WPZOOM Framework Changelog
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v 2.2.5 (June 15, 2026)

    - Improvements to the Slider module
    - Minor fixes


v 2.2.4 (June 9, 2026)

    - Minor fixes


v 2.2.3 (June 5, 2026)

    - New option for Video Background on Hover: Remove black bars from videos.


v 2.2.2 (May 26, 2026)

    - Minor bug fix


v 2.2.1 (May 16, 2026)

    - Improvements to the Video Background on Hover module
    - Minor bug fixes


v 2.2.0 (May 10, 2026)

    - New: Self-hosted video trimmer in the Video Background on Hover feature
    - New: "Capture frame as Featured Image" tool for self-hosted MP4 videos — pause the preview at any moment and set that frame as the post's Featured Image (available in Video Lightbox, Video Background on Single Post, Slideshow Video Lightbox, Slideshow Video Background, Posts/Pages "Video Background in Header", and Video Background on Hover)
    - Added support for custom fonts added using the Custom Fonts and Elementor PRO plugins


v 2.1.0 (May 3, 2026)

    - Added Changelog section
    - Improvements to the Dashboard widget
    - Multiple bug fixes


v 2.0.14 (April 18, 2026)

    - Multiple bug fixes & improvements
    - New in Block Editor: Responsive column control for Columns and Query Loop blocks


v 2.0.13 (March 24, 2026)

    - Minor bug fix


v 2.0.12 (March 24, 2026)

    - Improvements to the Google Fonts integration the Customizer


v 2.0.11 (March 2, 2026)

    - Improvements to the demo importer


v 2.0.10 (February 23, 2026)

    - Multiple bug fixes


v 2.0.9 (December 28, 2025)

    - Multiple bug fixes
    - Added Demo Content import history


v 2.0.8 (October 29, 2025)

    - Minor bug fixes in the Demo Importer


v 2.0.7 (October 1, 2025)

    - Bug fix when loading Google Fonts locally


v 2.0.6 (September 1, 2025)

    - Improvements to the demo importer


v 2.0.5 (July 31, 2025)

    - Fixes to the demo importer


v 2.0.4 (July 4, 2025)

    - Multiple bug fixes


v 2.0.3 (April 15, 2025)

    - Bug fix for WordPress 6.8


v 2.0.2 (April 13, 2025)

    - Multiple bug fixes


v 2.0.1 (March 22, 2025)

    - Multiple bug fixes


v 2.0.0 (March 4, 2025)

    - Re-designed Theme Options & Dashboard


v 1.9.24 (February 12, 2025)

    - Multiple bug fixes


v 1.9.23 (December 13, 2024)

    - Multiple bug fixes


v 1.9.22 (November 2, 2024)

    - Minor bug fixes for WordPress 6.7
    - Sync Google Fonts Library


v 1.9.21 (September 27, 2024)

    - Multiple bug fixes


v 1.9.20 (August 12, 2024)

    - Multiple bug fixes
    - Added a new option to add your own Google Fonts API key in Theme Options > Miscellaneous > Google Fonts


v 1.9.19 (February 24, 2024)

    - Multiple bug fixes


v 1.9.18 (October 2, 2023)

    - PHP 8 fixes
    - Google Fonts API Improvements


v 1.9.17 (July 20, 2023)

    - Multiple fixes and improvements


v 1.9.16 (December 2, 2022)

    - Fixed a PHP warning when updating a theme


v 1.9.15 (November 24, 2022)

    - Added a new option to download & host Google Fonts locally (Theme Options > Miscellaneous > Google Fonts)
    - Minor bug fixes


v 1.9.14 (October 12, 2022)

    - Added a new option to disable Google Fonts (Theme Options > Miscellaneous > Google Fonts)
    - Improvements to the demo content importer in some themes
    - Fixed an issue with Child Themes not installing


v 1.9.13 (July 8, 2022)

    - Fixed a minor security issue with the portfolio module


v 1.9.12 (March 30, 2022)

    - Multiple bug fixes and improvements


v 1.9.11 (January 5, 2022)

    - Bug fix with the Automatic Video Thumbnails feature


v 1.9.10 (December 23, 2021)

    - Multiple bug fixes and improvements


v 1.9.9 (May 23, 2021)

    - Bug fix with the Automatic Video Thumbnails feature when using Vimeo videos.


v 1.9.8 (March 8, 2021)

    - Bug fix with the Demo Content Importer not working


v 1.9.7 (March 2, 2021)

    - Fixed issues listed in the jQuery Migrate Helper plugin


v 1.9.6 (February 4, 2021)

    - Minor bug fix with some system fonts not working properly (When Google Fonts are disabled from Customizer).


v 1.9.5 - November 30, 2020

    - Multiple bug fixes necessary for compatibility with the upcoming WordPress 5.6 update


v 1.9.4 - November 11, 2020

    - Added support for "swap" parameter to Google Fonts to ensure text remains visible during webfont load (PageSpeed improvement)


v 1.9.3 - October 7, 2020

    - Fixed a minor jQuery warning
    - Added a new option to disable the new block-based widgets screen (Theme Options > Miscellaneous > WordPress Features)


v 1.9.2 - August 30, 2020

    - Fixed minor jQuery issues to preserve compatibility with future updates
    - Minor bug fix with demo content importer on PHP 7.4


v 1.9.1 - July 29, 2020

    - Multiple bug fixes necessary for compatibility with WordPress 5.5


v 1.9.0 - April 21, 2020

    -  Added new option to install a Child Theme for your current WPZOOM theme. See details in Theme Options > Child Theme.


v 1.8.12 - November 1, 2019

    - Fixed a bug with Theme Options sections not working after previous update


v 1.8.11 - October 30, 2019

    - Multiple bug fixes and improvements necessary for compatibility with WordPress 5.3


v 1.8.10 - August 13, 2019

    - Improvements to Typography section in the Customizer
    - Added a new component with GIPHY API integration to create easier short videos from YouTube and Vimeo links in specific themes


v 1.8.9 - July 14, 2019

    - Added new components to typography section in the Customizer for upcoming updates in several themes.


v 1.8.8 - June 24, 2019

    - Multiple improvements to Typography section in Customizer: added new web-safe (system) fonts, bug fixes, etc.


v 1.8.7 - June 12, 2019

    - Minor bug fix on older PHP versions (< 5.5).
    *It's highly recommended to update WordPress (5.0+) and PHP (7.2+) before updating your Framework.


v 1.8.6 - June 10, 2019

    - Multiple improvements to Google Fonts integration


v 1.8.5 - January 29, 2019

    - Fixed a problem with Theme Options not saving on specific servers


v 1.8.4 - January 22, 2019

    - The notice about Shortcodes module migration was removed
    - Minor fixes & improvements


v 1.8.3 - December 13, 2018

    - WPZOOM Shortcodes and Slideshow Shortcode have been removed from the framework and now are available as a separate plugin in plugins repository: WPZOOM Shortcodes
    - Minor bug fixes in WordPress 5.0
    - Added a new option in Theme Options > Framework Options to disable the helper guide icon (currently used only in Inspiro)


v 1.8.2 - October 10, 2018

    - Minor improvements to Demo Content Importer
    - Added a new option to send usage data about our themes and your WordPress installation to WPZOOM. No sensitive data is tracked. Opt-in is optional and you can find more details here: http://wp.md/tracking
    - Shortcodes module was NOT removed in this version.


v 1.8.1 - September 27, 2018

    - Minor fix with 1-click Updates. Shortcodes module was NOT removed in this version.


v 1.8.0 - September 26, 2018

    - NEW! 1-Click Theme Updates are now available for all WPZOOM themes. See WPZOOM > Theme License page for details after update.
    - We've migrated WPZOOM Shortcodes and Slideshow Shortcode in a free plugin in order to keep the framework as simple as possible. Please go to Plugins > Add New, and install our new plugin "WPZOOM Shortcodes".


v 1.7.9 - August 21, 2018

    - Fixed a minor bug with Gutenberg in some themes


v 1.7.8 - August 14, 2018

    - Improvements to Demo Content Importer
    - Fixed multiple components to work with Gutenberg.


v 1.7.7 - July 5, 2018

    - Added WPForms plugin in the list with recommended plugins


v 1.7.6 - May 11, 2018

    - Improved the support for Google Fonts API
    - minor bug fixes


v 1.7.5 - April 18, 2018

    - Fixed a bug with Demo Content Importer


v 1.7.4 - April 4, 2018

    - Fixed a bug in WordPress 4.9.5 with incorrect size on images with caption in all themes.


v 1.7.3 - March 12, 2018

    - Minor improvements to Demo Content Importer


v 1.7.2 - March 11, 2018

    - Fixed a bug happening with Child Themes after updating to 1.7.1


v 1.7.1 - March 10, 2018

    - Numerous bug fixes.


v 1.7.0 - January 16, 2018

    - Numerous improvements in the process of importing the Demo Content
    - Added option to remove the imported demo content
    - Added option to regenerate only Featured Images in the process of importing the Demo Content
    - Visual improvements in the Customizer's Typography and Colors sections in multiple themes.


v 1.6.7 - November 13, 2017

    - Fixed compatibility issues with WordPress 4.9


v 1.6.6 - June 17, 2017

    - Performance improvements in Theme Customizer
    - Added PHP version in the Theme Options > Demo Content Importer


v 1.6.5 - May 22, 2017

    - Minor bug fix in Videozoom theme with automatic video thumbnails from Dailymotion
    - Added new choices for "Font Weight" option in some themes in the Customizer.


v 1.6.4 - April 20, 2017

    - Minor bug fix in Tabs Shortcode


v 1.6.3 - January 31, 2017

    - Multiple fixes and improvements


v 1.6.2 - July 7, 2016

    - Framework was completely localized for easier translations, including the Theme Options page.


v 1.6.1 - May 30, 2016

    - Minor bug fixes in the Shortcodes Manager


v 1.6.0 - April 5, 2016

    - New Feature: Demo Content Importer in Import/Export section.
    - Framework localization
    - TGM Plugin Activation integration


v 1.5.1 - March 22, 2016

    - Fixed a minor bug in Shortcodes Generator.


v 1.5.0 - December 9, 2015
    - Remove Framework SEO Settings in favor of more advanced solutions.
    - Highlight WPZOOM widgets installed from wordpress.org.
    - Deprecate use of `ui::title()` in favor of `add_theme_support('title-tag')`.


v 1.4.8 - March 2, 2015

    - Add notification about removal of WPZOOM Framework SEO Settings in the next release.
    - Disable WPZOOM Framework SEO by default.
    - Improve compatibility with latest WordPress release.


v 1.4.7 - March 2, 2015

    - Disable automatic updates for themes with the same name as themes on wordpress.org


v 1.4.6 - November 6, 2014

    - Refactored `ui::is_wp_version` function to work correctly with WP4+


v 1.4.5 - June 30, 2014

    - Tabs shortcode: fixed bug with tabs containing iframes (ex. Google Maps).


v 1.4.4 - June 16, 2014

    - New WPZOOM Shortcode: Tabs


v 1.4.3 - May 15, 2014

    - Remove unnecessary code.

    M   components/dashboard/dashboard.php


v 1.4.2 - May 15, 2014

    - Improved dashboard widget algorithm for fetching latest theme thumbnail.

    M   components/dashboard/dashboard.php


v 1.4.1 - April 18, 2014

    - Fixed compatibility issues with WordPress 3.9 for Shortcode Generator
    - Refactored WPZOOM_Admin class

    M   assets/css/wp-admin.css
    A   assets/js/shortcode-generator/editor-plugin.3.8.js
    M   assets/js/shortcode-generator/editor-plugin.js
    M   components/shortcodes/init.php
    M   components/admin/admin.php


v 1.4.0 - December 12, 2013

    - Numerous changes in Shortcodes Manager: flat button style, added a large variety of icons for buttons.
    - Theme Options page slightly re-designed to match the feel & look of the WordPress 3.8 new admin style.
    - Added option to exclude images in Slideshow Shortcode.
    - Numerous other bug fixes & performance improvements


v 1.3.9 - July 4, 2013

    - Automatic Video Thumbnails now supports updated YouTube embed code, that doesn't include "http:".

    M   components/video-api.php


v 1.3.8 - April 6, 2013

    - Fixed incorrect background color (dark blue) for WPZOOM custom widgets

    M   assets/css/widgets-styling.css


v 1.3.7 - January 14, 2013

    - Fixed dashboard widget bug
    - Fixed wrong value showing in select options

    M   components/admin/settings-fields.php
    M   components/dashboard/dashboard.php


v 1.3.6 - November 30, 2012

    - Minor adjustments for WordPress 3.5
    - TimThumb script removed from the framework. If your theme requires it, replace the code from file /functions/theme/thumb.php with: http://timthumb.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/timthumb.php


    M   assets/options.css
    M   pages/admin.php
    R   components/timthumb.php


v 1.3.5 - September 12, 2012

    - Contextual help on ZOOM options page
    - New typography settings field
    - New framework & theme updater module
    - Various bug fixes & improvements

    A   assets/js/wp-admin.js
    M   assets/options.css
    M   changelog.txt
    M   components/admin/admin.php
    M   components/admin/settings-fields.php
    M   components/admin/settings-page.php
    M   components/get-the-image.php
    M   components/theme/theme.php
    M   components/theme/ui.php
    M   components/updater/framework-updater.php
    M   components/updater/theme-updater.php
    M   components/updater/updater.php
    A   components/video-api.php
    A   components/video-thumb.php
    M   init.php
    M   options.php
    M   pages/update.php


v 1.3.4 - September 7, 2012

    - Use an excerpt from full post content as meta description when post excerpt isn't available

    M   components/theme/theme.php


v 1.3.3 - July 31, 2012

    - Don't echo before=> and after=> parameters if there is no image.
    - Fixed bug with layout selector in admin panel

    M   components/get-the-image.php
    M   components/admin/settings-fields.php


v 1.3.2 - July 30, 2012

    - Use attached image to a post as thumbnails, in case there is no Featured Image set

    M   components/get-the-image.php


v 1.3.1 - July 20, 2012

    - Fixed bug with pixelated thumbnails

    M   components/get-the-image.php


v 1.3.0 - July 20, 2012

    - Theme Options page was redesigned
    - Minor UI changes
    - New Features:
        - Theme Update Notification
        - Keyboard shortcuts (j/k for navigation, Ctrl+S for saving modifications)
        - "Framework" section in Theme Options
    - Most of the files were written


v 1.2.9 - June 19, 2012

    - TimThumb updated to latest version 2.8.10
    - Bugfix with bbPress not working properly in some themes
    - New "Debug" section under Miscellaneous menu in Theme Options

    M   assets/js/zoomAdmin.js
    M   components/ui.php
    M   components/timthumb.php
    M   options.php
    M   wpzoom.php


v 1.2.8 - May 6, 2012

    - Shortcode preview functionality was rewritten and restored in the framework

    M   assets/js/shortcode-generator/dialog.php
    M   assets/js/shortcode-generator/editor_plugin.js
    M   assets/js/shortcode-generator/js/dialog-js.php
    M   shortcodes/init.php
    A   assets/js/shortcode-generator/preview-shortcode-external.php


v 1.2.7 - April 29, 2012

    - Removed the functionality relating to the shortcode preview due to potential exploit.

    M   assets/js/shortcode-generator/dialog.php
    M   assets/js/shortcode-generator/editor_plugin.js
    M   assets/js/shortcode-generator/js/dialog-js.php
    M   shortcodes/init.php
    R(emoved) assets/js/shortcode-generator/preview-shortcode-external.php


v 1.2.6 - March 26, 2012

    - added new option to disable/enable Framework Meta Generator Tags

    M   components/ui.php
    M   options.php
    M   wpzoom.php


v 1.2.5 - February 26, 2012

    - added a new dropdown to displays a list with all pages

    M   components/dashboard.php


v 1.2.4 - February 15, 2012

    - [wzslider] can now be displayed on archives pages too.

    M   shortcodes/wzslider.php


v 1.2.3 - February 6, 2012

    - fix with dropdown select fields for multiple category/tags

    M   components/dashboard.php


v 1.2.2 - January 30, 2012

    - bug fix with latest theme in admin widget

    M   components/dashboard-widgets.php


v 1.2.1 - January 28, 2012

    - bug fix with [wzslider] not working

    M   init.php


v 1.2.0 - January 27, 2012

    - new feature in Framework: WPZOOM Slideshow Shortcode [wzslider]

    A   assets/css/wzslider.css
    A   assets/images/wzslider/
    A   assets/js/galleria.js
    A   assets/js/wzslider.js
    A   assets/js/wzslider_button.js
    A   shortcodes/wzslider.php

    - new widget with WPZOOM News in WordPress Dashboard

    A   assets/css/dashboard.css
    A   components/dashboard-widgets.php
    M   init.php


v 1.1.10 - January 17, 2012

    - don't list blank styles

    M   components/ui.php


v 1.1.9 - January 15, 2012

    - bug fix with video thumbnails

    M   components/get-the-image.php


v 1.1.8 - January 10, 2012

    - added support for video thumbnails

    M   components/get-the-image.php
    M   components/timthumb.php


v 1.1.7 - December 20, 2011

    - fixed bug with multi-select in WordPress 3.3 and a minor styling bug

    M   assets/js/zoomAdmin.js
    M   assets/options.css


v 1.1.6 - December 7, 2011

    - fixed bug with strip slashes and multi-category saving

    M   assets/js/zoomAdmin.js


v 1.1.5 - November 30, 2011

    - small bug fix, strip slashes from user input

    M   wpzoom.php


v 1.1.4 - October 16, 2011

    - added support for css styling from admin panel

    M   components/ui.php


v 1.1.3 - October 11, 2011

    - added layout-select support for Theme Options page (in selected themes)

    M   components/dashboard.php
    M   assets/options.css
    M   assets/js/zoomAdmin.js


v 1.1.2 - October 8, 2011

    - bug fix with localization

    M   wpzoom.php


v 1.1.1 - October 3, 2011

    - bug fix, options saving failed unless you did import
    - some strings modified to be more informative for UX

    M   assets/js/zoomAdmin.js


v 1.1 - October 2, 2011

    - added export/import for widgets settings
    - now all export/import data is encoded with base64 to provide better compatibility
    - introduced possibility to preload widgets settings provided by us
    - added new option type: button
    - added new function in ui: getCropLocation()
    - refactored some code

    M   assets/js/zoomAdmin.js
    M   assets/options.css
    M   components/dashboard.php
    M   components/option-manager.php
    M   options.php
    M   wpzoom.php
    M   ui.php


v 1.0.2 - September 28, 2011

    - bug fix for update system

    M   wpzoom.php


v 1.0.1 - September 28, 2011

    - bug fix in shortcodes manager

    M   assets/js/shortcode-generator/js/dialog-js.php


v 1.0 - September 27, 2011

    - initial release