{"id":1788021,"date":"2023-03-14T15:27:12","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T19:27:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/?p=1788021"},"modified":"2026-01-15T12:45:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T17:45:04","slug":"edd-3-1-1-release-edd-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/blog\/edd-3-1-1-release-edd-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"New! EDD 3.1.1: Stripe Payment Element, Setup Wizard, Pro version (+More)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re an online seller, I have some great news: It\u2019s now easier and faster than ever to create a WordPress eCommerce site and sell digital products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf89 <strong>Today, we\u2018re excited to announce the latest version of Easy Digital Downloads: EDD v3.1.1!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This massive update introduces a ton of impressive new features. Whether you\u2019re an existing or potential EDD user, this release has something for you, including:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#edd-pro\">First EDD Pro Version<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#onboarding-wizard-for-new-users\">Onboarding Wizard for Quick Store Setup<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#stripe-payment-elements-integration\">Stripe Payment Element for Smoother Checkout<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#enhanced-explore-extensions-experience\">Enhanced Extension Installation Experience<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#new-improved-edd-blocks\">New &amp; Improved EDD Blocks \u2699\ufe0f<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#geoip-support-at-checkout-to-auto-fill-zip\">IP Geolocation Support at Checkout to Auto-Fill ZIP<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a closer look at what you can look forward to with the latest EDD release!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"edd-pro\">Our First EDD Pro Version \ud83c\udfc6<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the first time, Easy Digital Downloads has a Pro version. Currently, the Core (Lite) plugin is available for free on WordPress.org, with premium addons available for purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, we\u2019re introducing EDD Pro, which is available to all past &amp; future EDD pass holders. It comes with features\/premium extensions that the free plugin lacks, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Duplicate Downloads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free Downloads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invoices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add to Cart Popup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multi-Currency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download Email Attachments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to these popular and powerful EDD extensions, EDD Pro comes with major Stripe Payment Elements integration &amp; enhancements, IP geolocation support at checkout, new blocks, a better way to explore &amp; install extensions, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">EDD Pro<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">EDD Free (Lite)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Install &amp; activate <a href=\"#enhanced-explore-extensions-experience\" title=\"\">extensions from WordPress admin<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Download extensions from EDD site <\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"#geoip-support-at-checkout-to-auto-fill-zip\" title=\"\">Geolocation added to checkout<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2716\ufe0f<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Downloads can be duplicated without an extension<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2716\ufe0f<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Option to add a search form to the new <a href=\"#new-improved-edd-blocks\" title=\"\">User Downloads block<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2716\ufe0f<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already have one of our passes, <strong>you can upgrade to EDD Pro<\/strong> by entering your license key on the <strong>Downloads<\/strong> \u00bb <strong>Settings<\/strong> page in WordPress:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/upgrade-lite-pro-1200x511.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1788378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/upgrade-lite-pro-1200x511.png 1200w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/upgrade-lite-pro-750x319.png 750w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/upgrade-lite-pro-480x204.png 480w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/upgrade-lite-pro-768x327.png 768w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/upgrade-lite-pro-720x307.png 720w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/upgrade-lite-pro.png 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Then you can click on <strong>Connect and Install Easy Digital Downloads (Pro) <\/strong>to begin the installation process:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image frame\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"805\" src=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/connect-edd-pro-1200x805.jpg\" alt=\"Upgrading from EDD Lite to EDD Pro.\" class=\"wp-image-1788379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/connect-edd-pro-1200x805.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/connect-edd-pro-750x503.jpg 750w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/connect-edd-pro-480x322.jpg 480w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/connect-edd-pro-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/connect-edd-pro-720x483.jpg 720w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/connect-edd-pro.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1You can <a href=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/docs\/go-lite-pro\/\" title=\"\">follow our step-by-step guide<\/a> if you need help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"onboarding-wizard-for-new-users\">Onboarding Wizard for Quick Store Setup\ud83d\udd2e<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For new EDD users, the Onboarding Wizard helps you set up your store online within minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large frame\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/onboarding-wizard-get-startred-1200x498.png\" alt=\"The Easy Digital Downloads onboarding wizard.\" class=\"wp-image-1788022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/onboarding-wizard-get-startred-1200x498.png 1200w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/onboarding-wizard-get-startred-750x311.png 750w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/onboarding-wizard-get-startred-480x199.png 480w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/onboarding-wizard-get-startred-768x319.png 768w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/onboarding-wizard-get-startred-720x299.png 720w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/onboarding-wizard-get-startred.png 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This intuitive setup wizard guides you through the initial key steps of getting your e-commerce site up and running, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Entering business details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connecting to a payment gateway<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adding conversion and optimization tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating your first product<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After entering your basic information and connecting to the Stripe payment gateway, you can configure your receipts by setting up the first email:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image frame\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"809\" src=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/onboarding-wizard-emails.png\" alt=\"EDD 3.1.1 onboarding wizard.\" class=\"wp-image-1788023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/onboarding-wizard-emails.png 1110w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/onboarding-wizard-emails-750x547.png 750w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/onboarding-wizard-emails-480x350.png 480w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/onboarding-wizard-emails-768x560.png 768w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/onboarding-wizard-emails-720x525.png 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In addition to the essential eCommerce features that come with EDD, the Onboarding Wizard lets you opt-in to tools for boosting conversions and optimizing your digital store:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image frame\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1105\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/optimization-tools-onboarding.png\" alt=\"EDD conversion &amp; optimization tools in the onboarding wizard.\" class=\"wp-image-1788024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/optimization-tools-onboarding.png 1105w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/optimization-tools-onboarding-750x570.png 750w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/optimization-tools-onboarding-480x365.png 480w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/optimization-tools-onboarding-768x584.png 768w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/optimization-tools-onboarding-720x547.png 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1105px) 100vw, 1105px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This step lets you install &amp; integrate popular and powerful WordPress plugins:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/downloads\/auto-register\/\" title=\"\">Auto Register<\/a> optimizes your checkout by automatically creating user accounts for new customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wpmailsmtp.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"WP Mail SMTP - Fix WordPress Email Deliverability\" rel=\"noopener\">WP Mail SMTP<\/a> for reliable email delivery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monsterinsights.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"MonsterInsights - WordPress Analytics Plugin\" rel=\"noopener\">MonsterInsights<\/a>, the #1 Google Analytics plugin for WordPress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aioseo.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"All in One SEO - WordPress SEO Plugin and Toolkit\" rel=\"noopener\">All In One SEO (AIOSEO) Pack<\/a> that helps you analyze and optimize your store\u2019s traffic with SEO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The last step in the Onboarding Wizard is to create your first product to configure the basic values, such as the Product Name, Image, and Price:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image frame\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1105\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/onboarding-add-product.png\" alt=\"Adding digital product in EDD 3.1.1 onboarding wizard.\" class=\"wp-image-1788025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/onboarding-add-product.png 1105w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/onboarding-add-product-750x570.png 750w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/onboarding-add-product-480x365.png 480w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/onboarding-add-product-768x584.png 768w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/onboarding-add-product-720x547.png 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1105px) 100vw, 1105px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You also have the option to add a download file (in a draft state, so it won\u2019t be published to your site yet). From the Onboarding Wizard, you can <strong>Edit Your Product<\/strong> or <a href=\"#enhanced-explore-extensions-experience\" title=\"\">Explore Extensions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1115\" height=\"571\" src=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/onboarding-wizard-completion.png\" alt=\"The last screen of the EDD onboarding wizard.\" class=\"wp-image-1788026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/onboarding-wizard-completion.png 1115w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/onboarding-wizard-completion-750x384.png 750w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/onboarding-wizard-completion-480x246.png 480w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/onboarding-wizard-completion-768x393.png 768w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/onboarding-wizard-completion-720x369.png 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1115px) 100vw, 1115px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stripe-payment-elements-integration\">Stripe&#8217;s Payment Element for Smoother Checkout \ud83d\udcb3<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another massive improvement included in the EDD 3.1.1 release is the <a href=\"https:\/\/stripe.com\/docs\/payments\/payment-element\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Stripe Universal Payment Elements integration<\/a>. This feature cuts the amount of work needed for processing payments in half, resulting in a smoother and even more reliable checkout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Stripe Link feature offers a much safer and faster way to integrate with Stripe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The payment element on the Checkout page offers the option to <strong>Save your information to pay faster with Link<\/strong>. Users can securely enter and save their info with Stripe to streamline future purchases. The cards added on Link work on any site that supports Stripe Link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you enter your email address into the designated checkout field, Stripe sends a verification code text message:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image frame\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1168\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/payment-element-checkout.png\" alt=\"The Payment Info section of the EDD checkout page using Stripe payment element\/Link.\" class=\"wp-image-1788371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/payment-element-checkout.png 1168w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/payment-element-checkout-750x288.png 750w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/payment-element-checkout-480x184.png 480w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/payment-element-checkout-768x295.png 768w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/payment-element-checkout-720x276.png 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1168px) 100vw, 1168px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once the code is entered, the credit card(s) used on other sites are automatically added. You can choose which one to use, update existing cards on file, and add a <strong>New payment method<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image frame\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"725\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/link-payment-methods.png\" alt=\"The Stripe Link payment element integrations option in EDD.\" class=\"wp-image-1788029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/link-payment-methods.png 725w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/link-payment-methods-480x311.png 480w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/link-payment-methods-720x467.png 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>New users will automatically use the Payment Elements; existing EDD users can opt in when ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re currently an EDD + Stripe user, you don\u2019t have to worry about losing any existing checkout customizations when upgrading to EDD Pro or testing the payment element integration in a staging environment. The default<strong> Card Element<\/strong> setting is left as is, letting you easily switch to <strong>Payment Element <\/strong>when you\u2019re ready.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"275\" src=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/payment-card-elements-1200x275.png\" alt=\"The Payment and Card Elements Mode setting in EDD.\" class=\"wp-image-1788030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/payment-card-elements-1200x275.png 1200w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/payment-card-elements-750x172.png 750w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/payment-card-elements-480x110.png 480w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/payment-card-elements-768x176.png 768w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/payment-card-elements-720x165.png 720w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/payment-card-elements.png 1203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/docs\/stripe\/\" title=\"\">EDD Stripe documentation<\/a> includes a <strong>Migrating to Payment Elements<\/strong> section that lets you know what changes you may have to make in the transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Payment Element also supports Apple Pay &amp; Google Pay support out of the box. EDD used to offer this as a separate Express Checkout option, but now it\u2019s included directly within the same Payment Element.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that this feature is only available to users using Stripe Connect to integrate their Stripe account with Easy Digital Downloads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"enhanced-explore-extensions-experience\">Enhanced Extension Installation Experience \ud83e\udde9<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The EDD <strong>Extensions <\/strong>screen lets you view, browse, &amp; search EDD add-ons. But EDD 3.1.1 brings some key enhancements that make exploring and installing extensions even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Users without a paid license can see the <strong>Upgrade Now<\/strong> button beneath all of the extensions:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/edd-extensions-311-1200x545.png\" alt=\"The Extensions screen for EDD 3.1.1\" class=\"wp-image-1788031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/edd-extensions-311-1200x545.png 1200w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/edd-extensions-311-750x340.png 750w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/edd-extensions-311-480x218.png 480w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/edd-extensions-311-768x349.png 768w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/edd-extensions-311-720x327.png 720w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/edd-extensions-311-1440x654.png 1440w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/edd-extensions-311.png 1498w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you need to enter a pass key, you can click on <strong>Add your license key now<\/strong> link to enter &amp; verify it directly within WordPress. Here, users can easily <strong>upgrade to EDD Pro<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"805\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/license-key-edd.png\" alt=\"The EDD settings to enter license key &amp; upgrade to pro.\" class=\"wp-image-1788032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/license-key-edd.png 805w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/license-key-edd-750x457.png 750w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/license-key-edd-480x292.png 480w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/license-key-edd-768x467.png 768w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/license-key-edd-720x438.png 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 805px) 100vw, 805px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The available extensions will vary depending on which <a href=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/docs\/how-to-use-an-edd-pass-and-access-extensions\/\" title=\"\">EDD Pass<\/a> you have. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1177\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/edd-311-extensions.png\" alt=\"The option to install EDD extensions from WordPress screen.\" class=\"wp-image-1788033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/edd-311-extensions.png 1177w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/edd-311-extensions-750x331.png 750w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/edd-311-extensions-480x212.png 480w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/edd-311-extensions-768x339.png 768w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/edd-311-extensions-720x318.png 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1177px) 100vw, 1177px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>For Personal, Professional, and Extended Pass holders, included extensions appear at the top of the <strong>Extensions <\/strong>screen with the <strong>Install<\/strong> button. Extensions that aren\u2019t included are shown further down with an<strong> Upgrade Now<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This new interface streamlines the process of installing EDD extensions. Unlike with previous EDD versions, you won\u2019t have to leave your WordPress site and go to the EDD site to download an extension zip file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After installing an extension, you can activate\/deactivate it using the toggle switch:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"732\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/edd-311-extension-installed.png\" alt=\"Activating an EDD extension within WordPress.\" class=\"wp-image-1788034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/edd-311-extension-installed.png 732w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/edd-311-extension-installed-480x232.png 480w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/edd-311-extension-installed-720x348.png 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In addition, you can click on the gear icon in the top right-hand corner to access the installed extension\u2019s settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"new-improved-edd-blocks\">New &amp; Improved EDD Blocks \u2699\ufe0f<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>EDD 3.1.1 introduces two blocks: User Downloads and Checkout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The<strong> EDD User Downloads block<\/strong> replaces the download history shortcode. With the shortcode, the download history element and its pagination tended to be a bit clunky. It was redundant &amp; would list items even if they didn\u2019t have a download file:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image frame\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1163\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/old-download-history-edd.png\" alt=\"A list of user downloads using EDD downloads history shortcode.\" class=\"wp-image-1788035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/old-download-history-edd.png 1163w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/old-download-history-edd-750x386.png 750w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/old-download-history-edd-480x247.png 480w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/old-download-history-edd-768x396.png 768w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/old-download-history-edd-720x371.png 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1163px) 100vw, 1163px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The new EDD User Downloads block is a lot cleaner &amp; intuitive:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image frame\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/user-downloads-block-1200x561.png\" alt=\"A preview of the EDD User Downloads block.\" class=\"wp-image-1788036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/user-downloads-block-1200x561.png 1200w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/user-downloads-block-750x351.png 750w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/user-downloads-block-480x225.png 480w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/user-downloads-block-768x359.png 768w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/user-downloads-block-720x337.png 720w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/user-downloads-block.png 1227w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It lets you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Show\/Hide a search form<\/strong> (EDD Pro only)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Show\/hide Product Variations<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hide Products With No Files<\/strong>, with the option to add\/display text to show if there are no files<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image frame\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/user-downloads-block-edd-1200x413.png\" alt=\"The EDD user Downloads block settings.\" class=\"wp-image-1788037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/user-downloads-block-edd-1200x413.png 1200w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/user-downloads-block-edd-750x258.png 750w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/user-downloads-block-edd-480x165.png 480w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/user-downloads-block-edd-768x265.png 768w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/user-downloads-block-edd-720x248.png 720w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/user-downloads-block-edd.png 1222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Technically, the <strong>EDD Checkout block<\/strong> isn\u2019t new. But with the latest EDD 3.1.1 update, this Checkout block is the default element on the Checkout page instead of the previously used downloads checkout shortcode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The default Checkout Block includes the Item Name\/Price, a place to enter a discount code, personal info, and the card payment elements:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image frame\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1719\" src=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/edd-checkout-block-preview-1200x1719.png\" alt=\"The EDD Checkout block [3.1.1]\" class=\"wp-image-1788038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/edd-checkout-block-preview-1200x1719.png 1200w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/edd-checkout-block-preview-750x1075.png 750w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/edd-checkout-block-preview-335x480.png 335w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/edd-checkout-block-preview-768x1100.png 768w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/edd-checkout-block-preview-1072x1536.png 1072w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/edd-checkout-block-preview-720x1032.png 720w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/edd-checkout-block-preview.png 1303w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Note that the Payment Elements still work with the Checkout shortcode. It just doesn\u2019t look as good as it does with the Checkout Block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"geoip-support-at-checkout-to-auto-fill-zip\">IP Geolocation Detection Support at Checkout to Auto-Fill ZIP\ud83d\udccd<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another exciting new feature included with EDD 3.1.1 (for Pro users) is IP geolocation support at checkout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Billing Zip\/Postal Code<\/strong> field on the checkout form fields automatically populates based on your location without you manually inputting it:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image frame\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"851\" height=\"353\" src=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/geolocation-detection-checkout-form.png\" alt=\"Billing details checkout form with geolocation detection.\" class=\"wp-image-1830243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/geolocation-detection-checkout-form.png 851w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/geolocation-detection-checkout-form-740x307.png 740w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/geolocation-detection-checkout-form-800x332.png 800w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/geolocation-detection-checkout-form-480x199.png 480w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/geolocation-detection-checkout-form-768x319.png 768w, https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/geolocation-detection-checkout-form-720x299.png 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 851px) 100vw, 851px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This can be incredibly helpful when it comes to taxes, as the taxes will automatically be applied based on the location of the user (if it\u2019s relative).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"upgrade-to-edd-3-1-1-pro-today\">Upgrade to EDD 3.1.1\/Pro Today!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The newest Easy Digital Downloads update is available to all users. If you already have a premium pass, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/your-account\/\" title=\"\">visit your account to get started with the update<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t yet have a license key, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/downloads\/recurring-payments\/\" title=\"\">purchase one today<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group edd-try-free-cta-wrapper has-background\" style=\"background-color:#35495c\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\">eCommerce without limits!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\">That is our promise. Most eCommerce solutions limit your creativity<br>&#8230;not <strong>Easy Digital Downloads<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"\/pricing\" style=\"color:#35495c\">Get Easy Digital Downloads &amp; Unleash Your Full Potential \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\">or <a href=\"https:\/\/app.monstercampaigns.com\/c\/h3ghh97cbltszezcgasm\/\">try the free version<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Any questions, concerns, or comments? Don\u2019t hesitate to leave a comment below or get in touch with our support team directly through <a href=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/support\" title=\"\">our support page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also check out <a href=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/docs\/troubleshooting-30-migration\/\" title=\"\">Troubleshooting EDD Migration Issues<\/a> if you run into any problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for using and supporting EDD. As always, we\u2019re working daily (and as quickly as possible) to improve EDD!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udce3 P.S. 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