SoftMarket transforms any WordPress site into a full-featured digital software marketplace. Sellers can list products, buyers can purchase and download instantly, and admins earn a configurable commission on every sale.<\/p>\n\n
sanitize_*<\/code> functions on every input<\/li>\nesc_*<\/code> functions on all output<\/li>\n$wpdb->prepare()<\/code> on all database queries<\/li>\n- Capability checks on all admin actions<\/li>\n
- Email verification required for all users<\/li>\n
- Protected upload directory with
.htaccess<\/code><\/li>\n- Buyers\/Sellers redirected away from wp-admin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Requirements<\/h4>\n\n\n- WordPress 5.8+<\/li>\n
- PHP 7.4+<\/li>\n
- MySQL 5.7+ (or MariaDB 10.3+)<\/li>\n
- SMTP plugin recommended for email verification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Configuration<\/h3>\n\nPayments<\/h4>\n\n\n- Go to SoftMarket \u2192 Settings \u2192 Stripe<\/strong> \u2014 enter your Stripe Publishable and Secret keys<\/li>\n
- Go to SoftMarket \u2192 Settings \u2192 PayPal<\/strong> \u2014 enter your PayPal App Client ID and Secret<\/li>\n
- Enable Test Mode<\/strong> for development (all purchases are free)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
Commission<\/h4>\n\n\n- Go to SoftMarket \u2192 Settings \u2192 Marketplace<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Set the Platform Commission Rate<\/strong> (default: 20%)<\/li>\n
- Sellers receive the remainder of each sale automatically<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
Email Verification<\/h4>\n\n\n- Email verification is always required<\/strong> \u2014 users cannot log in until verified<\/li>\n
- Ensure your WordPress installation can send email (use an SMTP plugin such as WP Mail SMTP)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Free Features<\/h4>\n\n\n- Product Management<\/strong> \u2014 Submit products with title, description, version, demo URL, and file upload<\/li>\n
- Shop Page<\/strong> \u2014 Browse all approved products with search and category filtering<\/li>\n
- Order System<\/strong> \u2014 Orders processed via free\/test gateway<\/li>\n
- Buyer Dashboard<\/strong> \u2014 View purchases and download files<\/li>\n
- Seller Dashboard<\/strong> \u2014 Manage products, view orders and earnings<\/li>\n
- Reviews & Ratings<\/strong> \u2014 Verified-buyer-only reviews with star rating display<\/li>\n
- Email Verification<\/strong> \u2014 All accounts must verify email before logging in<\/li>\n
- Admin Panel<\/strong> \u2014 Approve\/reject products, view orders, configure settings<\/li>\n
- Commission System<\/strong> \u2014 Configurable platform commission rate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Pro Features (Upgrade Required)<\/h4>\n\n\n- \ud83d\udcb3 Stripe & PayPal<\/strong> payment gateways for real transactions<\/li>\n
- \ud83d\udd11 License Keys<\/strong> \u2014 Auto-generated and emailed to buyers on purchase<\/li>\n
- \ud83d\udcac Live Chat<\/strong> \u2014 Real-time buyer\u2013seller chat after purchase<\/li>\n
- \ud83d\udc5b Wallet System<\/strong> \u2014 Internal balance, deposit\/withdraw, transaction history<\/li>\n
- \ud83c\udf9f Coupon Codes<\/strong> \u2014 % and fixed discount codes with expiry<\/li>\n
- \ud83d\udcb8 Withdrawal System<\/strong> \u2014 Seller payout requests with admin approval<\/li>\n
- \ud83e\uddfe TIN \/ VAT Compliance<\/strong> \u2014 Tax certificate upload and admin verification<\/li>\n
- \ud83d\udcca Advanced Reports<\/strong> \u2014 Revenue charts (Chart.js), per-seller analytics<\/li>\n
- \u2764\ufe0f Wishlist & Compare<\/strong> \u2014 Save and compare up to 4 products<\/li>\n
- \ud83d\udcf8 Screenshot Galleries<\/strong> \u2014 Multiple product screenshots<\/li>\n
- \ud83d\udccb Changelogs<\/strong> \u2014 Per-product version changelog<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Upgrade at: https:\/\/lotussk.com\/softmarket<\/p>\n\n\n
\n- Upload the
softmarket<\/code> folder to \/wp-content\/plugins\/<\/code><\/li>\n- Activate the plugin through Plugins \u2192 Installed Plugins<\/strong><\/li>\n
- All marketplace pages are created automatically<\/li>\n
- Go to SoftMarket \u2192 Settings<\/strong> to configure payment gateways and commission rate<\/li>\n
- Visit SoftMarket \u2192 Dashboard<\/strong> to see your admin panel<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
\nCan buyers purchase without registering?<\/h3><\/dt>\nNo. Buyers must create an account and verify their email before purchasing.<\/p><\/dd>\n
How do sellers get paid?<\/h3><\/dt>\nSellers submit withdrawal requests from their dashboard. Admins approve and process payouts manually via the Withdrawals admin page.<\/p><\/dd>\n
Is the upload directory secure?<\/h3><\/dt>\nYes. Product ZIP files are stored in a custom directory outside the webroot-accessible location and protected by .htaccess<\/code> (Deny from all<\/code>). Only authenticated buyers who purchased the product can download.<\/p><\/dd>\nCan I customise the frontend templates?<\/h3><\/dt>\nYes. Copy any file from wp-content\/plugins\/softmarket\/templates\/<\/code> to wp-content\/themes\/your-theme\/softmarket\/<\/code> and WordPress will use your copy automatically (template override support).<\/p><\/dd>\nHow do I add product categories?<\/h3><\/dt>\nGo to SoftMarket \u2192 Categories<\/strong> in the WordPress admin. Categories are standard WordPress taxonomies.<\/p><\/dd>\nDoes it work with any theme?<\/h3><\/dt>\nSoftMarket uses its own CSS (Inter font, CSS custom properties) and calls get_header()<\/code> \/ get_footer()<\/code> so it respects your theme's header and footer. The plugin styles are scoped to .sm-*<\/code> classes to avoid conflicts.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n2.0.0<\/h4>\n\n\n- Professional admin dashboard redesign (Chart.js charts, SaaS-style UI)<\/li>\n
- Email verification now always required \u2014 cannot be disabled<\/li>\n
- Live chat fixed \u2014 works for all completed-order pairs<\/li>\n
- Profile image helper (sm_get_user_avatar) \u2014 used everywhere<\/li>\n
- WP admin bar hidden for buyers\/sellers; wp-admin redirect added<\/li>\n
- Animated Chart.js charts in buyer and seller dashboards<\/li>\n
- Font Awesome 6.5 icons throughout<\/li>\n
- Admin commission page with bar charts and per-seller table<\/li>\n
- CodeCanyon security audit: nonces, sanitization, escaping, prepared statements<\/li>\n
- Translation-ready .pot file added<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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