Version 4.0.1 – Translation Cleanup

This patch release updates the translation system for better compatibility with translate.wordpress.org.

🔧 Changes:

• Regenerated the .pot file using WP-CLI to reflect updated strings
• Removed outdated .po and .mo files
• Kept only the updated .pot and index.php in the /languages folder

No functional changes in this release.

4.0.0

IMPORTANT: After upgrading, run "Optimize Database" in Settings > DB Tools. Update custom CSS to target .irecommendthis-wrapper. Template tags and shortcodes changed from dot_irecommendthis to irecommendthis. Legacy code still works for backward compatibility.

Release Date: 19 March 2025

• Core Improvements:

  • Completely rebuilt plugin with a modern component-based architecture
  • Changed naming from "dot_irecommendthis" to "irecommendthis" throughout
  • Consolidated settings and tools into a single, organized admin interface
  • Added multiple extension points with action and filter hooks for developers

• Privacy & Security:

  • Implemented IP anonymization using global hashing for GDPR compliance
  • Added secure cookie handling with improved security parameters
  • Enhanced nonce verification throughout all AJAX operations
  • Fixed potential SQL injection vulnerabilities
  • Added option to completely disable IP tracking

• UI & Display:

  • Added consistent div wrappers for recommendation buttons
  • Fixed layout issues with buttons in different contexts
  • Added wrapper parameter for fine-tuned layout control
  • Improved responsive design for mobile users
  • Better handling of button state changes

• JavaScript & Interactions:

  • Fixed like/unlike functionality with backward compatibility
  • Added enhanced HTML attributes for better accessibility
  • Implemented smoother button state transitions
  • Improved error handling in AJAX operations

• Block Editor Integration:

  • Improved button targeting with class-based selectors
  • Enhanced post ID detection in query loops and block contexts
  • Fixed compatibility issues with the WordPress block editor

• Performance & Optimization:

  • Added database indexes and optimized queries for faster performance
  • Implemented database optimization tools with improved error handling
  • Added hook for caching plugin integration
  • Reduced page load impact with optimized asset loading

• Developer Tools:

  • Updated shortcodes and template functions with backward compatibility
  • Added new wrapper control options for theme developers
  • Introduced 30+ new action hooks and filters for customization
  • Added comprehensive developer documentation

3.10.2

This version now fixes some minor issue due to refactoring of the code. The template tag is now working.

3.10.0

What's Changed

• Update readme by @hchouhan in #33
• Develop by @hchouhan in #34

Full Changelog: 3.9.1...3.10.0

Security update

Full Changelog: 3.9.0...3.9.1

Fixed security issues & added support for unrecommending

This release address some security issue related to XSS & CSRF. All code has been checked to ensure data is sanitized and escaped.

Support for un-recommending / un-linking a post is added by merging code-shared by https://github.com/arnelap

3.8.3

When the global variable holding an instance of the public class was updated, this was not. Version 3.8.2 breaks sites with a fatal error because of this. Fixed in this version.

3.8.2

Fixed data sanitization issues

Add data sanitization & updated widget

• Fixed data sanitization issues

• Separated Widget into a different file
• Added support for multiple instance of the widget

Code restructuring

• Remove Screen Icon warning bug

• Make the saving of IP address options
• Sanitize / Validate Data before saving to DB
• Add GDPR Notice

The entire plugin code is not separated across different files making it easier to manage and understand.