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=== Passster - Password Protect Pages and Content === |
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Contributors: wpchill, silkalns |
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Tags: password protect, password, restrict content, sitewide, password protection |
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Requires at least: 6.5 |
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Tested up to: 7.1 |
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Requires PHP: 7.2 |
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License: GPLv2 or later |
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License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html |
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Stable tag: 4.3.16 |
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== Description == |
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## Password Protect Pages, Posts & Content in WordPress |
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Passster is an all-in-one plugin to password protect pages, content, or your entire site in seconds—quick, secure, and easy to use. |
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Passster offers three protection modes to cover every use case you may think of when it comes to password protecting your WordPress website. |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjYklVLVFD8&list=PLM2tOjfhVrZdo_H26CV2I-UfdqpDWxo3D&index=4 |
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### Passster Pro – Even more protection features when making a purchase |
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**Multiple Passwords & Password Lists** |
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- Assign multiple passwords for different users. |
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- Create and manage large password lists for easy control. |
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**Quick & Bulk Edit for Password Protection** |
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- Use WordPress **Quick Edit** and **Bulk Edit** to protect multiple pages instantly. |
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**Unlock Content by User Role or Email** |
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- Automatically grant access to specific users or email addresses. |
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**Password Expiration & Usage Limits** |
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- Set passwords to expire after a number of uses, first use, or by a time limit (hours, days, weeks). |
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- Track which passwords were used and when they will expire. |
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**Generate Unlock Links** |
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- Create encrypted unlock links so users can access content without entering a password. |
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- Automatically shorten links with **Bit.ly** for easy sharing. |
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**WooCommerce Protection & Sales** |
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- Protect WooCommerce pages, products, and checkout with a password. |
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- Sell access to protected content—generate and email passwords automatically after purchase. |
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**Detailed Password Usage Statistics** |
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- Track when and how often passwords are used. |
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- View first usage date, IP (optional), and browser details. |
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## Quick Comparison (Free vs. Pro) |
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### Free Version: |
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✔ Protect sections of pages using shortcodes or blocks. |
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✔ Secure entire pages and posts. |
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✔ Automatically protect child pages with a single click. |
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✔ Lock down your entire site with a password. |
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✔ Unlock protected content without refreshing the page. |
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✔ Customize the design, labels, and descriptions of the password form. |
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✔ Use cookies to grant access across multiple protected areas. |
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### Pro Version: |
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✔ Everything in the free version, plus: |
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✔ Protect content with **multiple passwords** or password lists. |
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✔ Quickly set up password protection via Quick Edit or Bulk Edit. |
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✔ Protect content using **Google reCAPTCHA or hCAPTCHA**. |
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✔ Unlock protected content by **user role or email**. |
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✔ Set passwords to **expire** based on usage limits or time intervals. |
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✔ Generate encrypted **unlock links** for seamless access. |
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✔ Track and prevent **concurrent password sharing**. |
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✔ Secure **WooCommerce products and store pages**. |
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✔ Sell access to protected content via **WooCommerce integration**. |
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✔ Detailed statistics on password usage and lists. |
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Get it now on [passster.com/](https://passster.com/) |
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### Documentation |
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Learn more about this plugin [in our official documentation](https://passster.com/kb/) |
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== Support == |
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* Free users: [Ask in our forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/content-protector/) |
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* Pro users: [Get priority help](https://passster.com/contact-us/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=description&utm_term=contact+us) |
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== Frequently Asked Questions == |
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= Can I use Passster in multiple languages = |
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All primary texts and information can be modified from the admin area of Passster. |
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The plugin is fully translatable in your language. There are only en_EN and de_DE at the moment, but you can easily add your preferred language as a .po/.mo. |
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It’s also fully compatible with WPML and Polylang. |
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= Where do I report security bugs found in this plugin? = |
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Please report security bugs found in the source code of the Passster plugin through the [Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program](https://patchstack.com/database/vdp/9e5fb73f-e810-474a-a64f-c86081aa9b46). The Patchstack team will assist you with verification, CVE assignment, and notify the developers of this plugin." |
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== Screenshots == |
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1. Passster Password Form |
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2. Passster Settings Area General |
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3. Passster Settings Area Design |
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4. Passster Protected Areas |
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5. Passster Protected Areas in page edit |
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6. Passster Password Lists - Pro only |
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7. Passster Statistics - Pro only |
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== Installation == |
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Passster is simple to install: |
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1. Download the .zip' |
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2. Unzip |
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3. Upload the directory to your '/wp-content/plugins' directory |
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4. Go to the plugin management page and enable the Passster Plugin |
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5. Browse to Settings > Passster |
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6. Customise your settings and your good to go! |
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== Changelog == |
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= 4.3.16 - 18.09.2026 = |
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* Added: Post Type Level Protection: password-protect an entire post type at once. |
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* Fixed: Unlock link redirects on archive pages. |
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= 4.3.15 - 10.09.2026 = |
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* Fixed: Compatibility issue with some page builders. |
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= 4.3.14 - 03.09.2026 = |
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* Fixed: Security update. |
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* Fixed: Minor admin UI improvements. |
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= 4.3.13 - 02.09.2026 = |
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* Fixed: Security update. |
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= 4.3.12 - 01.09.2026 = |
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* Fixed: Security update. |
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= 4.3.11 - 25.08.2026 = |
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* Fixed: Some Design settings were not being applied to the password form. |
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= 4.3.10 - 21.08.2026 = |
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* Fixed: Various password validation and unlock reliability improvements. |
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= 4.3.9 - 13.08.2026 = |
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* Fixed: Security issue (thanks to WPScan). |
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* Fixed: Block editor freezing when selecting a block built with page builders like Spectra. |
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* Changed: Hid noisy Freemius notices (opt-in reminder, premium activation, plan upgrade messages). |
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* Changed: Updated Freemius SDK to 2.13.4. |
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= 4.3.8 - 03.08.2026 = |
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* Fixed: Security issue. |
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* Fixed: Block editor freezing on pages built with Elementor. |
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* Changed: Improved Protected Content block toolbar performance on pages with many blocks. |
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= 4.3.7 - 27.07.2026 = |
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* Fixed: Security issue (thanks to Pierre Rudloff). |
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= 4.3.6 - 23.07.2026 = |
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* Added: "Show Password" label is now customizable from the General settings tab. |
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* Fixed: Per-page form text being used even when "Overwrite Defaults" is disabled. |
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* Fixed: Instruction text showing as garbled characters when using the Protected Area block. |
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* Fixed: Security issues (thanks to Revanth Hari Narayana Matte). |
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= 4.3.5 - 02.06.2026 = |
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* Fixed: hCaptcha cookie not being recognized on subsequent page loads. |
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* Fixed: Unlock links with special characters in instructions could cause encoding errors. |
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* Fixed: Pass parameter being lost during global protection redirect. |
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= 4.3.4 - 08.05.2026 = |
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* Fixed: Replaced non-functional license activation button on free version with installation guide for Passster PRO. |
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* Fixed: Category lock not showing password form on regular post category archive pages. |
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= 4.3.3 - 03.04.2026 = |
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* Changed: Enhance PS_Rest_Handler to allow public access to additional Passster endpoints for guest users. |
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= 4.3.2 - 30.03.2026 = |
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* Fixed: Category lock for WooCommerce products and categories. |
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* Changed: Page refresh on unlock is now on by default. Inline unlock can be enabled via Advanced → Unlock Behaviour. |
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= 4.3.1 - 20.03.2026 = |
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* Fixed: Password label should not be visible, it's there for accessibility reasons. |
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* Fixed: Password label is now translatable. |
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* Fixed: Missing loading animation. |
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= 4.3.0 - 20.03.2026 = |
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* Changed: Refactor settings display and added statistics page. |
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* Added: Category lock. |
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* Added: Passter Protected Area Gutenberg wrapper block. |
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= 4.2.29 - 12.02.2026 = |
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* Fixed: Password validation and unlock link generation failing when the password contains the % character. |
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= 4.2.28 - 02.02.2026 = |
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* Fixed: Nonce validation failing for logged-in users when fetched via REST endpoint. |
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= 4.2.27 - 27.01.2026 = |
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* Fixed: Prevent nonce from being cached. |
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* Fixed: Page protect children option. |
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= 4.2.26 - 16.01.2026 = |
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* Fixed: Security update |
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= 4.2.25 - 14.01.2026 = |
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* Fixed: Passster protected events do not show up in The Events Callendar REST requests. |
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* Changed: Prevent nonce from being cached. |
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* Fixed: Security update |
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= 4.2.24 - 12.01.2026 = |
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* Fixed: Vulnerability in passster shortcode. |
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* Fixed: Fix allowing hashed in unlocking page url. |
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= 4.2.23 - 08.01.2026 = |
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* Fixed: Bug preventing password validation. |
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= 4.2.22 - 05.01.2026 = |
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* Fixed: Vulnerability in passster shortcode. |
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= 4.2.21 - 18.12.2025 = |
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* Fixed: Vulnerability in passster shortcode. |
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= 4.2.20 - 22.10.2025 = |
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* Fixed: Security update |
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= 4.2.19 - 02.10.2025 = |
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* Fixed: Vulnerability in passster shortcode. |
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= 4.2.18 - 15.09.2025 = |
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* Added: null alt attribute to ps-loader image for better accessibility compliance. |
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* Changed: Made password form input IDs unique per protected area to prevent duplicate IDs when using multiple forms on the same page. |
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= 4.2.17 - 22.07.2025 = |
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* Fixed: Users with allowed roles can now access other pages when global restriction is active and the password page is excluded for them. |
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= 4.2.16 - 09.07.2025 = |
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* Changed: Allow HTML & shortcodes in instructions. |
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= 4.2.15 - 17.03.2025 = |
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* Added: Support for Turnstile captcha. |
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= 4.2.14 - 25.02.2025 = |
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* Fixed: Unlock link was not working properly. |
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= 4.2.13 - 03.02.2025 = |
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* Fixed: Global protection page was not being protected even if "Activate Protection" was on. |
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= 4.2.12 - 20.12.2024 = |
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* Changed: Security update - Updated Freemius SDK |
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= 4.2.10 - 11.12.2024 = |
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* Changed: Updated upsells information |
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= 4.2.9 - 10.12.2024 = |
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* Added: Settings upsells |
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= 4.2.8 - 06.12.2024 = |
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* Changed: Readme update |
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= 4.2.7 = |
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* WP 6.7 compatibility |
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* dependency updates |
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* PHP 8.3 compatibility |
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* make headline removable via design settings |
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* default tag for headlines is now <span> for SEO purposes |
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* fixed expiration with cookie usage (pro-only) |
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= 4.2.6.6 = |
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* WP 6.6 compatiblity |
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* latest dependencies for the block editor |
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* fixed missing default value breaking design settings |
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* latest Freemius SDK upgrade |
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= 4.2.6.5 = |
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* improved expiration for passwords with unlock links |
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* fixed escaping for redirect parameter |
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* several security improvements |
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* updated to 6.5 compatibility |
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= 4.2.6.4 = |
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* exclude pagebuilders from rest restriction (frontend editing) |
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= 4.2.6.3 = |
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* fixed components for WP 6.4.3 release (margin/radius) |
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* restrict Rest API access with global protection |
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= 4.2.6.2 = |
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* added exception for sanitized array setting (exclude pages) |
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= 4.2.6.1 = |
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* added hook to combine generated password with order |
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* improved sanitization on importer |
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* added russian + ukrainian translation |
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* SDK upgrade |
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= 4.2.6 = |
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* WordPress 6.4 compatibility |
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= 4.2.5 = |
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* WooCommerce email trigger after status complete |
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* added filter for generated password |
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* protected page optional for WooCommerce integration |
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* improved admin UI contrasts |
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* restructured design settings |
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= 4.2.4 = |
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* WP 6.3 compatibility |
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= 4.2.3 = |
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* some Freemius integration improvements |
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= 4.2.2 = |
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* improved logout button markup |
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* added action after validating password list hash |
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* Freemius SDK update to 2.5.10 |
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= 4.2.1 = |
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* improved admin UI with permanent sidebar |
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* improved value handling for margin/padding to avoid PHP notices |
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* added filter to validate payment before sending e-mail (pro-only) |
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= 4.2 = |
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* selling and generating passwords with WooCommerce (pro-only) |
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* assign and manage multiple passwords lists (pro-only) |
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* hotfix editing areas with Oxygen Builder |
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* helper methods to automatically generate and add passwords to lists |
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* statistics for password usage + custom database table |
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* expiration statistics for passsword lists |
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* fixed area shortcode inspector controls |
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* GPDR friendly tracking implementation |
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= 4.1.4 = |
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* reverted hcaptcha integration |
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* updated admin links to new URL structure |
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* fixed expiration settings with new encryption |
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* fixed PHP notice if reCaptcha doesn't return a response |
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= 4.1.3.1 = |
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* v4 API integration for Bit.ly |
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= 4.1.3 = |
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* fixed conditional for unlock links |
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* support for additional URL parameters in cache friendly URLs |
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* prevent multiple renders in quick edit |
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* hcaptcha with checkbox |
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* removed default margin from CSS |
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* copy shortcode with fallback for Block Editor |
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* removed deprecated compatibility method |
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= 4.1.2 = |
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* fallback solution to get post id in classic editor |
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* fixed saving meta data in classic editor |
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* compatibility with disable gutenberg plugin |
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= 4.1.1 = |
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* fixed regex pattern in deprecated shortcode |
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* removed regex pattern for captcha as the feature no longer exists |
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= 4.1 = |
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* protect child pages |
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* quick edit and bulk edit pages/posts for protection (pro-only) |
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* hCaptcha protection (pro-only) |
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* preventing PHP notices with concurrent usage and recaptcha |
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* better dynamics for admin column + less intrusive styling |
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= 4.0.1 = |
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* fixed reCAPTCHA selection not saving in admin |
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* improved fallback margin/padding for protection block |
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* improved description of the unlock mode to make it easier to understand |
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= 4.0 = |
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* entirely new admin UI rewritten with React |
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* custom block to select areas |
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* ability to generate passwords |
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* improved global protection UI |
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* ability to exlude pages from global protection |
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* on-the-fly unlock link generation |
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= 3.5.5.7 = |
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* modified Freemius prefix to prevent compatibility errors with Post SMTP plugin |
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= 3.5.5.6 = |
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* fixed Elementor integration with areas. |
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= 3.5.5.5.2 = |
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* improved fallback solution to convert base64 to hmac |
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* changed validation priority: cookies - links - post data for quicker validation |
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= 3.5.5.5.1 = |
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* integrated converter to automatically convert old link encryption to new hashed encryption |
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* fixed missing hash_nonce value in wp_localize_scripts |
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= 3.5.5.5 = |
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* dynamic version number for cache busting after update |
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* new encryption for encrypted links |
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* cleared up upgrade/activation code |
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* includes + load_textdomain in plugins_loaded |
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* fixed task priority with global protection and redirect |
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* fixed ReCaptcha v2 validation and content return statement |
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* better default settings |
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= 3.5.5.4 = |
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* improved hmac validation with cookies |
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* fixed reload in combination with global page protection |
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* introduced a unique secret key per installation |
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* reverted Rest API implementation and used Ajax instead |
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= 3.5.5.3.1 = |
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* fix for captcha/recaptcha validation with hew hmac encryption |
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= 3.5.5.3 = |
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* fixed escaping area id in shortcode |
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* implemented concurrent logins feature |
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* encryption for cookies with unique secret key (hmac) |
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* dedicated ajax class to handle validation |
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* Rest API implementation for password encryption |
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* general code cleanup (better performance + improved doc blocks) |
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* consistent singletone pattern for all classes |
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* better check for areas and full page protection (improved security) |
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* latest freemius SDK |
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* improved cookie-js implementation with sameSite attributes |
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* fixed logo font rendering |
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= 3.5.5.2 = |
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* filter to disable base64 encryption for cookies and links |
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* Freemius SDK update |
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* jQuery migrate fix for captcha |
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* improved escaping of shortcode attributes (area and password lists) |
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= 3.5.5.1 = |
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* better permission check settings page |
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* better permission check metaboxes |
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* improved german translation |
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* added redirect parameter and settings |
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* updated cookie js for better compatibility |
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* added support for WooCommerce products and shop pages |
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* filter to allow spaces in passwords |
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* fixed version number |
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= 3.5.4 = |
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* fixed notice for checking areas |
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* updated dependencies |
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* fixed security issue in is_valid() |
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* fixed validation with reload option |
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= 3.5.3 = |
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* security patch |
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* better error handling with fade and clear input |
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* better area restriction |
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* better performance for password checkups |
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* removed rych hash dependency |
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* improved WooCommerce product restriction |
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* Gutenberg Support for areas |
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* fixed notice for bitly check |
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* fixed notice for recaptcha validation |
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= 3.5.2 = |
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* fix for shortcode validation capabilities |
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* improved validation for global protection |
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= 3.5.1 = |
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* bugfix for link protection |
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* pagebuilder editing support for areas |
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* fixed show password function |
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* is_valid() for areas |
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* dynamic {post-id} parameter for shortcodes in AJAX |
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* hide parameter for areas |
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* check form values before AJAX submit (required attributes for example) |
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= 3.5 = |
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* introduced protected areas |
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* shortcode configurator in areas |
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* bugfix: spaces in password lists |
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* PHP 8 support improvements |
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* removed auto-updater for options |
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* automatically add metaboxes to all registered (public) post types |
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* removed wp_auto_p() for Oxygen Builder support |
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* removed deprecated Pagebuilder modules (handled with areas now) |
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* min value for Cookie set to 1 and no negativ values possible |
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* improved widget support with areas |
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* performance optimization for large password lists |
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= 3.4.2 = |
| 512 |
|
| 513 |
* lighter freemius integration |
| 514 |
* admin UI improvements |
| 515 |
* direct links for documentation and support in admin header |
| 516 |
|
| 517 |
= 3.4.1 = |
| 518 |
|
| 519 |
* added expire by usage and time for password lists (pro only) |
| 520 |
* added global password protection |
| 521 |
* base64 encryption for cookies |
| 522 |
* bugfix for bitly URL toggle (pro only) |
| 523 |
* improved uninstall with latest options |
| 524 |
* auto activate reload option if pagebuilder is activated |
| 525 |
|
| 526 |
= 3.4 = |
| 527 |
|
| 528 |
* added support to unlock widgets via ajax |
| 529 |
* added support to unlock acf fields via ajax |
| 530 |
* added shortcode params to page protection (pro only) |
| 531 |
* added user restriction to page protection (pro only) |
| 532 |
* fixed one-time usage for password lists without ajax (pro only) |
| 533 |
* added option to redirect to source URL after link unlock (pro only) |
| 534 |
|
| 535 |
= 3.3.9 = |
| 536 |
* latest freemius SDK |
| 537 |
* fixed ID parameter for multiple forms per page |
| 538 |
* custom headline, ID parameter for Recaptcha v2/v3 |
| 539 |
* better enqueue for ReCaptcha v2 |
| 540 |
|
| 541 |
= 3.3.8 = |
| 542 |
* removed old cache busting prevent 404 errors for files |
| 543 |
* wp_enqueue_script for ReCaptcha preventing cache issues |
| 544 |
* introduced ajax loader to indicate verification |
| 545 |
* fixed metabox showing wrong selected password list |
| 546 |
* improved admin wording for more clarification |
| 547 |
* updated german translation files |
| 548 |
|
| 549 |
= 3.3.7 = |
| 550 |
|
| 551 |
* WordPress 5.5 compatibility |
| 552 |
* Elementor with Ajax mode compatibility |
| 553 |
* added WPML config file |
| 554 |
* update german translation |
| 555 |
* prevent fatal error if ps_run_plugin() is already declared |
| 556 |
* number field instead of text for cookie duration |
| 557 |
* ReCaptcha without async defer (handled via Caching plugins) |
| 558 |
* fixed PHP notice for bitly integration |
| 559 |
|
| 560 |
= 3.3.6 = |
| 561 |
* cache-busting for no-ajax mode and cookies |
| 562 |
* fixed double docs link |
| 563 |
* support option for third-party-shortcodes with pre-render |
| 564 |
* removed auto-space from password lists |
| 565 |
* new link encryption solution with metabox and bitly |
| 566 |
* hide parameter for WPBakery integration |
| 567 |
* updated and fixed german translation |
| 568 |
|
| 569 |
= 3.3.5 = |
| 570 |
* performance improvements for password lists |
| 571 |
* support for Google ReCaptcha v2 with selection |
| 572 |
* more efficient ajax handling for different unlock methods. |
| 573 |
* auto-update cookie settings if no ajax mode is used. |
| 574 |
|
| 575 |
= 3.3.4.1 = |
| 576 |
* more robust regex for various shortcode implementations |
| 577 |
* added action to track unlocks with Google Analytics and other tracking solutions |
| 578 |
|
| 579 |
= 3.3.4 = |
| 580 |
* fixed additional params to overwrite texts in the shortcode |
| 581 |
* fixed empty content while using additional parameters |
| 582 |
* added tablepress support for ajax |
| 583 |
* implemented old recaptcha parameters for backwards compatibility |
| 584 |
|
| 585 |
= 3.3.3 = |
| 586 |
* better compatibility mode with cache busting |
| 587 |
* better ReCaptcha integration with ajax and with cookies |
| 588 |
* compatibility: full page protection with divi builder |
| 589 |
* more reliable way to get valid response via ajax |
| 590 |
* mobile-friendly cache-busting after authentication |
| 591 |
|
| 592 |
= 3.3.2 = |
| 593 |
* added compatibility mode for forcing reload |
| 594 |
* compatibility fix Elementor full page protection |
| 595 |
* compatibility fix WpBakery Pagebuilder full page protection |
| 596 |
* re-added error message in Customizer |
| 597 |
* improved german translation |
| 598 |
|
| 599 |
* fixed captcha loading while not in use |
| 600 |
* fixed wrong redirection after activation |
| 601 |
* fixed wrong object call for elementor users. |
| 602 |
|
| 603 |
= 3.3.1 = |
| 604 |
* fixed captcha loading while not in use |
| 605 |
* fixed wrong redirection after activation |
| 606 |
* fixed wrong object call for elementor users. |
| 607 |
|
| 608 |
= 3.3 = |
| 609 |
* major release |
| 610 |
* new admin UI and simplfied settings |
| 611 |
* password protection for pages, posts and products |
| 612 |
* new captcha solution with canvas objects |
| 613 |
* new Google ReCaptcha v3 integration |
| 614 |
* removed requirements for PHP sessions for better compatibility |
| 615 |
* removed old Google API vendor for better compatibility |
| 616 |
* refactored the entire shortcode and submit solution |
| 617 |
* ajax-based submit and validation - no page reload required anymore |
| 618 |
* fixed cookie solution for captcha, ReCaptcha |
| 619 |
* easier template function is_valid() for complete checks of all parameters |
| 620 |
* fixed shortcode parameters for headline and id |
| 621 |
* better uninstall cleanup |
| 622 |
* intrated metabox for setting Passster settings for complete pages |
| 623 |
|
| 624 |
|
| 625 |
= 3.2.6.1 = |
| 626 |
* cookie for passwords conditional function fixed |
| 627 |
* introduced API parameter to elementor and beaver builder |
| 628 |
* fixed notice if api not available in helper methods |
| 629 |
|
| 630 |
= 3.2.6 = |
| 631 |
* WPBakery Page Builder row protection with correct default values |
| 632 |
* new helper class for cookies |
| 633 |
* api parameter possibility to add external apis |
| 634 |
|
| 635 |
= 3.2.5 = |
| 636 |
* Another VC protection row fix.. |
| 637 |
* compatibility WPBakery 6.0.5 |
| 638 |
|
| 639 |
= 3.2.4 = |
| 640 |
* VC row protection fix |
| 641 |
* new partly parameter |
| 642 |
* cookie set fix and conditional function to check for |
| 643 |
* new type hint solution (better jQuery compatibility) |
| 644 |
* is_cookie_valid check for all password related protection types |
| 645 |
* admin css fixes with prefix |
| 646 |
|
| 647 |
|
| 648 |
= 3.2.3 = |
| 649 |
* Password Lists fix for all page builder |
| 650 |
* prevent autoload error if free and premium version installed |
| 651 |
* customizer as default values for page builder options |
| 652 |
* placeholder now configurable in the customizer |
| 653 |
|
| 654 |
= 3.2.2 = |
| 655 |
* fixed captcha notice |
| 656 |
* fixed rows shortcode for WPBakery Pagebuilder |
| 657 |
* more efficient notice handling in admin area |
| 658 |
|
| 659 |
= 3.2.1 = |
| 660 |
* adding the "hide" parameter to hide forms if set and multiple forms used |
| 661 |
* compatibility AAM plugin fix for multiple user roles |
| 662 |
* captcha is now a free addon - lower php version needed for basic password usage |
| 663 |
* check_atts method now working correctly |
| 664 |
* WPBakery Pagebuilder addon fix (free) |
| 665 |
* WPBakery Pagebuilder addon protect rows (only pro) |
| 666 |
* add message for captcha usage |
| 667 |
* new (and working) solution for show passwords before submitting |
| 668 |
|
| 669 |
= 3.2.0.6 = |
| 670 |
* new AMP support with cookies |
| 671 |
* Fixed delete error notice for passster_lists function not exists |
| 672 |
* introduced new helper function for AMP set_amp_headers() |
| 673 |
* drop db table for sessions if full uninstall option set |
| 674 |
* customizer option to show password while typing |
| 675 |
|
| 676 |
= 3.2.0.5 = |
| 677 |
* fixed amp notice |
| 678 |
* fixed backend_admin_notice error |
| 679 |
* fixed customizer for themify ultra theme |
| 680 |
|
| 681 |
= 3.2.0.4 = |
| 682 |
* PS_List collision fix |
| 683 |
|
| 684 |
= 3.2.0.3 = |
| 685 |
* autoload backupwp collision fix |
| 686 |
|
| 687 |
= 3.2.0.2 = |
| 688 |
* SVN fix for missing files |
| 689 |
* cookies for conditional functions |
| 690 |
|
| 691 |
= 3.2.0.1 = |
| 692 |
* pagebuilder path fix |
| 693 |
* admin amp option fix |
| 694 |
|
| 695 |
= 3.2 = |
| 696 |
* security patch freemius |
| 697 |
* add cookie option for multiple passwords |
| 698 |
* add pagebuilder addons in free version |
| 699 |
* fix php notices for php 7 support |
| 700 |
* remove OptionsHandler class for support older php versions |
| 701 |
* add password lists (admin + shortcode) |
| 702 |
* update translation files |
| 703 |
* added AMP support for all protection types |
| 704 |
* improve default values after Installation |
| 705 |
|
| 706 |
= 3.1.9.1 = |
| 707 |
* Fix PHP 5.6 upgrader problems |
| 708 |
* Moved autoloader up so database upgrade is handeled correctly |
| 709 |
|
| 710 |
|
| 711 |
= 3.1.9 = |
| 712 |
* PHP 5.6 compatibility |
| 713 |
* function naming fixes |
| 714 |
* optimize session handler class |
| 715 |
|
| 716 |
= 3.1.8 = |
| 717 |
* introduce conditional functions for template usage |
| 718 |
* completely remove the autofocus |
| 719 |
* fixes save settings for user_toggle option |
| 720 |
* updates the session handling for captcha to PHP 7.2 compatibility |
| 721 |
* prevents autofill for safari, chrome and webkit supported browsers |
| 722 |
|
| 723 |
= 3.1.7 = |
| 724 |
* includes fixes for beaver builder module support |
| 725 |
|
| 726 |
= 3.1.6 = |
| 727 |
* Support Release |
| 728 |
* Fixed multiple passwords runtime |
| 729 |
* add customizer notice on Installation |
| 730 |
* improved german translation |
| 731 |
* add an seprate atts function for more readable code |
| 732 |
* add new users addon |
| 733 |
* |
| 734 |
|
| 735 |
= 3.1.5 = |
| 736 |
* Support Release |
| 737 |
* Add auth parameter for multiple shortcodes per page |
| 738 |
* Fixed <span> for error messages |
| 739 |
* Fixed wp_enqueue_styles for windows servers |
| 740 |
* Fixed php notice for captcha options |
| 741 |
|
| 742 |
= 3.1.4 = |
| 743 |
* Support Release |
| 744 |
* fixed problems with WP Sessions table and Database Handler |
| 745 |
* fixed License Activation |
| 746 |
* Add option for autofocus |
| 747 |
* fixed helper for addon activation |
| 748 |
|
| 749 |
= 3.1.3 = |
| 750 |
* Support Release |
| 751 |
* Major improvements for captcha |
| 752 |
* set width and height for captcha |
| 753 |
* integrate wp-sessions-manager for session handling via database |
| 754 |
* adding page builder support for elementor, WPBakery Pagebuilder and beaver builder (pro only) |
| 755 |
* fix one pager bug with passster forms |
| 756 |
|
| 757 |
= 3.1.2 = |
| 758 |
* Support Release |
| 759 |
* Add placeholder and button label per shortcode |
| 760 |
* Fix option set issues for captcha |
| 761 |
* get rid of HTTP API and all external calls and replace with object cache |
| 762 |
|
| 763 |
= 3.1.1 = |
| 764 |
* Support Release |
| 765 |
* Fixing PHP notice for addons |
| 766 |
* replace_file_get_contents() with WP HTTP API |
| 767 |
|
| 768 |
= 3.1 = |
| 769 |
* new admin ui |
| 770 |
* captcha is back! |
| 771 |
* cache-compatible cookie solution |
| 772 |
* design modifications via customizer |
| 773 |
* cross-browser-compatible forms |
| 774 |
* shortcode generator |
| 775 |
* password generation with newset bcrypt standards |
| 776 |
* password generator |
| 777 |
* fix several bugs like instructions text, translations, php errors |
| 778 |
|
| 779 |
= 3.0 = |
| 780 |
* under new development |
| 781 |
* compatibilty with WordPress 4.9+ |
| 782 |
* clean up and restructure whole plugin |
| 783 |
* remove deprecated solutions for ajax and captcha |
| 784 |
* removed date based selection of cookie expires |
| 785 |
|
| 786 |
= 2.11 = |
| 787 |
* Setting "Password Field Placeholder" now accessible through "Settings -> Passster -> Password/CAPTCHA Field" |
| 788 |
|
| 789 |
= 2.10 = |
| 790 |
* Form and CAPTCHA instructions moved to outside the form. |
| 791 |
* `content_protector_unlocked_content` filter bug in AJAX mode fixed. |
| 792 |
* CSS for `div.content-protector-form-instructions` fixed. |
| 793 |
* New Setting "CAPTCHA Case Insensitive" - to allow users to enter CAPTCHAs w/o case-sensitivity. |
| 794 |
* New action `content_protector_ajax_support` - for loading any extra files needed to support your protected content in AJAX mode. |
| 795 |
|
| 796 |
= 2.9.0.1 = |
| 797 |
* Fixed bug crashing `content_protector_unlocked_content` filter. |
| 798 |
* Full AJAX support for `[caption]` built-in shortcode. |
| 799 |
|
| 800 |
= 2.9 = |
| 801 |
* Full AJAX support for `[embed]`, `[audio]`, and `[video]` built-in shortcodes. |
| 802 |
* Added full support for `[playlist]` and `[gallery]` built-in shortcodes. |
| 803 |
* Fixed Encrypted Passwords Storage setting message bug. |
| 804 |
* `content_protector_content` filter now called `content_protector_unlocked_content`. |
| 805 |
* `content_protector_unlocked_content` filter can now be customized from the Settings -> General tab. |
| 806 |
* `the_content` filter now applied to form and CAPTCHA instructions. |
| 807 |
|
| 808 |
= 2.8 = |
| 809 |
* Partial AJAX support for `[embed]`, `[audio]`, and `[video]` built-in shortcodes. (experimental) |
| 810 |
* Fixed AJAX error from code refactoring |
| 811 |
|
| 812 |
= 2.7 = |
| 813 |
* Displaying Form CSS on unlocked content is now a user option (on the Form CSS tab). |
| 814 |
* When saving settings, the Settings page will now remember which tab you were on and load it automatically, |
| 815 |
* Fixed potential cookie expiry bug for sessions meant to last until the browser closes (expiry time set explicitly to '0'). |
| 816 |
* Improved error checking for conflicting settings. |
| 817 |
* Some code refactoring. |
| 818 |
|
| 819 |
= 2.6.2 = |
| 820 |
* Fixed output buffering bug for access form introduced in 2.6.1. |
| 821 |
|
| 822 |
= 2.6.1 = |
| 823 |
* Fixed AJAX security nonce bugs. |
| 824 |
|
| 825 |
= 2.6 = |
| 826 |
* jQuery UI theme updated to 1.11.4 |
| 827 |
|
| 828 |
= 2.5.0.1 = |
| 829 |
* New setting to manage encrypted passwords transient storage. |
| 830 |
* New settings for Password/CAPTCHA Fields character lengths. |
| 831 |
* Improved option initialization and cleanup routines. |
| 832 |
* `content-protector-ajax.js` now loads in the footer. |
| 833 |
* WPML/Polylang compatibility (beta). |
| 834 |
* New partial translation into Serbian (Latin); thanks to Andrijana Nikolic from WebHostingGeeks (Novi parcijalni prevod na Srpski ( latinski ); Hvala Andrijana Nikolic iz WebHostingGeeks) |
| 835 |
|
| 836 |
= 2.5 = |
| 837 |
* Skipped |
| 838 |
|
| 839 |
= 2.4 = |
| 840 |
* Skipped |
| 841 |
|
| 842 |
= 2.3 = |
| 843 |
* Settings admin page now limited to users with `manage_options` permission (i.e., admin users only). |
| 844 |
* Fixed bug where when using AJAX and CAPTCHA together, CAPTCHA image didn't reload on incorrect password. |
| 845 |
* New settings: use either a text or password field for entering passwords/CAPTCHAs, and set placeholder text for those fields. |
| 846 |
* Added `autocomplete="off"` to the access form. |
| 847 |
* Streamlined i18n for date/time pickers (Use values available in Wordpress settings and `$wp_locale` when available, combined *-i18n.js files into one). |
| 848 |
|
| 849 |
= 2.2.1 = |
| 850 |
* Fixed AJAX bug where shortcode couldn't be found if already enclosed in another shortcode. |
| 851 |
* Clarified error message if AJAX method cannot find shortcode. |
| 852 |
* Changed calls from `die()` to `wp_die()`. |
| 853 |
|
| 854 |
= 2.2 = |
| 855 |
* Removed `content-protector-admin-tinymce.js` (No need anymore; required JS variables now hooked directly into editor). Fixes incompatibility with OptimizePress. |
| 856 |
|
| 857 |
= 2.1.1 = |
| 858 |
* Added custom filter `content_protector_content` to emulate `apply_filter( 'the_content', ... )` functionality for form and CAPTCHA instructions. |
| 859 |
|
| 860 |
= 2.1 = |
| 861 |
* Rich text editors for form and CAPTCHA instructions. |
| 862 |
* NEW Template/Conditional Tag: `content_protector_is_logged_in()` (See Usage for details). |
| 863 |
* Performance improvements via Transients API. |
| 864 |
|
| 865 |
= 2.0 = |
| 866 |
* New CAPTCHA feature! Check out the CAPTCHA tab on Settings -> Content Protector for details. |
| 867 |
* Improved i18n. |
| 868 |
* Various minor bug fixes. |
| 869 |
|
| 870 |
= 1.4.1 = |
| 871 |
* Dashicons support for WP 3.8 + added. Support for old-style icons in Admin/TinyMCE is deprecated. |
| 872 |
* Unified dashicons among all of my plugins. |
| 873 |
|
| 874 |
= 1.4 = |
| 875 |
* Added "Display Success Message" option. |
| 876 |
|
| 877 |
= 1.3 = |
| 878 |
* Added "Shared Authorization" feature. |
| 879 |
* Renamed "Password Settings" to "General Settings". |
| 880 |
|
| 881 |
= 1.2.2 = |
| 882 |
* Added support for Contact Form 7 when using AJAX. |
| 883 |
|
| 884 |
= 1.2.1 = |
| 885 |
* Fixed label repetition on "Cookie expires after" drop-down menu. |
| 886 |
|
| 887 |
= 1.2 = |
| 888 |
* Various CSS settings now controllable from the admin panel. |
| 889 |
* Palettes on Settings color controls are now loaded from colors read from the active Theme's stylesheet. This |
| 890 |
should help in choosing colors that fit in with the active Theme. |
| 891 |
* Spinner image now preloaded. |
| 892 |
* Some language strings changed. |
| 893 |
|
| 894 |
= 1.1 = |
| 895 |
* AJAX loading message now customizable. |
| 896 |
|
| 897 |
= 1.0.1 = |
| 898 |
* Added required images for jQuery UI theme. |
| 899 |
* Fixed some i18n strings. |
| 900 |
|
| 901 |
= 1.0 = |
| 902 |
* Initial release. |
| 903 |
|
| 904 |
== Upgrade Notice == |
| 905 |
= 2.8 = |
| 906 |
New features and bug fixes. Please upgrade. |
| 907 |
|
| 908 |
= 2.6.1 = |
| 909 |
New bug fixes. Please upgrade. |
| 910 |
|
| 911 |
= 2.3 = |
| 912 |
New features and bug fixes. Please upgrade. |
| 913 |
|
| 914 |
= 2.1.1 = |
| 915 |
Added custom filter `content_protector_content` to emulate `apply_filter( 'the_content', ... )` functionality for form and CAPTCHA instructions. Please upgrade. |
| 916 |
|
| 917 |
= 2.1 = |
| 918 |
New features. Please upgrade. |
| 919 |
|
| 920 |
= 2.0 = |
| 921 |
New features and bug fixes. Please upgrade. |
| 922 |
|
| 923 |
= 1.2.1 = |
| 924 |
Fixed label repetition on "Cookie expires after" drop-down menu. Please upgrade. |
| 925 |
|
| 926 |
= 1.0.1 = |
| 927 |
Added required images for JQuery UI theme and fixed some i18n strings. |
| 928 |
|
| 929 |
= 1.0 = |
| 930 |
Initial release. |
| 931 |
|
| 932 |
== Upgrade Notice == |
| 933 |
|
| 934 |
= 4.2.13 = |
| 935 |
This resolved an issue with the "Activate Protection" option set for the Global protection page. |
| 936 |
|
