Introduction

This post addresses an issue where a billing system, specifically when using a service like Cashier, fails to correctly identify active subscriptions beyond the default type. We'll explore the problem and provide a solution to ensure all subscription types are properly recognized.

The Problem: Default Subscription Type Bias

In many billing systems, especially those utilizing

Sometimes, the core functionality of a framework needs a little customization to perfectly fit the nuances of a specific application. Recently, we faced a situation where we needed to extend our Tenant model to directly handle subscription checks, which required overriding some core Cashier methods.

The Challenge

Our application uses a multi-tenant architecture. Each tenant needs to manage