Product Price History is a comprehensive tool designed to provide users with valuable insights into the historical pricing trends of a particular product. This documentation outlines the three main modules of Product Price History and their functionalities, enabling users to effectively track and analyze price variations.
1. Chart
The Chart module of Product Price History offers an intuitive graphical representation of the price history for a specific product. Users can visualize the fluctuations in pricing over a selected timeframe, aiding in identifying patterns, trends, and seasonal changes. This module presents a user-friendly interface that allows for easy navigation and customization of chart parameters, such as time range, scaling options, and data points. By leveraging the Chart module, users can gain a comprehensive understanding of the product’s pricing dynamics and make informed decisions based on historical trends.
2. Lowest Price
The Lowest Price module within Product Price History provides users with valuable information about the lowest recorded price of a product within the last 30 days. This module helps users quickly identify the best time to purchase a product by highlighting recent price lows. By presenting the lowest price value alongside its corresponding date, users can assess whether the current price is favorable or if it’s worth waiting for a potential price drop. The Lowest Price module ensures that users remain well-informed about the lowest price points, empowering them to make cost-effective purchasing decisions.
3. Price Alerts (Deprecated)
Note: The Price Alerts module included in the Product Price History plugin is no longer supported. While it remains functional, we strongly recommend switching to the new Price Alerts plugin, available as a separate free and pro version. The new plugin offers more features, improved performance, and will continue to receive updates and enhancements.
The legacy Price Alerts module in Product Price History allows users to subscribe to specific products and set a target price. When the product’s price falls below the target, the user receives an email notification, helping them take advantage of discounts and make timely purchasing decisions.