All FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

For Shop Owners

What features does FluentCart include?
FluentCart is a full-featured eCommerce solution for WordPress. It supports both physical and digital products, including inventory tracking and product variations. You’ll find built-in tools for creating discount coupons, generating receipts, and managing orders. It also integrates with popular and custom payment gateways and follows SEO best practices to optimize your product pages.

How easy is it to set up and use?
Very easy. Installation is just like any other WordPress plugin. FluentCart comes with an intuitive interface so you can quickly configure your store settings, add products, and connect payment gateways—all without needing technical expertise.

Can I customize FluentCart to match my brand?
Absolutely. FluentCart includes customizable Gutenberg blocks and supports custom CSS for advanced styling. You can even add action buttons to custom WordPress patterns, making it easy to align the cart with your brand’s visual identity.

Is FluentCart compatible with my current WordPress theme?
Yes. FluentCart is built using standard WordPress best practices and is compatible with any properly coded theme. It will automatically inherit your theme’s styles unless you choose to override them.

Can I sell unlimited products, and how well does it scale?
There are no limitations on the number of products or orders. FluentCart is built for scalability—how well it performs depends on your hosting infrastructure. With a good hosting setup, your store can scale comfortably.

What payment methods are supported?
FluentCart supports major global payment options, including Stripe, PayPal, and credit cards. You can also integrate custom payment gateways using webhooks and extend functionality as needed.

Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes. We offer a 14-day, no-questions-asked money-back guarantee. If FluentCart doesn’t meet your expectations, simply request a refund within 14 days of purchase.

Can I sell both physical and digital products?
Yes. FluentCart allows you to sell both types of products from one store. You can easily manage shipping for physical items and offer instant downloads or licenses for digital products.

Can I offer discounts or promotional codes?
Definitely. FluentCart includes a built-in system for creating and managing discount codes and promotional campaigns to help boost conversions.

How does FluentCart handle inventory management?
FluentCart includes real-time inventory tracking with automatic stock level updates. It helps prevent overselling and alerts you when items are running low.

Do I need coding knowledge to manage my store?
Not at all. FluentCart is designed to be user-friendly. You won’t need any coding knowledge unless you’re looking to implement something extremely niche. In such cases, you may consult a developer, but for most stores, everything works right out of the box.

Can I track orders and send shipping updates?Yes. FluentCart includes a full order tracking system. Customers will receive email updates on their orders, and they can check their status through the customer portal on your site.

Can I customize the post-purchase emails?
Yes, you can fully customize email templates to match your brand and tone. Everything can be white-labeled to create a consistent customer experience.

Is FluentCart beginner-friendly for small business owners?
Absolutely. FluentCart is built with ease of use in mind. Even if you’re new to eCommerce, you’ll find the interface straightforward and the workflows intuitive.

For Developers

Can I extend or customize FluentCart using hooks?
Absolutely. FluentCart provides a wide range of hooks, allowing developers to add custom functionality or modify behavior—without ever touching the core plugin files.

Does FluentCart support REST APIs for integration?
Yes. FluentCart offers REST API support, enabling seamless integration with third-party applications, custom front-ends, or backend services.

Is FluentCart translation-ready and does it support multiple currencies?
Yes. FluentCart is fully translation-ready. All text strings are localized using WordPress standards, and you can translate them easily using tools like Loco Translate. Currency support is planned as the product evolves.

Is the codebase open-source and actively maintained?
Yes. FluentCart is a GPL-licensed plugin listed on the WordPress repository. The source code is open for review and modification, and it’s actively maintained by the WPManageNinja team.

Can I build custom payment gateways?
Yes. FluentCart is built with extensibility in mind. Developers can use its hooks and class architecture to create and integrate custom payment gateways as needed.

Is FluentCart compatible with headless WordPress setups?
Definitely. FluentCart supports headless architectures, allowing you to build fully custom front-end experiences using frameworks like React or Vue while FluentCart handles the backend logic and eCommerce engine.

Does FluentCart follow WordPress coding standards?
Yes. FluentCart adheres strictly to WordPress development best practices and coding standards, ensuring compatibility with the broader WordPress ecosystem and future updates.

Can developers build custom Gutenberg blocks for FluentCart?
Yes. FluentCart is designed to support custom Gutenberg blocks, giving developers the flexibility to create tailored front-end features for stores.

Is there developer documentation or an API reference available?
Yes. FluentCart includes comprehensive developer documentation, covering everything from REST API endpoints to hooks, class structures, and utility functions.

Are the database tables separate from WordPress core tables?
Yes. FluentCart uses its own optimized database structure. Products are stored as a custom post type within the standard WordPress database, while order and license-related data are stored in separate, optimized tables.

Will FluentCart work with custom front-ends built in React or Vue?
Yes. Thanks to its API-first approach, FluentCart can power headless front-ends built using React, Vue, or any modern JavaScript framework.

For Digital Product Sellers

How does FluentCart handle digital downloads and license keys?
FluentCart instantly delivers digital files to your customers right after purchase—no delays. For software, it can automatically generate license keys, monitor license activity, and even let users cancel or upgrade subscriptions on their own.

Does FluentCart require additional plugins or coding knowledge?
Nope. FluentCart is an all-in-one eCommerce system with zero coding required. We’ve built-in everything you need—from product handling and checkout to license management, subscriptions, and analytics—so you don’t have to patch it together with multiple plugins.

Can I customize the checkout process and payment options?
Yes! FluentCart supports multiple payment gateways, including custom ones via webhook integration. You can offer one-click signup at checkout, accept cash on delivery, and even customize receipt templates to match your brand.

Is FluentCart suitable for subscription-based products or memberships??
Yes! FluentCart has built-in support for subscriptions, recurring billing, and license renewals. Whether you’re selling monthly access to premium content, software licenses, or digital memberships, it handles renewals, expirations, and automated customer notifications with ease.

How does FluentCart help me grow my sales and track performance?
FluentCart provides detailed analytics and growth-focused tools out of the box. Track orders, revenue, refunds, customer lifetime value, and even license performance. Plus, relevant product recommendations and coupon promotions help you effortlessly increase average order value.

For Physical Goods Sellers

How does shipping work for physical products?
Our plugin includes built-in shipping options such as flat rate, table rate, and local pickup. You can also integrate with popular services like ShipStation or WooCommerce Shipping for advanced logistics.

Is this plugin mobile-optimized and secure?
Yes! The plugin is built with modern web standards and fully responsive, making it easy for customers to purchase from desktop or mobile. Downloads are delivered securely with expiring links and anti-leech protection.

What payment gateways are supported?
Our plugin supports major payment gateways like PayPal, Stripe, Apple Pay, and more — directly or through WooCommerce and EDD compatibility.

Can I track inventory for physical items?
Yes! Inventory tracking is built-in so you can manage stock levels of physical products, get low-stock alerts, and prevent overselling.

Will this slow down my WordPress site?
Not at all. Our plugin is built for performance, clean code, and minimal bloat. It works with modern caching plugins and page builders for fast-loading product pages.

What kind of support do you offer?
We offer full documentation, tutorials, and responsive email support with every license. Premium users get priority access to our support team and one-on-one onboarding help upon request.