Facebook for OpenCart

• Current Version: 4.2.1
• Last Updated: 27 September 2021
• Compatibility: OpenCart 2.x, 3.x

Description

Facebook for OpenCart extension. More information here.

Installation

OpenCart Cloud

1. Search for the extension in the extension marketplace.
2. Proceed to Extensions >> Extensions and select Modules. Then, install Facebook Business Extension.
3. Configure Facebook Business Extension accordingly. Please read the configuration section below for more information on configuring the extension.

OpenCart 2.3.0.2 & 3

1. Go to Admin >> Extensions >> Extension Installer to upload the extension zip file.
2. Proceed to Extensions >> Extensions and select Modules. Then, install Facebook Business Extension.
3. Configure Facebook Business Extension accordingly. Please read the configuration section below for more information on configuring the extension.

OpenCart 2.0.x to 2.2.x

1. Go to Admin >> Extensions >> Extension Installer to upload the extension zip file.
2. Proceed to Extensions >> Modules. Then, install Facebook Business Extension.
3. Proceed to Extensions >> Modifications and click on the blue refresh button at the top right of the page to rebuild the page cache.
4. Configure Facebook Business Extension accordingly. Please read the configuration section below for more information on configuring the extension.

Configurations

1. Ensure you have a Facebook Business Manager account and a Facebook page.
2. Click on the Get Started with Facebook button on the page.
3. Follow the on screen instructions to authenticate your Facebook account.

Change Log

Version 4.2.1 (03/12/2021)

• Fixed minor bugs and improvements

Version 4.2.0 (27/09/2021)

• Added LWI Integration
• Reduced cache duration of catalog feed from 8 hours to 1 hour
• Removed redundant index method in controller file
• Added support for Rich Text Description for catalog feed
• Fixed minor bugs and improvements
  • Fixed span tag bug in OC 2.0.x version
  • Fixed a bug where missing client agent or IP address will cause an error with server event being sent
  • Fixed a bug where web hook calls can cause multiple installations

Version 4.1.1 (16/06/2021)

• Fixed minor bugs and improvements
  • Fixed a bug where authentication from webhook can fail
  • Fixed a bug where servers using some form of proxy can cause sending of server pixel events to fail
  • Fixed a bug in OpenCart versions 3 and above where the product limit is invalid

Version 4.1.0 (21/05/2021)

• Added Facebook Business App Store Integration
  • Users can now install the Facebook Business Extension plugin on their OpenCart store, and then connect with it via Facebook Business App Store
  • Any installs/uninstalls through Facebook Business will be updated on the users' OpenCart stores
• Added Facebook Business Webhook
  • Any installs/uninstalls through Facebook Business Page will be updated on users' OpenCart stores
• Fixed minor bugs and improvements
  • Fixed a bug where Purchase Events are sent with empty data for guest checkouts
  • Fixed a bug where ViewCategory Events are sent with empty data
  • Removed product description limitation of less than 30 characters for Facebook Catalog Feed

Version 4.0.3 (06/05/2021)

• Updated Facebook Copyright Header as per Facebook requirements
• Added External ID parameter for Pixel Events
• Fixed minor bugs and improvements

Version 4.0.2 (29/04/2021)

• Added Facebook Copyright Message

Version 4.0.1 (25/04/2021)

• Added plugin version in OpenCart admin plugin page
• Fixed empty data in Purchase Event bug
• Fixed incorrect contents data in AddToCart Event
• Fixed Facebook Messenger Chat locale bug
• Fixed empty Facebook Catalog Feed CSV file bug
• Fixed other minor bugs and improvements

Version 4.0.0 (15/04/2021)

• Extension rebuilt to support OpenCart 2 and 3 completely
• Added enhanced catalog
• Improved used interface and compatibility