Online store SOTESHOP 8.3.7

A new version of the SOTESHOP online store 8.3.7 has been released. We have introduced new features for customer accounts, updates to deliveries and integrations, optimizations across multiple levels of operation, and numerous accessibility improvements compliant with the European Accessibility Act (EAA) and WCAG 2.1 guidelines. We have also added a new version of SOTE AI PRO with Chat AI functionality and improved GPT-4o translations, including automatic translation of the entire store.

Complete list of changes in SOTESHOP 8.3.7

1. Graphic editor: Improved and optimized saving of configuration and layout of the graphic theme in the admin panel.
2. Sale of files and codes online: If the order value is 0, the system automatically marks it as paid. This allows free files and codes to be sent immediately after placing the order – without additional verification.
3. Search: Optimization of handling short (3-character) keywords in the store search engine.
4. Recently viewed and followed products: Dedicated pages for logged-in and guest users.
5. List of followed products.
6. List of recently viewed products.
7. Encouragement to create an account on pages for non-logged-in users.
8. Heart icon in the header linking to the followed products list.
9. Followed products limit increased to 200 items.
10. Recently viewed products limit increased to 200 items.
11. Data synchronization for logged-in and guest accounts.
12. GLS – store delivery integration: Fixed label download when the “label from roll (160 mm × 100 mm, Zebra EPL)” format is selected.
13. Easter: Fixed application installation for PHP 8.x.
14. Update panel: Improved package update mechanisms for stores not updated for a long time.
15. Integration with Najlepsze dla niemowląt wholesaler: Eliminated product image duplication issue.
16. Giallo8 theme: Added ability to change colors in the graphic configuration.
17. Giallo 8: Editing category frame on the homepage.
18. Giallo 8: Editing Old price field.
19. Products: Fixed issue with overly long headers that could occasionally cause 502 errors on some servers.
20. Themes: Fixed extended menu display issue where columns were too far apart on large screens.
21. Credit Agricole Installments: Button aligned to the left to match other payment methods.
22. Fast Cache: Added option to enable compression for cached files.
23. Fixed saving of pages with additional URL parameters (e.g. ?test).
24. Customers: Fixed display of recently viewed products in the customer panel.
25. Fast Cache: Fixed module operation for PHP 7.1 stores.
26. All themes: Added alt attributes to all images.
27. Introduced HTML landmark roles (main, nav).
28. Added missing aria-label attributes.
29. Increased button sizes on banners.
30. Improved search labels.
31. Removed duplicate id attributes.
32. Graphic editor: Fixed theme preview display in admin panel.
33. Products: Fixed product limit functionality.
34. Poczta Polska: Improved handling of international shipments in admin panel.
35. Themes, customers, newsletter, etc.: Removed duplicated role="navigation".
36. Added missing aria-label attributes in forms.
37. Improved heading structure (h1-h6).
38. Improved list syntax (ul, li).
39. Removed hidden, unlabeled links.
40. Added missing attributes to a links.
41. InPost Parcel Lockers: Fixed shipment creation after API changes.
42. Ads Tracker: Updated URL storage mechanism.
43. Added scheduled cleanup of Ads Tracker database table.
44. Poczta Polska: Fixed module configuration saving.
45. Ceneo: Added product availability options (Made to order, Pre-order).
46. Poczta Polska: Improved order handling on store side.
47. Customers: Improved cart behavior for guests with specific server settings.
48. Integration with Medica-Group: Extended import with GPSR fields.
49. Themes, customers, banners, demo data: Improved forms related to ordering and customer service.
50. Improved contrast according to WCAG AA guidelines.
51. Added visible keyboard focus (focus outline).
52. Ability to add descriptions to video materials in banners.
53. Full keyboard navigation for submenu control.
54. Language version: Updated Czech translation.
55. SOTE AI: Improved translation quality.
56. Support for complex HTML files.
57. Improved full-store translation mechanism.
58. Accessibility improvements: Forms for reviews, newsletter, inquiries, complaints, and returns.
59. Additional checkout process improvements.
60. Added screen reader descriptions for Google reCaptcha.
61. Theme contrast improvements.
62. Improved product option selection as buttons.
63. Products: Fixed price filtering display.
64. Invoices: Improved invoice-related fields display.
65. Ceneo: Fixed integration with Ads Tracker.
66. Product questions: Improved WCAG compliance.
67. Products: Adjusted price filters to WCAG requirements.
68. Allegro: Added contact form link for responsible manufacturer.
69. Poczta Polska: Updated WSDL URLs.
70. Accessibility (WCAG): Improved newsletter forms.
71. Adjusted blog post headings on homepage.
72. Credit Agricole Installments: Updated order limits (100 zł to 48,000 zł).
73. Poczta Polska: Changed shipment creation mechanism for pickup points.
74. SOTE AI: New version with Chat AI answering questions about the store offer.
75. Core system: Improved database reconnection mechanism.
76. Products: Organized order of delivery time information.
77. Customers: Improved account deletion mechanism.
78. Recently viewed products: Improved module stability.
79. Passo theme: Unified box heights.
80. Customers: Improved address parsing stability.
81. Lazuli theme: Fixed banner CTA display.
82. Electro theme: Improved banner scaling.
83. Bulk order printing: Fixed dialog close button.
84. Core system: Removed unnecessary Symfony module.
85. InPost: Added option to delete shipments regardless of status.
86. DMTrade integration: Updated to new file structure.
87. Customers: Fixed login mechanisms.
88. SOTE AI: Improved product recommendations engine.
89. Simplified product search in accessories and related products.

Update

Updates are available by default for all SOTESHOP 8 stores with subscription services: Start, Standard, PRO, or VIP. See update documentation: Update documentation

Related pages

• Artificial intelligence in SOTESHOP with SOTE AI
• SOTESHOP pricing
• SOTESHOP online store
• Update documentation