> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://docs.downpay.app/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # Changelog ###### On this page: [Q1 2026 Jan-Mar](#1-q1-2026) * [Features](#2-q1-2026-features) * [Enhancements](#2-q1-2026-enhancements) [Q4 2025 Oct-Dec](#1-q4-2025) * [Features](#2-q4-2025-features) * [Enhancements](#2-q4-2025-enhancements) [Q3 2025 Jul-Sept](#1-q3-2025) * [Features](#2-q3-2025-features) * [Enhancements](#2-q3-2025-enhancements) [Q2 2025 Apr-Jun](#1-q2-2025) * [Features](#2-q2-2025-features) * [Enhancements](#2-q2-2025-enhancements) [Q1 2025 Jan-Mar](#1-q1-2025) * [Features](#2-q1-2025-features) * [Enhancements](#2-q1-2025-enhancements) [Q4 2024 Oct-Dec](#1-q4-2024) * [Features](#2-q4-2024-features) * [Enhancements](#2-q4-2024-enhancements) [Q3 2024 Jul-Sept](#1-q3-2024) * [Features](#2-q2-2024-features) * [Enhancements](#2-q2-2024-enhancements) * [News and Shopify updates](#2-q3-2024-news-and-shopify-updates) [Q2 2024 Apr-Jun](#1-q2-2024) * [Features](#2-q2-2024-features) * [Enhancements](#2-q2-2024-enhancements) [Q1 2024 Jan-Mar](#1-q1-2024) * [Features](#2-q1-2024-features) * [Enhancements](#2-q1-2024-enhancements) * [News and Shopify updates](#2-q1-2024-news-and-shopify-updates) [Q4 2023 Oct-Dec](#1-q4-2023) * [Features](#2-q4-2023-features) * [Enhancements](#2-q4-2023-enhancements) * [News and Shopify updates](#2-q4-2023-news-and-shopify-updates) [Q3 2023 July-Sept](#1-q3-2023) * [Features](#2-q3-2023-features) * [Enhancements](#2-q3-2023-enhancements) --- --- # Q1 2026 ## Q1 2026 Features ### Translations supported on all blocks All Downpay Blocks now support translations through the Shopify Translate & Adapt app. [Learn more](https://docs.downpay.app/en/article/translating-downpay-with-shopify-translate-adapt-app-1jzhtx0/) ### Flow templates in Shopify library 9 ready-to-use Downpay Flow templates are now available directly inside Shopify Flow, covering common deposit automation scenarios. [Learn more](https://getdownpay.com/product-updates/shopify-flow-templates-library) ### POS support using Checkout Links Collect a deposit in person using the Checkout Links QR code integration with Shopify POS. [Learn more](https://help.checkoutlinks.com/en/articles/15014055-sell-downpay-deposits-in-shopify-pos-with-checkout-links) ### Simple Bundles integration Offer a deposit option at checkout for product bundles built with Simple Bundles. [Learn more](https://docs.downpay.app/en/article/simple-bundles-integration-setup-fwqf78/) ### API docs site redesign The Downpay API documentation site has been redesigned with a clearer layout and full support for dark and light mode. [Learn more](https://api.downpay.app/) ## Q1 2026 Enhancements ### Guide for product options apps A new guide covers how to get deposits working alongside popular product options apps. [Learn more](https://docs.downpay.app/en/article/using-downpay-with-product-options-apps-8x5ak9/) ### Guide for B2B and wholesale compatible apps A new guide walks through how to set up deposits alongside B2B and wholesale pricing apps. [Learn more](https://docs.downpay.app/en/article/deposits-for-wholesale-and-b2b-pricing-8r66u2/) ### Clearer pending charges dashboard The pending charges dashboard now more clearly shows how much your store has accrued toward the next billing period. ### Enhanced plan selection page The plan selection page has been redesigned with a full feature breakdown by plan. ### Integrations page linked to setup guides The integrations page in the app now links directly to setup guides for each integration. ## Q1 2026 News ### Agency partner program Downpay is growing its agency program. Partners receive dedicated support, co-marketing opportunities, and a direct line to the team. [Learn more](https://getdownpay.com/become-a-partner) # Q4 2025 ## Q4 2025 Features ### Balance due on fulfillment For merchants on new plans only, create purchase options with the balance due on fulfillment. ### Optional payment info block Add an editable disclaimer, info icon, and hover text to product pages to explain deposit purchase options. [Learn more](https://docs.downpay.app/en/article/downpay-theme-settings-iumzy0/#2-payment-info-block) #### Checkout Links integration Use the Checkout Links app to create shareable checkout links with a deposit option pre-selected. [Learn more](https://docs.downpay.app/en/article/checkout-links-integration-setup-jigw7/) ## Q4 2025 Enhancements #### End-to-end how-to guides by use case Follow how-to guides to set up Downpay in six common use cases. [Learn more](https://docs.downpay.app/en/category/use-case-setup-guides-15xvcr6/) #### Playbook with tips for deposits Download a free playbook with ways to grow conversion by announcing your store's partial payment features. [Learn more](https://getdownpay.com/blog/announcing-deposits-on-your-store-increased-conversion) #### Brand lookbook with merchant examples Get inspiration from how merchants in different industries are using Downpay. [Learn more](https://getdownpay.com/lookbook). #### Interactive demo Explore the buyer and merchant experiences with Downpay in an interactive demo. [Learn more](https://getdownpay.com/interactive-demo). #### UI and performance enhancements Improved Downpay in-app experience and overall performance. --- --- [Jump to top](#6-on-this-page) # Q3 2025 ## Q3 2025 Features #### Downpay analytics For merchants on all plans, view a dashboard with prior 7 days of total Downpay sales, total Downpay orders, and Downpay average order value (AOV). For merchants on Standard plans and above, view the full Downpay order analytics page, including customizable date range. ### Whole-store purchase options Assign purchase options to all products in a store and define any excluded products. ### Cart-level deposits Let customers pay a deposit and balance payment based on an entire order from the cart. Contact us for more details. ## Q3 2025 Enhancements #### UI and performance enhancements Improved Downpay in-app experience and overall performance. --- --- [Jump to top](#6-on-this-page) # Q2 2025 ## Q2 2025 Features #### Buy button Place a button on any page that adds a specific product with a purchase option to the customer's cart. [Learn more](https://docs.downpay.app/en/article/add-downpay-in-your-theme-lxmp4h/#1-downpay-buy-button-optional) #### Flare integration Let customers select shipping dates using Flare and automate collecting payment in relation to those dates. [Learn more](https://docs.downpay.app/en/article/flare-integration-setup-jvzxhn/) #### Order editing fully compatible with deposits Add products from your catalog to orders with a deposit purchase option. #### New onboarding Get Downpay set up faster with the new in-app onboarding. #### Agree to terms checkbox guide Set up a checkbox requiring that buyers agree to terms following a new guide. [Learn more](https://docs.downpay.app/en/article/creating-custom-terms-and-conditions-checkbox-10y76fr/) #### Product Rentals Pro integration Store a credit card on file and authorize it with a security deposit tied to a Product Rentals Pro rental product. [Learn more](https://docs.downpay.app/en/article/product-rentals-pro-integration-setup-dlrzxn/) ## Q2 2025 Enhancements #### Button to re-install Downpay block/embed Quickly re-install the Downpay block or embed if you change themes. #### Additional UI banners See more banners warning of potential misconfiguration. --- --- [Jump to top](#6-on-this-page) # Q1 2025 ## Q1 2025 Features #### New Downpay product block style Choose button styles for the Downpay product block. Switch between the default radio buttons or standard buttons. #### In-app Integrations page You can now discover apps that have integrations with Downpay directly in-app. Check out the latest [integrations](https://docs.downpay.app/en/category/advanced-setup-17cnngg/) #### Support for large product catalogs Implemented a system to fetch all product tags more efficiently to support large product catalogs that surpass 750, 000+ products. #### Change wording on the order status block You can now update the wording of the Downpay order status page block through the Shopify theme editor. #### Cancelled order restock Inventory is now automatically restocked when orders are cancelled through Downpay. #### Shopify Flow: Actions for adding/removing products from a purchase option New Flow actions enable automatic addition/removal of products from purchase options. ## Q1 2025 Enhancements #### Customer-initiated cancelled orders remove payment method on file Customers who cancel their orders will now have their payment method removed automatically. #### Only display Downpay manage order block for Downpay processed orders The Downpay order status `Manage Order` block will only appear for orders processed through Downpay. #### "Contact Support" mail to link in the app Added a direct email link for contacting support within the app. #### Prevent duplicate authorization attempts If an order is already authorized, you cannot attempt authorization again. #### Various UI enhancements in app Improved wording and design for Downpay in-app experience --- --- [Jump to top](#6-on-this-page) # Q4 2024 ## Q4 2024 Features #### Shopify Flow: Trigger for Downpay order created You can now create Flows that trigger when Downpay order is created. #### Shopify Flow: Action to update payment due date You can now create Flows to update the payment due date on orders. ## Q4 2024 Enhancements #### UI Improvements: Remove tag dropdown & adjust search copy Tag dropdown has been removed, and search copy has been adjusted for clarity. #### Detect Plus Dev Shops Implemented a way to distinguish Plus Dev Shops from regular stores to ensure no billing plans are applied. #### Custom amount capture for authorized orders Merchants can now capture custom amounts for orders that have already been authorized. (Available for [partial pay beta only](https://docs.downpay.app/en/article/collect-partial-payment-on-deposit-orders-1mz38yb/)) #### Show percent or amount on deposit purchase option You can now choose to show or hide the % or $ amount of a deposit purchase option on the product template. #### Show pay in full purchase option first It is now possible to switch which purchase option is listed first on the product page. [learn more](https://docs.downpay.app/en/article/downpay-theme-settings-iumzy0/#5-default-to-pay-in-full) --- --- [Jump to top](#6-on-this-page) # Q3 2024 ## Q3 2024 features #### Downpay now supports using Stripe, Authorize.net and Adyen. Downpay is now available on more payment gateways. Adyen is supported for Shopify Plus businesses. [Learn more](https://docs.downpay.app/en/article/enable-a-supported-payment-gateway-6g7o1k/) #### Partial authorization for Shopify Plus Downpay now allows Shopify Plus Merchants to partially authorize a remaining balance through the Downpay API and through our Shopify Flow action. [Learn more](https://docs.downpay.app/en/article/using-shopify-flow-with-downpay-u2eu3f/#2-authorize-remaining-payment) #### Void authorization via Flow or Downpay API Downpay now offers the ability to void active authorizations before their expiry date using the `Void Authorization` action in Shopify Flow or through the Downpay API. [Learn more](https://docs.downpay.app/en/article/using-shopify-flow-with-downpay-u2eu3f/#3-void-authorization) #### Integration with Angle3D configurator Downpay now supports Angle3D configurator to offer high quality 3D renders with product customization. #### Revoke payment method via Downpay API You can now revoke the payment method on file so that you can fully close out the order. ## Q3 2024 enhancements #### Create your own custom deposit button You can now create your own Pay with Deposit button on your site instead of using the Downpay product block or to add to other pages. #### Downpay onboarding has been improved We've made changes to Downpay's onboarding to help with ease of use ## Q3 2024 News and Shopify updates * Shopify's new store credit functionality cannot be used for paying a deposit. It can be used to pay the remaining balance. [Learn more](https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/customers/store-credit) --- --- [Jump to top](#6-on-this-page) # Q2 2024 ## Q2 2024 features #### Split shipping calculations Downpay now supports Shopify's new split shipping checkout feature. Shipping on Shopify is now calculated based on the fulfillment date of an order (which is the payment due date set in Downpay). By default, Downpay will enable split shipping to ensure shipping costs are accurate when shipping some products now, and some products later. For customers who wish to charge one lower shipping cost and ship products when all become available, simply disable this global setting in Downpay. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/81f235024a249800/screenshot-2024-06-23-at-80627_y872d3.png) #### Conditionally hide or show Downpay product block You can now show or hide Downpay to enable workflows like hiding/showing deposits for certain regions or customers. [Learn how to use this feature](https://docs.downpay.app/en/article/showhide-downpay-conditionally-o3asw7/) #### New Downpay triggers for payment due days Downpay now includes 3 new Shopify Flow triggers to help you create payment reminder flows before payment is due. [Learn more](https://docs.downpay.app/en/article/using-shopify-flow-with-downpay-u2eu3f/#2-payment-due-in) #### Automatic payment collection with Downpay's Shopify Flow integration Downpay's new Shopify Flow action will allow customers to collect remaining balance payment based on various triggers such as \*\*Payment due date \*\* or **Order fulfilled**. [Learn how to enable this](https://docs.downpay.app/en/article/payment-authorization-or-collection-kk9ihv/#2-collect-payment-automatically-with-shopify-flow-integration) #### Automatic payment authorization with Downpay's Shopify Flow integration Downpay's new Shopify Flow action will allow customers to authorize remaining balance payment various triggers like **Order created** or **Order fulfilled**. [Learn how to enable this](https://docs.downpay.app/en/article/payment-authorization-or-collection-kk9ihv/#2-authorize-payment-automatically-with-shopify-flow-integration) #### Downpay Shopify Flow triggers: Payment Success and Payment Failure Customers can use Downpay's triggers to manage different actions based on whether remaining balance payment was successful or failed. [Review our example workflows](https://docs.downpay.app/en/article/using-shopify-flow-with-downpay-u2eu3f/#1-downpay-triggers) ## Q2 2024 enhancements #### Payment icons feature for legacy themes Payment icons toggle feature for the Downpay product embed is now available on legacy themes. #### Downpay no longer uses Shopify's "Only show this product with these purchase options" to display products with a deposit only Downpay no longer uses Shopify's product page **Only show this product with these purchase options** checkbox when customers sell products without the **Pay in full** option. Instead, Downpay uses it's own metafield that does not hide products from other sales channels nor does it cause issues upon uninstall. This change was not made on current merchant purchase options and is forward facing only. #### Enhanced performance We've upgrades certain systems to improve page load times and scaling to support even larger brands. --- --- [Jump to top](#6-on-this-page) # Q1 2024 ## Q1 2024 features #### Assign products to Downpay using a Product tag. Using product tags with Downpay will ensure products that should be sold with a deposit will stay in sync based on tags that have been assigned. [Learn more](https://docs.downpay.app/en/article/assigning-products-and-variants-to-downpay-purchase-options-sr082h/#3-by-tag) ### Assign specific variants to Downpay. It is not possible to display deposits only on specific variants. [Learn more](https://docs.downpay.app/en/article/assigning-products-and-variants-to-downpay-purchase-options-sr082h/#3-by-variants) ### Downpay's API is now available to help build workflows to suit any business. Check out our [API blog article](https://getdownpay.com/downpay-shopify-preorder-deposit-app-api/) for 4 days to use Shopify Flow with Downpay's API. Review [Getting started with the Downpay API](https://docs.downpay.app/en/article/getting-started-with-the-downpay-api-46887k/) or contact us if you'd like to learn more. ## Q1 2024 enhancements ### Merchants can now see product count on Downpay purchase option pages ### [Getdownpay.com](https://getdownpay.com/) has launched as a new home for the Downpay brand. ### Improved [customer documentation about app compatibility](https://docs.downpay.app/en/article/using-downpay-with-product-options-apps-8x5ak9/) ### Various scalability enhancements ### Various bug fixes ## Q1 2024 News and Shopify updates * Order editing now allows shipping and line item discounting. This feature will help adjust prices more easily for variable weight based products. --- --- [Jump to top](#6-on-this-page) # Q4 2023 ## Q4 2023 Features ### Customer portal order status page extension [Shopify Plus] Shopify Plus stores can now enable the Downpay customer order portal directly through the Shopify theme editor. This functionality will be coming to non-Plus stores summer 2024. [Learn more](https://docs.downpay.app/en/article/enabling-customer-order-management-w9aqaa/#1-setting-up-the-order-management-customer-portal) ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/81f235024a249800/customer-portal_lzsk9a.png) ### In-app support chat Customers can now chat with Downpay's support team directly in-app. ### Cart and checkout line item help text is now customizable The line item help text that used to be hard coded as `Deposit only due at checkout` can now be customized per purchase option. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/81f235024a249800/screenshot2023-12-01at114451am_1yohuec.png) ### Downpay now features a cart embed to support 2.0 and Vintage themes Display total due today and total due later directly in your cart for all deposit orders. Customers can enable and customize the content of the embed from the Shopify theme editor. [Learn more](https://docs.downpay.app/en/article/adding-downpay-to-os-20-themes-lxmp4h/#1-cart-page-optional) ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/81f235024a249800/embed_2l5qvc.png) ### Customer order portal design Downpay's customer portal has a default design to align more closely with Shopify's account portal. [Learn more](https://docs.downpay.app/en/article/enabling-customer-order-management-w9aqaa/) ### Product page help text display options You can now choose when the help text box appears (on deposit, on pay in full, on both). ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/81f235024a249800/screenshot-2023-12-04-at-10341_t4394s.png) ## Q4 2023 Enhancements ### Improved documentation We're constantly adding documentation and have include new sections to help with [integrations](https://docs.downpay.app/en/category/compatibility-with-other-shopify-apps-djzn5b/) and [payment collection](https://docs.downpay.app/en/category/payment-management-1o3n0lz/). ### Onboarding setup guide in Downpay side bar menu The onboarding setup guide now exists permanently in Downpay to allow customers to review setup instructions again if needed. ### Downpay customer order management portal CSS classes The customer order management portal design can now be customized using the various CSS classes on the elements. ### [Deprecation] Downpay no longer sends emails when a payment due date is changed on an order. ### Various bug fixes ## Q4 2023 News and Shopify updates * Shopify no longer requires customers to check a box at checkout when placing a deposit order. Downpay follows Shopify's design and does not have a way to enable this functionality again. We will explore introducing our own optional checkbox based on demand in the new year. --- --- [Jump to top](#6-on-this-page) # Q3 2023 ## Q3 2023 Features ### Payment reminders Downpay is now compatible with Payment reminders in Shopify so that merchants can send a `Pay Now` link to customers on the payment due date or after the payment due date they set up in Downpay for a product. [Learn more](https://docs.downpay.app/en/article/payment-reminders-1ksn7a0/). ### CSS box for product and cart embed and block Each Downpay theme block and embed have their our CSS customization box where a merchant can further design the look and feel of the Downpay elements. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/81f235024a249800/screenshot-2023-12-04-at-10432_1v19wgt.png) ### Language support Downpay now supports 15 languages. [Learn more](https://docs.downpay.app/en/article/supported-languages-awntxj/) ### Vintage theme product page embed Merchants using vintage themes on Shopify can now use the Downpay product embed to set up deposits. [Learn more](/en/article/lxmp4h/) ### Customizable fields in Downpay Product block and embed Merchants can now adjust the content of the `deposit` and `pay in full` fields in the Downpay Product block and vintage theme embed. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/81f235024a249800/screenshot-2023-12-04-at-11012_1nkympm.png) ### Buy button now supports deposits Shopify's buy now button works by default for products with a Downpay deposit. ### Enable free billing on development stores. Development stores can use Downpay for testing without having to select a billing plan. ### Detect when payment gateway is unsupported Downpay's in-app onboarding now determines if a supported payment gateway is enabled. ### Pay now button now available for partially paid orders Customers can now pay their remaining balance by using `View order` from their initial order confirmation email. [Learn more](https://docs.downpay.app/en/article/payment-collection-for-deposit-orders-kk9ihv/#1-customers-complete-balance-payment) ### Bulk add products to an existing Downpay purchase option Merchants can now add 50 products at a time to a Downpay purchase option. [Learn more](https://docs.downpay.app/en/article/bulk-add-products-to-purchase-options-1mmk4fs/) ### Create purchase options on variants Purchase options can be created on a variant. Enabled by request only. ### Downpay product block release date field Merchants can now toggle displaying the release date on the product page. ### Toggle customer cancellations and/or refunding By default customer portal cancellations are turned off and can be turned on in the Downpay settings page. ### Payment method icons Downpay product block can now display payment method icons that are enabled on the store. ## Q3 2023 Enhancements ### Get help link is available in the Downpay cart and product block in the theme editor Merchants can how quickly contact us directly from the Downpay blocks. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/81f235024a249800/screenshot-2023-12-04-at-10564_xv9nzr.png) ### Downpay and Product Options apps guide Downpay works with many product options, variant and add-on apps so we created a simple guide to help with setup. [Learn more](https://docs.downpay.app/en/article/using-downpay-with-product-options-apps-8x5ak9/) ### Warning message when deleting a purchase option. Prevent merchants from accidentally deleting a purchase option without a confirmation. ### UI change for `days after checkout` date type option Replaced the slider with an input field to help with easy of use. ### Allow purchase options to be created without a product. ### Add link to purchase option cancellation policy to Downpay customer portal. Downpay's customer facing order management portal now links to the purchase option cancellation policy. ### Toggle border on Downpay product theme app block. Merchants can now toggle the outline on or off on the Downpay product block. --- --- [Jump to top](#6-on-this-page)