Platform History

How We Got Here.

From a 200-line PHP script in 2020 to the platform you're using today — every step of the journey, documented.

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August 20, 20263.6.0

WCAG 2.2 Digital Accessibility 1.2.0: Subtle Hero Inclusivity Link & Clean Storefront Architecture ♿✨

  • Subtle Hero Integration: Clean, right-aligned 'Accessibility Options' link with human figure icon positioned directly beneath the glassmorphic hero pill
  • Zero Screen Clutter: Removed floating corner buttons to ensure unobstructed views of checkout bars and chat widgets
  • Full WCAG 2.2 Drawer: 1-click access to High Contrast, OpenDyslexic typography, text scaling, line spacing, big cursor, and reading guide
  • Mobile Bottom Bar Sync: Native 'Access' tab in the bottom navigation bar for seamless mobile shopping
  • 100% Free on All Plans: Included at zero cost for all Whizzly Starter and Pro merchants
August 20, 20263.5.0

Advanced Order CSV & Accounting Export 2.0: Official Xero & QuickBooks Online Presets, Live Schema Preview & 20% VAT Split 📊💼

  • Official Xero Sales Invoices Schema: Formatted with mandatory headers (*ContactName, *InvoiceNumber, *InvoiceDate, *DueDate, *Quantity, *UnitAmount, *AccountCode 200, *TaxType 20% VAT on Income)
  • Official Intuit QuickBooks Online Schema: Formatted for direct QBO batch import (Ref No, Customer, Invoice Date, Due Date, Item Name, Rate, Qty, Tax Code 20.0% S, Tax Amount)
  • Interactive Live Terminal Schema Preview: Live dynamic preview table displaying formatted sample rows and reactive column updates with 1-click 'Copy Column Headers'
  • Spacious Full-Width Preset Cards: Un-squashed drawer layout with official vector brand badges for Xero Blue, QuickBooks Green, and Microsoft Excel
  • UK 20% VAT & HMRC-Ready Calculations: Automatic breakdown of Subtotal (Net Revenue), 20% VAT Amount, and Total (Gross Revenue)
  • Customer PII Privacy Masking: One-click GDPR toggle to suppress customer names, phone numbers, and delivery addresses on external exports
  • In-Drawer Financial Filtering: Export by financial periods (This Month, Last Month, Current Quarter, Year to Date, All Time, or Custom Date Range) and fulfillment statuses
  • Unified Pricing & Pro Inclusion: Included 100% FREE in Whizzly Pro (£24.99/mo) or £1.99/mo modular subscription on Whizzly Starter
August 20, 20263.4.0

Business Hours Display 2.1.0: Responsive Schedule Editor & Live Storefront Status Badges 🕐✨

  • 100% Free on All Plans: Included completely free on Whizzly Starter and Whizzly Pro with multi-store sharing
  • Live Real-Time Storefront Badge: Automatically renders a dynamic 'Open Now 🟢' pulsing badge during open hours and 'Closed Today 🔴' when outside trading times
  • Responsive 7-Day Weekly Schedule: Intuitive daily rows for Monday through Sunday with individual opening and closing time pickers
  • Streamlined Layout & Sizing: Re-engineered day rows with compact time controls and sleek toggle switches to eliminate UI overhanging across all devices
  • Operating Hours Synchronization: Seamlessly inherits schedules from Business Settings → Operating Hours while offering custom override flexibility
  • 1-Tap Daily Open/Closed Toggles: Instantly mark any day as closed with automated visual strike-through feedback
  • Multi-Timezone & Store Support: Independent schedules for every store under your account with zero cross-store interference
August 20, 20263.3.0

100% White-Label Storefronts by Default & WCAG 2.2 Digital Accessibility Suite ♿✨

  • 100% White-Label Storefronts & Checkouts: Storefront footers, menus, carts, POS payment screens, and review collectors are completely unbranded for all merchants with zero paid add-on required
  • Custom Storefront Copyright: Configure personalized copyright notices (e.g. '© 2026 My Business. All rights reserved.') directly in Store Settings
  • Agency & Partner Attribution: Optional white-label partner link field for agencies and developers building stores for clients
  • Mandatory Email Delivery Attribution: Standardised 'Powered by Whizzly · whizzly.co.uk' footer attribution permanently locked into all customer order confirmations and merchant alerts
  • WCAG 2.2 AA Digital Accessibility Powerup: 100% free accessibility drawer featuring High Contrast, OpenDyslexic font, text zoom scaling, and link focus underlines
  • Automated Public Compliance Statement: Dynamic /shop/[slug]/accessibility page generated for every store showcasing digital accessibility commitments
  • Powerup Catalog Modernization: Fully retired remove_branding paywalls from Billing, Dashboard, and Marketing pages in favor of universal white-labeling
August 20, 20263.2.0

Advanced Order CSV & Accounting Export 2.0: Official Xero & QuickBooks Presets, Live Schema Preview & 20% VAT Split 📊💼

  • Official Xero Sales Invoices Schema: Formatted with mandatory headers (*ContactName, *InvoiceNumber, *InvoiceDate, *DueDate, *Quantity, *UnitAmount, *AccountCode 200, *TaxType 20% VAT on Income)
  • Official Intuit QuickBooks Online Schema: Formatted for direct QBO batch import (Ref No, Customer, Invoice Date, Due Date, Item Name, Rate, Qty, Tax Code 20.0% S, Tax Amount)
  • Interactive Live Terminal Schema Preview: Live dynamic preview table displaying formatted sample rows and reactive column updates with 1-click 'Copy Column Headers'
  • Spacious Full-Width Preset Cards: Un-squashed drawer layout with official vector brand badges for Xero Blue, QuickBooks Green, and Microsoft Excel
  • UK 20% VAT & HMRC-Ready Calculations: Automatic breakdown of Subtotal (Net Revenue), 20% VAT Amount, and Total (Gross Revenue)
  • Customer PII Privacy Masking: One-click GDPR toggle to suppress customer names, phone numbers, and delivery addresses on external exports
  • In-Drawer Financial Filtering: Export by financial periods (This Month, Last Month, Current Quarter, Year to Date, All Time, or Custom Date Range) and fulfillment statuses
  • Unified Pricing & Pro Inclusion: Included 100% FREE in Whizzly Pro (£24.99/mo) or £1.99/mo modular subscription on Whizzly Starter
August 20, 20263.1.0

Global Social Media Links 2.0: 25 Top International Platforms, Full URL Resolvers & Instant Search 📱🌏

  • 25 Top Global Platforms: Comprehensive coverage across UK, USA, China, and Europe without clutter or bloat
  • China Super-App Expansion: Native branded links for Xiaohongshu / RED (小红书), WeChat (微信), Douyin (抖音), and Weibo (微博)
  • Review & Trust Engines: Dedicated full-URL connectors for Trustpilot, Google Maps, Yelp, and TripAdvisor
  • Modern Western Networks: Instagram, TikTok, X (Twitter), YouTube, Threads, Bluesky, WhatsApp, Telegram, Spotify, Discord, Twitch, Reddit, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Linktree, and GitHub
  • Full Profile URL Support: Enter full URLs (https://...) or simple usernames—Whizzly automatically sanitizes and resolves clean destination links
  • Redesigned Stacked Layout: 100% full-width URL inputs with zero card overhang or narrow sheet clipping
  • Instant Live Search: Filter platforms in real time with quick search and active counter badge
  • 1-Click Clear & Live Testing: Instant clear buttons and new-tab preview buttons to verify profile destinations before publishing
  • Universal Free Tier: Available 100% free for all merchants on all Whizzly plans
August 20, 20263.0.0

Stamp Card Loyalty 3.0: Pro Digital Stamp Pass, Merchant Storefront Theme Sync & Live Simulator 🎖️✨

  • Pure 1-Stamp-Per-Order System: Stripped back all confusing point multipliers into an ultra-intuitive 1 stamp per completed order or appointment booking
  • Configurable Completion Targets: Merchants can select 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, or 20 stamps with instant visual pass re-rendering
  • 6 High-Contrast Luxury Themes: Emerald Glow, Gold Foil VIP, Artisan Coffee, Cyber Violet, Rose Sunset, and Midnight Slate — fully contrast-optimized for flawless rendering in light & dark storefront modes
  • 10 Bespoke Punch Symbols: Spacious 2-column grid featuring Royal Seal, Coffee Cup, Gold Star, Loyalty Heart, Magic Sparkles, Shopping Bag, Hot Flame, Salon Scissors, Gift Box, and VIP Crown with full descriptions
  • Merchant Storefront Theme Sync: Loyalty pass dynamically inherits merchant store theme (Light/Dark), brand accent colors, custom Google fonts, corner radius styling, and store header branding
  • Live Interactive Studio Simulator: Test punch stamps, fill cards, and trigger unlocked reward voucher animations directly in the merchant dashboard studio with reset controls
  • Dedicated Customer Digital Wallet Pass: Instant browser pass (/loyalty) with phone/email lookup, real-time stamp progress, and 1-tap voucher code copying
  • Storefront Footer & Mobile Links: Automatically injects 'Digital Stamp Pass & Rewards' footer links and quick-access stamp balance badges on active merchant stores
  • 1-Click Cart Auto-Apply: Unlocked reward codes (% discount, fixed £ off, or free item) automatically detect and apply with 1 click during customer checkout
  • Included 100% Free with Whizzly Pro (£24.99/mo) or available modularly on Starter (£2.99/mo)
August 20, 20262.22.0

Gift Wrapping & Custom Notes Suite: Retail Upsells, Handwritten Notes & Price Suppression 🎁✨

  • Retail Physical Product Exclusivity: Powerup is strictly scoped to physical retail stores, keeping checkouts clean and relevant
  • Automatic Non-Product Suppression: Gift wrapping is cleanly hidden on Restaurant/Takeaway and Bookings/Services checkouts with clear dashboard advisory notices
  • Handwritten Gift Note Inputs: Shoppers can compose personalised gift card messages with custom character limits and placeholder prompts
  • Fulfilment & Slip Price Suppression: Optional toggle to suppress item prices on printed packing slips for gift recipients
  • Master Enable Switch & Pricing: Top-level activation toggle, configurable monetary upcharge pricing (flat order or per item), and currency formatting (£ GBP, $ USD, € EUR)
  • Universal Payment Integration: Seamlessly works across Stripe (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cards, Klarna, Clearpay), PayPal, and manual checkout methods
  • Automated Order & Dashboard Tagging: Orders with gift wrapping are automatically flagged with 🎁 Gift indicators on merchant dashboards and order receipts
  • Included 100% Free with Whizzly Pro (£24.99/mo) or available modularly on Starter (£1.49/mo)
August 20, 20262.21.0

Review Collector & Storefront Trust Badge 2.0: Luxury Badges & WhatsApp Automation ⭐💎

  • Storefront Trust Badge Suite: Renders responsive badges in Floating (Bottom-Right, Bottom-Left), Header Banner, or Everywhere placements
  • 5 Luxury Badge Themes: Luxury Gold, Modern Frosted Glass, Emerald Trust, Dark Obsidian, and Clean Minimal
  • Official Vector Brand Icons: Seamless support for Google Reviews, Trustpilot, TripAdvisor, and Facebook
  • Interactive QR Review Modal: Desktop/tablet visitors can scan high-res QR codes with their phone camera to leave reviews on mobile
  • Automated WhatsApp Review Collector: Dispatches friendly review requests post-fulfilment with configurable delay (1h–72h) and anti-spam cooldown protection
  • Thank-You Incentive Engine: Auto-generates single-use promo codes (e.g. REVIEW-A8B9) automatically synced to shop discounts for checkout redemption
  • Live Dashboard Studio: Features live interactive badge preview, WhatsApp smartphone chat simulator, and 1-click test WhatsApp dispatcher
  • Included 100% Free with Whizzly Pro (£24.99/mo) or available modularly on Starter (£3.99/mo)
August 16, 20262.20.0

Whizzly Pro Restructure: 1 Simple Bill & Everything Included 👑⚡

  • 1 Simple Bill: Zero nickel-and-diming, zero micro-fees, and no surprise charges for Whizzly Pro (£24.99/mo) merchants
  • Complete Whizzly AI Suite (all 6 AI tools + 2,000 monthly credits) included 100% Free with Whizzly Pro
  • All former Pro-only powerups (B2B Wholesale, Service Deposits, Photo Menu Scanner) now available modularly on Starter
  • Unified public marketplace and dashboard UI with instant Free in Pro badges and 1-click modular Starter activations
August 3, 20262.19.0

100% Free AI Dashboard Assistant & Expert Powerup Helper 🧠🎁

  • AI Dashboard Assistant unlocked 100% Free for all store owners on all plans (0 tokens required)
  • High-end expert knowledge on setting up, managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting all 30+ Whizzly Powerups
  • Locked-down security architecture preventing abuse or execution of paid AI features
  • Paywall lock screen removed from AIAssistantDrawer for instant access anywhere in the dashboard
  • Updated quick suggestion chips and capabilities overlay for general platform guidance
  • Updated Whizzly AI Studio, Public Powerups Marketplace, Pricing page, and Help Centre documentation
August 1, 20262.18.0

Whizzly AI Suite Launch

  • Unified global AI token system replacing separate message quotas and credits
  • Whizzly AI Suite bundle (FREE in Pro · £13.99/mo on Starter) unlocking all AI powerups with 2,000 tokens/month
  • AI Dashboard Assistant, Storefront Chatbot, Catalogue Builder, Cover Studio, Menu Importer all tokenised
  • Stackable AI Token Boosters (+5,000 tokens for £2.99/mo)
  • Dedicated AI Studio dashboard with real-time token telemetry and usage breakdown
July 31, 20262.13.0

Whizzly V2.13.0: Complete 28+ Powerups Refactor & Public Directory 🚀💎

  • All 28+ Powerups updated with standardised Whizzly single top-level activation switches and server-side entitlement guards.
  • New Public Powerups Directory (/powerups) with clickable cards linking to dedicated detail pages (/powerups/[slug]).
  • AI Storefront Assistant & Chatbot: Context-aware product search, topic permissions, floating widget, and live chat simulation.
  • AI Re-Engagement & Flash Sales Engine: Automated inactive customer detection, discount guardrails, and automated customer re-engagement queue.
  • In-Person Tap & QR Payment Terminal: Dual tip modes (Percentage vs Fixed monetary tiers), custom keypad toggle, and offline transaction queueing with auto-sync.
  • Google Review & Trustpilot Auto-Collector: Direct review destination links, delay/cooldown sliders, coupon reward generator, and dedicated reward page (/review/[orderId]).
  • B2B Wholesale Portal, Booking Deposit System, Mystery Box Builder, Wishlist Registry, and Loyalty Stamp Cards fully catalogued and documented.
July 28, 20262.12.1

Whizzly V2.12.1: Dine-In Table QR Generator 🍽️💎

  • Universal Standalone Add-on 💎: Available on both Standard and Pro plans (£2.99/mo).
  • Table-specific QR codes: Enter any table number or identifier (e.g. Table 5, Booth A) to generate a unique QR.
  • Auto-tagged orders: Customers scanning the QR have their orders automatically tagged with the table number.
  • Kitchen prep queue routing: Orders go directly to your kitchen dashboard with table identification.
  • Downloadable QR codes: Print and laminate individual table QR codes for your restaurant.
  • All settings managed inline within the powerup card — no separate settings page needed.
July 28, 20262.12.0

Whizzly V2.12.0: Free Universal Powerups & Settings Consolidation ✅

  • 4 new free universal powerups: Promo Codes & Discounts, Store Announcement Banner, Business Hours Display, and Social Media Links.
  • Promo Codes moved from sidebar to standalone powerup with inline code management (create, edit, delete codes).
  • Store Announcement Banner: Toggle a site-wide banner for sales, holiday hours, or urgent notices.
  • Business Hours Display: 7-day schedule with auto 'Open Now' / 'Closed' badge on storefront. Falls back to Service Shop operating hours.
  • Social Media Links: Configure 20 social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Yelp, etc.) directly in the powerup card.
  • SEO settings moved to Content & SEO tab where they belong.
  • Fixed: Incentive Discount toggle on Review Collector now updates immediately (await refreshProfile fix).
July 27, 20262.11.0

Whizzly V2.11.0: Google Review & Trustpilot Auto-Collector ⭐💎

  • Universal Standalone Add-on 💎: Paid subscription required for BOTH Standard and Pro merchants (£3.99/mo). Shared across all stores.
  • Automated WhatsApp review request sent 2 hours after order fulfilment or appointment completion.
  • Direct review links for Google Business Profile, Trustpilot, Facebook, and Yelp.
  • Optional discount incentive (e.g. 'Leave a review and get 10% off your next visit!').
  • Smart suppression: Automatically skips refunded, cancelled, and recently-asked customers.
  • Configurable delay timer: Choose 1hr, 2hr, 4hr, or 24hr after fulfilment.
  • Review analytics dashboard with send, click, and completion tracking.
July 26, 20262.10.0

Whizzly V2.10.0: In-Person Tap & QR Payment Terminal 📱💎

  • Universal Standalone Add-on 💎: Paid subscription required for BOTH Standard and Pro merchants (£9.99/mo). Shared across all stores.
  • Mobile-first POS terminal: Tap products or enter custom amounts on a full-screen keypad.
  • Dynamic QR code generation: Each transaction gets a unique, 15-minute-expiry QR code.
  • Apple Pay, Google Pay, and card support via Stripe Checkout on the customer's device.
  • Real-time payment confirmation: Full-screen green flash with haptic vibration and sound alert.
  • Optional tip prompts (10%, 15%, 20%) configurable in powerup settings.
  • Automated WhatsApp digital receipt dispatch for contactless paperless transactions.
July 26, 20262.9.1

Whizzly V2.9.1: AI WhatsApp Re-Engagement & Flash Sale Engine 🔥💎

  • Universal Standalone Add-on 💎: Paid subscription required for BOTH Standard and Pro merchants (£7.99/mo). Shared across all stores.
  • AI-powered churn detection: Automatically identifies customers who haven't ordered in 30+ days and queues personalised re-engagement offers.
  • Personalised WhatsApp flash offers: Gemini AI drafts tailored messages based on shop type, customer history, and configurable tone (Friendly / Urgent / Professional).
  • Auto-Fill Quiet Days: For service businesses, detects empty booking slots and proactively sends offers to fill them.
  • 1-click test playground: Preview AI-generated messages and send test offers to your own WhatsApp before going live.
  • Rate-limited compliance: Staggered dispatch (1 msg/sec, max 50/run) respects Meta's WhatsApp Business guidelines.
October 02, 20262.9.0

Whizzly V2.9.0: Mystery Box & Lucky Dip Builder 🎁💎

  • Universal Standalone Add-on 💎: Paid subscription required for BOTH Standard and Pro merchants (£3.99/mo).
  • Tiered Mystery Box Product Listings: Create tier options (£20 Starter Box, £40 Deluxe Box, £75 VIP Box).
  • Customer Size & Theme Preference Selectors: Shoppers choose their size, style, or dietary preference during checkout.
  • Automated Secret Overstock Packing Slips: Whizzly appends a secret packing slip to dashboard receipts suggesting surplus items for warehouse staff to pick.
  • Printable Unboxing QR Card Inserts: Generates printable QR card inserts prompting buyers to share unboxing videos on TikTok & Instagram.
September 30, 20262.8.1

Whizzly V2.8.1: Shareable WhatsApp Gift Registry & Wishlists 🎁💎

  • Universal Standalone Add-on 💎: Paid subscription required for BOTH Standard and Pro merchants (£3.99/mo).
  • Storefront Heart ❤️ Wishlists: Storefront visitors tap the heart icon on any product to build personal wishlists.
  • 1-Tap Shareable WhatsApp Link: Generates shareable WhatsApp gift registry links (e.g. whizzly.co.uk/wishlist/sarah2026).
  • Automated Claimed / Purchased Protection: Friends buy gifts directly and Whizzly automatically tags bought items as [CLAIMED / PURCHASED ✅] to avoid duplicate gifts.
  • Free Viral Customer Acquisition: Brings brand-new buyers directly to your store who are actively spending money on gifts.
September 28, 20262.8.0

Whizzly V2.8.0: Dynamic 'Buy More, Save More' Quantity Tier Builder 💎

  • Universal Standalone Add-on 💎: Paid subscription required for BOTH Standard and Pro merchants (£3.99/mo).
  • Volume Discount Tiers: Configure volume savings milestones (e.g. Buy 2 get 10% OFF, Buy 3 get 15% OFF, Buy 5 get 20% OFF).
  • Animated Cart Savings Progress Bar: Real-time progress bar in customer cart drawers: 'Add 1 more to unlock 20% OFF your entire cart!'.
  • Multi-Shop Type Compatibility: Custom-tailored for Retail Products, Food Meal Deals, and Service Package Bookings.
  • Instant Checkout Subtotal Discounts: Volume discounts apply automatically to checkout totals upon hitting milestones.
September 25, 20262.7.1

Whizzly V2.7.1: PRO ONLY Pre-Order & Inventory Deposit System 📦👑

  • PRO ONLY Pre-Order Powerup: Available exclusively to Whizzly PRO plan subscribers (£24.99/mo) and 14-day free trials.
  • Product Form Pre-Order Mode: Toggle Pre-Order Mode on any product in Products Manager with estimated shipping dates (e.g. 'Ships Aug 25').
  • 50% Inventory Deposit Checkout: Option to collect a 50% upfront deposit or 100% full payment at storefront checkout.
  • Automated WhatsApp Balance Links: When inventory arrives and stock is updated, Whizzly automatically dispatches WhatsApp payment links for remaining balances to buyers.
  • Powerups & Product Sellers Page Highlights: Showcase Pre-Order Mode features across powerups dashboard and retail landing pages.
September 20, 20262.7.0

Whizzly V2.7.0: Automated 'Notify Me on WhatsApp' Back-In-Stock Alerts 🔔

  • Automated WhatsApp Back-In-Stock Powerup: Free on the Whizzly PRO Plan (£24.99/mo) and available as a standalone powerup for Whizzly Starter merchants (£4.99/mo).
  • Storefront 'Notify Me on WhatsApp 🔔' Button: Replaces the cart button on sold-out or unavailable items across product grids, lists, and detail modals.
  • 1-Tap Phone Subscriber Queue: Visitors input their WhatsApp mobile number in 1 tap without creating accounts or passwords.
  • Automated Restock Dispatch API (/api/products/restock-alert): The instant stock is updated in your Whizzly dashboard, WhatsApp notifications with direct store checkout links are automatically dispatched to waiting buyers!
  • Powerup Settings & Waiting List Queue: View pending back-in-stock subscriber lists and toggle auto-dispatch settings inside your Whizzly dashboard.
September 15, 20262.6.0

Whizzly V2.6.0: PRO ONLY VIP & Trade Wholesale Tiered Pricing (B2C + B2B)

  • PRO ONLY VIP & Trade Wholesale Tiered Pricing: Sell retail RRP to individual shoppers and wholesale trade prices to stockists from a single shop.
  • Trade Passcode Unlock Gateway: Wholesale buyers enter passcodes (e.g. TRADE2026) directly on your storefront to instantly unlock trade pricing and Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ).
  • Item-Level Trade Overrides & Discounts: Configure percentage discounts or fixed item-level trade price overrides for VIP buyers.
  • Automated WhatsApp & Receipt Tagging: Order receipts, email notifications, and WhatsApp chat orders are automatically tagged with 'Wholesale Order (Trade Rate)'.
  • Pro Trial Plan Powerup Unlocking: Merchants on the 14-day free trial receive full access to all PRO ONLY powerups and features automatically.
September 02, 20262.5.1

Whizzly V2.5.1: Real-Time Order Status Tracker & Dine-In Table QR Generator

  • Real-Time Order Status Tracker (/shop/[slug]/track/[orderId]): Live customer order tracking portal with real-time Firestore listeners (onSnapshot). Features an animated progress timeline (Order Received ➔ Kitchen Preparing / Order Processing ➔ Out for Delivery / Ready for Pickup ➔ Order Complete).
  • 1-Tap Customer Support Buttons: Embedded 'Call Shop' and 'Message Support on WhatsApp' direct action buttons on the live order tracking screen.
  • Live Order Summary Accordion: Customer order tracker displays live item lists, total pricing, customer details, delivery address, and table tags in real time.
  • Order Confirmation Live Tracking Links: Prominently featured 'Track Order Live 🚀' buttons on order confirmation pages (/shop/[slug]/order-success) and automated WhatsApp receipt links.
  • Interactive Dine-In Table QR Generator: Added a dedicated table QR generator tool in Dashboard Share & Embed settings (/dashboard/shop?tab=qrcode) allowing takeaway & cafe merchants to enter table identifiers (e.g. Table 1, Table 12) and download instant pre-configured table QR codes.
  • Platform UK English Copy Synchronisation: Standardised all platform documentation, help centre, dashboard, and marketing copy to crisp UK English (customise, optimise, organise, programme, centre, colour).
August 24, 20262.5.0

Whizzly V2.5.0: PRO ONLY Service Deposits & AI Onboarding Auto-Setup

  • Direct In-Dashboard Refunds (Stripe Connect Sync): Process instant full or partial refunds directly from the Whizzly order details drawer via /api/orders/refund. Executes stripe.refunds.create(), updates order status, and alerts customers via WhatsApp.
  • PRO ONLY Service Deposit System Powerup: Eliminate no-shows and late cancellations for salons, clinics, barbers, and tutors by charging customisable upfront non-refundable deposits during storefront appointment checkout.
  • PRO ONLY AI Menu Photo Importer (Smart Update): Made the AI printed menu photo importer a PRO ONLY feature. Whizzly Starter merchants must upgrade to PRO (£24.99/mo) to scan printed menus and automatically cross-reference items without duplicates.
  • Prominent PRO ONLY Labelling: Labelled and marketed exclusively as PRO ONLY features with a Gold Crown badge across /dashboard/powerups, shop settings, and item importer panels.
  • Deposit Terms & Policy Customisation: Configure custom cancellation policy text displayed directly to clients at checkout before payment.
  • Order Deposit Tracking: Save depositPaid, balanceDue, and depositStatus on Firestore order documents and send WhatsApp appointment summaries with balance due.
  • AI Onboarding Auto-Setup Worker: Automatically runs on new shop creation to generate tailored Privacy & Terms policies, AI cover photos, localized SEO metadata, and LAUNCH10 discount codes.
  • Onboarding Address Autocomplete: Capture full business address and geographic coordinates (lat/lng) during Step 1 of onboarding for instant delivery radius readiness.
  • Multi-Tenant Powerup Authorization Gating: Server-side Firestore authorization enforcement on all AI API endpoints (/api/gemini/chat, /api/gemini/build-product, /api/gemini/generate) returning 403 Forbidden for unauthorized requests.
  • AI Assistant Drawer Lock Screen: Render an in-drawer upgrade UI for unsubscribed accounts directing them to activate the AI Assistant powerup or upgrade to Pro (£24.99/mo).
  • Tiered Whizzly Credits Referral Loop (£5 Reward): Updated referral reward structure to Give £5.00 / Get £5.00 in Whizzly Credits, unlocked once an invited shop completes their 1st paid billing cycle.
  • Automated CI/CD Health Sweeps: GitHub Actions workflow (.github/workflows/health-sweep.yml) performing daily build, type check, and security verification.
August 12, 20262.4.0

Whizzly V2.4.0: The Enterprise & Customisation Release

  • Team Roster & Staff Calendar Add-on: Manage multiple professionals, assign custom shifts, configure individual service mappings, and automatically route booking alerts directly to their personal WhatsApp numbers.
  • Adaptive Grouped Sidebar Navigation: Organise dashboard routes into Core, Growth & Promo, and Management categories for streamlined scanning.
  • Dashboard Storefront Onboarding Checklist: Guided, dynamic onboarding progress tracking (creating a shop, listing items, connecting card readers) to guide fresh merchants.
  • Collapsible Developer Settings & Accordion: Group webhooks and API keys under a collapsible accordion card, decluttering the dashboard settings view.
  • Checkout Cash-on-Delivery PIN Verification: Automatically send a verification PIN code via WhatsApp to confirm delivery bookings, protecting merchants against fake orders.
  • Variant-Level Stock Quantities: Configure inventory and stock limits on individual item sizes and colors, a non-negotiable for growing retail brands.
  • Dine-In Table QR Ordering: Route table numbers (?table=X) automatically to kitchen prep queues for seamless cafe and restaurant operations.
  • Outbound Custom Webhook Dispatcher: Post real-time JSON payloads to custom external URLs upon order creation or booking status changes.
  • Whizzly API for Inventory: Expose a read/write API key for enterprise merchants to update stock levels from external ERP/inventory systems.
  • Google Maps Distance Fee Calculator: Calculate delivery fees dynamically at checkout based on precise customer mileage.
  • Gemini AI Storefront Upsells: Smart AI storefront assistant suggests items (e.g., 'Add Fries') based on cart contents, boosting average order value.
  • In-Store Pickup Slot Selectors: Allow shoppers to select specific pickup hours at checkout.
  • Customer Spending Insights & Tags: Group and track customer spend and order frequency in the dashboard.
  • WhatsApp Loyalty Progress Pings: Automatically alert buyers on WhatsApp when they accumulate points or earn stamps.
  • Low Stock Notification Triggers: Dispatch alert messages to merchants when item stock counts drop below a custom threshold.
  • Stripe & WhatsApp Webhook Deduplicator: Protect endpoints from double processing via database execution locks to prevent duplicate orders.
  • Order Notification Toggle Wiring: Link dashboard settings checkboxes directly to WhatsApp message dispatches for complete merchant control.
  • Quota Expiration Upgrade Modals: Trigger modal alerts and prompts when merchants reach 85% of their plan's messaging limits.
  • Storefront Regional Pricing Formatter: Ensure proper formatting for $, €, and £ based on currency selections.
  • Funnel Conversion Chart Filters: Select custom date intervals on the conversion funnel dashboard to refine marketing insights.
  • Skeleton UI Dashboard Screens: Drastically improve page transition UX by replacing loader spinners with modern blocks.
  • Modularize Dashboard Layout: Break up the monolithic 1000+ line layout component to improve page load speed and maintainability.
  • Firestore OTP Records TTL Policy: Automate database cleanup of expired authentication OTP credentials for improved security.
July 8, 20262.3.1

Whizzly Credits Referrals & Shop Cover Settings

  • Whizzly Credits Referral Loop: Share your unique referral link to give £5.00 off and get £5.00 in Whizzly Credits automatically applied to Stripe subscription invoices.
  • Anti-Fraud Credit Limits: Automatically cap automated billing credits to 10 successful referrals (£50.00), with unlimited referral logs and manual withdrawal audits past the cap.
  • Manual Cover Photo Removal: Easily delete uploaded cover background images from the Shop Settings dashboard.
  • Lossless Storefront Headers: Bypasses Next.js image optimisation for storefront cover photos, preventing blurriness and ensuring sharp high-resolution displays.
June 23, 20262.3.0

AI Menu Smart Update & Storefront SEO Controls

  • AI Menu Photo Importer (Smart Update): Upload an image of any physical menu and let AI parse, categorise, and cross-reference Firestore, adding only new items without duplicates.
  • Storefront SEO Controls: New dashboard panel to configure custom Page Title Tags, Meta Description Tags, and search keywords for optimal Google indexing.
  • Production WhatsApp Notification Suite: Fully integrated Meta-approved templates (whizzly_session_auth, retail_order_confirmation, restaurant_order_confirma, booking_confirmation) for zero-latency login codes and customer alerts.
June 19, 20262.2.1

Universal Storefront Embeddable Widgets

  • Embeddable Retail & Restaurant Storefronts: Customers can browse, select, and checkout directly from Wix, WordPress, Squarespace, Shopify, or custom HTML sites.
  • Unified Widget Script Generator: Easily configure, preview, and generate copyable embed codes with customisable columns, brand colours, and themes.
  • Seamless Checkout Integration: Supports full shopping cart capability, delivery/collection details collection, and directs orders straight to the merchant's WhatsApp.
June 18, 20262.3.0

WhatsApp Login & Whizzly Olympics

  • WhatsApp Default Login: Merchants and customers can now log in instantly using their WhatsApp numbers.
  • Whizzly Olympics Leaderboard: A global leaderboard tracking the fastest storefront setup times. Race against the clock!
  • Automatic Subdomain Routing: Seamless development environments with custom .localhost testing.
June 12, 20262.1.1

Delivery Radius Checker Powerup

  • Storefront Postcode Checker: Let customers instantly verify if you deliver to them with a beautifully integrated header widget.
  • Mathematical Distance Validation: Uses precise algorithms to lock out checkouts outside your radius.
  • Dynamic Slider Configuration: Drag and drop to set your exact delivery zone limit directly from the dashboard.
June 2, 20262.1.0

Omnipotent AI Assistant & Customer Loyalty

  • Omnipotent AI Storefront Assistant: Powered by Whizzly AI, deploy an autonomous chatbot that handles support, inquiries, and bookings 24/7.
  • AI Product Builder: Instantly generate complete products, services, and menu dishes from simple text prompts directly in the dashboard.
  • Customer Loyalty Programme: Launch digital stamp cards and points systems to drive repeat purchases effortlessly.
  • Global Search Command Centre: Press Cmd+K to instantly navigate orders, customers, and shop settings.
June 1, 20262.0.0

Whizzly V2: The Rebirth

  • Next.js 15 App Router Upgrade: The entire dashboard has been rebuilt from the ground up for blazing fast performance.
  • Mobile-First Dashboard: Manage catalogue, order flow, analytics, and settings perfectly on any mobile device.
  • Real-time Order Sync: Orders instantly sync and alert the merchant without requiring manual page refreshes.
April 15, 20261.10.0

PayPal Integrations & Enhanced Security Controls

  • Native PayPal Checkout: Customers can now breeze through checkout using their PayPal accounts.
  • Audit Logging: Track admin activity and sensitive configuration changes securely.
  • Fine-grained Access Controls: Enhanced session isolation and restricted credential access.
February 18, 20261.9.1

Advanced Menu Importer & Order Analytics

  • AI Menu Scanner: Take a photo of any physical menu and let AI automatically categorise and digitise it.
  • Sales Velocity Charts: New graphical dashboard widgets to track peak ordering hours and trending products.
  • CSV Bulk Export: Download your complete order history and customer database for external accounting.
2025
Global Scale & Customisation
December 10, 20251.9.0

Booking Slots & Takeaway Store Types

  • Service Booking Engine: Define slot durations, buffer times, and availability schedules for PTs and salons.
  • Takeaway Ordering: Custom workflow for food businesses including delivery zones, allergy notes, and time-slots.
  • Store Type Wizard: A brand new onboarding flow to tailor the dashboard to your specific industry.
August 22, 20251.8.2

Global CDN & Image Optimisation

  • Automatic WebP Conversion: Product images are now aggressively optimised without quality loss.
  • Edge Caching: Storefronts are now cached at the edge, reducing TTFB by 300%.
  • Skeleton Loaders: Smooth UI transitions while fetching large catalogues.
April 18, 20251.8.1

Holiday Rush: Notice Banners & Gift Wrapping

  • Urgency Notice Banners: Pin alerts to the top of your shop for cut-off dates or holiday delays.
  • Gift Wrapping Add-on: Automatically upsell gift wrapping at the cart stage.
January 15, 20251.8.0

SEO & Social Sharing Metadata

  • SEO Metadata Tags: Add custom search titles and rich descriptions for Google ranking.
  • Social Sharing Previews: Automatic OpenGraph card generation for WhatsApp and iMessage.
  • Search Engine Indexing: Canonical URLs and sitemaps auto-generated for every store.
2024
Design & Checkout Experience
October 22, 20241.7.1

Advanced Storefront Designer

  • Theme Engine V2: Switch between strict Light Mode, Dark Mode, or Auto-sync.
  • Corner Styling: Choose between sharp, rounded, or pill-shaped UI components.
  • Accent Colours: Match your brand precisely with HSL colour pickers for buttons and links.
September 8, 20241.7.0

Stripe Checkout & Apple Pay

  • 1-Click Apple/Google Pay: Customers can checkout instantly without typing card details.
  • Klarna & Clearpay Support: Enable Buy Now, Pay Later options for larger ticket items.
  • Automatic Receipts: Customers receive beautiful PDF receipts instantly upon payment.
May 20, 20241.6.0

The Product Variants Update

  • Multi-dimensional Variants: Add size (S/M/L) and colour variations to a single product.
  • Variant Pricing: Charge different prices for different options (e.g. +£5 for Large).
  • Stock Tracking per Variant: Prevent overselling specific sizes or colours.
January 14, 20241.5.1

Live Social Proof Widget

  • Recent Order Popups: Show subtle 'Someone in London just bought...' notifications.
  • Low Stock Warnings: Display 'Only 2 left!' badges when inventory drops below 5.
  • Conversion Tracking: Measure the impact of social proof on your checkout rate.
2023
Marketing & Growth Tools
November 12, 20231.5.0

Customer Analytics & Insights

  • Customer Metrics: Track total customer orders, revenue contributions, and last active dates.
  • Audience Segmentation: Filter customers by total spend or order frequency.
  • Analytics Dashboard: View repeat order rates and conversion timelines.
July 2, 20231.4.1

Catalogue Importer Tool

  • Shopify & Etsy Sync: Import your entire product catalogue directly from major platforms.
  • CSV Bulk Upload: Map columns from your spreadsheet to instantly create hundreds of items.
  • Image Bulk Uploading: Drag and drop folders of images to automatically attach to products.
March 10, 20231.4.0

Inventory Management & Low Stock Alerts

  • Absolute Stock Tracking: Enter quantities and let the system automatically deplete them.
  • Out of Stock States: Items automatically fade out and prevent adding to cart when empty.
  • Low Stock Email Alerts: Get notified immediately when a hot item needs restocking.
2022
Utility & Inventory Foundations
November 10, 20221.3.0

B2B Wholesale Portals

  • Password Protected Stores: Hide your catalogue from the public and only allow approved buyers.
  • Minimum Order Values: Enforce cart minimums before allowing checkout.
  • Bulk Pricing Tiers: Automatically apply discounts for large quantity orders.
September 5, 20221.2.0

Manual Payment Instructions

  • Bank Transfer Details: Display sort code and account number automatically at checkout.
  • Cash on Delivery Support: Add explicit COD instructions for local delivery drivers.
  • Payment Status Toggling: Manually mark offline orders as 'Paid' in the dashboard.
2021
The Laravel Transition
March 15, 20211.1.0

Laravel & PHP Core Framework

  • Laravel Framework Transition: Rebuilt the raw PHP script into a structured Laravel web application.
  • MySQL Relational Database: Moved catalogue listings from static configurations to dynamic relational schemas.
  • Admin Panel v1.0: Built the first merchant database portal to add, edit, and manage products without code editing.
2020
Where it all started
November 1, 20201.0.0

Whizzly 1.0 Launch

  • Digital Storefronts: Create a beautiful mobile catalogue for your products.
  • WhatsApp Cart Integration: Customers compile their orders and send them directly to your chat.
  • Simple Setup: Go live in under 5 minutes without writing a single line of code.
May 10, 20200.1.0

The 200-Line PHP Prototype

  • Raw PHP Script: Single-file index.php prototype serving dynamically rendered item grids.
  • Instant WhatsApp Redirect: Initial checkout proof-of-concept compiling orders and directing buyers to WhatsApp API.
  • Merchant Validation: Proved that boutique sellers wanted simple visual catalogues connected straight to direct chat.
What's Coming

Product Roadmap.

A look at what we're designing next to keep Whizzly ahead of the curve.

Up Next

AI & Voice Commerce

Let customers place orders by voice note. AI handles the rest.

  • Voice Note Orders — shoppers dictate requirements via audio; AI parses them into structured line items automatically.
  • AI Shop Assistant trained on your products — handles queries, recommends items, and builds carts natively in WhatsApp.
Priority Queue
Planned

Localisation & Scan-to-Shop

Reach more customers, in more places, in more languages.

  • Multi-currency storefront with automated geo-located delivery rate calculations.
  • Scan-to-Shop QR flyer generator for restaurants and retail — opens a pre-filtered digital menu.
  • One-tap WhatsApp Cart Sharing so customers can send a pre-loaded checkout bag to friends.
  • Native iOS & Android merchant app for managing orders and bookings on the go.
  • Direct integration with Deliveroo, UberEats, and Just Eat for takeaway order aggregation.
Priority Queue
Considering

Enterprise Extensions

For merchants running bigger operations and teams.

  • Drag-and-drop Landing Page Builder for promotional banners and seasonal sale layouts.
  • Multi-tenant White-label Platform: Allow agencies and resellers to manage multiple merchant storefronts from a single master account with custom branding per client.
Priority Queue