Category New Product Notify Extension for OpenCart

In today’s competitive e-commerce landscape, keeping your customers informed about new arrivals is crucial for driving engagement, repeat purchases, and overall revenue. The Category New Product Notify extension for OpenCart provides a seamless solution for store owners to automatically notify customers about newly added products in users subscribed categories, ensuring that no opportunity is missed. Designed with both store administrators and customers in mind, this extension combines flexibility, automation, and a user-friendly interface to deliver an optimal experience for everyone involved.

The Modulepoints Category New Product Notify extension allows website users to subscribe for notifications whenever a new product is added into category, this extensions typically add a "Subscribe For New Products" button after description of the category at category page, this extension capture user information like name, email addresses, telephone, and then automatically send out an email to subscribers whenever a product assigned into category. Key features include customizable email templates, subscriber management, .ETC.

Note: This extension is not Product Stock Alert notify, alert email goes for new product assigned to category. 

How this extension works 

Customer/ Guest User Subscription: Any one can subscribe for new product notification for a category using email address and name, telephone. 

Automated E-mail notifications: When a new product is added and assigned to category system automatically detect it and update database accordingly, then by utilizing CRON JOB to automate notification process.

Admin insights: This extension provide admin data about categories subscriptions, new products into categories users subscribed for and help admin to understand most in-demand categories of store. 

CAPTCHA Protected Form: To protect your subscription process from spam and bots we use CAPTCHA verification ( Whichever default CAPTCHA is active in Opencart will automatically activate). Google reCAPTCHA is most used CAPTCHA security. 

Seamless Frontend Experience for Customers: New Product Notify is designed to provide a smooth and intuitive experience for customers:

#    For Guest Users: When a guest user clicks the “Notify Me” button, a popup window prompts them to enter their name, email, and telephone number. Once confirmed, the subscription is processed, and the customer is notified whenever a new product is added to the category.

#    For Logged-In Users: Logged-in customers can subscribe with a single click, bypassing the popup for a faster, hassle-free experience.

Intelligent Subscription Management

The extension intelligently handles repeat subscriptions. If a guest user or a logged-in user has already subscribed to notifications for a category, the system displays an “Already Subscribed” message instead of the notification button. This avoids duplicate entries and maintains a clean user interface while ensuring that customers receive relevant updates without confusion.

Key Features of the Category New Product Notify

Boost Customer Engagement: Keep customers informed in real-time about new products, driving repeat visits and higher sales.

Increase Revenue Opportunities: Automated notifications encourage purchases as soon as new items are available.

Save Time with Automation: Eliminate the need for manual email campaigns, freeing up time for other important tasks.

Enhanced Customer Satisfaction: Provide a seamless subscription experience for both guest and registered users.

Maintain Professional Store Management: Granular controls for customer groups, email templates, and alert settings ensure that notifications are targeted, efficient, and professional.

Subscription Management for Customers and Guest Users

Category New Product Notify by Modulepoints offers an advanced and secure way for both customers and guest users to view and manage their categories new products alert subscriptions. Designed to enhance user experience, this feature ensures every subscriber has full control over their category new product notifications.

For Guest Users:
Guest visitors can easily access their subscription list without creating an account. By simply entering their email address, they receive an automated verification email containing a unique code. Once verified, the guest user can instantly view the list of categories they’ve subscribed to and manage them as needed. This convenient and secure process ensures that even non-registered users stay connected through automated email notifications from your store.

For Registered Customers:
Logged-in customers can directly view and manage their Category New Product Alert subscriptions from their account dashboard. No verification codes or extra steps required — customers can quickly subscribe, unsubscribe, or update preferences anytime.

The Modulepoints Category New Product Notify extension empowers every user to stay informed and in control, reinforcing transparency, trust, and consistent engagement across your OpenCart store.

Why Choose The Modulepoints Category New Product Notify for Your OpenCart Store?

The Modulepoints Category New Product Notify is not just an extension; it’s a complete solution for customer engagement in modern e-commerce. By integrating advanced notification features, email automation, and intelligent subscription management, it empowers store owners to create a more dynamic, responsive shopping experience. Whether you are a small boutique or a large-scale online retailer, this extension helps you stay connected with your customers and keep your store at the forefront of their minds.

Easy Installation and Compatibility

Installation is simple with the OpenCart Extension Installer, and the module is fully compatible with multiple OpenCart versions. Once installed, configuration is intuitive, allowing store owners to set up categories, customer groups, CAPTCHAs, alert emails, and templates in just a few clicks.