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WP Coupons
WP Coupons by forgemedia is a WordPress plugin for creating and displaying coupon deals on your site. It was built with affiliate marketers and bloggers in mind, giving you styled coupon boxes you can place in posts, sidebars and pages with widgets or shortcodes.
- Version
- 1.8.3
- Released
- Feb 20, 2023
- Developer
- forgemedia
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $5.59 a year on its own
- Topics
- Affiliate Plugins
What’s new in WP Coupons 1.8.3
Version 1.8.3 · Feb 20, 2023
Latest
- NewAdded wp-coupons-expired class to coupon panel div for any coupons that are past their expiration date.
- FixedFixed a rewrite rule issue that was interfering with tag navigation.
- ImprovedUpdated license key field to prevent it from getting auto-filled by browser extensions.
- ImprovedAdded notice to plugin update row if there is not an active license key.
What it does
Affiliate sites and deal blogs often need a tidy way to present discount codes, and pasting codes into plain text rarely looks good or tells readers when an offer ends. This plugin gives you a dedicated coupon format with click-to-reveal codes, copy-to-clipboard buttons and expiration dates. Coupons that pass their expiration date get a wp-coupons-expired class on the coupon panel, so you can style expired deals differently with your own CSS.
You manage everything from a minimal dashboard where one-click toggles control fonts, colors, spacing and other style options. Coupons can be inserted anywhere using built-in widgets, templates and shortcodes. The plugin is under 5KB, uses no front-end JavaScript and is designed to be responsive on desktop and mobile. The developer states it works with any theme or page builder, and most default settings are usable right away.
Best for
- Affiliate marketers promoting discount codes
- Bloggers who publish deals and product offers
- Coupon and deal roundup websites
Features
Click-to-reveal coupon codes
Hide a coupon code behind a reveal action so visitors click to see it, a common pattern on affiliate and deal sites.
Copy-to-clipboard button
Visitors can copy a coupon code with one click instead of selecting and copying the text by hand.
Expiration dates
Set an end date for each coupon. Expired coupons receive a wp-coupons-expired class on the panel so you can style them separately.
Custom link attributes
Adjust the attributes on coupon links, which is useful for handling affiliate links the way your site requires.
One-click style toggles
Change fonts, colors, spacing and other style settings from a minimal dashboard without writing code.
Widgets, templates and shortcodes
Place coupons in posts, pages or sidebars using the included widgets, ready-made templates and shortcodes.
Lightweight front end
The plugin is under 5KB and adds no JavaScript to the front end of your site.
Responsive coupon layouts
Coupon boxes are designed to adapt to different screen sizes, from desktop monitors to phones.
Questions about WP Coupons
Can I show when a coupon has expired?
Yes. Each coupon can have an expiration date, and once that date passes the coupon panel gets a wp-coupons-expired class. You can target that class in your stylesheet to dim, label or otherwise mark expired deals.
How do I add coupons to my posts and sidebars?
The plugin includes widgets for sidebars and other widget areas, plus shortcodes and templates you can drop into posts and pages. That lets you place a coupon wherever it fits the content.
Will it slow down my pages?
The plugin is under 5KB and loads no JavaScript on the front end, so it adds very little to your pages. Copy and reveal features are handled without front-end scripts, according to the developer.
Does it work with my theme or page builder?
The developer states that it is compatible with all WordPress themes and page builders, since coupons are inserted through standard shortcodes and widgets that any setup can use.
Is WP Coupons free?
The code of WP Coupons is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of WP Coupons is this?
Version 1.8.3, released Feb 20, 2023. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update WP Coupons?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of WP Coupons automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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