• Billy v2.0

    Billy has been published in a new, major release, with a focus on refactoring and code cleanup. This offers many benefits to users and developers.

    In case you didn’t know, Billy is an invoice and project management Plugin for WordPress that seamlessly integrates into your existing web stack. There are no external dependencies and you can rest assured that no critical information will be shared with third parties, and that you will always retain full control of your your sensitive data within your WordPress instance.

    You can install the free version from the WordPress Plugin Directory. The Pro add-on offers additional features like Contact management, To dos and more. You can buy it for a reasonable one-time fee from our website. There are no hidden costs, and you will not be tied to any ongoing contracts or incur any recurring charges.

    Best of all: Customers who have previously purchased a valid v1 license can upgrade to v2 free of charge.

    What has changed in Billy v2.0?

    • There are lots of improvements under the hood – in particular, all blocks have been migrated to the latest Blocks API v3
      • This improves stability, performance and compatibility with the upcoming WordPress version which will be released next week on December 2, 2025
      • Backwards compatibility of existing posts should be fully maintained
    • New option to define a custom financial year instead of the default “01 January – 31 December”
    • Invoice and quote numbers can now be auto-reset to 0 on an annual basis
    • WordPress users can be assigned to To do checklists – open and due assignments will be output in the user’s dashboard widget
    • Generated PDFs now support Emojis via a fallback that loads the respective images from the w.org CDN – this is optional and can be disabled
    • Support for the new Notes feature has been added in all custom post types
    • Numerous long-standing front-end issues have now been resolved
    • The PHP codebase has been optimized and outdated bloat and deprecations have been removed
    • The minimum supported WordPress version has been bumped to v6.6 – nevertheless, it’s always best to use the latest stable version
    • Billy has been tested with the RC version of the upcoming WordPress v6.9 release

    Please help us test the new release

    Bugs can always occur during major refactoring, so we would be very grateful if you could help us test the new release. If you notice a bug, please create a new support request on this site to let us know. Of course you can also open a new issue on WordPress.org (or even create a pull request on GitHub) if the bug affects the free version.

    Don’t forget to inform us about your WordPress configuration and provide any necessary information, such as screenshots and error logs, to help resolve the issue quickly and easily.

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  • Fatal Error

    Hallo Zusammen,

    bei der neuen Version erhalte ich folgende Mledung bei der Aktivierung:

    Es gab einen kritischen Fehler auf dieser Website. Prüfe bitte den Posteingang deines Website-Administrators auf Anweisungen. Wenn du weiterhin Probleme hast, wende dich bitte an die Support-Foren.

    Des Weiteren habe ich leider meinen Aktivierungsschlüssel nicht mehr.

    Gruß
    Peter

    Unresolved Resolved

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    1. Peter Kost Avatar

      WordPress Mail:
      Um deine Website zu schützen, läuft dieser Link in 1 Tag ab. Aber keine Sorge: Ein neuer Link wird dir per E-Mail zugeschickt, wenn der Fehler nach Ablauf der Frist erneut auftritt. Wenn du Hilfe bei diesem Problem suchst, wirst du möglicherweise nach einigen der folgenden Informationen gefragt: WordPress-Version 6.8.3 Aktives Theme: Coachify (Version 1.1.5) Aktuelles Plugin: Billy (Pro) (Version 2.0.0) PHP-Version 8.4.14 Fehler-Details ============== Ein Fehler vom Typ E_ERROR wurde in der Zeile 124 der Datei /homepages/10/d4294976617/htdocs/waldbaden-exkursionen/wp-content/plugins/billy-pro/billy-pro.php verursacht. Fehlermeldung: Uncaught TypeError: billy_pro_output_block_value(): Return value must be of type string, null returned in /homepages/10/d4294976617/htdocs/waldbaden-exkursionen/wp-content/plugins/billy-pro/billy-pro.php:124 Stack trace: #0 /homepages/10/d4294976617/htdocs/waldbaden-exkursionen/wp-content/plugins/billy-pro/inc/class-admin.php(266): billy_pro_output_block_value() #1 /homepages/10/d4294976617/htdocs/waldbaden-exkursionen/wp-content/plugins/billy-pro/inc/class-admin.php(331): Billy_Pro_Admin->wp_dashboard_widget_body_pro() #2 /homepages/10/d4294976617/htdocs/waldbaden-exkursionen/wp-admin/includes/template.php(1456): Billy_Pro_Admin->wp_dashboard_widget_pro() #3 /homepages/10/d4294976617/htdocs/waldbaden-exkursionen/wp-admin/includes/dashboard.php(274): do_meta_boxes() #4 /homepages/10/d4294976617/htdocs/waldbaden-exkursionen/wp-admin/index.php(204): wp_dashboard() #5 {main} thrown

    2. them.es Avatar

      Thanks for reporting this issue, Peter. As confirmed via email, a v2.0.1 bugfix release has been published in the morning.
      All available license keys can be looked up in your them.es account under https://them.es/account/

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  • them.es 2025 Redesign

    To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we decided to give them.es a makeover. Our goal was to maintain a sense of familiarity while refining some elements, refreshing the color scheme and replacing the default font. We also reviewed web accessibility and fixed some contrast errors to improve readability.

    Many technical features have been upgraded code-wise, with the aim of improving the user experience and ensuring compatibility with the upcoming WordPress v6.9 release. In addition, a cool and useful Product filter has been added to the front page.

    We would love to hear your thoughts on the new, fresh look and feel. You can either leave your comments below or submit the feedback form anonymously.


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  • Billy Questions

    Hi,

    I’m planning to buy the Billy license but I have some questions:

    1. In Slovenia we need to provide a Slovenian Bill to the Accountant, as well as I have to send an German language Bill to my customer. Is this possible for the same Bill in 2 languages?
    2. I need an Field for Operation Period. Can I add such a filed? Example: Operation Period: 12.2.2025 – 25.12.2025

    I hope you can answer my questions.

    Best regards,
    Janos

    Unresolved Resolved

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    1. them.es Avatar

      Hi Janos,

      thanks for your interest in purchasing a Billy PRO license. Basic multilingual support has been integrated in the PRO version but you’ll have to install a third-party plugin (preferably Polylang: https://wordpress.org/plugins/polylang/) to create the translations.
      Please note that Billy and Billy PRO have not yet been translated to Slovenian but if you’re willing to go the extra mile and contribute to the community, we would be happy to assist you and integrate your translations in the code base – of course by adding props to you:
      https://them.es/plugins/billy/docs/

      Extra fields can be added and the best way would be by modifying the invoice markup codewise or by providing a custom template. We can help you with this too if there are questions.

      Hopefully this answers your questions!

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  • Bill Pro Update Version 1.8.0

    Hallo Zusammen,

    heute kam ein Update von Billy Pro.

    Nach der Akzualisierung kam sofort ein schwerwiegender Datenbakfehler.
    Durch die Deaktivierung aller PlugIns konnte ich wieder auf WordPress zugreifen.
    Nachdem ich alle PlugIns wieder aktiviert hatte (außer Billy Pro) lief meine Homepage wieder.
    Nach der Aktivierung von Billy Pro hatte ich allerdings wieder den Fehler.

    Gruß
    Peter

    Unresolved Resolved

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    1. them.es Avatar

      Short remark: While chatting with Peter about this issue we found out that there is a compatibility issue with another plugin “Amelia Booking” where a (composer) dependency clashes with the same one used in Billy PRO.
      The dependencies of Billy PRO need to be reorganized to allow multiple versions of libraries without conflict.

    2. them.es Avatar

      The issue has been resolved in the latest version v1.8.1!

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  • Der angegebene Lizenzschlüssel ist ungültig für Billy (Pro)

    Hallo Zusammen,

    ich hoffe, Ihr hattet einen guten Start in 2025.

    Ich habe gerade auf einer neuen WordPress Installation (www.waldbaden-exkursionen.de) das soeben heruntergeladene Plugin Billy Pro installiert.

    Wenn ich nun dieses Plugin mit dem Lizenzschlüssel aktivieren möchte, dann bekomme ich folgenden Fehler:
    Der angegebene Lizenzschlüssel ist ungültig für Billy (Pro).

    Da ich nicht weiß, ob diese Tickets öffentlich gezeigt werden, füge ich den Lizenzschlüssel jetzt hier erst einmal nicht ein.

    Könntet Ihr Euch das bitte einmal anbschauen – Danke!

    Gruß
    Peter

    Unresolved Resolved

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    1. them.es Avatar

      Thanks for getting in touch. This is a rather specific request, not of interest to the public, so let us continue privately by email…

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  • 10

    Time flies. them.es is turning 10 today and in retrospective it’s obvious that the web – our playground – was a different place back then.

    Many apps and services that have been vital and alive 10 years ago don’t exist anymore or are just a shadow of themselves – luckily for us WordPress is different, still #1 and even has increased its market share to an all-time peak. Other IT firms, which now generate high revenues, did not even exist or were in the early stages of founding.

    Also them.es has evolved into a useful source for many WordPress developers and we are proud that we now offer a wide range of Open Source and Premium products. And the feedback we receive is always positive.

    Let’s go back in time and see how information technology was like in 2014.

    How was your life in the last decade? Do you miss the good ol’ days or are you happy how things turned out? Which (virtual) goods and information would you put into your personal time capsule?

    Maybe it’s time to lean back, take a deep breath and recap some memories or even dare to look ahead what the future may hold!


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  • Support Community Theme available for purchase

    Are you managing an online community around a 🏢 business, ⚽ hobby or 🎗️ cause where users can discuss topics with others? Or are you in the technical evaluation phase because you are not satisfied with the current setup of your online forum? And do you ❤️ WordPress?

    Look no further. We are now offering a slick, flexible and well-crafted WordPress Theme for that very purpose. By the way. It has also been used as base of the site you’re browsing right now.

    Purchase the Support Community Theme

    What you’ll get…

    • them.es Support is a Block Theme powered by WordPress 6.5+ making use of the new Interactivity API, so all the standard features from WordPress, like enhanced query pagination, posts, comments, user profiles, categories, tags are available out of the box
    • Convenient Community and effective User management features
      • Users can Mark topics as (un)resolved
      • Users can Like posts/comments
      • Users can Report posts/comments for admin review
      • Users can Search with an autocomplete feature
      • @user mentions
      • Unresolved topics widget
      • Markdown syntax
      • Users can upload an Avatar
      • Users can request a data export from the profile
      • Frontend editing experience powered by the new Interactivity API
    • The design with two built-in styles (Light/Dark) can be fully customized in the Site Editor
    • Alternatively it can be extended with a Child Theme, like we did here by integrating a unique design and adding several internal add-ons like a file uploader or widgets connecting to external services or APIs
    • All customers purchasing a license will get continuous Support with future updates

    How to purchase…

    How to customize…

    • Smaller adjustments like style updates, adding a custom webfont or editing existing templates can be performed directly in the Site Editor
    • For deeper modifications or if the code needs to be extended with new features, it’s recommended to develop a Child Theme or a Plugin
    • If there is a translation missing in your language, you can help out. Contributing translations is really easy (login required!): https://them.es/themes/support-theme/docs

    It would be great to have your interest and we’re confident that you and your Community will love working with this Theme.

    Feel free to ask any (presale) questions in the comments section below.


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