WPP 7.1.0

This release includes the following changes:

• Fixes a PHP fatal error that can happen on the block-based Widgets screen when using the "classic" widget (props to andymoonshine!)
• Fixes an issue where the shortcode didn't add the "current" CSS class to the current post.
• Fixes a PHP warning that can occur when the HTML output is empty (props to wpfed!)
• Adds plugin version to wpp.js URL for cache busting.
• Improves compatibility with WP Rocket.

Release notes

WPP 7.0.1

This release includes the following changes:

• Improves compatibility with LiteSpeed Cache, Autoptimize, W3 Total Cache, and Speed Optimizer (formerly known as SiteGround Optimizer.)
• Fixes an issue where the popular posts list may not load on iOS browsers (props to Marlys Arnold and abid76!)
• Fixes an issue where get_views() might not return the expected value (props to robwkirby!)

If you're using a caching plugin on your website it's highly recommended to clear its cache after installing / updating to this version.

Release notes

WPP 7.0.0

This release includes the following changes:

• Breaking Change: The WordPress Popular Posts "classic" widget will stop working after this version! If you're using the classic widget please replace it with the WordPress Popular Posts block or the [wpp] shortcode as soon as possible. See release notes for more details.
• Breaking Change: The .widget CSS class has been removed from the WordPress Popular Posts block. If you were using it to style your popular posts block adjustments may be required.
• Native WebP / AVIF support: your thumbnails can now be created as .webp / .avif images without requiring third-party plugins. Check the release notes for more.
• New filter hook to dynamically change the headline of the popular post list (props to abid76!)
• PHPCS / WPCS improvements.
• Minor enhancements / fixes.

Release notes

WPP 6.4.2

This release includes the following changes:

• Fixes default thumbnail resetting to the stock "No Thumbnail" image (props to aalmans!)
• Fixes filtering by category / taxonomy when using Polylang (props to mlepore and wpfed!)
• Updates dependencies.

Release notes

WPP 6.4.1

This release includes the following changes:

• Provides support for .webp images
• Updates dependencies
• WPCS updates

Release notes

WPP 6.4.0

This release includes the following changes:

If you're using a caching plugin on your website it's highly recommended to clear its cache after installing / updating to this version.

• Fixes a fatal issue caused by the views_count shortcode when providing an invalid time range.
• The views_count shortcode can now render a "prettified" version of the views count (eg. 6.2k instead of 6,265).
• The wpp shortcode has now a "toggle" to enable/disable AJAX loading.
• Adds /views REST API endpoints.
• Fixes fatal error that can happen when themes define image sizes using the array format for the crop parameter.
• Fixes fatal error that can happen while the plugin is deleting its own transients.
• Other minor fixes / improvements.

Release notes

WPP 6.3.4

This release includes the following changes:

• Patches issue affecting non-HTML5 friendly WordPress themes after the WP 6.4 update.
• Adds a button to reset the default thumbnail.
• Minor fixes and improvements.

If you're using a caching plugin on your website, clearing its cache after installing / updating to this version is highly recommended.

Release notes

WPP 6.3.3

This release includes the following changes:

• Security enhancements (props to the Patchstack team!)
• Updates dependencies.

Release notes

WPP 6.3.2

This release includes the following changes:

• Removes legacy AJAX code from Front.php
• Fixed PHP notice undefined $config property in Shortcodes/Posts.php
• Updates .pot file.
• Removes BuyMeACoffee donation link.

WPP 6.3.1

This is a hot fix release. There's a fatal error in 6.3.0 caused by a single typo in src\Container\WordPressPopularPostsConfiguration.php.