Init Manga v1.5.4: Major Upgrade with WooCommerce, AI Related Manga, and UI Enhancements

WooCommerce Support

Starting from version 1.5.4, Init Manga officially integrates with WooCommerce. This allows you to sell VIP memberships, Coins, and Cash directly through WooCommerce products. Users can recharge their balance conveniently, while site owners gain a reliable and proven e-commerce backbone to manage payments and orders.

Note: while functionality is already solid thanks to WooCommerce, the frontend styling is currently at a basic support level. Additional UI/UX refinements will be released in upcoming updates for a smoother, more professional checkout and cart experience.

AI Related Manga

A brand-new ai-related mode has been introduced to the Related Manga module. Powered by Init Live Search AI, this feature combines recency signals, view counts, title bigrams, and MMR diversification to recommend the most relevant titles. If Author Mode is enabled, related manga will also be matched directly by WordPress post author for higher accuracy.

Optimized WooCommerce UI

The WooCommerce mini-cart, checkout buttons, and general layout have been fine-tuned to better align with UIkit styling. This ensures consistency between your store and the manga reading interface, creating a more professional look for end users.

Other Improvements

• New init_manga_footer_text filter for customizing or replacing the footer text.
• New init_manga_default_color_mode filter for setting the global default color mode (auto/dark/light).
• New init_manga_disable_theme_mode_toggle filter to disable the frontend dark/light toggle switch.
• SEO enhancements: automatically appending “[Ch. X]” or “[Completed]” to manga SEO titles.
• Performance optimization: WooCommerce CSS/JS now only loads on store-related pages.
• Top-up system improvements: strict validation for order status and secure crediting of user balances.

Conclusion

Init Manga v1.5.4 is a significant release that combines monetization, personalization, and design improvements. With WooCommerce support, AI-powered related manga, and optimized UI/UX, this update sets the foundation for running a professional manga reading and e-commerce platform. Stay tuned for future releases that will continue to enhance the WooCommerce frontend experience.