# GoWishCart 2.0: faster, more stable and easier to manage

> GoWishCart 2.0 brings better core performance, a more stable codebase and a new admin menu layout. Here is what changed from 2.0.0 to 2.0.3 and how to update.

- URL: https://gowishcart.com/blog/gowishcart-2-0-release/
- Published: 2026-05-24
- Category: Release notes
- Author: GoWishCart Team (GoWishCart)

## Quick answer

GoWishCart 2.0 improves core functionality and performance, updates the codebase for stability, and introduces a new left-menu layout in the WordPress admin. Follow-up releases 2.0.1 and 2.0.3 updated the Appsero SDK and the readme. Update from Dashboard → Updates.

GoWishCart 2.0 is out. This release focuses on the foundations: a faster core, a more stable codebase and an admin that's easier to find your way around.

## What's new in 2.0

### Faster core

We reworked core functionality to improve overall performance. Wishlist actions — adding, removing and loading the wishlist page — are leaner, which matters most on busy stores and large catalogs.

### More stable codebase

The codebase has been updated for stability across the board. This makes future features easier to build and reduces the chance of conflicts with themes and other plugins.

### New admin menu

GoWishCart now has its own left-menu layout in the WordPress admin, so settings are easier to reach and better organized.

## Follow-up releases

- **2.0.1** — Updated the Appsero SDK. Usage analytics stay **off by default** and only start if a site admin explicitly allows them.
- **2.0.3** — Readme improvements on WordPress.org.

## How to update

Go to **Dashboard → Updates** in WordPress, or update GoWishCart from the **Plugins** screen. Your settings, wishlist page and existing wishlists carry over — there's nothing to reconfigure.

As always, we recommend taking a backup before updating plugins on a live store.

## What came before

If you're catching up, the 1.x series added stronger REST API security with permission and nonce checks, fixed unsafe SQL, escaped output late and removed hardcoded plugin paths. The full history is on the [changelog](https://gowishcart.com/changelog/).

Questions or issues after updating? Let us know in the [support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/gowishcart-wishlist-for-fluentcart/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What's new in GoWishCart 2.0?

Better core performance, a more stable codebase and a new left-menu layout in the WordPress admin.

### Do I need to change any settings after updating?

No. Your wishlist page, button settings and existing wishlists carry over.

### What is the latest version?

The latest version on WordPress.org is 2.0.3.