diff --git a/changelog.txt b/changelog.txt index 968d4349e7cd7..b201739f88fbb 100644 --- a/changelog.txt +++ b/changelog.txt @@ -2,6 +2,81 @@ **This is a list detailing changes for all the past Jetpack releases. For more information about the current release, see [the readme](https://github.com/Automattic/jetpack/blob/master/readme.txt).** += 7.9 = + +* Release date: November 5, 2019 +* Release post: https://wp.me/p1moTy-lzt + +**Major enhancements** + +* Block Editor: allow authors to upload videos to our Jetpack Videos service from the Video Block. +* Block Editor: add new post-submission settings to the Form block. +* Twenty Twenty: Ensure full compatibility with the upcoming default theme. + +**Enhancements** + +* Admin Page: update icons for security settings. +* Backup: support for Jetpack Backup functionality with simpler configuration. +* Block Editor: provide block previews for Jetpack blocks. +* Block Editor: add image size option to the Slideshow block. +* Block Editor: improve the display of opening hours when using the Business Hours block. +* CLI: no longer return exit code 1 if trying to disconnect a site that's already disconnected. +* Connection flow: update connect buttons on main dashboard page and plugins page to use the new connection flow. +* Connection flow: add plan billing period toggle. +* Contact Form: synchronize form data with WordPress.com when submitting a form via the Form block. +* Dashboard: update styles for visual parity with the WordPress.com dashboard. +* Dashboard: improve performance of the Jetpack dashboard when the plugin is not connected to WordPress.com yet. +* Dashboard: add new plans' information to Plans pages. +* Dashboard: update design to better integrate with the updated design of the WordPress dashboard in WordPress 5.3. +* Dashboard: improve experience for site owners looking to disconnect their site from WordPress.com. +* Debug: provide additional information in Tools > Site Health when a site's connection to WordPress.com is broken. +* Performance: modernize various parts of the code to use PHP 5.6+ functionality. +* Progressive Web Apps: sunset feature. If you wish to continue to use that feature on your site, we recommend installing another plugin that offers the functionality you need. +* Related Posts: remove nofollow attribute from links. +* Related Posts: add Posts to the REST API response for all post types that support them. +* Search: add new filter allowing one to adjuct Jetpack Search's ES query languages. +* Search: continued work on upcoming Instant Search features. +* Shortcodes: add support for tab sizing to Gist shortcodes and embeds. +* Social Networks: update Facebook logo to match new color. +* Sync: improve reliability of the information synchronized back to your site when connecting to WordPress.com. +* Tiled Galleries: ensure that color profile information is retained for all images in Tiled Galleries. +* Widgets: add aria-current attribute to links when on same page. +* WordAds: improve speed & resource use of Ads' loading scripts. + +**Improved compatibility** + +* AMP: ensure that one can use the Slideshow and the MailChimp blocks when using the AMP plugin. +* AMP: support the new Dev mode for Notifications and Stats features. +* Admin Page: improve compatibility with themes and plugins that insert CSS in the dashboard. +* Blocks: ensure that all blocks display well in the editor when using WordPress 5.3. +* Carousel: ensure that the feature works with the new gallery markup introduced in WordPress 5.3. +* Dashboard Notices: ensure that all notices redirect to the right page, including on WooCommerce dashboard pages. +* General: use new functionality available in WordPress 5.3. +* PHP: resolve deprecation warnings in anticipation of PHP 7.4. +* Related Posts: avoid conflicts with other plugins adding elements below the post content, especially when the AMP plugin is active on the site. +* SSO: ensure that the Secure Sign In Form is displayed properly when using WordPress 5.3. +* Widgets: update deprecated option in the Facebook Page Plugin widget. +* WordPress.com REST API: ensure compatibility with WordPress 5.3. + +**Bug fixes** + +* Admin Page: remove Jetpack dashboard link for registered users (non admins) when the site is not connected to WordPress.com. +* Admin Page: translate empty Stats chart's message. +* Admin Page: change default settings tab depending on your role. +* Admin Page: do not display Composing header for editors. +* Block Editor: ensure that the Ad block is compatible with dark themes. +* Contact Form: revise the email validation function to include length limit. +* Debug: reduce instances when an inconclusive response would result in an error. +* Geo-Location: fix spacing for RSS geo-location namespaces. +* Image CDN: remove wp-dom-ready dependency to improve performance on the frontend. +* Search: add hooks for when Search falls back to using the local database. +* Site Logo: ensure that the right stylesheet is loaded depending on your site's language. +* Site Verification Tools: ensure that you can connect your site to Google Search Console even when Publicize is disabled. +* Sync: prevent a PHP Notice in some cases where a post isn't actually a post. +* Widgets: ensure that the Google Maps API key in the Contact Info widget can be set to only work on your domain. +* Widgets: fix timeout issues that may sometimes occur in the GoodReads widget when user has added lots of books to their account. +* WordPress.com REST API: better site preview support for sites using WordPress in a subdirectory. + = 7.8 = * Release date: October 1, 2019 diff --git a/readme.txt b/readme.txt index 92dc84f7f709d..75dfa7216f6d7 100644 --- a/readme.txt +++ b/readme.txt @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ === Jetpack by WordPress.com === Contributors: automattic, adamkheckler, aduth, akirk, allendav, alternatekev, andy, annezazu, apeatling, azaozz, batmoo, barry, beaulebens, blobaugh, cainm, cena, cfinke, chaselivingston, chellycat, clickysteve, csonnek, danielbachhuber, davoraltman, daniloercoli, designsimply, dllh, drawmyface, dsmart, dzver, ebinnion, egregor, eliorivero, enej, eoigal, erania-pinnera, ethitter, gcorne, georgestephanis, gibrown, goldsounds, hew, hugobaeta, hypertextranch, iammattthomas, iandunn, jblz, jasmussen, jeffgolenski, jeherve, jenhooks, jenia, jessefriedman, jgs, jkudish, jmdodd, joanrho, johnjamesjacoby, jshreve, kbrownkd, keoshi, koke, kraftbj, lancewillett, lschuyler, macmanx, martinremy, matt, matveb, mattwiebe, maverick3x6, mcsf, mdawaffe, MichaelArestad, migueluy, mikeyarce, mkaz, nancythanki, nickmomrik, obenland, oskosk, pento, professor44, rachelsquirrel, rdcoll, ryancowles, richardmuscat, richardmtl, roccotripaldi, samhotchkiss, scarstocea, sdquirk, stephdau, tmoorewp, tyxla, Viper007Bond, westi, yoavf, zinigor Tags: Jetpack, WordPress.com, backup, security, related posts, CDN, speed, anti-spam, social sharing, SEO, video, stats -Stable tag: 7.8 +Stable tag: 7.9 Requires at least: 5.1 Requires PHP: 5.6 Tested up to: 5.3 @@ -96,6 +96,21 @@ There are opportunities for developers at all levels to contribute. [Learn more == Changelog == += 7.9.1 = + +* Release date: November 19, 2019 +* Release post: https://wp.me/p1moTy-lHA + +**Bug fixes** + +* Verification Tools: avoid PHP warnings when using plugins to modify the WordPress admin menu. +* Widgets: ensure opening hours can be displayed properly in the Contact Info Widget. + +**Improved compatibility** + +* Twenty Twenty: ensure that Related Posts and Jetpack Blocks are displayed nicely in the new default theme. + + = 7.9 = * Release date: November 5, 2019