FluentCRM 3.1.7 is here, and something big is coming next
Let me start with the news that has us most excited: WhatsApp messaging is coming to FluentCRM.
Yes, you read that right. Native WhatsApp integration is in the works for our next release. Imagine reaching your contacts where they actually read, sending campaigns, automations, and one-off messages right alongside your email flows, all from the same FluentCRM you already use. We'll share more soon. For now, just know it's coming.
But that's next. Let's talk about today.
3.1.7 is a polish and stability release
No new headline feature here. This one is about tightening the foundation, cleaning up the rough edges, and making the experience smoother across the board. A lot of these came straight from your reports and feedback.
A few things we improved:
- Centralized email sending caps, so your sending limits are easier to manage in one place
- Automation contact list table now matches the look and feel of our other tables
- Added Created At and Updated At sorting in the funnels table
And a solid round of fixes across FluentCart checkout opt-ins, email editor rendering, design presets, CSV import mapping, sequence emails, reporting, and more. Small things on their own, but together they make FluentCRM feel cleaner and more reliable.
Update when you're ready, and reach out to support if anything feels off.
WhatsApp is coming. Stay tuned.
One small thing before you go
If FluentCRM has been good to you, would you consider leaving a quick review? It honestly means a lot to the whole team and me. Reviews help other people discover the plugin, and every one of them gives the team a real lift when they see their work appreciated.
No pressure at all, only if you feel like it. You can leave one here:
https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fluent-crm/reviews/#new-post
Looks good. However, have the sending speed issues discussed in this thread (https://community.wpmanageninja.com/portal/space/fluent-crm/post/why-i-rolled-back-from-3-1-0-to-2-9-86) been addressed?
Thomas Oates we have improved a lot about the sending speed so you should use the latest version.
Shahjahan Jewel Thanks for the reply. As I mentioned in the linked thread above, we're currently not using FluentCRM. We are planning to switch from our current hosted service soon and have been planning to purchase FluentCRM. However, the issues discussed in that thread have me concerned given the size of our audience. We simply can't switch to FluentCRM if the sending speeds are as slow as what is detailed in the linked thread.
I fully understand that there are lots of variables that ultimately dictate sending speeds but it seems that the issues discussed in that thread need some additional attention. Thanks.
I really appreciate the constant improvements and your robust communication about it!
Shahjahan Jewel Will Whatsapp groups be available and appoied to specific spaces or courses?
James Maduk WhatsApp api is one the most restricted api in the world. So the team is still doing the R&D.
Wow... WhatsApp messaging - this is huge
I came to think of yet another reason for why FluentCRM should have native support for list-based double opt-in emails (sending an additional opt-in email before adding existing unauthenticated subscribers to new lists, as required by the GDPR and necessary to avoid misuse). Many of today’s page builders offer simple native form blocks, e.g., the recently launched GenerateBlocks Form block with webhook support. If FluentCRM handled its own opt-in procedures, these simple form blocks would be more than enough on many sites. https://generatepress.com/introducing-forms-in-generateblocks-pro-2-6/
Shahjahan Jewel The new (very promising looking) FluentPlayer is another example of this. Isn’t it much better to handle double opt-in through FluentCRM natively than adding it to every other plugin? https://wordpress.org/plugins/fluent-player/#developers
It's really great to know ..one crm using email marketting + whatsapp marketting....wow..
Shahjahan Jewel I know developers hate this question but estimated beta launch? Are we talking 4 weeks, 8 weeks, or ??
My main reason for asking is I was actually going to use a 3rd party service for WhatsApp starting really soon in conjunction with FluentCRM as WhatsApp is widely used with my main customer base. If it's coming relatively soon, like 4-6 weeks I can probably just wait.
Thanks,
Jason
Jason Janes Crickets
Did my request for support for a custom unsubscription page make it to the roadmap by the way?
Karl Emil Nikka Funny you should ask.... its a strange process, their roadmap/s seems like it doesn't get add (even to be discussed) unless they want it public. I though the idea of public roadmap additions was to see what the users were loooking for :(
Like yours (and mine) I would like to know how many other good suggestions don't make it for the rest to vote on.
Do you think you will offer another LTD on FluentCRM and FluentSupport? I was not part of the community at the time of those offers and would to purchase both. I have purchased all of the other Fluent LTD offers and these 2 would be great to have as well.
Looking forward to this, it'll be awesome! By the way, your review link https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fluent-crm/reviews/#new-post is split to two links lol - the #new-post part is linking back to this community page.
Native WhatsApp integration - is it using Twillo?
Shahjahan Jewel I really hope the WhatsApp links will be able to support the smartlink function. That would be really awesome!