PrivateContent - Changelog
v7.32 - release date 16/08/2020
- removed PHP session login to avoid WordPress 5.5 nuisances
- fixed: custom message for users not having reserver area
- fixed: widget restriction field disappearing on save
v7.312 - release date 23/07/2020
- fixed: user private page contents override conflicting with some systems (eg. Yoast)
- fixed: further login form redirect bug
v7.311 - release date 21/07/2020
- fixed: login form redirect bug
v7.31 - release date 20/07/2020
- Google Recaptcha v2 upgraded to v3
- private settings hidden if system is disabled
- helper added into import screen for fresh installations
v7.3 - release date 17/07/2020
- added: user-category-based registration redirect
- better check for login form "small" texts width
- dynamic CSS enqueued using cache ID, avoiding troubles with optimizers
- redirect restrictions are now skipped while editing in Elementor
v7.24 - release date 13/03/2020
- fixed: registration forms builder - stored texts not shown
- fixed: widgets integration interfering with Elementor
- minor CSS form improvements
v7.23 - release date 01/03/2020
- added: typography control for forms
- fixed: WP user sync when logged user updates its password
v7.221 - release date 27/11/2019
- fixed: WP user query condition specifying categories and other parameters
v7.22 - release date 23/11/2019
- added: native Gutenberg integration
v7.21 - release date 19/10/2019
- updated pc_custom_field_type filter structure to allow Files Manager add-on systems
v7.201 - release date 06/09/2019
- fixed: require_once() path in import/export page (issue started in v7.2)
v7.2 - release date 04/09/2019
- restyled user dashboard page
- new users list action buttons
- individual WP roles emulation now remind about globally emulated roles
- fixed: users list pagination buttons
v7.141 - release date 14/08/2019
- fixed: incompatibility with Polylang menu language switcher
v7.14 - release date 12/08/2019
- fixed: bulk WP-to-pvtContent user sync behaviors when errors were found
v7.131 - release date 05/07/2019
- fixed: on v7.13 a PHP debugger was mistakenly left enabled
v7.13 - release date 29/06/2019
- added: partial Bulgarian translation
- fixed: private pages format when managed through Elementor
- fixed: Elementor integration > category assignment in registration form
v7.12 - release date 08/05/2019
- fixed: false positive issue detected by WP 5.2
v7.11 - release date 18/10/2018
- fixed: incompatibility with polylang menu lang switch
- fixed: clear_auth_cookie logout redirect happening on certain sites
- new online documentation
v7.1 - release date 30/08/2018
- Major redirect restrictions cache performance improvement
v7.03 - release date 17/08/2018
- Visual Composer styles applied to user private pages
- Better password sync between pvtContent and WP users
v7.022 - release date 06/06/2018
- fixed: users self-deletion with WP user sync enabled
v7.021 - release date 30/05/2018
- removed old code about pvtcontent role selection in WP users page
v7.02 - release date 29/05/2018
- added: functions forcing Yoast SEO to ignore user private pages
v7.014 - release date 25/05/2018
- fixed: get_current_screen() function not found
v7.013 - release date 20/05/2018
- fixed: password sync on existing user update
v7.012 - release date 16/05/2018
- fixed: manual database update trigger
v7.011 - release date 16/05/2018
- fixed: password check in user deletion box
v7.01 - release date 15/05/2018
- fixed: database migration automation from v6
v7.0 - release date 14/05/2018
Coming from previous versions, a database backup is strongly suggested!
- GDPR comply
- passwords hasing changed, using WP's one
- synced users are now totally invisible in WP users list
- added: users deletion box (shortcode)
- added: system to import single WP user directly
- added: system to bulk import WP users by role
- added: system to sync registered frontend WP users into pvtContent
- added: system to edit custom WP user fields in "edit user" page
- added: option to add page exceptions to the complete lock system
- added: greek translation
- fixed: HTML5 validation when forms were included in a section HTML tag
v6.231 - release date 05/04/2018
- fixed: single quotes usage into javascript in "add user" page
- fixed: missing spanish translations
v6.23 - release date 04/04/2018
- added username check to comply with WordPress format. Alphanumeric chars allowed plus: _, space, ., -, *, and @
v6.221 - release date 16/03/2018
- added retrocompatibility for wp_doing_ajax function
v6.22 - release date 12/03/2018
- user private pages excluded from WP admin queries
v6.211 - release date 04/03/2018
- fixed: restrictions wizard layout in taxonomies
v6.21 - release date 02/03/2018
- added: pc_export_form action
v6.2 - release date 28/02/2018
- User Private Pages are now manageable through Visual Composer and Elementor
- added: Elementor's native support for PrivateContent shortcodes
- fixed: restrictions saving in widgets
v6.103 - release date 23/02/2018
- fixed: meta values saving (in case of single and double quotes)
v6.102 - release date 22/02/2018
- fixed: user meta database setup (issue started on v6.1)
v6.101 - release date 20/02/2018
- fixed: old recaptcha file required in registration handler
v6.1 - release date 19/02/2018
- new recaptcha system (please check again settings)
- "remember me" now checked also clicking on its label
- database structure improvements
- added: option to disable menu restriction along with complete site lock
- added: option to not use login cookies
- fixed: roles emulation in WP user sync
- fixed: textarea line breaks saving in forms
v6.063 - release date 22/12/2017
- minified frontend javascript file used (saving 8KB)
- fixed: textarea line breaks saving in forms
v6.062 - release date 14/11/2017
- fixed: users deletion from "edit user" page
v6.061 - release date 11/10/2017
- fixed: HTML5 validation for disclaimers and multi-checkboxes
v6.06 - release date 08/10/2017
- fixed: login redirect using WP forms
v6.05 - release date 07/10/2017
- added: excerpt + custom contents in Contents Hiding
- fixed: HTML5 validation for dropdown fields
v6.042 - release date 19/09/2017
- fixed: "Remember me" custom checkbox usage in lightbox
v6.041 - release date 15/09/2017
- fixed: "Remember me" custom checkbox usage
v6.04 - release date 29/08/2017
- PC_LOGOUT url attribute now removed after usage, to avoid interferences
- fixed: dropdown overlapped by other elements in menu restrictions wizard
- fixed: cookies setup on logins performed through WP forms
- fixed: restrictions helper legend width on Edge
- fixed: widgets restrictions wizard
v6.032 - release date 15/08/2017
- fixed: variable typo in redirect_engine.php
v6.031 - release date 04/08/2017
- fixed: php bug in analytics class
v6.03 - release date 31/07/2017
- pc_reg_form_builder_ignore_fields filter replaced by pc_no_wizard_indexes
- better wpautop margins management in lightbox
v6.025 - release date 21/07/2017
- fixed: shortcode wizard usage in Mail Actions
- fixed: errors collection in settings (on certain servers)
v6.024 - release date 18/07/2017
- fixed: user geolocalization in Analytics
v6.023 - release date 15/07/2017
- fixed: custom checkbox usage (issue started on v6.022)
- fixed: WPML integration in API redirects check
v6.022 - release date 14/07/2017
- fixed: javascript handlers not seeing elements loaded asynchronously
v6.021 - release date 12/07/2017
- fixed: shortcode wizard usage in Mail actions add-on settings
- fixed: lightbox-on-opening flashing
v6.02 - release date 08/07/2017
- improved password fields management in settings engine
- updated: dutch translation
v6.01 - release date 28/06/2017
- added: partial Estonian translation
- fixed: lightbox max-width
- fixed: single select not initialized
- fixed: WP synced user not detaching on non-multisite installations
v6.0 - release date 24/06/2017
- brand new restriction engine with improved restriction's helper
- is now possible to just hide pages content
- users can now login also using their e-mails
- new fom fields design option: no-label and bottom-border
- new form messages design
- new warning box design
- improved forms CSS
- new (modular) shortcode wizard engine
- new logout button HTML structure - to be used with WP editor alignments
- is now possible to import multiple multiple-value fields (use a comma to split values)
- new settings engine
- each dropdown is now rendered through JS plugin to uniform its aspect
- checkboxes are now rendered through JS plugin to uniform their aspect
- top margin removed from all forms
- specific post' "logged user's redirect" option removed - now manged globally in settings
- specific post comments "show warning" option removed - now manged globally in settings
- plugin updater now notifies even if not enabled
- added: Google Analytics integration to track user activities
- added: lightbox engine usable through class attribute - allowing any content within
- added: contents "hiding" through persistent lightbox
- added: registration button in warning box
- added: contents hiding options - excerpt / excerpt + warning box / warning box / custom content
- added: forms paginator to split fields into sections
- added: forms HTML5 validation with tooltips
- added: forms alignment shortcode parameter
- added: icon and placeholder options for default fields
- added: icon option for form buttons
- added: placeholder color and buttons font size options
- added: option to set specific fields vertical and horizontal padding
- added: specific login message for disabled users
- added: polylang integration
- added: users category ID column in cats management page
- updated: german translation
- fixed: "48yrs ago" last access
- fixed: "smalls" line height in login form
- fixed: WP synced users deletion on WPMU
- new filters: pc_setting_errors, pc_settings_tabs, pc_before_save_setting, pc_set_mail_required
- new actions: pc_settings_extra_code, pc_inline_css, pc_addons_menu_ready, pc_user_added_by_admin
- removed filters: pc_settings_validations
- removed actions: pc_settings_tabs_list, pc_cust_style_setting_opts, pc_settings_messages, pc_settings_tabs_body
- pc_tinymce_tabs_list and pc_tinymce_tab_contents actions become pc_tinymce_tabs filter
- pc_form_valid_errors filter changed - now must pass array
v5.33 - release date 23/05/2017
- fixed: PC-HIDE taxonomies implementation
v5.32 - release date 07/04/2017
- fixed: custom login message showing in WP forms
v5.31 - release date 15/01/2017
- added: norwegian translation
- fixed: warning box displaying with visual composer
v5.302 - release date 30/11/2016
- fixed: posts restriction cache WPML compatibility
- fixed: posts restriction cache - terms static cache
v5.301 - release date 26/11/2016
- fixed: user allowance check if no user is logged
v5.3 - release date 23/11/2016
- new forms loader
- better login session/cookie management
- added: static posts restriction cache increasing performances
- added: restriction helper also in post lists
- added: logged user's cache on permissions check
- added: pc_posts_restr filter to manage posts query filtering
- fixed: shortlinks to pending users
- removed: pc_terms_wp_query_filter and pc_pages_wp_query_filter filters
v5.232 - release date 16/11/2016
- fixed: url restriction - strip parameters
- fixed: cornerstone implementation
v5.231 - release date 04/10/2016
- added: partial argentine translation
- fixed: custom unlogged-user-restriction page's URL finder
v5.23 - release date 03/10/2016
- fixed: restriction engine if a WP page is restricted for an unlogged user
- fixed: URL-based restriction setup on multi-options choice
v5.222 - release date 26/09/2016
- fixed: users list whe only simple search is used
v5.221 - release date 24/09/2016
- fixed: users list pagination when category/search filters were used
v5.22 - release date 22/09/2016
- fixed: URL-based restriction not detecting URL/regexp
v5.21 - release date 18/09/2016
- users list improved on searches, showing respective user counts for each status and maintaining parameters switching status
- added: global admin variable to know if logged WP user can edit users $pc_cuc_edit
- added: pc_bulk_cat_assign_done action
- added: pc_bulk_user_del action
- added: pc_user_staus_changed
- fixed: users sorting on complex queries
v5.2 - release date 02/08/2016
- pc_custom_restriction filter now supports regular expressions
- plugin now tries to purge WP-super-cache and Fastest Cache to avoid issues
- added: visual composer and cornerstone native integration
- added: custom restrictions wizard (url-based + regex support)
- added: pc_user_session_checked action to safely operate after user session management
- added: body class flagging if user is logged or not
- fixed: plugin CSS disabling
v5.13 - release date 25/06/2016
- added: clear_auth_cookie integration code to avoid logout on psw change
- fixed: bulk users activation
v5.12 - release date 10/06/2016
- added: finnish translation
- added: auto plugin updater system
v5.11 - release date 20/04/2016
- security fix about bad meta data saving in database (please follow update instructions)
v5.1 - release date 12/03/2016
- settings now keep selected tab through savings
- avoid browser fields autopopulation in add user page
- improved custom taxonomies and post type restriction management
- users list badges now on two columns
- ligther WP loop integration
- improved restriction helper in edit post and posts list
- fixed: get_users query bug on searching only with meta
- fixed: possible menu builder integration
- fixed: WP synced flag on manual user addition
- fixed: password update without repeat check in "edit user" page
- fixed: default private page content saving in settings
- fixed: wrong code composition in shortcode yellow warning
- new action: pc_cust_style_setting_opts to add custom styling options
- new filter: pc_custom_redirect_url to manage used redirects
- new filter: pc_custom_field_type to create custom field types
- new filter: pc_pages_wp_query_filter to manage WP_query's excluded pages
- new filter: pc_terms_wp_query_filter to manage WP_query's excluded terms
- new filter: pc_forced_page_restriction to force pages restriction
- new filter: pc_forced_term_restriction to force terms restriction
- new filter: pc_reg_form_custom_valid to add custom validation in registration forms
- new filter: pc_affected_pt to manage integrated custom post types
- new filter: pc_affected_tax to manage integrated taxonomies
- new_filter: pc_extra_user_check to perform extra checks on cat-based acceptance
- new filter: pc_user_cat_dd_opts to add custom options in restriction dropdown
- new filter: pc_reg_form_builder_ignore_fields to remove fields to be used in form builder
- new filter: pc_forbidden_field_indexes to add field indexes that must not be used in add-ons
v5.061 - release date 23/01/2016
- frontend spanish translation completed
- fixed: data_to_human method while managing categories from passed data
v5.06 - release date 18/01/2016
- better registration form button position to avoid misunderstandings
- new admin icon
- improved compatibility with Layers builder
- fixed: users private page preview
- fixed: redirects management
v5.056 - release date 14/01/2016
- fixed: category redirect if login through WP form
- fixed: users private page live preview
- minor bugfixes
v5.055 - release date 08/01/2016
- fixed: change_status query (occurring with PHP < 5.4)
v5.054 - release date 07/01/2016
- improved multi-option fields validation for certain servers
v5.053 - release date 06/01/2016
- fixed: get_users query with PHP < 5.4 o status change
- minor code fixes
v5.052 - release date 30/12/2015
- improved compatibility with WP logins using ajax
- fixed: "remember me" cookie setup
- fixed: logout for WP synced users
v5.051 - release date 27/12/2015
- fixed: error message if login data are from deactivated user
- fixed: remember-me cookie system
v5.05 - release date 24/12/2015
- added: romanian frontend translation
- fixed: WP-synced user deletion on pvtContent user deletion
- fixed: password check error during import
v5.04 - release date 19/12/2015
- new password encryption system avoiding mcrypt functions
- improved menu restriction wizard integration
- fixed: password strength error report
v5.032 - release date 18/12/2015
- fixed: registration category check
v5.031 - release date 18/12/2015
- fixed: glitch in login form messages
- fixed: user permissions check
v5.03 - release date 18/12/2015
- improved logout system and cookie management
- improved private page comments support for themes
v5.021 - release date 17/12/2015
- fixed: widget glitch affecting few themes
- fixed: private page container behavior with "only original content" option
- fixed: private page editor - minor textual issues with WP 4.4
v5.02 - release date 17/12/2015
- added: Slvak (partial) frontend translation
- fixed: custom messages usage
- fixed: private page preview link
v5.011 - release date 15/12/2015
- added: initial check for required encryption functions
- fixed: categories check error during registration
- fixed: redirect loop when using complete site lock
v5.01 - release date 14/12/2015
- fixed: menu restriction
- fixed: menu restriction wizard issue on some old installations
- fixed: testing mode check for WP logged users
- fixed: user data get in login/logout functions
v5.0 - release date 14/12/2015
- complete code redesign with new optimized engine.
- code is now dev-oriented and full of hooks to extend it
- passwords are now encrypted in a proper way and not visible anymore in admin panel for security reasons
- plugin prefix is now pc instead of old pg (with settings exception for retrocompatibility)
- users meta table added into database
- deleted users are now definitively deleted from database (with custom data associated) to be lighter
- comments in private pages are now of of beta phase and should work on any theme
- added: unlimited registration form builder
- added: text block for registration forms
- added: widget restriction module
- added: comment restrictions (require WP-user-sync enabled)
- added: advanced users search in users list
- added: bulk categories assignment in users list
- added: custom roles simulation for WP-synced users
- added: ability to set let user select multiple categories during registration
- added: specific redirect if page is restricted for unlogged users
- added: custom category field label in registration forms
- added: name-surname / first-last name switch
- added: user status and private page controls in "edit user" page
- added: labels sie control in form style manager
- added: polish translation
- updated: localization files
- updated: WP menu integration to avoid incompatibilities
- fixed: user session in WP if pvtContent still exists
- fixed: long labels display in login form
v4.044 - release date 09/12/2015
- Fixed issue with Private Pages editing in WP 4.4
v4.043 - release date 28/08/2015
- blocked WP e-mail if synced user is updated
v4.042 - release date 18/08/2015
- updated: widget code to be compatible with WP 4.3
v4.041 - release date 04/06/2015
- updated: svedish translation
- fixed: "Last login date" heading during export
v4.04 - release date 21/05/2015
- added: partial czech traslation
- Complete site lock now compatible with WPML
- better javascript management for old browser flag
- fixed: ?pg_logout logout system
v4.031 - release date 26/02/2015
- LC switch implemented, replacing old iPhone checks
- WPML support for categories name - now translatable through String translation add-on
- Users private page support for wordpress
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- improved password strength variable type check in settings
v4.03 - release date 19/01/2015
- added: proper Woocommerce category restriction
- added: honeypot security in login form
- fixed: topbar visiblity if new pending users exist
- fixed: form sending with "enter" key press
v4.021 - release date 07/12/2014
- added fix for User Data shortcode by Mail Actions add-on
v4.02 - release date 03/12/2014
- compatibility with User Data add-on v1.4
- better checkbox validation with allowed values
- integer numbers maxlength validation
v4.013 - release date 19/11/2014
- fixed: further issue with logout. Now immune to WP actions after logout
v4.012 - release date 19/11/2014
- fixed: logout system conflicting with restriction one
- updated: spanish translation (thanks to pbrandao)
v4.011 - release date 19/11/2014
- fixed: user access check bug in case of "unlogged" + WP synced user
- updated: LC update notifier
v4.01 - release date 13/11/2014
- improved category restriction system
- fixed: last access date management with PHP <5.3 v4.0 - release date 09/11/2014 - added: sync with WP users system -- option to enable comments in user private page for synced users -- option to require sync during regisrtation - added: forms custom skin builder - added: password strength options (now minimum length is 4 characters) - added: elastic registration form layout - added: "remember me" ption for login - added: disclaimer field for registration form - added: honeypot antispam system as default alternative to recaptcha - added: users sorting in list - added: user last login date in users list - added: user categories option to set visibility in registration form - added: user categories option to set custom redirect after login - added: user's private page preview - added: specific class for each form field's wrapper - added: status flag in "edit user" page - added: option to detach website from user's private page system - added: system to logout users adding ?type=pc_logout to page's URL - added: import system - option to abort if duplicated user is found - added: croatian and georgian localizations - added: pvt content shortcode - blocked user categories (also in php API) - added: custom registration category in registration form shortcode (also in php API) - added: custom redirect in login/logout shortcodes (also in php API) - login system improved with sessions + cookie usage - users list restyled and improved - import system -> file type check improved
- recaptcha structure restyled and 100% responsive
- updated: forms loading animation
- updated: translation templates and localization files
- updated: user_logged() API, checking in real time disabled/deleted users
- fixed: users search on certain servers
v3.261 - release date 12/06/2014
- fixed: frontend javascrip file
v3.26 - release date 11/06/2014
- added: option to control successful login message
- added: Mail Actions implementation on users import
- updated: LC update notifier
v3.25 - release date 19/04/2014
- fixed: shortcode wizard on WP 3.9
v3.24 - release date 15/04/2014
- added allowed mimetype for CSV importing
- added: afrikaan translation
- updated: LC update notifier
- updated: chosen.js script
v3.232 - release date 15/03/2014
- fixed: php declarator issue with PHP5 strict mode
v3.231 - release date 12/03/2014
- fixed: update notifier get_plugin_data() issue
v3.23 - release date 11/03/2014
- added: LCweb update notifier system
- added: minimum WP role to manage users
- added: security nonces
v3.22 - release date 13/12/2013
- admin styles refreshed for better WP 3.8 compatibility
- added missing strings in the admin translation template
- custom redirects now translatable with WPML
- categories hidden in WP category widget
- export buffer control to improve compatibility
- fixed: redirect exception for PCMA landing page
- fixed: WP nav menu management with strict PHP
v3.21 - release date 18/10/2013
- shortcode wizard now usable in settings and Mail Actions pages
- fixed: admin translation template
- fixed: submenu restriction
v3.2 - release date 06/10/2013
- added: restriction option to show contents only to unlogged users
- added: one click website lock
- added: style selector and two new form styles
- added: redirect to the latest restricted page after login
- added: helper in posts/pages restriction metabox
- added: custom CSS field to help quick fixes and customizations
- backend and frontend completely translatable (WPML certified)
- Restrict pages/posts now are hidden on any WP query
- Restriction fields and boxes restyled
- Main redirect target ignored by restriction to avoid wrong settings
- Documentation walkthrough reviewed and updated
- fixed: WP user roles restriction for plugin menu and private pages management
- fixed: exporting issue with headers and non latin characters
v3.16 - release date 06/08/2013
- fixed: pending user notifier fix for WP 3.6
v3.15 - release date 02/08/2013
- added: spanish translation
- updated: update-notifier now compatible with WP 3.6
- pending users data now are visible
- fixed: pending users pagination
v3.14 - release date 22/05/2013
- fixed: registration form bug when a custom field having non-latin chars is used
- fixed: custom forms handler bug
v3.13 - release date 08/05/2013
- added: german and danish translations
- shortcode wizard rebuild
- registration and login forms now can be used with the ENTER key
- login form fields protected from iOS autocorrect and autocapitalize
- brazilian translation updated to the latest version
- fixed: export system bug with non-latin characters
- fixed: little weakness on the metabox
v3.12 - release date 17/02/2013
- changed the reCAPTCHA javascript code position to avoid IE issues on few themes
v3.11 - release date 01/02/2013
- fixed: custom redirect (for login and logout) bug on frontend
- fixed: custom redirect option glitch in the settings
- Chosen and Iphone Checks plugins updated
v3.1 - release date 20/01/2013
- added: category fields for the registation field
- added: French translation
- added: Persian translation
- javascript fixes for jQuery 1.9 compatibility
v3.01 - release date 12/12/2012
- fixed: WP 3.5 compatibility issues
v3.0 - release date 07/12/2012
- added: import system from CSV file
- added: custom url feature for redirects
- added: wizard to extend restrictions also to CPT and custom taxonomies
- added: minimum WP role to manage users
- added: preset text to display before or after users private page content
- added: "test mode" to test restrictions without logging out
- added: "mail actions" add-on predisposition
- added: turkish translation
- fixed: accented letters bug on input fields
- fixed: accented letters bug on input fields
- fixed: reCAPTCHA validation bug
- basic CSS improvements to avoid interferences
- global code cleanup
v2.33 - release date 17/09/2012
- fixed: bug on user private page on WP 3.4.2
- added: CSS code to avoid dropdown issues
v2.32 - release date 23/08/2012
- Plugin paths fixed to work also with WP renamed folder structure
- Hook changed for the redirect to avoid issues on certain websites
v2.31 - release date 27/05/2012
- fixed: bug related to the password in the add-user page
v2.3 - release date 23/05/2012
- added: sortable fields for the registration form
- added: redirect for logged users after logout
- basic CSS improved
- compatibility improved
- minor bugfixes
v2.21 - release date 23/03/2012
- fixed: registration form builder bug
v2.2 - release date 16/03/2012
- added: localization support for the frontend elements
- added: redirects for logged and registered users
- added: default private page content for new users
- added: enable/disable by default the private page for new registered users
- admin UI restyled
- javascript code improvement
v2.1 - release date 26/02/2012
- fixed: visibility bug with different users levels
- fixed: menu items visibility bug for children elements
v2.0 - release date 10/02/2012
- Registration form implemented
- Redirect system implemented
- Menù item visibility implemented
- add "pending" status for users
- Settings page restyled
- minor bugfix
v1.0 - release date 31/01/2012