Code Black Belt August Updates: Compact bundles, checkout recommendations, and live currency previews

Newsletter

Aug 03, 26

Code Black Belt August Updates: Compact bundles, checkout recommendations, and live currency previews

Product bundles should be easy to read without taking too much space on the product page. The new Compact layout helps merchants show Frequently Bought Together recommendations in a cleaner, more condensed format, keeping the bundle visible while reducing the amount of space it occupies.

This layout is especially useful for stores with busy product pages or limited available space. By presenting the bundle in a more compact structure, merchants can keep recommendations close to the main product without making the page feel crowded.

Compact also helps customers review the suggested products and purchase action more quickly. The layout keeps the bundle experience simple and direct, making it easier for shoppers to understand the offer and continue with their purchase.

Merchants can select Compact from Visual styles → Layout in the Frequently Bought Together preferences page. This gives stores another way to adapt the widget to their theme, product pages, and preferred shopping experience.

For additional information read the article here!

Frequently Bought Together: Product Selection

Now you can easily select which products are ticked or not in the Frequently Bought Together’s widget. You can easily choose your most suitable option in Visual Styles, under the Checkbox section. There you can find 4 predetermined options for you to choose.

You were asking a lot for this feature and we have heard your needs. Now you can easily tune this on your own in the app’s UX without the need of contacting customer support.

Frequently Bought Together: Checkout Extension  

Frequently Bought Together now supports checkout extensions, giving eligible merchants a new way to show bundle recommendations before customers proceed to payment.

This helps stores keep relevant suggestions visible at a high-intent moment, when customers are already reviewing their order. Merchants can add the extension from Shopify’s checkout and accounts editor, while managing recommendation settings from the app preferences.

Availability depends on Shopify’s checkout customization permissions and the app plan requirements described in the help article.

Read more here!

Improve JavaScript Code

We have refactored and cleaned up part of the JavaScript code to make the app lighter and more efficient. This update removes jQuery, third-party plugins that depended on jQuery, and other heavier JavaScript elements that were no longer necessary.

By moving to a cleaner Vanilla JavaScript approach, the app can reduce unnecessary code weight and external requests. This helps improve how the app loads and renders in the storefront, creating a smoother and more efficient experience for merchants and customers.

Currency Converter Plus: Live Preview

Currency Converter Plus now includes a Live Preview in Visual styles, helping merchants review how currency buttons, converted prices, drop-down choosers, and cart notes will look while configuring the app.

Currency Converter Plus: Live Preview
The preview makes it easier to adjust visual details such as colors, labels, flags, borders, arrows, and cart note text without constantly switching between the app and the storefront. It also highlights the active editable area while showing other elements as visual context, giving merchants a clearer and more confident setup experience.


Meet the app: Hulk Contact Form Builder

Hulk Contact Form Builder helps you create unlimited custom forms for your store, from contact and registration forms to surveys, wholesale order forms, multi-step forms, and Typeform-style forms. Built for Shopify and fully mobile-responsive, it works with all Shopify themes and lets you customize every detail to match your brand.

With Hulk Contact Form Builder, you can:

  • Build unlimited forms with an easy drag-and-drop designer, including contact, registration, survey, wholesale, and multi-step forms.

  • Design smarter forms using advanced conditional and dynamic field logic.

  • Add custom fields and file uploads, backed by unlimited storage.

  • Protect submissions with Google reCaptcha and a GDPR checkbox.

  • Track UTMs and sync form data with your favorite tools, including Google Sheets, Klaviyo, Mailchimp, Slack, Zapier, and Shopify Flow. 

🔗 Explore the Hulk Contact Form Builder App 

Follow Us on LinkedIn

Stay up to date with new features, insights, and stories from the Code Black Belt team. Follow us on LinkedIn to join the conversation and never miss an update.

─────────────────────────────────────────

Thank you for being part of the Code Black Belt story. Together, we will build better, more innovative solutions for Shopify merchants worldwide.

If you would like to know more about our apps, or if you have any questions, feel free to reach out! We’re here to help you succeed.

You might also like

Frequently Bought Together: a cleaner bundle experience with Compact
Frequently Bought Together: A cleaner bundle experience with Compact
New features

Aug 03, 26

Frequently Bought Together brings bundle recommendations closer to purchase
Frequently Bought Together brings bundle recommendations closer to purchase
New features

Aug 03, 26

Currency Converter Plus Live Preview: review currency display changes faster
Currency Converter Plus Live Preview: Review currency display changes faster
New features

Aug 03, 26

Currency Converter Plus improves currency coverage with new cryptocurrencies
Currency Converter Plus improves currency coverage with new cryptocurrencies
New features

Jul 20, 26

Code Black Belt July Updates: Checkout recommendations, bundle customization, and expanded currency support
Code Black Belt July Updates: Checkout recommendations, bundle customization, and expanded currency support
Newsletter

Jul 08, 26

New for Shipping Rates Calculator Plus: Live preview for the widget and free shipping bar
New for Shipping Rates Calculator Plus: Live preview for the widget and free shipping bar
New features

Jun 15, 26

Code Black Belt June Updates: Built for Shopify renewals, new live previews, and API alignment
Code Black Belt June Updates: Built for Shopify renewals, new live previews, and API alignment
Newsletter

Jun 12, 26

Customize in real time with Live Preview for Keep & Share Your Cart
Customize in real time with Live Preview for Keep & Share Your Cart
New features

Jun 12, 26

Introducing Live Preview for Also Bought
Take the guesswork out of recommendations: Introducing Live Preview for Also Bought
New features

Jun 12, 26

Code Black Belt May Updates: Direct admin access, graphQL migration, and new live previews
Code Black Belt May Updates: Direct admin access, graphQL migration, and new live previews
Newsletter

May 07, 26

Code Black Belt April Updates: New Dashboards, Real-Time Performance Charts, and Enhanced Manual Controls
Code Black Belt April Updates: New Dashboards, Real-Time Performance Charts, and Enhanced Manual Controls
Newsletter

Apr 15, 26

Increase your conversion rate with combinable discounts
Increase your conversion rate with combinable discounts
New features

Mar 10, 26

Code Black Belt March updates: New analytics, shopify managed installs, and 2025 milestones
Code Black Belt March updates: New analytics, shopify managed installs, and 2025 milestones
Newsletter

Mar 10, 26

Match your brand perfectly: New checkbox color customization
Match your brand perfectly: New checkbox color customization
New features

Mar 09, 26

Track how customers engage with Keep & Share Your Cart
Track how customers engage with Keep & Share Your Cart
New features

Mar 09, 26

Code Black Belt February updates: Improved analytics, combinable discounts, and lighter scripts
Code Black Belt February updates: Improved analytics, combinable discounts, and lighter scripts
Newsletter

Feb 13, 26

Code Black Belt January updates: New annual plans, live previews, and smarter shipping rates
Code Black Belt January updates: New annual plans, live previews, and smarter shipping rates
Newsletter

Feb 03, 26

CBB - Get more news, updates, and tips!
Code Black Belt December updates: Holiday conversion tips, reverse recommendations, and the new ‘What’s New’ section
Newsletter

Feb 03, 26

CBB - More news, updates, and tips.
Code Black Belt November updates: BFCM readiness, milestone reviews, and new theme compatibility
Newsletter

Feb 03, 26

Customize Frequently Bought Together with live preview
Customize Frequently Bought Together with live preview
New features

Jan 12, 26

Introducing Reverse Relationships: Replicate Recommendations Instantly
Introducing reverse relationships: Replicate recommendations instantly
New features

Dec 10, 25

Introducing the ‘What’s New’ Section: Your Easiest Way to Stay Updated
Introducing the ‘What’s New’ section: Your easiest way to stay updated
New features

Dec 10, 25

Get your store ready for the holiday rush
Get your store ready for the holiday rush
Tips & tricks

Dec 09, 25

New real-time preview for Video Background
New real-time preview for Video Background
New features

Nov 19, 25

Introducing the new live preview for Add To Cart Anywhere
Introducing the new live preview for Add To Cart Anywhere
New features

Nov 18, 25

Smart combinations for Shopify success: How to build a store that brings conversions
Smart combinations for Shopify success: How to build a store that brings conversions
BFCM

Nov 11, 25

WCAG improvements for Frequently Bought Together and Also Bought
WCAG improvements for Frequently Bought Together and Also Bought
New features

Nov 11, 25

Code Black Belt October updates: Smarter recommendations, preconfigured themes, and better analytics
Code Black Belt October updates: Smarter recommendations, preconfigured themes, and better analytics
Newsletter

Oct 15, 25

Track how customers engage with Keep & Share Your Cart
Track how customers engage with Keep & Share Your Cart
New features

Oct 13, 25

Add to Cart Anywhere stats: Turn data into action
Add to Cart Anywhere stats: Turn data into action
New features

Oct 10, 25

Market-specific translations available in Also Bought
Market-specific translations available in Also Bought
New features

Oct 07, 25

New recently viewed recommendations in Also Bought
New recently viewed recommendations in Also Bought
New features

Oct 01, 25

Best Shopify shipping apps for 2025
Best Shopify shipping apps for 2025
Tips & tricks

Sep 29, 25

Code Black Belt September updates: Renewed apps, video previews, and smarter discount stacking
Code Black Belt September updates: Renewed apps, video previews, and smarter discount stacking
Newsletter

Sep 15, 25

Code Black Belt August updates: New currencies, trending apps, and Shopify improvements
Code Black Belt August updates: New currencies, trending apps, and Shopify improvements
Newsletter

Aug 15, 25

Code Black Belt July updates: New features, Built for Shopify reviews, and a fresh design
Code Black Belt July updates: New features, Built for Shopify reviews, and a fresh design
Newsletter

Jul 15, 25

How to share carts & drive sales via social or email
How to share carts & drive sales via social or email
Tips & tricks

Jul 09, 25

Code Black Belt June updates: AI assistant, new features, and Built for Shopify reviews
Code Black Belt June updates: AI assistant, new features, and Built for Shopify reviews
Newsletter

Jun 15, 25

How to add and manage products in your shopify store
How to add and manage products in your shopify store
How to

Jun 11, 25

Shopify BFS badge: Why it matters & how to earn it
Shopify BFS badge: Why it matters & how to earn it
How to

May 15, 25

Code Black Belt May updates: AI Assistant in Keep & Share Your Cart, Built for Shopify progress, and trending apps
Code Black Belt May updates: AI Assistant in Keep & Share Your Cart, Built for Shopify progress, and trending apps
Newsletter

May 15, 25

Code Black Belt April updates: New badges, trending apps, and our app of the month
Code Black Belt April updates: New badges, trending apps, and our app of the month
Newsletter

Apr 15, 25

Code Black Belt March updates: Discount permissions, Translation API, and new partnerships
Code Black Belt March updates: Discount permissions, Translation API, and new partnerships
Newsletter

Mar 15, 25

Code Black Belt February updates: Multi-lingual support and app of the month
Code Black Belt February updates: Multi-lingual support and app of the month
Newsletter

Feb 15, 25

Code Black Belt January updates: 2024 results and our app of the month
Code Black Belt January updates: 2024 results and our app of the month
Newsletter

Jan 15, 25

Code Black Belt December updates: New features, BFCM insights, and our app of the month
Code Black Belt December updates: New features, BFCM insights, and our app of the month
Newsletter

Dec 15, 24

Code Black Belt November updates: Stay BFCM-ready with new features
Code Black Belt November updates: Stay BFCM-ready with new features
Newsletter

Nov 15, 24

Code Black Belt October updates: New features, badges, and more
Code Black Belt October updates: New features, badges, and more
Newsletter

Oct 15, 24

Welcome to our blog
Welcome to our blog
Newsletter

Sep 15, 24