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What's new in Gift Card Hero

Releases of Gift Card Hero since the launch on the Shopify App Store in August 2021.

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v2.9.02026-08-28

Gift cards in market currencies

Issue gift cards in any currency your Shopify Markets enable — pick it next to the amount in Generate and Send, or use the currency_code column in your CSV. Dashboard totals stay in your store currency and report the rest separately.

  • AddedGift cards in market currencies: issue gift cards in any currency your Shopify Markets enable — pick it next to the amount in Generate and Send, or use the currency_code column in your CSV. Dashboard totals stay in your store currency and report the rest separately.
  • AddedCustom artwork in bulk operations: give each card its own picture in generate, send, update and import by adding an image column with the artwork URL.
  • AddedPOS activity log: every gift card action taken at POS in one place: search, filter by action type and date, page through the full history and export the current selection to CSV. A preview of the last ten actions sits in POS Tools.
  • AddedAdditional charge for physical cards: add a configurable fee to physical gift cards. The charge name is translatable and shows both in the widget and at checkout.
  • AddedRefunds for custom amount cards: refunding an order that contained a custom amount gift card now disables the scheduled card automatically.
  • Improved"Added to gift cards" tile: one number for how much value was loaded onto gift cards in a period — new cards plus top-ups — with a daily breakdown, next to "Redemptions amount". A "Last month" preset was added to the date picker.
  • ImprovedDelete gift card categories: remove a gift card category you no longer use.
  • ImprovedGift card image uploads: more reliable image uploads for gift card designs, with clearer errors when a file is the wrong size.
v2.8.02026-06-02

Built for Shopify

Gift Card Hero earned Shopify's Built for Shopify status — the badge Shopify gives apps that meet its highest bar for performance, design and merchant experience.

  • AddedBuilt for Shopify: giftCard Hero earned Shopify's Built for Shopify status — the badge Shopify gives apps that meet its highest bar for performance, design and merchant experience.
  • AddedKlaviyo reminders: send unused balance reminders through Klaviyo instead of the app's own email, so gift card messages follow the same templates and sending rules as the rest of your marketing.
  • AddedBuy Now button: let shoppers skip the cart and go straight to checkout from the gift card form. Enable it in eGift Cards settings; the button label is translated in every supported language.
  • AddedMasked codes in orders: save a masked gift card code as an order tag and in the order note, so staff can match a card to its order without the full code being readable in Shopify admin.
  • AddedBulk import above Shopify's limit: import gift cards worth more than Shopify's $2,000 issuance cap. The card is created and topped up to its full balance automatically.
  • AddedResend reminders: resend an unused balance reminder to a customer without waiting for the next scheduled run.
  • ImprovedTheme app blocks on the home page: see which of your themes have the gift card app block installed, activate or deactivate it per theme, and open the gift card product or a storefront preview from the same place.
  • ImprovedCancel a running sync: analytics syncs can now be cancelled from the dashboard, with clearer progress reporting while they run.
  • ImprovedSetup wizard options: choose an unlisted product status for the gift card product, and allow customers to upload their own images, directly in the setup wizard.
  • ImprovedLocalized PDF gift cards: the PDF gift card loading screen is now translated into every language the app supports.
  • ImprovedRecent gift cards on the home page: the home page shows the most recent gift cards in the queue, so you can see what has just gone out without leaving it.
  • ImprovedPOS payment requirement: control whether a payment is required by default when reloading a gift card from POS.
v2.7.02026-04-14

Multi-store gift card sync

Sync gift cards across multiple Shopify stores with automatic balance and status updates via POS and admin.

  • AddedMulti-store gift card sync: sync gift cards across multiple Shopify stores with automatic balance and status updates via POS and admin.
  • AddedPOS Quick Mode: skip the main menu and go directly to gift card reload. Configure which fields to show or hide for faster POS workflows.
  • AddedPOS gift card registration: register physical gift card codes directly from the POS terminal by scanning QR codes or entering codes manually.
  • AddedOnboarding redesign: new step-by-step setup wizard with welcome screen, getting started banners, and gift card activation guidance.
  • ImprovedDashboard KPI cards: redesigned analytics dashboard with dedicated KPI cards and improved statistics layout.
  • ImprovedAPI recipient details: gift card REST API now returns recipient information (name, email) in responses for better integration support.
  • ImprovedPhysical card product picker: choose which existing product to link as your physical gift card directly from the settings page.
  • ImprovedCustom amount setup: streamlined custom amount activation with progress indicator and SKU configuration support.
v2.6.02026-02-27

Sales lift analytics

New dashboard tile showing how gift cards drive additional revenue beyond their face value.

  • AddedSales lift analytics: new dashboard tile showing how gift cards drive additional revenue beyond their face value.
  • AddedDelivery details tracking: automatic retrieval and tracking of gift card delivery details from order line items.
  • AddedCustom CSS & JavaScript: new page for merchants to add custom CSS and JavaScript to fine-tune the gift card builder appearance.
v2.5.02025-11-18

PDF gift cards with QR codes

Generate downloadable PDF gift cards with embedded QR codes for easy in-store redemption.

  • AddedPDF gift cards with QR codes: generate downloadable PDF gift cards with embedded QR codes for easy in-store redemption.
  • AddedGift card expiration management: new component to view and manage gift card expiration dates directly in the admin.
  • AddedCustom recipient email: allow customers to enter a custom email for the gift card recipient at checkout.
  • AddedCAPTCHA & rate limiting: added CAPTCHA verification and rate limiting to protect against abuse on public endpoints.
  • AddedSkip code generation option: new advanced setting to skip automatic gift code generation for stores that manage codes externally.
v2.4.02025-09-26

POS user management

Manage point-of-sale users with password protection and permission controls.

  • AddedPOS user management: manage point-of-sale users with password protection and permission controls.
  • AddedPayment customization: new service to customize payment methods and checkout behavior for gift card orders.
  • AddedBalance reminders: automated email reminders to customers about their unused gift card balances.
  • AddedEmail copy for gift cards: send a copy of the gift card notification email to the store owner or a custom address.
  • AddedGift card transactions endpoint: new API endpoint to query gift card transaction history with advanced filtering.
  • ImprovedNavigation menu: added a sidebar navigation menu with active link indicators for easier app navigation.
v2.3.02025-07-18

Gift card orders dashboard

New dashboard component showing recent gift card orders with direct links to Shopify admin.

  • AddedGift card orders dashboard: new dashboard component showing recent gift card orders with direct links to Shopify admin.
  • AddedCustom design uploads: allow customers to upload their own images as gift card designs on the storefront.
  • AddedDelivery details automation: automatically update gift card delivery details from order fulfillment data.
  • ImprovedBulk operations stability: improved reliability and stability of bulk gift card operations for large stores.
v2.2.02025-05-26

PDF generation endpoint

Server-side PDF generation for gift cards, enabling print-ready output with custom designs.

  • AddedPDF generation endpoint: server-side PDF generation for gift cards, enabling print-ready output with custom designs.
  • AddedPredefined gift codes: new table component for managing predefined gift codes that can be assigned to orders.
  • AddedCustom checkbox in builder: merchants can add a custom checkbox to the gift card builder form for terms or opt-ins.
  • AddedGift card discount tooltip: visual indicator showing sale prices and discounts on gift cards in the storefront builder.
  • AddedPayment methods page: new page with user guide for configuring payment customization rules.
v2.1.02025-03-17

Physical gift card customization

Custom input fields, configurable code length, and message length limits for physical gift cards.

  • AddedPhysical gift card customization: custom input fields, configurable code length, and message length limits for physical gift cards.
  • AddedCustom design uploads (storefront): file upload functionality for customers to use their own images as gift card designs.
  • AddedDigital copy option: option to send a digital copy of physical gift cards via email to the recipient.
  • ImprovedCustom physical variant handling: better support for stores with custom physical gift card product variants.
v2.0.02025-01-13

POS gift card management

Full-featured POS extension for managing gift cards, checking balances, and processing refunds.

  • AddedPOS gift card management: full-featured POS extension for managing gift cards, checking balances, and processing refunds.
  • AddedCustomer account extension: gift card management UI embedded in the customer account page for self-service balance checks.
  • AddedGift card transactions report: exportable report of all gift card transactions with filtering by date, type, and status.
  • AddedCustom amount with cart transform: system product and cart transform for handling custom amount gift cards at checkout.
  • AddedCustomer gift card reissue: retrieve and reissue gift cards for customers who lost their codes.
  • AddedPOS refund extension: refund gift card balances directly from the Shopify POS terminal.
  • AddedVariant image locking: lock gift card images to specific product variants to prevent mismatched designs.
  • ImprovedOrder details extension: shopify admin extension showing gift card details directly on the order page.
v1.9.02024-12-16

Multicurrency support

Gift cards now respect Shopify Markets currency conversion for international stores.

  • AddedMulticurrency support: gift cards now respect Shopify Markets currency conversion for international stores.
  • AddedSelf-hosted gift cards: host gift card pages directly on your store for full branding control without Shopify templates.
  • AddedBarcode generation: generate CODE128 barcodes alongside QR codes for in-store scanning and POS redemption.
  • AddedOnboarding widget: step-by-step setup wizard guiding new merchants through initial gift card configuration.
  • ImprovedPayment customization: restrict or customize payment methods available during gift card checkout.
v1.8.02024-09-26

Balance reload notifications

Notify customers when their gift card balance has been reloaded with customizable messages.

  • AddedBalance reload notifications: notify customers when their gift card balance has been reloaded with customizable messages.
  • AddedSeparate reload page: dedicated page for gift card balance top-ups with expiration settings and notification controls.
  • AddedCustom proxy URL: configure custom proxy URLs for the customer portal and balance checker pages.
  • ImprovedFaster admin panel: modernized admin interface with improved accessibility and faster page loads.
v1.7.02024-06-10

Balance check API

Public API endpoint for checking gift card balance, usable by third-party apps and custom storefronts.

  • AddedBalance check API: public API endpoint for checking gift card balance, usable by third-party apps and custom storefronts.
  • AddedVideo message for gift cards: record or upload video messages attached to gift cards for a personal touch.
  • AddedGift card categories: organize gift cards into categories for easier browsing on the storefront.
  • AddedPOS settings: configure POS-specific options: disable reload, reload after payment only, and more.
  • ImprovedMarkets & Weglot support: full support for Shopify Markets and Weglot translation service for multilingual stores.
v1.6.02024-04-24

Compare at price

Show original and sale prices on gift cards to highlight discounts.

  • AddedCompare at price: show original and sale prices on gift cards to highlight discounts.
  • AddedOne-time gift cards: single-use gift cards that are automatically disabled after first redemption.
  • AddedQueue report export: export gift card delivery queue reports for tracking and auditing.
  • ImprovedGift card currency support: proper currency formatting and conversion for gift cards in multi-currency stores.
v1.5.02024-02-28

Multiple physical code assignment

Auto-assign multiple physical gift card codes from pre-loaded inventory to a single order.

  • AddedMultiple physical code assignment: auto-assign multiple physical gift card codes from pre-loaded inventory to a single order.
  • AddedReload balance enhancements: improved balance reload flow with better charge handling and POS integration.
  • AddedGift card transaction log: detailed transaction log for every gift card showing all balance changes and redemptions.
  • ImprovedDashboard optimization: faster dashboard loading with optimized database queries and aggregation pipeline.
  • ImprovedSeparate titles for eGift and physical cards: different product titles for eGift cards and physical gift cards in the storefront.
v1.4.02023-11-22

Bulk send with CSV

Send gift cards in bulk by uploading a CSV file with recipients, amounts, and messages.

  • AddedBulk send with CSV: send gift cards in bulk by uploading a CSV file with recipients, amounts, and messages.
  • AddedShopify fulfillment integration: gift card delivery through Shopify's native fulfillment system instead of custom emails.
  • AddedMultistore management: connect and manage gift cards across multiple Shopify stores from a single admin panel.
  • AddedCustom amount with min/max: let customers choose custom gift card amounts within configurable minimum and maximum limits.
  • AddedCustom start shopping link: configure a custom URL for the "Start shopping" button in gift card notification emails.
  • AddedPhysical custom amount: support for custom denomination amounts on physical gift cards.
  • ImprovedPhysical card auto-assignment: automatic code assignment for physical gift card orders from pre-loaded inventory.
v1.3.02023-09-07

Custom amount gift cards

Allow customers to enter any custom amount for their gift card on the storefront.

  • AddedCustom amount gift cards: allow customers to enter any custom amount for their gift card on the storefront.
  • AddedMass send with images: attach custom gift card images when sending bulk gift cards to recipients.
  • AddedBulk import with template: import gift cards with specific template suffixes for custom Shopify themes.
  • AddedGift card assign by email via API: assign gift cards to customers by email through the external API.
  • ImprovedMulti-language support expansion: added Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian translations for the storefront.
v1.2.02023-06-17

Import functionality

Import existing gift cards from CSV files to migrate from other platforms.

  • AddedImport functionality: import existing gift cards from CSV files to migrate from other platforms.
  • AddedExternal API: rESTful API for creating, querying, and managing gift cards programmatically.
  • AddedEmail templates: customizable email templates for gift card notifications with dynamic variables.
v1.1.02023-01-13

Dashboard & analytics

Analytics dashboard with sales charts, gift card statistics, and key metrics.

  • AddedDashboard & analytics: analytics dashboard with sales charts, gift card statistics, and key metrics.
  • AddedMy Gift Cards customer portal: customer-facing page to view, manage, and check balance of their gift cards.
  • AddedPOS tools: point-of-sale tools for scanning, checking balances, and managing gift cards in-store.
  • AddedGift card queue & scheduling: schedule gift card deliveries for future dates with queue management and status tracking.
  • AddedGift card reissue: reissue gift cards to customers who lost their codes while preserving the original balance.
v1.0.02022-06-14

Gift card metafields

Store gift card data in Shopify metafields for use in themes and custom integrations.

  • AddedGift card metafields: store gift card data in Shopify metafields for use in themes and custom integrations.
  • AddedMy Gift Cards page: customer account page for viewing purchased gift cards with QR codes and balances.
  • AddedCopy to clipboard: one-click copy for gift card codes on the storefront and customer pages.
v0.9.02022-04-14

Physical gift cards

Full support for physical gift cards with shipping addresses and variant images.

  • AddedPhysical gift cards: full support for physical gift cards with shipping addresses and variant images.
  • AddedNew gift card designs: redesigned gift card templates with improved mobile experience and new layouts.
  • AddedBalance top-up: allow customers and store owners to add balance to existing gift cards.
  • ImprovedVariant images for gift cards: map different gift card designs to specific product variants.
v0.8.02022-02-15

RTL language support

Full right-to-left layout support for Hebrew, Arabic, and other RTL languages.

  • AddedRTL language support: full right-to-left layout support for Hebrew, Arabic, and other RTL languages.
  • AddedBalance checker page: standalone page for customers to check their gift card balance by entering the code.
  • AddedDatepicker localization: localized date picker for scheduling gift card deliveries in the customer's language.
  • ImprovedNew storefront design: redesigned gift card builder with improved UX and mobile-first approach.
v0.5.02021-11-16

Gift card builder

Interactive storefront widget for customizing and purchasing gift cards with live preview.

  • AddedGift card builder: interactive storefront widget for customizing and purchasing gift cards with live preview.
  • AddedScheduled delivery: schedule gift card delivery for a specific date — perfect for birthdays and holidays.
  • AddedAnalytics & reporting: basic analytics with gift card sales reports, balance tracking, and usage statistics.
  • AddedEmail notifications: branded email notifications for gift card recipients with custom designs and messages.
  • AddedBalance checker snippet: embeddable balance checker widget for any page on the storefront.
  • AddedMulti-language support: full localization support with translations for the storefront builder in multiple languages.
v0.1.02021-08-16

Initial release

Gift Card Hero launches on the Shopify App Store with core gift card functionality.

  • AddedInitial release: giftCard Hero launches on the Shopify App Store with core gift card functionality.
  • AddedeGift card creation: create and send digital gift cards with custom designs and personalized messages.
  • AddedShopify integration: deep integration with Shopify's gift card system, orders, and customer data.

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