Changelog

v5.11.0 Latest 2026-04-10

✨ Enhancements

• Added 7 new language translations (below). Together with Spanish (es_ES) shipped in v5.10.0, the plugin now includes **8** translated locales in languages/; English strings remain the default when no matching translation is loaded:
• * French (fr_FR)
• * Portuguese Brazil (pt_BR)
• * German (de_DE)
• * Italian (it_IT)
• * Dutch (nl_NL)
• * Russian (ru_RU)
• * Chinese Simplified (zh_CN)

v5.10.0 2026-04-09

✨ Enhancements

• Full translation support via WordPress i18n (gpltimes text domain) with Spanish (es_ES) included
• Admin UI strings, AJAX messages, emails, and JavaScript (inline + admin.js / beta-updates.js) are translatable
• Translation files: languages/gpltimes.pot, gpltimes-es_ES.po, gpltimes-es_ES.mo

v5.9.0 Major Release 2026-04-05

API Key Integeration

API Key Authentication

• Added API key-based authentication as the primary activation method — simpler and more reliable than username/password
• Dashboard now shows a tabbed interface: "API Key" (default) and "Username & Password" for backward compatibility
• Existing authenticated sites automatically receive their API key from the server on the next update check — zero user action required for migration
• API key is used for all server communication: version checks, downloads, domain registration, and deactivation
• Twice-daily auth recheck no longer requires stored password when API key is present
• JWT (username/password) authentication remains fully supported for users on older versions

✨ Enhancements

• Server endpoints (version check, download, domain registration, deactivation) now accept both API key and JWT authentication
• Added unified token validation across all server endpoints

v5.8.7 2026-02-23

🔧 Fixes

• Fixed horizontal scroll on all plugin admin pages — .gplt-wrap used negative margins that extended the layout width and caused overflow. Container now uses margin: 0, padding: 20px 20px 20px 0, max-width: 100%, and overflow-x: hidden so the wrap stays within the viewport with no scroll
• Made .gplt-wrap background transparent so the admin area uses the default WordPress background
• Added box-sizing: border-box to .gplt-wrap for consistent layout
• Removed box shadow from .gplt-page-header for a flatter look

v5.8.6 2026-02-20

✨ Enhancements

• Rollback feature now supports manual ZIP upload updates — when a user uploads a plugin/theme ZIP via "Upload Plugin/Theme" that overwrites an existing GPL Times-managed item, a backup is automatically created before the overwrite
• Upload-overwrite updates for GPL Times-managed items are now logged in the Update Log

v5.8.5 2026-02-17

🔧 Fixes

• Fixed Auto-Update Scheduling custom days selection.

v5.8.4 2026-02-17

🔧 Fixes

• Fixed whitelabel not working with external services like modulards.com that read the plugin file header directly instead of using WordPress runtime filters
• Whitelabel settings (Plugin Name, Description, Author, Author URI) are now physically written to the gpltimes.php file header when saved, reset, or imported
• File header is automatically re-applied after plugin updates (both automatic and manual ZIP uploads) so whitelabel branding persists across all update methods
• Added lightweight admin_init check that detects when the file header doesn't match whitelabel settings and rewrites it — catches manual ZIP uploads, FTP replacements, or any file overwrite
• Existing installs with whitelabel configured will have the file header rewritten automatically upon upgrading to this version — no manual re-save needed
• Gracefully falls back to the original runtime filter method if file permissions prevent writing, ensuring whitelabel always works within WordPress admin regardless of server configuration
• Fixed rolling back GPL Times plugin via the Rollback feature causing activation status (login credentials) to be lost, requiring re-login — self-rollback now replaces files directly without triggering deactivation/reactivation cycle
• Whitelabel file header is automatically re-applied after self-rollback to the restored plugin files

v5.8.3 2026-02-07

✨ Enhancements

• "View version details" popup now shows the original plugin/theme homepage link (from Plugin URI or Author URI in the plugin header) instead of hardcoded gpltimes.com
• Falls back to gpltimes.com only when no original author link is found in the plugin/theme metadata
• Plugin name references in version details description and installation instructions are now dynamic, respecting whitelabel settings

v5.8.2 2026-01-19

🔧 Fixes

• * Fixed authentication failing for passwords containing special characters (<, >, &, etc.)
• * Replaced sanitize_text_field() with wp_unslash() for password handling to preserve all characters
• * Added custom sanitize callback for password settings registration

v5.8.1 2015-12-17

🔧 Fixes

• Fixed "Disable Updates" feature blocking updates from original developers - When disabling GPL Times updates for a plugin/theme, updates from WordPress.org and premium vendors now work correctly
• Updated Disable Updates page description to clarify that developer updates will continue to work

v5.8.0 Major Release 2025-12-13

Two powerful new features: Auto-Update Scheduling and Rollback

New Feature: Auto-Update Scheduling

• Automatic Updates - Schedule automatic updates for GPL Times plugins and themes
• Flexible Scheduling - Daily, Weekly, or Custom day schedules with time selection
• Safety Rules - Minor updates only, skip beta versions, limit updates per run
• Per-Item Control - Set individual items to Auto or Manual mode with bulk actions (Set All Auto/Manual buttons)
• Email Notifications - HTML email reports on successful/failed updates

New Feature: Rollback

• One-Click Rollback - Restore plugins/themes to previous version if an update causes issues
• Automatic Backups - Creates backup before each update (auto and manual) for easy recovery
• Rollback Link - "Rollback to vX.X" appears in plugin/theme row actions on Plugins & Themes pages
• Rollback Settings - Enable/disable feature, configure retention period (7-90 days), max backups per item
• Storage Management - View backup count/size, delete all backups option
• Smart Cleanup - Automatic cleanup of old backups based on retention settings

New Feature: Update Log

• Dedicated Update Log Page - Comprehensive history of all updates:
• -Statistics cards showing total, auto, manual, and rollback counts
• -Filter tabs (All, Auto, Manual, Rollback)
• -Detailed table with date/time, item name, type badge, version changes, and status
• -Pagination for large logs
• -Clear log functionality (preserves backup files for rollback)
• Manual Update Logging - Tracks manual updates of GPL Times items alongside auto-updates

✨ Enhancements

• Export/Import - Now includes all settings (whitelabel, visibility, rollback, auto-update schedule & per-item settings) with backward compatibility
• Settings Page - Reorganized layout: Visibility → Rollback → Export/Import
• Visibility Settings - Option to hide Auto-Updates menu
• Code Quality - Moved all inline CSS to admin.css for better maintainability
• Code Refactoring - Created shared Helpers class to eliminate duplicate code
• Current server time display alongside timezone in schedule settings
• Protected backup directory with .htaccess
• Proper cleanup on plugin uninstall

🔧 Fixes

• Fixed PHP 8.x deprecation warnings for hidden admin pages
• Fixed WordPress compatibility for manual update backups (detects via temp_backup presence)
• Fixed duplicate log entries during auto-updates (manual update hooks now skip when auto-update is running)
• Fixed rollback activating deactivated plugins (now preserves plugin activation state)
• Styled toast notifications for all actions (replaced browser alerts)

v5.1.1 2025-12-12

✨ Enhancements

• * Added remote changelog support - changelogs now fetched from GPL Times server
• * Implemented 6-hour caching for remote changelog to reduce server requests
• * Added fallback to local changelog if remote server is unavailable
• * Comprehensive defensive coding checks across all plugin files

v5.1.0

🔧 Fixes

• Fixed "View version details" popup for premium plugins (WP-Rocket, etc.)
• Added plugins_api_result filter to ensure GPL Times info overrides third-party updaters
• Improved slug matching for plugin information requests
• Removed unused debug template

v5.0.0 Major Release

Complete plugin rewrite with enhanced security, performance, and modern UI

🔒 Security

• Consistent nonce verification across all AJAX handlers
• Proper capability checks on all admin actions
• Input sanitization and output escaping throughout
• Fixed plugins_api filter priority to prevent third-party plugin conflicts

⚡ Performance

• Reduced database queries with smarter caching
• Optimized asset loading with version-based cache busting
• Improved transient management with automatic recovery
• More reliable cron job scheduling
• PSR-4 autoloading for efficient class loading

🚀 Architecture

• Complete plugin rewrite with clean, modern codebase
• Full backward compatibility - all existing settings retained
• Backward compatibility toggle for future migration
• Proper uninstall handler for clean removal
• WordPress 6.7 compatible, PHP 7.4+ required

🎨 UI Improvements

• Redesigned admin interface with modern, responsive layout
• Custom modals for confirmations and error handling
• Toast notifications for all actions
• New plugin icon and branding

✨ Benefits

• Faster dashboard loading and smoother interactions
• Better compatibility with other plugins (no more conflicts)
• Cleaner, more intuitive user experience
• Future-proof codebase for upcoming features
• Easier troubleshooting with improved error messages

v4.0.17

UI Improvements

• Redesigned admin dashboard with modern, consistent interface across all pages
• Updated input fields, toggle switches, and buttons with improved styling
• Added compact admin notice design with global styles
• New plugin/theme icons on Disable Updates page
• Enhanced plugin description
• Various responsive design improvements

v4.0.16

Enhancements

• Renamed generic function names to prevent conflicts with other plugins
• Improved plugin compatibility with other WordPress plugins by using consistent function name prefixing

v4.0.15

Enhancements

• Improved code organization by moving Site Editor compatibility fix to a proper class structure
• Added GPLTIMES_WEBSITE constant for better maintainability of API endpoints and URLs
• Reorganized file structure with dedicated Compatibility directory for fixes

v4.0.14

Enhancements

• Updated brand colors from pink/purple to blue color scheme (#1a8fc4)

v4.0.13

UI Improvements

• Removed feature cards from the dashboard for a cleaner interface
• Made the status card more compact and modern
• Optimized icon sizes and spacing

v4.0.12

Enhancements

• Redesigned the main dashboard layout
• Relocated "Hide whitelabel settings page?" option for better organization
• Improved visual design of whitelabel settings

v4.0.11

Major Changes

• Restructured the settings pages for improved usability
• Combined plugin configuration options into a centralized interface

Fixes

• Fixed nonce mismatch causing "Security check failed" errors
• Fixed styling issues across settings pages

v4.0.10

Enhancements

• Improved toast notification system consistency
• Fixed UI consistency issues across the plugin interface

v4.0.9

Enhancements

• Added modern toast notifications across all pages
• Implemented BEM methodology for CSS
• Redesigned dashboard login page with modern UI

Fixes

• Fixed toast notification JavaScript errors
• Resolved deactivation plugin errors

v4.0.8

Changes

• Fixed beta updates checkbox alignment
• Optimized update checking mechanism
• Re-added "Disable All Admin Notices" option

v4.0.7

Changes

• Change GET to POST for version check and customer validation
• POST request token based cache for 30 min

v4.0.6

Changes

• Fixed "Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly" error
• Redesigned interface

v4.0.5

Changes

• CSS changes as per new color scheme
• Plugin Icon change to SVG

v4.0.4

Fixes

• Fixed a small bug during plugin deactivation

v4.0.3

Fixes

• Fixed theme updates from developer, if disabled via "disable Update" page

v4.0.2

Fixes

• Bug fixes

v4.0.1

Changes

• Bug fixes
• Added banner and icon for plugin version details section

v4.0

Changes

• Membership Details added in the GPL Times Dashboard Panel
• Redesigned "View version details" section