Changelog

Fixed critical bug where settings panels were not displaying for Lean Analytics, Link Shortener, Track 404s, and View Admin as Role modules. The issue was caused by incorrect class naming (using underscores like 'Switchboard_Lean_Analytics' instead of camelCase 'SwitchboardLeanAnalytics'). The settings renderer expects classes to follow the pattern 'Switchboard' + PascalCase module name. All module classes now follow consistent camelCase naming convention for proper settings panel detection.

Fixed Lean Analytics class name from 'Switchboard_Lean_Analytics' to 'SwitchboardLeanAnalytics'. Settings panel now properly displays with tracking options, privacy controls (DNT, bot filtering), logged-in user tracking with role exclusions, country detection toggle, and data retention settings.

Fixed Link Shortener class name from 'Switchboard_Link_Shortener' to 'SwitchboardLinkShortener'. Settings panel now properly displays for configuring short link options and analytics preferences.

Fixed Track 404s class name from 'Switchboard_Track_404s' to 'SwitchboardTrack404s'. Settings panel now properly displays with retention days, bot exclusion, ignore patterns, and referrer tracking options.

Fixed View Admin as Role class name from 'Switchboard_View_Admin_As_Role' to 'SwitchboardViewAdminAsRole'. Settings panel now properly displays for configuring role simulation preferences.

Fixed Admin Columns Manager showing system/internal post types in the column creation dropdown. The post type selector now filters out 25+ internal WordPress and plugin post types including nav_menu_item, revision, custom_css, customize_changeset, oembed_cache, user_request, wp_block, wp_template, wp_template_part, wp_global_styles, wp_navigation, acf-field-group, acf-field, and many others. Only displays public post types with admin UI and custom post types, providing a much cleaner interface.

Standardized all module class names to follow camelCase naming convention (SwitchboardModuleName) instead of underscore notation (Switchboard_Module_Name). This ensures the settings renderer can properly detect and load module settings panels. The naming pattern is: module slug 'lean-analytics' → class name 'SwitchboardLeanAnalytics'.

Added comprehensive interactive tooltip to Lean Analytics Country Detection setting with detailed CDN setup instructions. The tooltip displays on hover and includes: CloudFlare (automatically enabled with proxy/orange cloud), AWS CloudFront (enable in distribution → Viewer Request → Add geo headers), Fastly (enabled by default), and Cloudinary (X-Country-Code header). Includes visual formatting with color-coded sections and helpful fallback notice if no CDN is detected.

Enhanced post type filtering logic to intelligently determine which post types should appear in the column creation interface. Filters based on: must have show_ui or show_in_menu enabled, excludes internal WordPress post types, excludes plugin system post types (ACF, navigation, etc.), and includes all public post types. Results in a cleaner, more user-friendly interface with only relevant post types.

Fixed critical bug in Dashboard Columns Settings where widgets could not be dragged into 3rd or 4th columns. Now properly initializes jQuery UI Sortable for all dashboard columns with correct connectWith settings, handles, and save functionality. Also fixed flex-wrap issue where empty columns showed 'drag boxes here' placeholder - unused columns are now properly hidden.

Fixed critical bug where unchecking checkboxes in module settings (especially Clean Admin Bar) would not save properly. The JavaScript now correctly processes ALL checkboxes with names starting with 'setting_' instead of only those with specific CSS classes. This ensures checkbox states persist correctly across all modules.

Fixed bug where the 'Remove Howdy Greeting' option in Clean Admin Bar module was not working correctly due to the checkbox save persistence issue. Now properly removes the 'Howdy, Username' text from the admin bar user menu.

Fixed CSS artifact where submenu arrows were misaligned when using the Wider Admin Menu module with certain admin themes.

Fixed countdown timer functionality in Coming Soon module that was not displaying or updating correctly.

Added comprehensive error handling and system requirements detection for WebP Conversion module. Now displays clear error messages if required PHP extensions (GD or Imagick) are missing, helping users understand and resolve configuration issues.

Enhanced Dashboard Columns Settings to properly hide unused columns instead of wrapping them. When 2 or 3 columns are selected, the extra columns are now hidden with CSS display: none, preventing confusing empty 'drag boxes here' placeholders.

Fixed critical bug where taxonomy column names (like Categories, Tags, custom taxonomies) were showing only in one language (German) across all language switches when using Polylang or other multilingual plugins. Implemented multiple layers of protection: taxonomy column labels are never cached and always use dynamic WordPress labels to allow proper translation, Polylang filters are temporarily disabled during column detection phase, and taxonomy labels are cleared from saved configurations to ensure translations work correctly.

Enhanced custom field column creation with a select dropdown instead of text input for meta keys. The dropdown automatically loads and displays all available custom fields from the database (up to 100 non-hidden meta keys), making it easier to add custom field columns without typing meta key names manually and reducing errors from typos.

Fixed Save button behavior to respect user intent. The 'Save' button now saves settings without closing the panel (allowing continued editing), while 'Save & Close' saves and closes the panel. Previously, both buttons would close the panel immediately.

Enhanced Custom Taxonomy Order module to automatically apply custom term ordering in WordPress admin taxonomy list tables (edit-tags.php pages). When you set a custom order in Switchboard settings, it now displays in the admin taxonomy screens for categories, tags, and custom taxonomies. The custom order is applied intelligently only when terms have custom order metadata set, with proper fallback to alphabetical ordering for terms without custom order.

Added new module to automatically resize uploaded images to maximum dimensions while preserving aspect ratio. Prevents oversized phone photos (e.g., 6000x4000px) from consuming storage and bandwidth by resizing to configurable max dimensions (default 1920x1920px). Runs before WebP conversion for optimal processing order. Ideal for controlling storage costs and optimizing mobile photo uploads.

Added exclusion suffix feature to WebP Conversion module. Images with a specific suffix (default: -sbe) in their filename will skip WebP conversion and keep their original JPEG/PNG format. Useful for images that need to remain in original format for compatibility or other reasons. Example: 'bird-photo-sbe.jpg' will not be converted to WebP.

Improved processing order to work seamlessly with Resize Images on Upload module. WebP conversion now runs at priority 10 (after image resizing at priority 5), ensuring images are resized first, then converted to WebP format for optimal file size reduction.

Enhanced Custom Taxonomy Builder with better multilingual plugin compatibility. Registration priority adjusted to 11 (after WPML/Polylang initialization at priority 10) and added helpful documentation noting that custom taxonomies can be enabled for translation in WPML or Polylang settings after registration.

New module to relocate the entire Switchboard menu under WordPress Tools for cleaner admin organization. Includes quick access dropdown in header for easy navigation to any module settings.

Comprehensive frontend accessibility controls for WCAG compliance. Features include font size adjustment (4 levels), color schemes (dark mode, high contrast, grayscale), line height and letter spacing controls, dyslexia-friendly fonts, link enhancements, cursor size adjustment, hide images mode, and customizable widget positioning.

Rename existing media files in WordPress library with automatic reference updates across posts, meta, and custom fields. Supports bulk operations with pattern variables ({title}, {id}, {date}, {counter}), includes undo capability (24-hour window), creates redirects for old URLs, and scans all references before renaming.

Smart redirects based on user conditions including browser language detection, URL parameters, referrer patterns, and login status. Supports multiple redirect actions (fixed URL, path append, query parameters), priority-based rule ordering, hit tracking, and includes loop prevention with intelligent caching.

Create and manage custom short links with comprehensive analytics. Features include custom short codes, click tracking, password protection, expiration dates, active/inactive toggles, bulk operations, and CSV export capabilities.

Major security improvements across multiple modules including CSS injection prevention in Accessibility Widget, XSS and header injection protection in Conditional Redirects, rate limiting for Password Protection (5 attempts = 15-minute lockout), dangerous file extension blocking in Media Rename, path traversal prevention in Download ZIP modules, and licensing namespace change to prevent plugin conflicts.

Complete overhaul from 'coming soon' status to fully functional. Now includes statistics dashboard with total redirects and hit tracking, support for exact/wildcard/regex matching, AJAX-powered page selector, bulk operations, and real-time stats updates.

New statistics dashboard with visual analytics including total hits, unique URLs, and recent errors. Features improved two-column layout, AJAX data loading for better performance, color-coded stats cards, and enhanced ignore patterns for security filtering.

Major upgrade with PclZip fallback when ZipArchive unavailable, cross-platform path handling (Windows/Linux), chunked file processing for large files, memory and disk space validation, comprehensive error messages, system requirements display, and automatic cleanup of old archives.

Enhanced role-based access control with safe defaults to prevent accidental site lockout. Automatically defaults to 'administrator' role if no roles are selected, with improved validation and user feedback.

Added new role creation and deletion capabilities with safeguards to prevent removing critical WordPress roles. Enhanced UI for better user experience.

Welcome popup for new users with dismissible beta information and helpful getting started tips. Added empty state messages when no search results are found.

Refactored to support independent left and right footer text customization, giving you complete control over admin footer branding.

Enhanced validation logic to properly handle plugin and theme names containing spaces, improving compatibility with a wider range of WordPress extensions.

Fixed critical bug that could cause site lockout when maintenance mode was enabled without selecting allowed roles.

Fixed issue where cache wasn't properly clearing after updating redirect rules, ensuring changes take effect immediately.

Fixed submenu arrow positioning artifact that appeared with certain admin themes.

Added fallback display showing '(No title)' for posts without titles in dropdown selectors instead of showing blank options.

Fixed JavaScript checkbox array handling when saving role capabilities.

Removed unnecessary $wpdb->prepare() calls for static queries, improving query performance.

Added Bricks Builder compatibility warning to Disable Dashicons module to prevent conflicts.

Added new database tables for Link Shortener and Conditional Redirects modules to support their functionality.

Added 5-minute transient caching for conditional redirects, chunked file processing (1MB chunks) for large downloads, improved memory management, and reduced database queries across multiple modules.

Full WordPress coding standards compliance, improved PHPDoc blocks throughout, enhanced error handling and validation, and reduced code duplication across the plugin.

Added 3-column list view layout for faster browsing and better screen space utilization when managing modules.

Added 4-column grid view for a more visual approach to browsing modules with compact card-based layout.

Added 2-column list view with left sidebar category navigation for quick overview and improved user experience.

Improved filtering capabilities across all view modes for faster module discovery and better search functionality.

Added option to show or hide module descriptions based on user preference, allowing for more compact or detailed views.

Added dedicated featured section to showcase and access featured modules faster, highlighting the most useful functionality.

Added favorite modules system allowing users to mark and browse their most-used modules for quick access and personalized workflow.

New module added for AVIF image format support, enabling modern image optimization capabilities.

New module added to help clean up and customize the WordPress admin bar for a cleaner backend experience.

New module added allowing public preview of draft posts without requiring login, perfect for client reviews.

Fixed email sending functionality in the Simple Forms module to ensure reliable form submissions and notifications.

Added complete translation support for all 140 modules, making WP Switchboard Pro fully internationalization-ready.

Added opt-in telemetry system to collect user feedback and usage data for continuous improvement, with full user privacy controls and data transparency.

Numerous small bug fixes, performance tweaks, and user experience improvements throughout the plugin.

This release marks the first stable beta version (1.0.0) of WP Switchboard Pro, representing a major milestone in the plugin's development.

Removed unused JSON-based settings system from module headers and core code. All modules now use render_settings() methods exclusively for cleaner, more maintainable code.

Deleted all 7 centralized category settings files (admin.php, content.php, media.php, optimization.php, security.php, user-management.php, utilities.php). Settings now live exclusively in individual module files.

Removed Settings: [...] JSON blocks from 7 module headers: custom-taxonomy-order, custom-post-order, username-blacklist, alpine-js-enqueue, custom-excerpt-length, custom-taxonomy-builder, and cpt-builder.

Removed 36 debug error_log() calls from auto-alt-text.php and content-expiration.php while preserving actual error logging for encryption/decryption failures.

Streamlined settings-renderer.php from 3-tier priority system (render_settings → JSON → fallback) to 2-tier (render_settings → fallback), removing 70+ lines of unused JSON rendering code.

Simplified get_module_info() in switchboard.php to remove JSON settings parsing and directly use file content search for render_settings() detection.

Moved 13 markdown documentation files from plugin root to .docs/ directory for better organization. Moved COLOR_THEME_UPDATE_SUMMARY.md from includes/settings/ to .docs/.

Deleted 6 unnecessary files: ADMIN_MIGRATION_SUMMARY.txt, ANALYSIS_COMPLETE.txt, analyze_modules.php, check_settings_consistency.php, comprehensive_comparison.php, batch-update-usecases.php, and all .DS_Store files.

Incremented module cache version from v19 to v20 to invalidate old cached module data containing settings_fields references.

Modified 139 module files (all categories), 2 core files (switchboard.php, settings-renderer.php). Deleted 7 category settings files, 3 temporary files, documentation moved to .docs/.

Tracks all plugin data including options, tables, post meta, and user meta. Each module registers its data storage for accurate cleanup and safe deactivation.

Remove data from inactive modules only. Uses TRUNCATE mode to empty tables while preserving structure. Includes confirmation and preview before deletion.

Complete data removal using DROP mode. Removes all plugin tables and data. Requires typing 'DELETE ALL DATA' for confirmation. Keeps audit log of last 10 cleanups.

Scans database to estimate plugin data usage including options, tables, post meta, and user meta. Shows size in MB. Filter by active, inactive, or all modules.

Logs every cleanup action. Tracks user, timestamp, deleted items, and mode used. Keeps last 10 actions for reference.

Control plugin visibility in admin based on user roles. Hide sensitive or technical plugins from clients. Full hierarchical permissions per role.

Manage 301/302/307/308 redirects with wildcard patterns. Includes bulk CSV import/export, analytics, logging, and test mode. Useful for SEO, migrations, and site moves.

Find and delete inactive themes and plugins in bulk. Includes safety confirmation, backup reminders, and space freed report.

Modules now include 'Where to Find' section with direct links and breadcrumb paths (e.g., Settings > General) to help locate features in admin.

Toggle modules on/off with one click and instant visual feedback. Faster module management.

Beta and development modules show a badge for transparency. Preview upcoming features before release.

Improved module cards with better hover effects, link handling, spacing, and typography.

Faster event tracking with optimized queries, better filters, and real-time visualizations. Cleaner interface.

Manage experimental features globally. Toggle beta modules, capture feedback, and test new additions with built-in bug reports.

Search modules by use case, not just name. Includes contextual tooltips and improved discovery.

Improved font upload with format checks (WOFF, WOFF2, TTF), clear error messages, and better validation.

Cleaner dashboard with version number on logo, reorganized settings, improved mobile layout, and better visual hierarchy.

Custom post types now appear correctly in all admin contexts. Improved registration and metadata handling.

Block visibility settings now sync correctly between editor and frontend. Settings persist through page refreshes.

Optimized queries across 12+ modules. Reduced autoloads and improved caching for faster admin screens.

Complete security review of all 145 modules with no critical issues. Includes input sanitization, output escaping, nonces, capability checks, and SQL/XSS protection.

New Data Registry pattern for centralized tracking. Better organized codebase with API-driven module registration.

Faster module initialization with reduced memory usage, optimized SQL queries, and persistent caching.

New documentation including Data Storage Guide, System Overview, Quick Start guide, and 20+ technical reference files.

Includes many smaller bug fixes, optimizations, security improvements, and accessibility enhancements.

Comprehensive security improvements and vulnerability fixes for enhanced protection

Advanced code editor added to all custom CSS and code snippet modules with syntax highlighting and better editing experience

Visual indicator added to popular modules for improved discovery and better user experience

Licensing system now integrated directly into the Switchboard admin page for streamlined license management

Resolved several minor bugs and issues with the licensing system, code editor, and other modules

Complete WordPress plugin package ready for installation on any WordPress site

Integrated licensing system with Auto Update functionality

Organized module library with 7 categories: Admin Tools, Content, Media, Performance, Security, User Management, and Utilities

Instant search results as you type, with module descriptions and categories

Faster module activation and deactivation with improved error handling

Resolved compatibility issues with WordPress 6.4 and latest Gutenberg updates

Improved detection and resolution of module conflicts with other plugins

Improved user permission handling and security validation for module access

Complete WordPress admin enhancement framework with modular architecture

Initial module library covering admin tools, content management, and performance optimization

VS Code-style command palette for instant access to any module or setting

Enable or disable modules instantly without page reloads

Save and share your perfect WordPress setup across multiple sites

Customize WordPress admin appearance and layout to match your workflow

Built-in tools to monitor and optimize your WordPress site performance

Advanced security features including login protection and file monitoring