### 7.0.0 | 2026-09-22
– Version 6.X → 7.X is a major version upgrade and may include breaking changes that affect existing functionality. Sandbox testing is recommended before upgrading to major versions.
– **[BREAKING CHANGE]** Updated the Stripe Payment Element field to track failed payments by creating an entry even when a payment fails.
– **[BREAKING CHANGE]** Updated minimum Gravity Forms version to 3.0.0.
– **[BREAKING CHANGE]** Added automatic webhook configuration and validation. Webhook configuration is required now for all payment methods using Stripe Card Element and Payment Element.
– Added support for authenticating using Stripe Sandboxes.
– Added a new JS Filter [`gform/stripe/elements/config/`](https://docs.gravityforms.com/gform-stripe-elements-config) to modify the configurations used when initializing Stripe elements.
– Added a new notification event (Payment Processing – stale) that allows notifications to be sent when payments are taking an unusually long time to process.
– Added the Customer Information section to Card Element product feeds, allowing customers to be created on Stripe when using the Card Element field for payment collection.