v3.12.0

Version 3.12.0 (2023-12-19)

New Features

• Handshake Mechanism: Implemented a handshake mechanism to ensure that the website can use Optimole when connecting.
• New Cloud Library UI/UX: Introduced a new and improved UI and experience for the Cloud Library.

Enhancements

• Improved Optimole Dashboard UX: Enhancements to improve the user experience of the Optimole dashboard.
• Cohesive UI on Plugin Dashboard: Improved the overall UI on the plugin dashboard for a more cohesive look and feel.
• Revamped Offloading User Experience: Revamped the UI/UX for offloading operations, making it more intuitive and user-friendly.
• Cloud Library Access by Default: Enabled Cloud Library access by default for all users, enhancing accessibility to Optimoles features.
• Notice for Offloaded Images Limit: Added a notice if the count of offloaded images exceeds the limit, keeping users informed.

v3.11.3

Version 3.11.3 (2023-12-05)

Bug Fixes

• Division by zero: Addressed an edge case where a division by zero was happening when resizing images.
• WPML Duplicated Attachments: Resolved an issue where WPML duplicated attachments were not being accounted for as offloaded.
• Offload Batch Size: Lowered the batch size of images processed for offloading/rollback to address timeout issues on some servers.

Improvements

• Action Scheduler Integration: The offloading/rollback process will use Action Scheduler if available.

v3.11.2

Version 3.11.2 (2023-11-23)

Bug Fixes

• Rollback Issue: Fixed an issue where rolling back images would not point the attachments to the correct uploads folder path.

v3.11.1

Version 3.11.1 (2023-11-20)

Bug Fixes

• Cache for Offloaded Attachments: Fixed an issue with caching for offloaded attachments when the object cache extension isnt enabled.
• Error on Older WordPress Versions: Resolved an error occurring on WordPress versions lower than 6.0.0.
• Performance Issue on Large Instances: Fixed a performance issue affecting instances with a large number of images.
• Offload Rollback Issue: Addressed a problem where offloading was trying to rollback Cloud Library images.

v3.11.0

Version 3.11.0 (2023-11-15)

New Features

• Image Optimization for ICO Files: Added support for optimizing ICO files, ensuring that these can benefit from Optimoles optimization capabilities.
• Toast Notifications in Optimole Dashboard: Introduced a toast notifications system within the Optimole dashboard, informing users when settings are saved.
• Offload Images Without Database Replacement: Images are now offloaded without the need to perform a database replacement, improving the speed of the process and reducing complexity.
• Logging for Offloading Process: Implemented logging for the image offloading process, allowing users to track progress more effectively.
• Faster Zip Generation Routine: Optimized the zip files generation routine from the Optimole Dashboard, making it faster and more efficient. Additionally, split the Zip files per each source website when downloading images, providing a smoother experience.
• Motion.page Compatibility: Addressed compatibility issues to ensure smooth integration with the Motion.page.

Improvements

• Remove Redundant Setting: Removed redundant settings related to resizing large images from the original source, simplifying the user interface.
• Review of Settings Descriptions and Documentation: Reviewed and refined settings descriptions and documentation to make it easier for users to understand what each setting does, and to configure Optimole to their specific needs.
• Beaver Builder Compatibility with Cloud Library: Optimoles Cloud Library is now compatible with Beaver Builder, allowing users to import and use images from their Optimole account.
• Progress Bar Design Consistency: Refined the design of progress bars for a more consistent and polished user interface.

Bug Fixes

• Scheduled Crons Removal During Uninstall: Fixed an issue where scheduled cron jobs were not being removed when uninstalling Optimole.
• Cloud Library in Safari: Resolved an issue where the Cloud Library was not functioning correctly in Safari.
• Guidance on Third-Party Cookies for Cloud Library: Added instructions on how to allow third-party cookies to ensure seamless functionality of the Cloud Library.

v3.10.0

Version 3.10.0 (2023-09-18)

New Features

• Edit Images in Cloud Library: Images can now be edited before inserting them into your website.
• Lazyload for Optimole Cloud Library Images: Images imported from the Optimole Cloud Library now support lazy-loading.
• Apply Optimization Settings to Cloud Library: Optimole Cloud Library images now inherit image optimization settings from the plugin.
• More File Types in Dashboard: Support for uploading additional file types like documents, videos, text, audio, etc. in the Optimole Dashboard.
• Add CLI Command for Clearing Image Cache: New command-line interface option to easily clear the image cache.
• Best Format Toggle: Choose to enable or disable automatic best format calculation for images.
• Generic Lazy-Loading Placeholder Color: Added customizable color option for the generic lazy-loading placeholder.
• Improve WooCommerce Product Gallery Lazyload: Enhanced lazyloading functionality for WooCommerce galleries.
• Resizing Images in Cloud Library and Dashboard: Manually resize images by typing dimensions in the editor modal.

Improvements

• Explicit Connection Error Handling: More detailed error messages for failed plugin connection.
• Unsaved Settings Alert: The plugin settings page now prompts to confirm leaving the page if settings are unsaved.
• Better Folder UI/UX in the Dashboard: Enhanced the user interface and experience for folders on the Optimole Dashboard.
• Multi-Image Selection UX: Improved user experience for selecting multiple images in the Optimole Dashboard.

Bug Fixes

• Backwards Compatibility: Fixed offload compatibility issues with WordPress versions below 6.0.
• Cloud Library Modal Loader not being removed: In some contexts, the cloud library loader was not disappearing when opening the modal a second time.
• Visits Banner markup: Optimole additional visits banner was interfering with modals on the front end of the website.

v3.9.2

Version 3.9.2 (2023-08-10)

Bug Fixes

• Fatal error: In some edge-cases, the Hero Preloader feature was throwing a fatal error, trying to access inexistent posts.
• Lazyload default status: Lazyload was off for new users by default when it should have been on.

v3.9.1

Version 3.9.1 (2023-08-07)

Bug Fixes

• Fatal error on PHP<7.3: Fixed fatal error that the plugin was throwing on PHP versions lower than 7.3.
• PHP Warning: Fixed warning when inserting an image with a defined height but no width.

v3.9.0

Version 3.9.0 (2023-08-03)

New Features

• Hero Image Optimization: Adds fetch priority for hero images to preload them for enhanced performance.
• Digital Assets Management (DAM): Replaced old media modal integration with a new interface to browse and use the images on your Optimole account.
• DAM Elementor Compatibility: Use images from your Optimole account in Elementor Builder.
• DAM Core Editor Integration: Integrated DAM with the WordPress core editor.
• Cloud Library Dashboard: Added a new Cloud Library page to manage your cloud assets straight from the website dashboard.

Improvements

• Image Offloading & Rollback: Images offloading & rollback process is now ~50% faster and operates in the background.
• Moving Images: Instant reflection of image movement to folders inside the Dashboard and DAM.

Bug Fixes

• AVIF Disabling Feature: Fixed issue where serving AVIF format could not be disabled.
• Optimole Banner Toggling: Fixed an issue where toggling the Optimole banner would sometimes not save the setting.
• Dashboard Image Uploading: Fixes issue where certain images could not be uploaded to the Optimole Dashboard;

v3.8.2

Version 3.8.2 (2023-07-06)

Bug Fixes

• Compatibilities loading: Ensure service is connected before loading compatibilities, throwing errors in some edge cases.
• Widgets screen layout: Resolved issue with Optimole banner appearing in the admin inside widget iframes.
• Cloud library whitelist: Fixed problem with sites not being removed from the cloud library whitelist.

Improvements

• Add Support Link: Added a support link for Premium users.
• Removed Native Lazyload Fallback: Native lazyload fallback has been removed.
• Add Compatibility for Spectra Blocks: Introduced compatibility for Spectra Blocks.
• Add Error Notice: Added an error notice when the filter length is not three or more characters.