As 2023 goes away, let’s reflect on how our Cost Calculator WordPress plugin has changed during this year. This blog is like a yearbook but for our plugin. It’s a quick recap of what was done, what the results are, and what to expect in 2024.  

We’ll share the highlights, feedback, and a peek into where we’re heading next. It’s not just about features; it’s about the community that’s grown around this plugin. So let’s dive in!

Year in review: What’s been done for our users?

Let’s speak about the numbers, we have introduced to you: 

• 2 new elements with further 10+ updates;
• 54 updates in features and settings;
• Integration with 2 multilingual plugins WPML  and Polylang with further 5+ updates;
• Improved UI design 10 times for better user experience;
• 10 updates for a better customer journey.

We will look at the main updates made in 2023.

1. New elements. 

Time Picker. A brand-new element to let your users pick time right in the calculator form, perfect for making appointments.

Repeater. Calculate costs for several things or people in a single form. Perfect for group orders, events, and collaborative planning.

2. New features and settings.

• Webhooks. They let you connect seamlessly with third-party automation apps.
• Automatic backup. Your calculators can have a track record of the latest three versions.
• Confirmation page. Make your customers’ journey more enjoyable with the custom “Thank you for order” page.
• Conditions. Elements in Grand Total can now be shown or hidden according to your preference.
• Global settings. Set the sender email/name for outgoing emails in the Global settings of the calculator.
• Personalized styles. Customize the look of  Toggle, Radio and Checkbox fields and give a unique touch.
• Date Picker new settings: Add the cost for each day and control users’ day selection.

3. Integration with other plugins.

• Compatibility. We’ve synced up with WPML and Polylang for a more accessible global reach.
• Stripe, PayPal and WooCommerce. Our integrations have been fine-tuned for an even smoother payment experience.

4. Improving design.

• User-friendly formula editor. Using a formula has been made much easier.

• Sleek calculator editor. Elements have undergone a makeover for better user experience and aesthetics.

• Conditions canvas. Move it, drag it – now your canvas responds to your commands in Conditions.

5. Better customer journey.

• Quick access. Reach the Cost Calculator through the WordPress top bar admin panel.
• Premade templates. Over 100 templates for different businesses.
• Guidance. New users, fear not – there is a step-by-step guide for you.

This year, we were invited to the biggest WordPress community events: WordCamp events in Bangkok, Thailand, and National Harbor, USA. We met awesome WordPress partners – companies, creators, indie developers, startups.

Why? Because networking builds future collaborations and integrations. We wanted to let everyone know about the Cost Calculator. It’s all about building bridges, and we’re excited about the potential partnerships and friendships that come from these events. So we’re not just coding; we’re networking worldwide.

Feedback: What users say about Cost Calculator

Look what users are saying about the Cost Calculator WordPress plugin!

In 2023, Cost Calculator got 95 reviews on WordPress with an average rating of 4.74. 83 users showered the plugin with 5-star ratings and liked its features. Only a small fraction, 7 users to be precise, refrained from recommending it.

What are the results of the Cost Calculator plugin?

In January 2023, Cost Calculator got 30,000 installations on WordPress and got a global reach. The overall rate our users have given has gone up to 4.3 in 2023 with many of them praising the features and support they get.  

We created a Cost Calculator community on Facebook last year so that both free and pro plugin users could get support from our moderators and the community. The community has grown up to 620 members in 2023 with a total of 752 members.

What to expect from the Cost Calculator plugin in 2024?

We’ve got some important news to share. At the start of the next year, we’re changing our subscription and lifetime prices for the pro version of Cost Calculator. Why, you may wonder? We want to bring in top-skilled developers and speed up support response times with more support agents.

Our existing users, don’t worry; these price changes will be only for the new users in 2024. The current price for you will be locked in, just like it always was. We appreciate you, and we want you to know about the change in advance. 

If you want to save the current price, get Cost Calculator with a 30% discount right now. Plus, you will get a chance to win an iPhone 15 Pro. Check more details on the sale and giveaway in this blog.

Let us know your thoughts!

As we are ending 2023 and have reflected on the milestones we’ve achieved together, we want to know your thoughts. What features do you love? Is there anything you’d like to see improved or added in future updates? 

In January, we will share a blog with what exact features to expect from the Cost Calculator plugin in 2024. If you want new features added, leave your feature ideas on this board.

Thank you for being interested in our growing community. We’re here to listen, so please share your thoughts and suggestions. Let’s make the Cost Calculator the best it can be in 2024!