Cost Calculator 2024: A Year in Review and What’s Coming in 2025
Nigina Jamaldinova
As 2024 is almost over, we want to take a look back at what we’ve created and accomplished with the Cost Calculator WordPress plugin.
We’ve put together a special year-in-review video showcasing the milestones, updates, and user success stories that made this year unforgettable.
In this blog, we’ll highlight the top updates and improvements we’ve made, share valuable feedback from our users, and give you a sneak peek into our plans for 2025. You can view all of our achievements by going to our wrapped-up 2024 page.
What We Released for Our Users in 2024?
Let’s break down the numbers behind what we’ve made this year:
We’ve updated our existing PDF entries feature with full customization. Now you can create almost any type of PDF document in the PDF builder. Discover new templates with beautiful and fresh styles in the library, and choose the one that meets your needs. Customize the content of your PDFs, add text, adjust the layout and individual elements, and add logos. Include a QR code, stamp, and signature to make your document look more professional.
Create personalized order forms and collect detailed customer information. Add custom fields like text boxes, dropdown menus, checkboxes, and radio buttons, and tailor the form to align with your business requirements. Seamlessly gather customer data for accurate pricing and order processing.
We’ve further improved our order form with new additions: the Date Picker and Time Picker fields. Now you can select specific dates and times so your form is even more customizable.
No more manual address entry! Make calculations involving distances fast and easy. Geolocation is perfect for delivery services, taxi bookings, or logistics planning. Users can calculate routes with just a tap, thanks to integration with map providers. They can also select start and end points manually for accurate cost estimates.
Build multi-step calculators and forms with the Page Breaker element. Make forms user-friendly and easy to follow by guiding users step by step, instead of overwhelming them with all inputs at once. Personalize the appearance of the page with several styles, and choose an option to hide the title of your page. Display summaries, or set conditions to skip or require steps based on user choices.
Provide clear and simple guidelines for users in your calculator. Eliminate errors and incorrect entries so they can write important information precisely. This element ensures that phone numbers, email addresses, and URLs are entered accurately. Boost communication reliability with your clients and reduce mistakes like invalid links when gathering customer information.
Keep the calculator always within reach, even as users scroll. Choose a floating button or a sticky banner for your pages to improve usability. Encourage users to calculate costs anytime which helps you increase leads and sales. Choose what your sticky calculator does and add title and description to it.
Show or hide grouped sections of a form based on users input or choice with Group field. Make your forms more interactive and only display relevant questions. You can keep them clean and easy to navigate.
Generate both simple and complex formulas without writing a single line of code. Integrated into the formula field, this feature automates the process of creating formulas for your calculator. Reduce the risk of human errors in your calculations and ensure accurate pricing.
Create time-sensitive discounts and promo codes for customers in your calculator. Attract buyers by setting start and end dates, and applying conditions. Customize your promotions to match your sales goals and reward loyal customers.
Feedback from Our Users
In 2024, the Cost Calculator received 107 reviews on WordPress, boasting an impressive average rating of 4.5 stars. Out of these, 99 users gave the plugin a perfect 5-star rating, praising its powerful features and ease of use. This positive feedback highlights how our plugin has made a real impact for website owners and developers.
Impact of the Cost Calculator Plugin in 2024
Our Facebook community for Cost Calculator, launched in 2022, continues to grow steadily. In 2024 alone, 452 new members joined, bringing the total to an impressive 1,204 users. This vibrant group includes both free and Pro plugin users who actively engage, share insights, and collaborate. Members benefit from quick assistance provided by our dedicated moderators and the support of fellow community members. Whether it’s troubleshooting, exploring new features, or exchanging creative ideas, the group has become a valuable hub for all things Cost Calculator.
In 2024, our presence in the WordPress community reached new heights. Thanks to our involvement with popular platforms like WP Simple Hacks and WP Wiki, which have over 15k and 16k subscribers, respectively, we were able to share in-depth tutorials on how to use the Cost Calculator plugin effectively.
Additionally, our participation in WordCamp events in Taiwan and Italy significantly boosted the visibility of the Cost Calculator plugin. These events are more than just opportunities to showcase our products; they are where we build meaningful relationships.
Big Updates Coming Soon
We want to share with you our plans for Cost Calculator in 2025! Our focus next year is on optimization as we want to make sure that your website runs faster and smoother with Cost Calculator. You won’t have to worry about slow speeds and long loading times anymore. After two years of developing and adding new powerful features, we’re now shifting our focus to speed and performance. It means that you’ll still have access to all the features you enjoy but with a faster and more seamless experience.
But that’s not all, let’s see what kind of super cool updates are coming for you:
Order Analytics
You’ll soon be able to dive deeper into your customer data. It’ll give you a detailed view of your sales trends so you’ll better understand how your business is performing. Imagine being able to track orders and adjust your strategy based on real-time data without any complicated reports!
Progress Bar Styles
We’re planning a complete refresh of how the calculators and forms look for your customers. After optimizing the speed, we’ll work on transforming the calculator into a full-fledged builder with fresh and modern designs. Your customers will have an easier time using a calculator leading to a better experience overall.
New Payment Methods
You’ll have the ability to offer PayPal and Stripe subscription payment options. If you offer services with regular payments or subscriptions like memberships, it’s the right feature for you. Give your customers flexibility so they can set up recurring payments.
AI-Powered Field Generation
Save time by automatically generating fields and options for your calculators. With AI integration, the process of creating complex calculators will be faster and simpler. You’ll be able to set up advanced calculators in minutes instead of hours, letting you focus on growing your business.
Price Changes for 2025
We’ve got important news about our price changes in the Cost Calculator. In January 2025, we plan to update the pricing for our lifetime and annual subscription plans. The reason for the price change is the growing expertise of our development team, who always work hard to give you the best experience and features and ensure responsive support.
The new pricing won’t affect our existing users who bought the plugin before 2025. You’ll keep your current plan so you don’t need to worry. We care about you and that’s why we’re sharing this in advance.
To thank you for your continued support and celebrate the Christmas and New Year holidays, we’re giving you a special 25% off on Cost Calculator Pro. This is your chance to lock in the current price and enjoy all the advanced features and tools we’ve added and plan to release in 2025.
We’d Love to Hear from You
2024 is coming to an end so we’ve reviewed our biggest achievements with our users. So we want to know what you think about these features. Which updates helped you or improved your experience with Cost Calculator? Do you have ideas on new features or enhancements you’d like to see in the future? You can easily write your suggestions on our feature board.
Soon, we’ll post an article in our blog about the exciting updates coming to Cost Calculator in 2025.
Thank you for your continuous support and interest in our community. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we’re always happy to hear your ideas as it helps us improve the Cost Calculator plugin. Let’s work together to make 2025 greater!
