> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.merchantai.io/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # MerchantAI changelog: latest updates and new features > A running log of new features, improvements, and fixes shipped to MerchantAI — grouped by month so you can quickly see what has changed. We ship every week. Here's a summary of recent changes to MerchantAI, grouped by month so you can quickly see what's new, what's fixed, and what's improved. Updates range from storefront reliability and Shopify integration work through to new dashboard features and public-facing improvements. *** ### June 2026 **June 9–11 · Shopify & storefront** * Fixed mobile widget responsiveness issues affecting smaller screen sizes * Fixed safeguards against OpenAI spend spikes * Added dashboard message allocation controls **June 9–11 · Agent setup** * Fixed website crawl fallback handling * Added low-cost website crawl safeguards to reduce unnecessary usage * Increased website crawl depth for more thorough knowledge indexing **June 3 · Conversations** * Polished dashboard sidebar and health trends display **June 3 · Dashboard** * Built out the analytics dashboard with expanded metrics and views **June 3 · Public website** * Published a new blog to the public site *** ### May 2026 **May 27–31 · Shopify & storefront** * Added Shopify profile and lead phone number support * Linked Shopify landing page CTAs to the app listing * Added WordPress / WooCommerce plugin integration * Updated Pro plan message allocation **May 25–28 · Public website** * Improved marketing site crawlability for search engines * Fixed navigation responsiveness on smaller screens * Updated footer links across marketing pages **May 19 · Agent setup** * Improved website route discovery during crawl setup **May 18–20 · Shopify & storefront** * Fixed Shopify install callback replay handling * Fixed Shopify embedded auth workspace linking * Fixed dashboard entry response schema * Fixed Shopify dashboard entry and reinstall recovery * Fixed Shopify embedded onboarding auth flow * Fixed Shopify theme app embed registration * Fixed Shopify widget status refresh * Hidden disconnected Shopify deploy tab **May 15 · Storefront reliability** * Fresh Shopify connections now load widget customisation settings more reliably * Deploy and customise tabs remain accessible while preparing a widget * Clearer connection recovery when a Shopify authorisation changes * Small visual polish on public plan cards **May 11 · Partners** * Added a dedicated Partners page for affiliate and agency enquiries * Published affiliate terms for prospective partners * Standardised public contact email presentation across marketing pages **May 7–10 · Shopify launch polish** * Reduced Shopify access scopes requested during connection * Improved handling when store permissions are changed or revoked * Removed manual domain prompts from the Shopify App Store install path * Added order tracking support in chat for Shopify stores * Added a "Go to cart" action above checkout in widget cart summaries * Redesigned order cards in chat and added item quantities to cart summaries * Changed chat sounds to play only for new messages while the shopper is away * Added view-order links and improved end-chat behaviour in the widget * Improved answer quality by applying saved agent guidance more consistently **May 5–8 · Widget deployment** * Added Shopify storefront widget deployment from the dashboard * Improved chat presentation and production widget loading * Made the widget more resilient to storefront script loading variations * Improved the deploy experience for existing stores * Added a getting-started video page for new merchants * Improved dashboard refresh behaviour for playground, analytics, and deploy views **May 2 · Contacts** * Combined leads and handover requests into a single unified Contacts inbox * Added live takeover support inside the storefront widget * Improved brand and prompt handling across agent replies *** ### April 2026 **April 28–May 1 · Shopify onboarding** * New agents created from Shopify workspaces now connect to the store automatically * Shopify admin clicks hand merchants back to the web dashboard more consistently * Improved Shopify brand presentation during install and account handoff * Streamlined the Shopify App Store install path into the MerchantAI dashboard * Added automatic website source setup for Shopify-origin workspaces * Improved reconnect and deploy actions for Shopify stores * Added Shopify-specific badges and billing context where relevant **April 24–27 · Human handover** * Added contact options for conversations that need a person * Added live admin takeover for active chats * Preserved full conversation context for follow-up after handover * Agents now request explicit confirmation before showing a handover card * Updated handover copy to be more natural and less intrusive * Improved messaging when Shopify connection popups cannot complete **April 14–20 · Shopify foundation** * Added the first Shopify app experience covering install, account handoff, and setup * Brought key dashboard tasks into the Shopify app experience * Improved sync, deploy, playground, and widget customisation for Shopify merchants * Improved Shopify product and store knowledge used in chat replies * Refined the setup experience for new merchants * Redesigned the public website around the newer MerchantAI visual direction * Polished human handover, cart, and Shopify app experiences * Improved brand colour handling for storefront widgets * Added clearer store connection status feedback and better loading states *** ### March 2026 **March 23–April 2 · Core setup** * Added public pricing navigation and account signup flow improvements * Added a guided setup flow with progress tracking * Added agent duplication and public testing links * Added desktop and mobile widget previews * Added lead capture and lead identification * Added Shopify embed guidance for live deployment * Added locale selection with automatic detection * Added controls for managing agent usage * Redesigned onboarding with clearer progress, personality, and appearance steps * Added website crawling for agent training with improved indexing feedback * Improved the storefront widget with persisted state, better lead capture, and a cleaner responsive layout * Upgraded the playground into a stronger agent optimisation area * Improved dashboard dark mode, sidebar behaviour, and mobile setup controls * Added collapsible controls for denser dashboard areas