been completely redesigned with a simpler and more user-friendly layout, making it easier for admins to view and manage customer feedback.
- New: The Distance Rate Shipping feature now comes with a modern and cleaner interface, offering a smoother and more enjoyable user experience when setting up shipping rates.
- Update: When a guest user clicks the ‘Chat Now’ button on a single store page, the login modal will now appear automatically, making it easier for visitors to start a conversation after signing in.
- Update: The Admin Dashboard vendor list has been updated with a fresh, modern design and improved usability, helping admins manage vendors more efficiently.
- Fix: When a coupon’s description is updated, the change now also updates older content fields to ensure everything displays correctly across the site.
- Fix: A 0% discount on vendor coupons will no longer be shown as an error when free shipping is enabled, allowing more flexibility in coupon setup.
- Fix: The warranty request form now allows selecting the status based on the current progress, ensuring accurate and smoother warranty management.
October 16, 2025
- New: Introduced the Vendor Support Module, a dedicated system that makes communication between vendors and admins smoother than ever. With this new module, vendors can easily reach out to the admin, discuss any issues, and keep track of all conversations through a built-in ticket system. It brings everything into one place, making support faster, clearer, and more organized for everyone.
- New: Introduced Auction Anti-sniping, a feature that automatically extends the auction time when someone bids at the last moment. Vendors can set the time extension from their dashboard, ensuring fair competition for all bidders.
- Fix: Fixed an issue where admin-only subscription packages were visible to vendors when the WooCommerce Simple Auctions plugin was active. Now, these packages remain hidden as intended.
- Fix: Solved a problem where booking products were not showing up properly for selection when vendors created or updated coupons in their dashboard. All booking products now appear correctly.
October 9, 2025
- Feat: Introduced Dokan Paystack, our new payment solution for African businesses. It makes customer payments simple, automates commission processing, and supports direct vendor withdrawals.
- Feat: The gateway fee is now saved in the dokan_vendor_balance table as a debit entry, along with a reference from the payment provider. This helps keep payment records more organized and transparent.
- Feat: The Store Support page has been completely redesigned using React. It now Updates in real time, lets you filter by customer, date range, or keyword, and performs much faster. Instead of reloading the full page, it gives a smoother and more modern experience.
- Update: The PayPal Standard button payment will now be captured when the order is processed, ensuring transactions are completed without delays.
- Fix: The vendor gateway fee will now correctly appear in the vendor’s dashboard report statement, making it easier to track earnings and charges.
- Fix: Vendor balance is now calculated properly after a refund, including the gateway fee, so all amounts remain accurate.