WHAT IS IT
You can build any campaign type in Discount Prime, even one your current plan doesn't include. When you save a campaign that your plan can't run, it isn't rejected and it isn't deleted it's saved as a Draft (a "blocked" campaign). You keep all your work, and the campaign simply waits.
The moment you upgrade to a plan that covers it, the draft activates automatically. it goes Live (or Scheduled, per its dates) with no need to recreate or re-save anything.
This article explains the draft flow and every banner / badge you'll see along the way.
WHEN DOES A CAMPAIGN BECOME A DRAFT?
A campaign is saved as a draft (blocked) when, on your current plan:
- the campaign TYPE isn't included (e.g. Buy X Get Y or Wholesale on a lower plan), or
- a FEATURE inside it exceeds your plan's limits (e.g. too many live discounted variants, a Premium-only scope).
The campaign stays fully editable. It just won't run until the plan covers it.
THE THREE PLACES YOU'LL SEE THIS
1) In the campaign builder : the blue "runs on" banner
When you open a campaign type your plan doesn't include, a non-blocking blue banner appears at the top of the builder:
"Buy X Get Y runs on the Prime plan": with a plan pill (e.g. PRIME), a short trial note, a "See plans" link, and a dismiss (x).
Crucially, the form stays fully usable every field and option is unlocked so you can build the entire campaign. The banner only sets expectations; it doesn't block you.
2) After you save: the trial-activate modal
When you save a campaign your plan can't run, a modal appears so you can decide what to do next:
- Start your free trial (e.g. "Start 14-day free trial") → takes you to the plans page with the required plan highlighted.
- Keep as draft → saves the campaign as a draft; you can upgrade later.
3) In the campaigns list the draft badge + upgrade banner
The status badge on the campaign row turns amber and reads:
Draft · Requires Prime
Clicking it opens the upgrade dialog, pre-pointed at the exact plan that unblocks the campaign. Hovering shows a tooltip explaining the campaign is blocked because the current plan doesn't include it.
The blue upgrade banner (above the list) summarizes all your blocked drafts:
- One blocked: "{Campaign} is saved as draft on your current plan."
- Several blocked: "{N} campaigns are saved as draft on your current plan" with each one listed as name type.
- A primary button: "Start {N}-day free trial for {Plan}" (or "Upgrade to {Plan}"), plus "Contact support".
- A dismiss (x) once dismissed, those specific drafts won't re-trigger the banner.
Note: One upgrade unblocks everything. If several drafts need different plans, the banner and badge point you to the HIGHEST required plan, so a single upgrade activates all of them at once (plans are cumulative).
STEP-BY-STEP: FROM DRAFT TO LIVE
Scenario used in this guide:
You're on the Basic plan and want to run a Buy X Get Y campaign, which needs Prime. You build it now, save it as a draft, and upgrade when ready.
Step 1: Build the Campaign
Create the Buy X Get Y campaign as normal. The blue "runs on the Prime plan" banner appears at the top; ignore it and fill in the whole form everything is editable.
Step 2: Save
Click Save. The trial-activate modal appears. Click "Keep as draft" (you can upgrade later).
The campaign now appears in your list with an amber "Draft · Requires Prime" badge.
Step 3: Upgrade When Ready
Click the "Draft · Requires Prime" badge (or the "Start free trial / Upgrade to Prime" button in the banner). You land on the plans page with Prime highlighted. Start the trial or subscribe.
Step 4: The Draft Activates Automatically
Once you're on Prime, the campaign activates on its own no need to reopen, re-save, or recreate it. The badge changes from "Draft · Requires Prime" to "Live" (or "Scheduled", if it has a future start date).
STEP-BY-STEP: VERIFY
Verification:
- Just saved a type above your plan (Basic) → amber "Draft · Requires Prime"
- Same campaign after upgrading (Prime) → green "Live" (or "Scheduled")
- Draft with a future start date after upgrade (Prime) → "Scheduled" until the start date
- Several drafts needing Basic + Prime, upgrade to Prime → all activate together
Step 1: Confirm the Draft Doesn't Discount
Before upgrading, open your storefront and confirm the draft campaign applies NO discount a draft never runs.
Step 2: Upgrade and Re-check
Upgrade to the required plan. Within a moment the badge flips to "Live", and the discount now applies at the storefront/cart. You did not touch the campaign itself.
Step 3: Check Multiple Drafts
If you had several blocked drafts, confirm they all went live after the single upgrade to the highest required plan.
TIPS & COMMON MISTAKES
- A draft keeps all your work. You never lose a campaign by being on a lower plan. Build now, upgrade later.
- Drafts don't discount. A blocked/draft campaign never applies at checkout until the plan covers it. If a discount "isn't working", check for a "Draft · Requires …" badge.
- The badge is the shortcut. Click "Draft · Requires {Plan}" to jump straight to the right plan; you don't have to hunt through pricing.
- One upgrade can unblock many. The banner targets the highest required plan on purpose, so you don't upgrade twice. Check the banner's plan name before subscribing.
- No re-save needed after upgrading. Activation is automatic. Reopening the campaign just to save it again is unnecessary.
- Scheduled vs Live. A draft with a future start date becomes "Scheduled" (not Live) after upgrade, and goes Live on its start date as normal.
- Dismissing the banner only hides it for the current drafts; the amber badge on each row remains as the reliable signal.
MINI FAQ
Why did my campaign save as a draft instead of going live?
Why did my campaign save as a draft instead of going live?
Usually because it exceeds your current plan's campaign or variant limit, or uses a campaign type your plan doesn't include yet.
Do draft campaigns expire?
Do draft campaigns expire?
No, they're saved indefinitely until you either edit them to fit your current plan or upgrade.
Does upgrading my plan automatically activate my drafts?
Does upgrading my plan automatically activate my drafts?
Yes, campaigns that now fit within your new plan's limits activate automatically after the upgrade.



