v3.9.1

Version 3.9.1 (2023-08-07)

Bug Fixes

• Fatal error on PHP<7.3: Fixed fatal error that the plugin was throwing on PHP versions lower than 7.3.
• PHP Warning: Fixed warning when inserting an image with a defined height but no width.

v3.9.0

Version 3.9.0 (2023-08-03)

New Features

• Hero Image Optimization: Adds fetch priority for hero images to preload them for enhanced performance.
• Digital Assets Management (DAM): Replaced old media modal integration with a new interface to browse and use the images on your Optimole account.
• DAM Elementor Compatibility: Use images from your Optimole account in Elementor Builder.
• DAM Core Editor Integration: Integrated DAM with the WordPress core editor.
• Cloud Library Dashboard: Added a new Cloud Library page to manage your cloud assets straight from the website dashboard.

Improvements

• Image Offloading & Rollback: Images offloading & rollback process is now ~50% faster and operates in the background.
• Moving Images: Instant reflection of image movement to folders inside the Dashboard and DAM.

Bug Fixes

• AVIF Disabling Feature: Fixed issue where serving AVIF format could not be disabled.
• Optimole Banner Toggling: Fixed an issue where toggling the Optimole banner would sometimes not save the setting.
• Dashboard Image Uploading: Fixes issue where certain images could not be uploaded to the Optimole Dashboard;

v3.8.2

Version 3.8.2 (2023-07-06)

Bug Fixes

• Compatibilities loading: Ensure service is connected before loading compatibilities, throwing errors in some edge cases.
• Widgets screen layout: Resolved issue with Optimole banner appearing in the admin inside widget iframes.
• Cloud library whitelist: Fixed problem with sites not being removed from the cloud library whitelist.

Improvements

• Add Support Link: Added a support link for Premium users.
• Removed Native Lazyload Fallback: Native lazyload fallback has been removed.
• Add Compatibility for Spectra Blocks: Introduced compatibility for Spectra Blocks.
• Add Error Notice: Added an error notice when the filter length is not three or more characters.

v3.8.1

Version 3.8.1 (2023-06-27)

Bug Fixes

• Warning on lower versions of PHP when using Elementor: Resolved the warning when the plugin was activated, but the service wasnt connected on lower versions of PHP when using Elementor.

v3.8.0

Version 3.8.0 (2023-06-19)

New features

• Option for max-width and max-height: Users can select a maximum width/height for images delivered.
• Media Library bulk operations: Users can now efficiently move multiple images at once within the media library folders.
• Additional visits: Adds an option to enable a banner on all websites connected to the account promoting Optimole, gaining an additional 20,000 visits.

Improvements

• Plugin dashboard UI: Reworked plugin dashboard to use React and have a more consistent design.
• Conflict notice: Adds a notice to inform users about potential conflicts with other plugins.
• Eliminate Redundant Lazyload Resizing: Skip unnecessary resizing when lazyloading images.
• Better search on the service dashboard: Improved the search functionality to enhance performance and provide faster search results.

Bug Fixes

• WEBP extension exclusion: Fixed an issue where the WEBP image format couldnt be excluded from lazy-load.
• Elementor compatibility: Fixes an issue where Elementor backgrounds werent lazy-loaded on some newer versions.
• Invalid CDN parameters: Fixes an issue where the image URL might have had invalid values.
• Upload file names: Fixes an issue with the offload functionality, where some files were renamed when uploaded.

v3.7.0

Version 3.7.0 (2023-05-15)

New Features

• Best Format Optimization: Implemented a system that automatically chooses the optimal image format, based on smallest resulting file size, to enhance site loading speed.
• Media Library Folders: Improved browsing experience in the Media Library by adding the option to organize images into folders.
• Metadata Strip Option: Introduced an option to enable/disable the stripping of metadata (EXIF, IPTC, etc.) from the resulting image, providing users with more control over their content.
• Noscript Tag: Added a new option to disable the noscript tag in settings, providing more flexibility in configuring your site.
• Visit Stats by Domain: Introduced a feature to display visit statistics by domain, aiding in traffic analysis and site optimization.
• Background Lazyload: Added compatibility for background lazyload with both Otter Blocks and the core cover block, improving page load times.
• Hide API Key: For enhanced security, API keys are now hidden by default.

Improvements

• Media Library Stats Formatting: Improved number formatting for more readable Media Library statistics.
• Invoices Redesign: Enhanced the design of invoices for better readability and user experience.
• User Experience on Fresh Installs: Improved the user experience of the last images section on fresh installs, providing a more intuitive and engaging user interface.
• CDN Locations: Updated the number of CDN locations to 450, offering improved content delivery speeds globally.
• Generic Placeholder: Generic placeholders are now enabled by default.
• Video and Iframe Lazyload: Lazyload is now enabled by default for videos and iframes to improve page load times.

Bug Fixes

• AVIF Option Bug: Fixed an issue where the AVIF option was causing Microsoft Edge to fallback to JPEG/PNG instead of the intended WEBP format.
• Divi Blog Archive Pagination: Resolved a bug that was preventing pagination from working on Divi blog archive templates when Optimole lazyloading was activated.
• PHP 8.2 Compatibility: Fixed compatibility issues with PHP 8.2, ensuring smooth functionality across different PHP environments.
• View Sample Image Button: Fixed the behaviour of the 'View Sample Image' button to work as intended.
• 3rd Party Plugin Exclusions: Resolved an issue where images injected by 3rd party plugins were ignoring exclusions in some cases.
• Search Bar Refresh: Fixed an issue where the search bar required a page refresh when displaying no results.
• Upgrade Button Behaviour: Fixed an issue with the behaviour of the 'Upgrade' button in dashboard cards.
• Display of Large Image Names: Fixed a display issue for images with larger names, ensuring all image names are displayed correctly.
• Login and Signup Form Validation: Fixed validation errors on the Login and Signup forms to ensure accurate data entry.

v3.6.1

Version 3.6.1 (2023-04-09)

Bug Fixes

• Posts Screen Error: Resolved an issue with the last releases that show an error on the Posts screen.

v3.6.0

Version 3.6.0 (2023-04-06)

Improvements

• Initial Setup Speed: Warmed up the cache on connect to speed up the initial setup process, providing a more efficient and seamless user experience.
• Iframe Lazyload: Enhanced the iframe lazyload feature by improving conflict detection mechanisms to avoid issues with other plugins or themes.

Bug Fixes

• RSS Feed Lazyload: Resolved an issue where lazyload replacements were not functioning correctly on RSS feeds.
• Elementor CSS Image Replacement: Fixed compatibility issues with newer versions of the Elementor page builder, ensuring proper CSS image replacement.
• Bullet Symbol Filenames: Fixed a bug where images with a bullet symbol in the filename were not being optimized correctly.

New Features

• SVG Upload Compatibility: Added support for SVG file uploads when Optimole is installed, allowing users to work with this popular image format.
• Central Dashboard Image Upload: Added the ability to upload images directly to the central dashboard at dashboard.optimole.com for more convenient management.
• Export Offloaded Source Images: Implemented the ability to export source images offloaded to Optimole, giving users more control over their image assets.

Updates

• Dependencies and WordPress Compatibility: Updated dependencies and ensured compatibility with the latest tested WordPress version, guaranteeing smooth integration with the platform.

v3.5.7

Version 3.5.7 (2023-02-23)

• Improved media rollback stability
• Updated GIF lazyload and video conversion default exclusions
• Added notification for existing accounts on auto connect

v3.5.6

Version 3.5.6 (2023-01-31)

• Improved video lazyload