=== Fluid Checkout for WooCommerce - Lite ===
Contributors: fluidwebco, diegoversiani
Tags: woocommerce, checkout, conversion, multi-step, one-page
Requires PHP: 7.4
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.5.2
Stable tag: 3.1.8
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.

* **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:

* Order pay optimization
* 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
* Delivery & Pickup Date Time for WooCommerce - by CodeRockz
* 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
* WooCommerce Delivery & Pickup Date Time Pro - by CodeRockz
* 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 =

* Added: New option to prevent automatic selection of the first shipping method available, forcing customer to manually select the shipping method for each new order.
* Added: Compatibility with plugin Omniva Shipping.
* Improved: Compatibility with plugin Elementor PRO. Automatically disable checkout page template when using the custom order received page created with Elementor PRO.
* Improved: Layout of the shipping methods and position of shipping methods description.
* Improved: Add hooks for displaying the shipping method logo images for compatible shipping plugins.
* Fixed: Handle checkout fields with indexed multiple values to an `array` when parsing posted data.
* Fixed: Checkout page template for distraction free header and footer should not be applied to the order pay and order received pages.
* Fixed: Redirect to the cart page when visiting the checkout with an empty cart when using the WooCommerce block-based checkout form.
* Fixed: Order received page showing blank in some cases when using the WooCommerce block-based checkout form.
* Fixed: Page layout issues when using full site editor (FSE).
* Fixed: Not adding the checkbox field label wrapper element for some themes.
* Fixed: Only apply changes of the shipping address from the cart shipping calculator when using that function, and not when other plugins trigger the action hook used for that.
* Fixed: Layout of product quantity label on the order summary at checkout for some themes.

= 3.1.8 - 2024-04-25 =

* Bump tested up to WordPress 6.5.2 and WooCommerce 8.8.2
* Added: Compatibility with theme Hub.
* Added: Compatibility with theme Salient.
* Added: Compatibility with theme Savoy.
* Added: Compatibility with theme The Gem.
* Added: Compatibility with plugin Flexible Checkout Fields PRO.
* Added: Compatibility with plugin MyParcel.
* Improved: Change wording for the company name field option in the plugin settings to be clear what it is related to.
* Improved: Automatically apply database migrations on first plugin installation, showing the message for database migration available only when updating the plugin.
* Fixed: Compatibility with plugin MailChimp for WooCommerce. Fix fatal error on checkout page when connection to Mailchimp is not completely set up.
* Fixed: Translations not being loaded correctly for language variations on WordPress 6.5+.

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


== Upgrade Notice ==

= 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.