EasyCommerce 1.40 is the biggest release since launch, introducing a feature that hasn’t existed in WordPress ecommerce before: autonomous AI agents that can sell products and help manage your online store automatically.
This release brings Agentic AI directly into EasyCommerce, allowing AI-powered assistants to interact with customers and support store management without requiring complex integrations or third-party tools.
Alongside AI innovations, EasyCommerce 1.40 includes critical security improvements, a redesigned dashboard, payment reliability enhancements, onboarding upgrades, and dozens of bug fixes.
Agentic AI: Autonomous AI Agents for Your WordPress Store
The headline feature in EasyCommerce 1.40 is Agentic AI.
For the first time, EasyCommerce introduces two autonomous AI agents built directly into the WordPress ecommerce plugin. One helps customers complete purchases on the storefront, while the other assists store owners with administrative tasks.
No complicated setup. No external integrations. Everything works natively inside EasyCommerce.
Shopping Agent for Customers
The Shopping Agent is an AI-powered storefront assistant that guides customers through the entire buying process using natural conversation.
Customers can describe what they are looking for, and the Shopping Agent will:
- Search the product catalog
- Check product availability
- Apply eligible coupons
- Create the order
- Generate a payment link
All of these actions happen within a single chat conversation.
Rather than functioning as a basic product search tool, the Shopping Agent delivers a complete conversational shopping experience from product discovery to checkout. This is particularly useful for stores with large product catalogs and for customers who prefer conversation over traditional browsing.
Store Copilot for Store Owners
Store Copilot is an AI-powered administrative assistant designed to simplify store management.
Instead of navigating multiple settings and menus, store owners can simply describe what they want to accomplish, and Store Copilot handles the task.
Key improvements include:
- Natural-language store management
- HTML-rendered responses for improved clarity
- Multi-line prompts using Shift + Enter for complex requests
Store Copilot transforms store administration into a conversational experience, making ecommerce management faster and more efficient.
AI Usage Log
EasyCommerce 1.40 also introduces a dedicated AI Usage Log.
The new log allows store owners to monitor AI credit consumption across:
- Shopping Agent
- Store Copilot
- Other AI-powered features available in EasyCommerce
Security Updates and Critical Fixes
EasyCommerce 1.40 includes several important security improvements that all users should apply immediately.
Stripe Security Improvements
- Fixed a Stripe webhook signature verification bypass
- Added authentication requirements for Stripe webhook endpoints
- Added authentication requirements for Stripe payment-intent REST endpoints
PayPal Security Improvements
- PayPal order totals are now re-verified after payment
- Prevents potential exploitation through manipulated cart totals during checkout
Tax API Security Fixes
- Fixed an authentication bypass affecting Tax REST endpoints
- All tax endpoints now require proper authentication
CSV Tax Loader Protection
- Fixed a path traversal vulnerability in the CSV tax-rate loader
- Country parameters are now validated before file paths are generated
These security updates are significant. Users running versions earlier than 1.40 should update immediately.
Payment Gateway Reliability Improvements
EasyCommerce 1.40 delivers major reliability improvements across Stripe, PayPal, and Braintree payment gateways.
Stripe Enhancements
- Added SetupIntent support for subscription checkouts
- Fixed a double-charge issue affecting first subscription orders
- Resolved card element rendering failures
- Stripe payment forms now automatically re-render when cart contents change
- US bank account payment methods and other supported methods now display correctly instead of showing “N/A”
Braintree Fixes
- Fixed an inverted refund status check
- Corrected partial refund handling
- Corrected void transaction handling
PayPal Fixes
- Resolved undefined variables that caused PayPal refund failures
Saved Payment Methods
Saved payment methods now display correctly during checkout across all supported payment gateways, improving the customer experience.
Tax Calculation Fix
Tax calculations now correctly apply to discounted order totals.
Previously, tax was calculated using the pre-discount price. EasyCommerce 1.40 fixes this behavior so tax is applied to the discounted amount.
Improved Onboarding Experience
The onboarding process has been simplified for new users.
Automatic AI Connection
Users no longer need to manually copy and paste an AI API token. A magic link now handles the connection process automatically.
Installation Progress Indicator
For new installations, EasyCommerce now displays a progress indicator while the locations.json file downloads, providing clear feedback during setup.
Better Storefront and Theme Compatibility
Storefront compatibility with modern WordPress themes has been improved through:
- Automatic CSS isolation
- Layout width fixes
- Frontend container rendering improvements
Stores experiencing theme-related display inconsistencies should see improved compatibility after updating.
Redesigned EasyCommerce Dashboard
The EasyCommerce dashboard has been refreshed with a cleaner and more modern interface.
Additional dashboard improvements include:
- Corrected revenue number formatting
- Fixed order status chart display issues
Store owners who regularly review sales performance and analytics will notice a more polished experience.
Product Management and Abandoned Cart Improvements
Several enhancements have been made to product management and abandoned cart recovery features.
Product Importer
The demo product importer now correctly imports product images.
Abandoned Cart Improvements
The abandoned cart list now displays:
- Product names
- Cart totals
This allows store owners to quickly identify incomplete purchases.
Reminder Email Fix
Abandoned cart reminder emails now send correctly when the Remind button is used.
Addon Improvements
Several addon-related issues have been resolved.
Availability Fixes
The following addons were incorrectly marked as Pro-only and are now available to all users:
- Klaviyo Addon
- PDF Invoice Addon
Installation Fixes
- Fixed addons installing into temporary or incorrect directories
- Resolved the bundled Stripe plugin installation prompt that appeared when using subscriptions
Additional Bug Fixes and User Interface Improvements
EasyCommerce 1.40 includes a broad range of usability and interface improvements.
Admin Improvements
- Search now triggers using the Enter key across admin screens
- Admin menu icons have been updated to monochrome styling
- WordPress admin sidebar now correctly highlights the EasyCommerce Dashboard
Form and Dropdown Fixes
- State dropdowns now work correctly
- City dropdowns now work correctly
- Coupon status dropdown now displays properly
- Date placeholders in search fields have been corrected
- Sort dropdown label overflow issues have been fixed
Order and Settings Improvements
- Last order date now displays correctly in order details
- Fixed a broken placeholder link in email settings
- Resolved documentation page loading issues
How to Update EasyCommerce
To update EasyCommerce:
- Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
- Navigate to Plugins → EasyCommerce.
- Click Update Now.
After updating:
- Verify your AI settings and ensure Shopping Agent and Store Copilot are configured correctly.
- If you use Stripe subscriptions, review the checkout process to confirm the Setup Intent flow is functioning as expected.
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