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Hi Frank,
Thanks for the kind words — and I’m glad it’s rendering correctly again!
One quick update: the backwards compatibility is no longer “planned”, it has just shipped.
Version 1.0.11 registers the legacy [wcuf_…] tags as aliases of the current [vanupfi_…] ones,
so nobody migrating from CodeCanyon will run into this again.You don’t need to undo anything on your side: you already switched your product descriptions to the
new [vanupfi_…] names, which are the preferred ones going forward. Updating to 1.0.11 is still
worthwhile though — besides the aliases, the upload-form shortcodes are now always registered, so
the plugin can never print a raw shortcode tag on a storefront again (a store administrator sees a
short explanation instead, and visitors see nothing at all).Your report is exactly what prompted both changes, so thank you for describing it so precisely.
If the plugin is doing its job for you, I would reeeeeeeeally appreciate a review on the WordPress.org page. 😀
Honest feedback helps other shop owners find the plugin, and it makes a real difference for a small
independent developer like me:
https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/vanquish-upload-files-for-woocommerce/reviews/Either way, thanks again — and don’t hesitate to write if anything else comes up.
Hi Frank,
Thanks for the detailed report — good news: nothing is broken or blocked, and the fix is a one-line change.
When the plugin was rebranded and published on WordPress.org, all shortcode tags changed prefix
from “wcuf_” to “vanupfi_”. The old tags are no longer registered, so WordPress prints them
literally instead of rendering them — which is exactly the [wcuf_product_page_upload_form] text
you are seeing. (Cart and checkout still work because there the field is rendered by the plugin’s
standard field management, not by a shortcode.)Here is the complete, current list:
[vanupfi_upload_form] – a generic upload form.
[vanupfi_product_page_upload_form] – the product-page upload form.
[vanupfi_cart_page_upload_form] – the cart upload form.
[vanupfi_checkout_page_upload_form] – the checkout upload form.
[vanupfi_upload_form_last_order] – the upload form for the customer’s last order.So in your product Short Description, simply replace:
[wcuf_product_page_upload_form] → [vanupfi_product_page_upload_form]
Two notes so it renders exactly where you want it:
- Keep “standard upload-field management” DISABLED for the Product page (in the plugin options).
That is precisely what hands placement over to the shortcode. With it enabled, the plugin injects
the form automatically — which is the top/bottom placement you observed. - Nothing else changed: the inner placeholders you may use inside field messages
([file_name], [image_preview_list], etc.) were NOT renamed.
Your other plugin (Flexible Product Fields) is not involved here.
This list is also documented in the plugin FAQ. Apologies for the friction caused by the rename —
I am adding backwards compatibility so that the old “wcuf_” tags keep working on migrated sites.Thanks so much — I really appreciate you coming back, and I’m glad we could clear it up.
You’re right, and it’s fair feedback: the in-plugin notice could have explained the move more clearly, and the pricing should have been easier to find from the start. I’ve taken that on board — the plans are now laid out on a public page (https://vanquishplugins.com/migration/pricing/) so there’s no guesswork. Lesson learned, and thank you for pushing on it.
No rush at all on upgrading: your current version keeps working, and whenever (or if) you decide to move over, the migration option stays open and I’m happy to help you through it.
Thanks again for your patience and for the constructive feedback.
Hi,
I hear you, and I want to reassure you on the most important point, because I think there’s a genuine misunderstanding: you haven’t lost access to anything you paid for.The version you bought on CodeCanyon is still yours, permanently. It remains available to download from your Envato Downloads and keeps working, with all its features — that perpetual access hasn’t changed. Retiring the item only stops new sales there; it doesn’t remove it from existing buyers.
So the game comparison isn’t quite the situation here: the “game” you bought keeps running forever, exactly as it is. What’s optional — and what a subscription covers — is future development: new features and ongoing compatibility as WooCommerce and WordPress evolve (for example, the recent Cart & Checkout blocks support). That work now happens on the separate WordPress.org plugin.
Migrating there is entirely optional, and honestly more of a bonus: you’d get the Premium version plus a full year of updates and support at no cost. If you’d prefer not to, you can simply keep using your CodeCanyon copy — nothing is being taken away.
On pricing — that’s a fair point, and I’m sorry it wasn’t obvious from the outside. Premium starts at $3.99/month or $39.99/year for a single site (with 3/5/10-site tiers and a lifetime option too). You can see the full plans and prices here: https://checkout.freemius.com/product/29962/plan/49529/ — and they’re also shown clearly inside the plugin, under the Upgrade → “Plans and Pricing” screen. I’ll make this more visible on the plugin page as well.
I’m a single independent developer maintaining this plugin, and I genuinely tried to make this transition fair to existing customers: your purchase stays intact, the core plugin is free for everyone forever, and existing buyers get a free year of Premium on top. I’m sorry it came across otherwise — that was never the intent. I’m happy to help you either migrate or continue with your current copy.
Hi,
Thank you for reaching out — and I genuinely understand the frustration. I’d feel the same if I thought I was losing access to something I’d paid for. Let me clear this up, because there’s actually good news: you don’t have to pay anything to keep using the premium features right now.The CodeCanyon version has been retired, and the plugin now continues via a new product on WordPress.org as Vanquish Upload Files for WooCommerce (free), with an optional Premium upgrade. As a thank‑you to existing CodeCanyon customers, I’ve built a dedicated migration path so you don’t lose out:
➡️ Migrate your license here: https://vanquishplugins.com/migration/
When you convert your CodeCanyon purchase code you get:
- the Premium version — all the advanced features you’re currently using, and
- 1 full year of updates & support included, at no cost — actually more than the 6 months of support the CodeCanyon license included.
So you can carry on exactly as before, with nothing to pay this year.
A bit of honest context on the move: keeping a WooCommerce plugin working means constant development — WooCommerce itself changes all the time (for instance, I’ve recently added support for the new Cart/Checkout blocks). Sustaining that on the old marketplace was no longer viable, especially after it significantly raised author fees (from 10% to 50%). Moving to WordPress.org lets me keep the core plugin free for everyone, forever, and fund ongoing development through an optional subscription for the advanced features — the normal model for actively maintained software.
After the included year, the free version stays free forever, and Premium simply continues with an affordable renewal — only if you want to keep receiving new premium features, updates and support.
If anything goes wrong during the migration, just reply here and I’ll personally walk you through it. I want to make sure you’re looked after.
- Keep “standard upload-field management” DISABLED for the Product page (in the plugin options).