Weekly Report Email Layout Fix for Banner Rendering
We noticed a regression following last week’s deployment of the “Weekly Report Email”. In some email clients, the banner image URL was not rendering correctly. We have identified the root…
Changelog Category: API / Backend
API Fix: Resolved 504 Errors and Significantly Improved Sites Version Filter Performance
We noticed an intermittent issue where querying Sites by version number was returning a 504 server error from the API. This typically surfaced when makers clicked the Downloaded link from…
Enhanced DKIM-Aware Email Customization Flow
Following last week’s deployment improving how DKIM-verified emails are handled, this week we’re rolling out additional refinements and addressing a few regressions identified during wider usage. Better UX While Configuring…
Strengthened GDPR Handling and Privacy Controls Across More Regions
We pushed an update tightening GDPR compliance in specific locations following recent regulatory changes. This ensures our system remains aligned with evolving regional privacy requirements while maintaining a smooth experience…
Improved License Activation API with Full Bundle Support
We’ve extended our license activation API to fully support bundle licenses — an important improvement for makers building their own integrations outside the official WordPress SDK. Previously, activating a bundle…
Fix for License Expiration Not Updating After Initial PayPal Payment
A bug was reported where, for some customers, the license was not being extended correctly after receiving the first subscription payment through PayPal. This was caused by a rare edge…
Expanded WordPress Product Slug Limit for Better Compatibility
It came to our attention that the previous 64-character limit for a WordPress product’s slug was too restrictive. Since the WordPress.org repository allows up to 100 characters, some makers found…
API Improvements: Filter Support & Error Message Fix
This week we’re deploying a couple of minor but meaningful bug fixes in the API: The List all Payments endpoint now properly supports the filter parameter. Many makers rely on…
Updated Generic Statement Descriptor for Broader Software Support
Freemius always attempts to display a clear and verbose statement descriptor in your customers’ credit/debit card or bank statements. This helps buyers immediately recognize their purchase and avoid accidental disputes….
Improved Invoice Details and Product Attribution
Following feedback from our makers community, we are releasing several improvements to the customer invoices this week. Better Invoice Header For SaaS & Apps, it didn’t make sense to include…
Redesigned Buyer Emails with Modern Look and Better UX
This week we’re super glad to announce the immediate availability of our fully redesigned customer emails, refreshed with new brand guidelines and a modernized layout. If you’ve customized your email…
Fixed Missing Quota Labels in Rebranded System Emails
We noticed a minor regression in some of our system emails sent to makers, where the label or type of quota associated with a license was missing. For instance, in…
Enhancements to API Documentation, Schema & Webhooks
This week, along with the release of our new JS SDK, we are rolling out several important updates to our API Documentation, OpenAPI Schema, and webhook events. The pricing endpoint…
Clarifying Affiliate Payment Cooling-Off Period in Emails
Freemius has a powerful affiliate platform where we track sales made by affiliates and send updates to both the seller and the affiliate. These emails also hint at the tentative…
Improved Formatting in Pro-Forma Invoices
In the beginning of every month (payout cycle) Freemius sends automatic emails to our makers explaining the upcoming payout along with a copy of a pro-forma invoice. This week we…