4.5.4

Changelog

All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.

The format is based on Keep a Changelog, and this project adheres to Semantic Versioning.

This changelog covers updates for version 4.5.4.

[4.5.4] - 2024-09-10

Added

• Added CHANGELOG.md to improve version tracking and transparency.
• Added the WpOrg\Requests\Requests namespace to SWP_Requests.php to address the PSR-0 deprecation warning.
• Fix Pinterest share button to include href for SEO while preserving onclick functionality.

Changed

• Updated stable tag and version numbers to 4.5.4.
• Enhanced security by updating SECURITY.md to support versions >= 4.5.0.
• Updated block category filter in blocks.php to align with the latest WordPress standards.
• Removed deprecated Facebook options from SWP_Options_Page.

Fixed

• Enabled WP_DEBUG_LOG and disabled WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY to improve debugging without affecting the site's frontend display.
• Bumped dependencies including @wordpress/icons, @wordpress/scripts, @wordpress/env, and others to ensure compatibility and security.
• Resolved PHP deprecation warning by explicitly declaring the $response property in the SWP_Twitter class, ensuring compatibility with future PHP versions.
• Fixed Pinterest share button by adding an href attribute for SEO while retaining the onclick functionality for proper user interaction.

4.5.3

Changelog

Version 4.5.3

Merged Pull Requests:

• Merged staging into the main branch. (PR: #921 by @goqflash)
• Merged master into the main branch. (PR: andbalashov#40 by @andbalashov)

Updates:

• Updated stable tag and version numbers to 4.5.3. (Commit: chore: Update plugin version to 4.5.3 by @andbalashov)
• Updated allowed HTML tags and attributes in SWP_Header_Output.php to enhance security and compatibility. (Commit: chore: Update allowed HTML tags and attributes for SWP_Header_Output.php by @andbalashov)

4.5.2

Changelog

Version 4.5.2

• Merged Pull Requests:

  • Merged staging into the main branch. (PR: #59 by @goqflash)
  • Merged master into the main branch. (PR: #8 by @andbalashov)
  • Merged staging into the main branch. (PR: #919 by @andbalashov)
  • Merged master into the main branch. (PR: #39 by @andbalashov)

• Updates:

  • Updated stable tag and version numbers to 4.5.2. (Commit: 30f24f2 by @andbalashov)
  • Changed hook from wp to wp_loaded for deferred class instantiation to improve performance and compatibility. (Commit: 71433c5 by @andbalashov)
  • Updated plugin version to 4.5.2. (Commit: f4be800 by @andbalashov)

4.5.1

Version 4.5.1 - Release Notes

Enhancements:

• Updated .wp-env.json with social-warfare-pro plugin version 4.5.1

Refactoring:

• Improved security by updating SWP_Addon.php to use 'security' instead of 'nonce'.
• Updated SWP_Options_Page.php to use translation functions for better internationalization support.

Maintenance:

• Updated plugin version to 4.5.1.

4.5.0

Release for v.4.5.0

This Version v4.5.0 includes several updates and improvements.
Below is a summary of the commits included in this merge.

Summary of Updates

• Implemented linting and WP ENV for local development
• Added PHPCS ruleset
• Removed coding standards workflow file
• Added compiled HTML property to SWP_Notice class
• Created and updated CODEOWNERS
• Removed unnecessary lines and comments
• Added API URLs array to SWP_Post_Cache class
• Created dependabot.yml
• Updated multiple dependencies and workflows
• Added Security Policy
• Refactored PHPDoc comments and auto-registered widget in SWP_Popular_Posts_Widget
• Escaped HTML output in SWP_Widget.php
• Enhanced form rendering in SWP_Popular_Posts_Widget.php
• Updated meta_key in SWP_Popular_Posts_Widget
• Optimized settings storage and HTML tag stripping in SWP_Utility.php
• Modified 'excerpt_more' filter
• Removed screen options tab from admin page
• Corrected variable name typo in SWP_Utility.php
• Refactored and improved readability, naming conventions, and security in multiple classes

Refactors include:

• Removed unused parameters and legacy AJAX methods
• Consolidated cache rebuild methods
• Improved caching mechanism for image attachments
• Used wp_json_encode() instead of json_encode()
• Updated SQL query to use prepared statements
• Enhanced debug function with nonce verification

Other Changes:

• Created persistent notices
• Updated README.md

4.4.6.3

= 4.4.6.3 (5 Apr 2024) =

• Changed the visibility of $key property from private to public to allow external access and manipulation, enhancing the flexibility for class interactions.
• Changed the visibility of $user_options property from private to public, enabling direct access to user options pulled from the database. This adjustment aims to streamline processes that require external manipulation of user options.

4.4.6.2

= 4.4.6.2 (3 Apr 2024) =

• Implemented stricter attribute sanitization in SWP_Buttons_Panel_Shortcode class to enhance security and mitigate the risk of cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks through shortcode attributes. This update introduces a more rigorous sanitization process for all attributes passed through the shortcode handling mechanism. The sanitize_attributes method now applies basic sanitization using sanitize_text_field, followed by a secondary sanitization step using a regex pattern to remove any remaining special characters that could be used in malicious injections.
  • Enhanced sanitize_attributes method in SWP_Buttons_Panel_Shortcode class
  • Added regex pattern to remove special characters from attribute values after initial sanitization

4.4.6.1

= 4.4.6.1 (21 Mar 2024) =

• Updated social sharing buttons style, providing a modern look and improving user interface design. Issue #900 (#900)
  • Removed Facebook share count functionality, simplifying the display and enhancing performance.
• Upgraded SWP_Database_Migration class to version 4.4.6.1, introducing new methods and improvements for database handling.
• Fixed an initialization issue in the SWP_Database_Migration class, ensuring smooth operation and compatibility with the latest WordPress versions.

4.4.6

= 4.4.6 (12 Mar 2024) =

• Introduced a caching mechanism for analytics data, significantly reducing database load and enhancing page load speeds. Further details at #826.
• Optimized the record_share_counts method to eliminate redundant database updates, now incorporating checks against existing data for efficiency.
• Deployed transient caching for social share counts, effectively minimizing database query frequency and its performance impact.
• Implemented strategic database query optimizations, including indexing recommendations, to accelerate query processing.
• Strengthened error handling and validation in the analytics update workflow, safeguarding data accuracy and integrity.
• Refactored analytics data management to bolster maintainability and alignment with WordPress coding standards.
• Addressed the post-preview anomaly in Social Warfare Pro, rectifying the 'undefined' URL or page not found error, as documented at #897.

4.4.5

= 4.4.5 (01 JAN 2024) =

• WordPress Coding Standards
• Remove Google Plus functions