Changelog

Version 5.2.1, February 18, 2024

• Fix: Fixed vulnerability that could lead to Arbitrary Code Execution (ACE)

• Tweak: Improved conditional logic queue for better functionality
• Fix: Resolved preg_match(): Unknown modifier \'/\' error in includes/extras.php (line 599)
• Fix: Fixed vulnerability that could lead to Remote Code Execution (RCE)

• Tweak: Improved rendering when resizing the window, removing the need for auto-refresh
• Tweak: Enhanced column display for better rendering on small screens
• Fix: Resolved conflict with Flatsome UX Builder
• Fix: Fixed vulnerability issue related to the \"proc_open\" function
• Fix: Addressed conflict with Divi Theme Builder
• Fix: Restored missing Widget Options settings on the Posts editor sidebar
• Fix: Corrected issues related to time zone conflicts

• Tweak: Updated the user interface of the Custom Widget Area settings, making it more user-friendly
• Tweak: Added a security filter to enhance logic validation
• Tweak: Made Widget Options compatible with additional Elementor widgets and blocks
• Fix: Fixed Warning: Undefined variable $post and Warning: Attempt to read property “post_parent”
• Fix: Removed redundant code not required by the block editor
• Fix: Fixed a vulnerability issue reported by WordFence
• Fix: Resolved a compatibility conflict with the Qode Bridge theme

• New: Added \"Custom Widget Area\" feature to create widget containers for shortcode use only
• Tweak: Enhanced UI to display page hierarchy in checkbox view
• Tweak: Improved CSS attributes to avoid conflicts with the WPZoom Inspiro Theme
• Tweak: Updated CSS to prevent UI conflicts with the Max Mega Menu plugin
• Tweak: Adjusted widgetopts_global_taxonomies attributes
• Fix: Resolved PHP warning: \"Attempt to read property \'post_type\'\"
• Fix: Addressed conflict with \"The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block\" version 2.8.5 by Event Calendar Newsletter
• Fix: Fixed issue with the \"Insert Block\" button in post and page editor

• Fixed: Compatibility issue with The Event Calendar plugin
• Fixed: Conflict with jetpack slideshow and jetpack forms
• Fixed: Widget visibility per user roles when using shortcodes
• Fixed: Compatibility with eCommerce Product Catalog for WordPress plugin
• Fixed: PHP Warning: Attempt to read property \"taxonomy\" on null
• Fixed: PHP Warning: Attempt to read property \"term_id\" on null
• Added: missing cache buster in $ver argument for styles and scripts
• Improved: Moved Extended Taxonomy and Target URL user interface inside Pages Visibility

• Added additional options for category visibility, can now select Archive and Single posts, Archive only, or Singe Posts only.
• Fixed content is updated and removed during page editing.
• Fixed response is not a valid json response.
• Fixed Ajax select2 search field.
• Fixed compatibility issue with All In One SEO plugin.
• Fixed compatibility issue with Woo Pick List plugin.
• Fixed compatibility issue with Jetpack.
• Fixed compatibility issue with Table of Content plugin.
• Fixed: Compatibility issue with WP Recipe plugin
• Fixed Devices Restriction, condition now working in mobile.

• Improved code structure to minimize compatibility issue with other block editor plugin.
• Fixed all widgets showing in “customize” view.

• Fixed WP Customizer saving issue.

• Improved Widget Options for Kadence Block compatibility.
• Fixed visibility of Product Category Taxonomy for YITH AJAX Filter Preset.
• Fixed missing Add Block button.

• Added UI to enable and disable Widget Options in posts, pages, and other custom post types Gutenberg blocks.
• Fixed PHP Warning - Undefined array key \"content\"
• Fixed WP_Block_Type_Registry::register error

• Widget Options is now a Gutenberg Block-Enabled plugin. 
• New Feature: Slug keyword filter - can now filter multiple pages by entering comma-separated slugs containing keywords.
• New Feature: Author archive and content visibility - can now restrict widget visibility per author archive or content pages or both archive and content pages.
• Improved compatibility with WP 6.3 and 6.4
• Improved compatibility with PHP 8 up to the latest version
• Improved error handling
• Improved the loading speed on Classic Widget and Block Widget Editor
• New and Improved User Interface
• Updated selection of post types and taxonomies - can now toggle between search and checkbox.
• Fixed the PHP Warnings and Notices
• Fixed the device restriction issue
• Fixed the Cron warning issue
• Fixed the Ajax is not allowed for Select2 error
• Fixed the Widget Options\' select2 CSS conflicts with other plugin\'s select2 CSS
• Fixed license key activation error when conflicting with other activated plugins
• Fixed issue with Widget Options generated shortcodes
• Fixed CSS conflicts with SiteOrigin

• Adjusted devices responsive breakpoints
• Fixed user\'s multiple roles visibility
• Updated author pages user\'s queuing

• Added the display of specific widgets on a specific author page 
• Added the scheduling and display of specific widgets on a specific date range regardless of the year
• Added a simple method for keeping Extended Widget Options complex and feature-rich plugins updated for a long time to come

• Updated Custom Styling for WPML
• Compatibility with WordPress v6.1

• Fixed PHP Warning: Undefined variable

• Redirected to plugin page after activation
• Fixed Display Issue with PolyLang

• Fixed Display Issue with WPML added languages
• Fixed Display Issue with dynamic_sidebar()

• Fixed Compatibility issue with YITH
• Fixed Visibility issue with Site Origin

• Fixed jQuery UI styles
• Fixed PHP Recoverable fatal error – when switching AMP mode

• Fixed Visibility issue for WooCommerce Taxonomies

• Fixed CSS issue with other plugins
• Fixed missing icons on Elementor page builder

• Compatibility with Latest WordPress
• Added option to revert Classic Widgets Screen

• Compatibility with Latest WordPress
• Fixed Multisite warning issues
• Fixed custom post type list in display condition

• Compatibility with Latest WordPress
• Updated Widget options admin page
• Fixed deprecated jQuery Functions
• Fixed Logic option issue
• Fixed Mobile restrictions issues

• Fixed position computation for fixed widget
• Fixed blank page issue in admin widgets page
• Compatibility with Latest WordPress
• Other improvements

• Fixed multisite issue
• Updated License Server

• Fixed issue with latest ACF version
• Fixed issue with ACF fields on Elementor Integration
• Fixed ACF issue with Beaver Builder
• Fixed PHP 7.1 array issue
• Fixed invalid file notice on import and export feature

• Fixed undefined index for ACF option

• Added Advanced Custom Fields ( ACF ) support
• Integrated ACF conditions on Elementor and Beaver Builder integration too
• Added User Logged-in State feature to easily restrict widget on loggedin or loggedout users
• Added User Logged-in State to Elementor integration as well
• Showed rating notice on widget dashboard and Widget Options settings page only
• Fixes and other improvements

• Go to Settings > Widget Options to enable the brand new features below. Thanks!
• Add Beaver Builder Integration Feature
• Add Fixed Widget Option to Elementor Integration
• Fix issue with SiteOrigin Pagebuilder Support
• Fixes for Multisite Support and Licensing
• Other fixes and improvements

• Go to Settings > Widget Options to enable the brand new features below. Thanks!
• Add Widget Importer & Exporter Feature
• Add Specific Widget Area Backup Downloader
• Add Target URLs and Wildcard Restrictions
• Improve pages list and indent child pages
• Option to remove all widgets assigned on widget area
• Fix issues with Elementor and OceanWP integration
• Improvements for the upcoming Beaver Builder integration

• Add Move WordPress Widgets Feature
• Add Clone WordPress Widgets Feature
• Add Elementor Pagebuilder Support Beta Feature
• Add widgetopts_is_active_sidebar_support filter
• Update subscription sidebar and add free e-book download
• Improvements for better speed on admin widgets dashboard

• Add \'widget\' front-end class if not available
• Clear pages transient data when page deleted or changed
• Add option to apply links on title only
• Add option to not automatically add http on links
• Fix multiple shortcode display condition bugs
• Improve loading performance on admin widgets dashboard
• Add support for Modal Pop-up and Sliding Widgets Add-on

• Add is_post_type_archive() support
• Global variable variables fixes for some PHP 7 version

• New: Widget Search Filter Option on widgets dashboard. Easily enable on Settings > Widget Options.
• Fix: Extended Taxonomy Terms issues.
• Fix: Custom Post Types not firing/updating.
• Fix: Categories and terms not updating when edited/deleted.

• Improvement: Add has_serialize condition to avoid some issue
• Improvement: Faster global variable calls using options
• Fix: Fix Category and Taxonomies inherit functionalities
• Fix: Update Widget Cache Description.

• New: Widget Cache Option
• Improvement: Coding Pattern for Faster Loading
• Improvement: Faster Front-end Loading, remove unnecessary calls
• Improvement: Improve widgets.php loading time
• Improvement on Fixed Widget
• Fix: Post Tags inherit visibility bug
• Fix: Error when no Taxonomies selected
• Fix: Fix Bugs reported by users

• Fixed unserialized error for several users
• DIVI jQuery UI conflict fixes

• Fixed Widget Bug Fixes

• Add Widget Animations
• Add Sticky / Fixed Widgets
• Add Custom Widget Links
• Add Sidebar and Widget Shortcodes
• Add Disable Widgets Options
• Add Child Pages to Inherit Parent Widget Options
• Add Pagebuilder by SiteOrigin Plugin Ready
• Modular Settings Page Upgrade
• and lots of enhancements

• Speed enhancement on admin widgets dashboard
• Add Hide Widget Options
• Add Widget Background Image option
• Bugs and Fixes

• Tags Support
• Custom Taxonomy Terms Support Added
• Widget Styling Added
• Widget Logic Added
• Enhancement Fixes
• Few Bugs Fixes
• UI & UX improvement

• Add transient for WP_Query caching call
• new Widget Options Tab for Custom Widget ID & Classes

• Fixes and assets updates

• Initial Plugin Release