Langshop Changelog

December 16, 2024

Custom Exclusion Rules for Content Translation

LangShop introduced the ability to create specific rules in Settings > Exclusion Rules to exclude content types from translation.

September 25, 2024

Minor Bug Fixes

Fixed issue where OpenAI Key was marked as invalid.

Corrected restriction preventing requests for translation when the "unavailable" language becomes available.

September 23, 2024

Polaris Upgrade to v12

Upgraded to Shopify's Polaris v12, featuring a refined design with improved padding and a cleaner, more streamlined user interface.

August 20, 2024

Dashboard Content Update and Product Variant Display Fix

Updated content for information blocks on the dashboard.

Fixed a issue where not all product variants were being displayed within the product.

August 14, 2024

DeepL Glossary Support

Now LangShop supports DeepL Glossary for better translation quality. 

Fixed the issue with a certain translation item in Store components that couldn't be saved.

August 6, 2024

Addition of GPT-4o Mini Translation Model into LangShop

Integrated the GPT-4o Mini Translation Model for enhanced translation capabilities.

Resolved the design issue on the translation page for improved user experience.

August 2, 2024

Export of Exact Metafields, Refactoring of General Settings, and Bugfix - Translation Notification

Added functionality to export exact metafields, ensuring precise data management and integration with external systems.

Enhanced the logic for the default translation engine choice in the app. This ensures a consistent and logical selection process, improving overall user experience.

Fixed an issue where the translation notification was displayed even when translations were not running. The notification system now accurately reflects the translation status.

July 30, 2024

Improved first session experience, added tracking events, & Some Minor Fixes

Enhanced the initial user experience for a smoother introduction to the platform.

Integrated new tracking events to provide deeper insights and improved analytics.

Fixed design issues with the new onboarding page for a more polished and user-friendly interface.

July 17, 2024

LTO added & some minor fixes

Added LTO after the pricing page.

Fixed issue where the checkbox is not displayed on the Metafield section when only one metafield is present.

Resolved problem with translations not being saved in the History tab.

July 16, 2024

Minor Bug Fixes

Refactoring of product variants

June 11, 2024

LangShop Integrate with OpenAI

Integration with OpenAI (ChatGPT)

May 29, 2024

LangShop New Updates

Updated API version and removed outdated methods and properties.

Optimized app performance through single entity edits.

Redesigned product options and variants for improved usability.

Added export/import functionality for option values with agency translation support.

Enabled the launch of translations for metafields directly from the product page.

May 23, 2024

Bulk Translation from Dashboard

Added 'Metaobjects' field to 'Translate your store' option (possibility to translate this field in a bulk from the Dashboard).

Fixed Colour picker on the switcher page

May 6, 2024

Glossary rules export and import

Export/import of Glossary rules was added for Standard, Advanced and Enterprise plans.

Translated 'Next files' phrase for German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese locales.

April 29, 2024

Minor improvements

The information about support of the Arabic language by DeepL is now displayed in the app.

April 16, 2024

Default translation engine

We added the possibility to choose the translation engine while translating the whole store or adding a new language.

April 12, 2024

UX improvements

Redesign of the pricing page within the app.

April 11, 2024

Product types translation

The functionality to translate product types directly in the app was added. These translations will appear on the storefront for use in filters.

April 4, 2024

Minor improvements

The app has been translated to Italian.

We optimized app speed.

Minor performance improvements are made.

March 27, 2024

Resource grids optimization

The resource grids have been refactored.

March 13, 2024

Edit variant metafields (when there are no product variants)

It's now possible to edit metafields that remain connected to the product after deleting a product variant.

February 29, 2024

Metaobjects Translation Released

Metaobjects translation is now available on LangShop. Explore more details here.

February 21, 2024

Improved Processing Speed

Bulk translations will now be processed significantly faster, enhancing efficiency and reducing waiting times for users.

February 19, 2024

LangShop Legal Updates

Implemented several updates to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use

  • Grammar Fixes for improved clarity.
  • Added "Definitions" Section to enhance understanding.
  • Updated Data Retention Info to reflect service changes.
  • Refreshed Links and Contact Details for seamless access.
  • Text Improvements for better readability.

February 12, 2024

Coupon Code Bugfix

Resolved issues related to coupon codes, ensuring they are applied correctly and functioning as intended.

February 9, 2024

Refined Entities Grids

Optimized performance for policies and email templates for better navigation and improved efficiency.

February 5, 2024

Optimized Blogs and Blog Posts Grids

Enhanced performance and efficiency for blogs and blog posts grids, ensuring a faster and smoother user experience.

January 29, 2024

Grids Optimization

Optimized entities grids (products, collections, blog posts) for increased speed and more convenient component reuse, resulting in a smoother and more efficient user experience.

January 18, 2024

Development Mode Updates

Limited product translations in dev mode to 50 pieces.

January 16, 2024

API Upgrade

LangShop now seamlessly incorporates the latest version of the Shopify API (2024-01) into its production environment.

Explore the details of the 2024-01 API version here

January 15, 2024

German localization released

LangShop is now available in the German language, offering users the convenience of navigating and using the app in German.

December 21, 2023

Spanish localization released

LangShop is now available in Spanish, providing users with a more inclusive and localized experience.

December 20, 2023

Optimized free trial duration

Following extensive research conducted by the LangShop team, adjustments have been made to the number of days in the free trial. The goal is to enhance user experience and facilitate informed decision-making.

Find details here

December 15, 2023

Onboarding improvements

Refined the onboarding guide based on Shopify's best practices, ensuring a smoother and more intuitive user experience. Added essential links to the LangShop Help Center for quick access to valuable resources and assistance.

December 14, 2023

Holiday offer popups

Introduced holiday popups with exclusive discounts, customized for various user segments, ensuring a festive shopping experience in accordance with Shopify guidance.

December 7, 2023

French and Japanese localizations released

LangShop now supports French and Japanese languages, offering a broader multilingual experience.

November 21, 2023

Built for Shopify status

LangShop has officially earned the "Built for Shopify" badge. This badge is a testament to our dedication to excellence, adhering to Shopify's highest standards for quality, design, and functionality.

Learn more about Built for Shopify status here

November 13, 2023

Minor frontend updates

Introducing a new "Process Progress" card on the dashboard for enhanced tracking and visibility.

Updated and improved empty state notifications on the dashboard. 

Made minor edits to tutorials for a more streamlined and helpful learning experience.

November 8, 2023

LangShop UX/UI enhancements

Improved alert designs to align with Shopify's UI guidelines.

Implemented changes in Dynamic Translation, Policies, and Notification Templates pages to meet Shopify UI requirements. 

October 26, 2023

UI updates for better Shopify compatibility

Moved error messages from the right column to inline for improved visibility and user experience.

Upgraded the switcher editor for a more intuitive and user-friendly interface.

Adjusted the position of progressive disclosure elements for better visibility and understanding.

October 12, 2023

LangShop improvements

Streamlined empty states across the app.

All settings areas are now clickable with extended options.

Improved font sizes for a consistent and visually appealing experience.

Added a "Translation started" toast for ongoing translation visibility.

Enhanced "Back" button behavior for smoother navigation.

Resolved issues on the Tutorials page for seamless learning.

October 2, 2023

Enhancements aligned with Shopify guidelines

Standardized frontend toast sizes for a unified visual experience.

Fixed mobile view issues for enhanced app performance.

Implemented various UI/UX and navigation improvements aligned with Shopify's guidelines.

September 13, 2023

Filters' translation

Now, LangShop is able to translate filters. Find more details here.

With the new release, it's possible to export URL handles.

September 4, 2023

App improvements to follow Shopify guidelines

Now instead of modals for translation, import, export, etc., a separate subpage is displayed.

The notification system has been modified - now warnings and errors are displayed in the Notifications section (on Dashboard).

The app's layout has been redesigned.

The navigation improvements have been made.

Minor improvements have been implemented throughout the app.

August 22, 2023

Frontend improvements to follow Shopify guidelines

Frontend changes on LangShop Dashboard and some other pages to follow Shopify guidelines.

Notifications are now located in the bottom of the page.

The Integrations page is temporarily hidden. Please, contact LangShop support if you need this page.

Switchers are now customized in full screen mode.

August 15, 2023

Filtering options for products, collections, pages and blog posts

The Translations status filter has been added on the product pages (default language) with the options "Active", "Draft", "Archived".

The Published status filter has been added to collections, pages and blog posts for default language with the options "Visible", "Hidden".

The Status column has been added to the Product page for default language.

August 9, 2023

Minor improvements

Tasks can be found in the Settings section now.

Switcher snippets have been removed.

August 8, 2023

Modifications to align with Shopify's guidelines

The approach to localized theme functionality has been updated to align with Shopify's guidelines. Now, users will not have access to theme localization and translation of static text, tags and images accordingly. However, for users who have had at least one localized theme before August 8, 2023, the option to translate these elements remains available.

The Settings and Agency Translation pages have been redesigned.

To utilize switchers, auto detect, and dynamic text, enabling LangShop in App Embeds has become a critical step. Learn more

An alert will now be displayed to let you know that certain features are unavailable based on your current pricing plan.

July 19, 2023

Minor improvements

The preview button has been removed for languages that are not a part of primary market.

July 17, 2023

Popup alert about currency formatting

The alert is displayed for currency switching, if currency formatting hasn't been configured.

Changed loading icon.

July 14, 2023

URL handle translation

Now LangShop allows you to translate URL handles for products, collections, articles, blogs and pages. URL handle is a part of URL that is unique for an instance.

July 6, 2023

Navigation refactoring

LangShop's navigation has been redesigned to align with Shopify's guidelines.

July 4, 2023

Minor onboarding improvements

We have implemented minor changes in the interface of the onboarding language setup page.

June 28, 2023

Outdated translations detection

Administrators now have the ability to identify outdated translations of products, collections, pages, blogs, and blog posts. If the item content has been edited but the translations haven't been updated, an "Outdated" translation status will be displayed. This helps ensure that all translated content stays current and aligned with any changes made to the original content.

June 21, 2023

Minor improvements

Now, it's possible to specify formality when translating store content with the help of DeepL Translator.

Metafields section has been refactored to follow Shopify best practices.

June 15, 2023

Grid refactoring

Grids have been fine-tuned based on Shopify’s best practices.

June 13, 2023

Markets compatibility: multiple translation versions of the same language

Now, LangShop allows customizing translations of the same language for each market. For example, you can create British English variation for the UK market and American English variation for the US. Learn more

May 29, 2023

Dynamic text translation refactoring

Dynamic text translation is no longer linked to the theme. In the LangShop Admin, it has been moved from the Themes section to a separate section in the Translation dropdown. Read more about dynamic text translation.

The Translate section is now removed from switchers.

List of single-line text fields is added to metafields list.

Translation of tags and images now is not available for not-localized themes.

Dashboard minor improvements implemented.

March 15, 2023

App speed optimization

Significant optimizations to enhance the speed of LangShop app have been made.

February 28, 2023

Extracting and managing metafields (for products, product variants, collections)

LangShop now can scan all products, product variants and collections for translatable metafields and generate a list of these metafields. Learn more

November 29, 2022

Basic and Standard plan improvement

Basic plan users can now create up to 5 glossary rules. For Standard plan users, the automatic translation of products and collections is available now. View pricing plans