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Changelog for Otter Pro
Version 3.0.12
2025-05-27
  • Updated dependencies
Version 3.0.11
2025-04-16
  • Updated dependencies
Version 3.0.10
2025-02-05
  • Fix language pack loading
Version 3.0.9
2025-01-16
  • Fixed compatibility with WordPress 6.7, causing images to display incorrectly in the front-end
Version 3.0.8
2024-11-28
  • Adds Template Cloud integration
Version 3.0.7
2024-11-21
  • Enhanced security
Version 3.0.6
2024-11-12
  • Fixed issue where spaces couldnt be typed directly in the Form blocks Submit button
  • Updated dependencies
Version 3.0.5
2024-10-30
  • Improve strings structure for translation workflow
  • Enhanced security
  • Update internal dependencies
Version 3.0.4
2024-10-08
  • Fixed styling that was breaking Otters notice
  • Fixed PHP fatal error appearing in some edge cases
  • Fixed border width and border-radius not working for Button Group block
  • Enhanced security
  • Fixed an issue with the user survey display
Version 3.0.3
2024-08-28
  • Bug Fixes
  • Fix WP Compatibility: Fixed compatibility with versions of WordPress 6.5 or earlier.
  • Fix Popup Block Recurring Dismission: Fixed Popup Block not dismissing recurring visitors option.
Version 3.0.2
2024-08-19
  • Bug Fixes
  • Revert Slider Overflow: Reverts a previous Slider fix that breaks overflow in Section Block.
Version 3.0.1
2024-08-19
  • Bug Fixes
  • Fix items getting cut off in Section Block on Mobile: Fixes the regression caused by the last release that makes some items hidden in mobile that are children of Section block.
Version 3.0.0
2024-08-12
  • New Features
  • Patterns Library in Otter: Added a new Patterns Library to Otter, including dozens of new patterns.
  • Content Timeline Block: Added a new Content Timeline Block for enhanced content structuring.
  • New Tiled Layout for Posts Block: Added a new tiled layout option to the Posts Block, providing more versatility in content presentation.
  • Additional WooCommerce Conditions in Block Conditions: Added more WooCommerce conditions to Block Conditions, including Product Category (has/has not), Product Tag, and Product Attribute.
  • Modal Block in Pro Version: Introduced a new Modal Block in the Pro version for creating modals.
  • Mailchimp Merge Fields in Form Block: Added the ability to link the value of the fields with some types for Mailchimp Merge Fields in the Form Block.
  • Responsive Controls for Column Width in Section Block: Enabled responsive controls for column width in the Section Block.
  • Custom Text for Button in WooCommerce Add to Cart Block: Allowed using custom text for buttons in the WooCommerce Add to Cart Block.
  • Search Within Categories for Posts in Live Search Extension: Enabled searching within categories for posts in the Live Search extension.
  • Image Ratio Settings for Posts Block: Improved the handling of images in the Posts Block with the addition of new Image Ratio settings, allowing for better control over image presentation.
  • OpenAI API Validation Key: Added a validation key step in the settings for the OpenAI API.
  • Visual Improvements to AI Block Variation Picker: Enhanced the visual appearance and user interface of the AI Block Variation picker for a smoother user experience.
  • Changes to Default Settings for Posts Block: Updated the default settings for the Posts Block to optimize performance and ease of use.
  • Dynamic Data Feature in Block Toolbar: Relocated the Dynamic Data feature to the Block Toolbar for easier access and streamlined workflow.
  • Increase Height for Popup in Editor on Auto Mode: Increased the height for the popup in the editor when in auto mode.
  • Block Tools Display by Default: Changed Block tools settings to show them by default.
  • Improved Error Messages in Form Block: Enhanced error messages when the tester is an admin in the Form Block.
  • Twitter Icon to X in Sharing Block: Updated the Twitter icon to X in the Sharing Block.
  • Disable Content AI Actions in Sidebar: Added a setting in the dashboard to disable Content AI actions from the sidebar.
  • ESC Key to Close Popup Block: Added the option to close popups using the ESC key in the Popup Block.
  • Various Quality of Life Improvements: Ongoing enhancements to improve overall user experience.
  • Bug Fixes
  • Removal of Copy/Paste Styles Feature: Removed the Copy/Paste Styles feature to simplify the user interface and reduce potential conflicts.
  • Padding Fix in Advanced Heading Block: Fixed the issue where padding was not working correctly on mobile in the Advanced Heading block.
  • Slider Width in Section Column: Fixed the issue where the slider inside a section column was ignoring the width setting.
  • Fix Blocks Using Empty ID: Corrected the issue where blocks could use an empty ID.
  • Blocks Not Working as Widgets: Resolved the problem where blocks were not working properly when used as widgets.
  • Replace Option in AI Block: Fixed the issue where the replace option in the AI block was not working.
  • Tabs and Accordion Block Scrolling: Fixed the issue in the Tabs and Accordion Block where it was scrolling when the content exceeded one screen, adding a jump effect.
  • Section Block Margin and Padding Inheritance: Fixed the default inheritance for margin and padding in the Section Block.
  • Flip Card Image Background Size: Corrected the issue where the flip card image background size wasnt working on the frontend.
Version 2.6.13
2024-07-17
  • Fixed Button Group block - Appearance, Letter case, and Line height options are now working
  • Fixed issue where some characters were not supported in the category of the posts block
  • Fixed typo on the default label of the consent checkbox
Version 2.6.12
2024-05-02
  • Enhanced security
Version 2.6.11
2024-04-26
  • Fixed issue of HTML code appearing on the front-end by allowing partial HTML tag rendering for Multiple Choice Label
  • Fix fatal crash in Block Conditions when rendering condition is set to false
  • Fixed issue with multiple instances of Pattern Upsell appearing on the same page
  • Updated internal dependencies
Version 2.6.10
2024-04-16
  • Updated internal dependencies: for enhanced performance and stability.
Version 2.6.9
2024-04-10
  • Updated internal dependencies: for enhanced performance and stability.
Version 2.6.8
2024-04-05
  • Updated internal dependencies: for enhanced performance and stability.
Version 2.6.7
2024-04-03
  • Updated internal dependencies: for enhanced performance and stability.
Version 2.6.6
2024-03-27
  • Bug Fixes
  • Harden Security in SSR Blocks: Improve SSR block sanitization to protect against security vulnerabilities.
  • Bug Fixes
  • Harden Security in SSR Blocks: Improve SSR block sanitization to protect against security vulnerabilities.
Version 2.6.5
2024-03-13
  • Bug Fixes
  • Fix NPS Survey: Fixed survey appearing instantly when theme installed programmatically.
  • Fix Google Maps Block ID Escaping: Fixes ID of Google Maps block not being escaped properly.
Version 2.6.4
2024-02-26
  • Improved Re-Loading Behaviour Between FSE Onboarding Steps: Enhances the user experience by streamlining transitions and re-loading behavior between steps in the Full Site Editing (FSE) onboarding process.
  • Bug Fixes
  • Resolves Compatibility Issue with Blocks on WordPress.com: Fixes a critical issue to ensure the plugin now works seamlessly on WordPress.com.
  • Hardens Security in Form Block: Enhances sanitization of SVG files uploaded through the Form Block to protect against security vulnerabilities.
  • Hardens Security in Pro Form Blocks: Improves sanitization processes in Pro Form Blocks to bolster security measures.
Version 2.6.3
2024-02-14
  • Blocks CSS Module Performance: Enhanced the performance of the Blocks CSS module.
  • New Hook Introduced: Introduced the otterblocksposts_author hook for extending functionality.
  • Bug Fixes
  • Maps Rendering in Tabs Block: Corrected the issue where maps were not being rendered inside the Tabs block.
  • Console Errors Due to Older React Methods: Fixed console errors that were caused by the use of outdated React methods.
Version 2.6.2
2023-12-26
  • Bug Fixes
  • Fixes form submit button issue: Fixes an issue when the form submit button accepts line-breaks in the editor.
  • Fixes animation trigger for large elements: Fixes an issue where animation does not trigger for large elements on the screen.
Version 2.6.1
2023-12-19
  • Bug Fixes
  • Fixes infinite redirect loop: Fixes an issue where activating Raft leads to an infinite loop.
  • Fixes third-party style conflicts: Fixes CSS messing up styles of some third-party plugins.
  • Fixes Woo products conditions not working: Fixes Woo conditions in the Block Conditions module not working correctly.
Version 2.6.0
2023-12-18
  • New Features
  • New Onboarding Wizard for Raft Theme: Introduced a New Onboarding Wizard to enhance the setup experience for the Raft theme.
  • Bug Fixes
  • Button Group Error on Nofollow Disable: Resolved an issue where disabling Add Nofollow and refreshing the page caused errors in the Button group.
  • Block Conditions PHP Array Issue: Fixed a problem where block conditions were throwing a PHP array error.
  • Styling Loss in Widgets Area with Elementor: Addressed the issue where blocks added in the widgets area lost styling when Elementor was activated.
  • Slider Images in Neves Header Not Rendering: Fixed a bug where slider images were not being rendered if added in Neves header.
Version 2.5.2
2023-11-22
  • Bug Fixes
  • Fixes Performance Issue: Fixes an issue with Otter making repeated calls to Rest API and slowing down the editor.
Version 2.5.1
2023-11-18
  • Bug Fixes
  • Fixes Posts Block Query: Fixed Posts Block category selection not working.
  • Fixes Blocks Animation: Fixed Blocks Animation module not working as a standalone plugin.
Version 2.5.0
2023-11-16
  • New Features
  • AI Patterns Layout Generator: Introducing a new AI-driven utility for designing layouts with Otter Patterns.
  • Block Management Page: A new centralized page to manage all Otter blocks visibility.
  • Pagination in Posts Block: Adds pagination functionality for better navigation.
  • Enhanced Block Animations: Customizable delay/speed, animation offset, and hover controls for dynamic block animations.
  • Export Option in Form Submission: Facilitates exporting form submissions to CSV for easier data management.
  • New Block Visibility Conditions: Option to hide blocks depending on the device used.
  • Form Marketing Enhancements: Improved Marketing Action explanations and email field detection.
  • Advanced Heading Enhancements: New Bottom Margin option added to the Advanced Heading block.
  • Bug Fixes
  • Fix Maps Block Compatibility with Neve: Resolved integration issues with Neve.
  • Fix Live Search Styling: Corrected CSS calculation problems in Live Search Popup.
  • Fix RankMath Compatibility: Addressed a recent regression affecting Otters functionality with RankMath.
  • Fix Form Generating Error: Removed outdated base64 checks in Form File validation.
  • Fix Count Animation Settings: Adjusted delay and speed settings for consistent Count Animation performance.
  • 2.4 - 21/09/2023
  • Introducing Otter AI Block With Form AI & Content AI Support
  • Added Webhooks Integration to Form Block
  • Added Hidden Field to Form Block
  • Circle Counter Block Enhancements
  • Adding RequestAnimationFrame() to Scroll Sniffing for Better Performance
  • Added Stripe Field to Form Block
  • Add Link Target Setting in Product Review Block
  • Fix Slider Block Image Arrangement Behaving Weirdly
  • Fix CSS Not Generating When Switching to FSE Theme
  • Fix Visual Issues in Section’s Background & Overlay Controls
  • Fix Box Shadow Not Changing on Section Columns
  • Fix Block Settings Panel Being Visible for Non-Admins
  • Fix Form Block Not Saving Changes in FSE Templates
  • Fix Multiple Otter Notices Appearing at Once
  • Various Small Fixes
Version 2.3.4
2023-08-23
  • Fix z-index with Shape Divider in Section
  • Fix Tabs Block Resetting Editor Sidebar When Changing Viewport
  • Fix Fatal Error in Form Submission Page in Certain Cases If Viewed as Super Admin
  • Fix Progress Bar Height for Mobile Devices
  • Fix Stripe Block Not Working Correctly in WP 5.9
  • Fix Form Submit Messages Not Working
Version 2.3.3
2023-08-11
  • WordPress 6.3 Compatibility
Version 2.3.2
2023-07-17
  • Added Autoresponder to Stripe Block
  • Adding Alternative Style to Review Block
  • Improvements to Dynamic Value Module
  • Fix Form Redirection Not Working Correctly
  • Fix Bow Shadow Not Visible in the Editor
Version 2.3.0
2023-05-25
  • Add Custom Taxonomy Support to Dynamic Values
  • Add More New Fields to Form Block
  • Add Option to Store Form Block Emails to WordPress Dashboard
  • Add Api Field in Stripe Block
  • Add Support for HTML in Stripe Block Messages
  • Add CDN Links in Patterns
  • Various Form Block Enhancements
  • Bump Minimum PHP Compatibility to 5.6
  • Fix Dynamic Tags Not Working in Widgets
  • Fix Review Comparison Table Not Taking Reusable Review Blocks into Consideration
  • Fix Unused Assets Being Loaded When a Block Is Removed from Widgets
  • Fix Custom CSS Module Not Working with FSE
  • Fix Accordion Block Schema Conflicts with Neve PRO Performance Module and Lazy-loading Off-screen Elements
Version 2.2.7
2023-05-08
  • Add Width Option to Form Block
  • Improve Stripe Block Error Handling
  • Fix the Issue with SVG Logos Not Being Able to Get Picked Logo
  • Fix Background Color Detection
  • Fix Shape Divider Covering Section Block
  • Fix Accordion Block Schema Not Being Removed
Version 2.2.6
2023-04-26
  • Hardening Dynamic Content security
Version 2.2.5
2023-04-21
  • Fixes a bug with the new WP release causing blocks to crash during transformation
Version 2.2.4
2023-03-30
  • Add Preview for Dynamic Data in the Popover Control
  • Add New Patterns & Templates
  • Add New Closing/Opening Anchor Actions in Popup
  • Add Autoresponder Option to Form Block
  • WordPress 6.2 Compatibility Testing & Fixes
  • Fix CSS Class Not Being Removed If Custom CSS Is Empty
  • Fix Custom CSS Not Reflected on Front-end When Used with FSE
  • Fix Block Styles Not Loading with Custom Layouts
  • Fix WooCommerce Blocks Not Working with the Latest Version of Woo
Version 2.2.3
2023-03-06
  • Button Group Block Enhancements
  • Tabs Block Enhancements
  • Add Better Onboarding & Placeholders for Content Blocks
  • Add Unlinked Margin Option for the Icon Block
  • Add Live Font Preview in Font Picker
  • Add In-build Spam Protection in Form Block
  • Fix i18n Compatibilities
  • Fix Mailchimp Integration in Form Not Getting All Lists
  • Fix the Issue with the Line Heading in Advanced Heading
  • Fix Issue with Block ID Duplicating When Duplicating Block
  • Fix the Wrong Author in Review Block Schema in Certain Cases
  • Fix Weird Behaviour When Removing CSS Class in CSS Extension
  • Fix Block CSS Not Loading for Dynamic Content
Version 2.2.2
2023-02-06
  • Fix Social Sharing Links When Used with FSE
  • Fix the Compatibility of the Posts Block with FIFU Plugin
  • Fix Animation Module Breaking FSE Mobile Menu
  • Fix Section Block Breaking When Changing Theme
  • Simplify Dynamic Value Preview
  • Copy Animations with Copy-paste Style
Version 2.2.1
2023-01-30
  • Form Block Redesign & Enhancements
  • Introduce Pro Patterns
  • Improve how content blocks behave with darker backgrounds
  • Fix Popup behaviour with Sticky elements
  • Fix Sticky feature not working properly with Tabs Block
  • Fix some minor issues with various themes
  • Fix PHP 8.2 issues
Version 2.2.0
2023-01-10
  • Added Stripe Block
  • Added hCaptcha Integration
  • Added Live Search Addon
  • Added Parameter Based Dynamic Value
  • Added a Country Location for Dynamic Value & Conditions
  • Added Cookie-based Block Conditions
  • Added Copy/Paste-keyboard Shortcuts
  • Added New Otter Block Icons
  • Added Image Size Option to Review Block
  • Added Option to Show Last Updated Date in the Posts Block
  • Redesigned Global Defaults UI & Block Visibility Controls
  • Redesigned UI for Block Extensions
  • Allow Non-standard Characters in Anchor
  • Allow Description for Product Review Block
  • Improve Query String-Based Visibility Conditions
  • Improve Evergreen Countdown
  • Fix Popup Position Not Being Changed
  • Fix Popup Width Not Being Responsive on Mobile
  • Fix Button Group Styles Not Working in FSE Editor
  • Fix Advanced Heading Margin Control
  • Fix Lotties Console Error
  • Fix Slider Block Not Working in RTL
  • Fix the Form Block Not Working Inside a Popup
Version 2.1.6
2022-12-09
  • Add option to show Sticky Posts in Posts Block
  • Add min font-size & height for the Process Bar Block
  • Disable Section onboarding by default
  • Add default transition timer to Section
  • Various fixes in Dynamic Values
  • Fix Review Block schema issue
  • Fix Image alignment in Review Block
  • Fix Form Block not working in Templates
  • Fix Sticky Float option not sticking to Left
  • Deprecate older blocks
Version 2.1.5
2022-11-23
  • Fix Black Friday deal notice not dismissing; sorry for that.
Version 2.1.4
2022-11-21
  • Advanced Heading Enhancements
  • Fix the Widgets page not loading with Otter on Chrome
  • Fix Custom CSS work with FSE
  • Fix the Button Color Issue
  • Migrate WooCommerce Comparison to Sparks Plugin
  • Fix Flip Block not saving Responsive Attributes
Version 2.1.3
2022-11-10
  • Fixed a crash issue for users with PHP8.0 & PHP8.1 with WP version lower than 6.1
Version 2.1.2
2022-11-09
  • Section Enhancements
  • Flip Block Enhancements
  • Accordion Block Enhancements
  • Popup Block Enhancements
  • Icon List Block Enhancements
  • New Copy & Paste Style Feature
  • Add .lottie files support to Lottie Block
  • Add Background Overlay to Column Block
  • Add Text Color option to Section & Column Block
  • Add Structured FAQ Data option to Accordion Block
  • Fix some Lottie features not working in Reverse Mode
  • Fix Sharing Icon inconsistency in Editor/Frontend
  • Fix Shape Divider not working in Section Block when used in a particular way
  • Fix Evergreen Countdown stopping after sometime
Version 2.1.1
2022-11-01
  • Fix Media Modal not appearing properly if used inside a Popup
  • Fix Sharing Block CSS not being generated
Version 2.1.0
2022-10-19
  • Add Otter Patterns
  • Add Live Preview of Dynamic Values
  • Add Post Content option to Dynamic Values
  • Add Closing feature to Sticky Extension
  • Add class to body when some element is active in Sticky
  • Posts Block Redesign
  • WordPress 6.1 Compatibility
  • Fix Review Block padding not affecting Pros/Cons
  • Fix type in Review Block
  • Fix Border/Icon color inheritance in Blocks
  • Fix Section inconsistency in Global Settings
  • Fix Otter allowed_html for Forms
  • Fix the Welcome Modal showing more than once
  • Fix Section Vertical alignment not working on Mobile
  • Fix Tabs Block remove option not working
  • Fix Dynamic Image crashing when Woo value is used, and then Woo is deactivated
  • More bug fixes
Version 2.0.16
2022-09-27
  • Minor fixes.
Version 2.0.15
2022-09-27
  • Icon Block Enhancements
  • Product Review Block Enhancements
  • Add Evergreen Countdown Option to Countdown Block
  • Add finishing actions to Countdown Block
  • Add Dynamic Link control to Button Blocks
  • Add Otter Feedback Option
  • Fix Slider Block not working inside Section in the Editor
  • Fix unintended border in some blocks when used as non-Admin role.
  • Fix Padding control crashing the Section Block
  • Fix error in Widgets Screen
  • Fix stretched image in Safari
Version 2.0.14
2022-09-12
  • Adding an onboarding experience in Otter
  • Add Dynamic Links feature
  • Progress Bar Block Enhancements
  • Animation Extension Enhancements
  • Add UI control for the input background color to Form Block
  • Add edit link option for Button Group
  • Add Float to Top/Bottom mode to Sticky Extension
  • Fix Review Comparison Table not accessing reviews from inside Section Block
  • Fix ThemeIsle Icons in Button Group not aligning to the text in Editor
  • Fix CSS Editor listing not being able to override
  • Fix Icon Block padding on ThemeIsle Icons library
  • Fix animated elements in viewport flashing before animating
  • Fix Flip Block not working correctly in Firefox
  • Fix Google Fonts not working in responsive views in the Editor
  • Remove AggregateRating from Review Block Schema
Version 2.0.13
2022-08-27
  • Fix JS being loaded everywhere even when not required
Version 2.0.11
2022-08-17
  • Add Option to remove Product Review schema in Product Review block
  • Add Pros/Cons Schema to Product Review Block
  • Add FSE compatibility to Otter
  • Add Docs link to Dashboard & readme
  • Fix certain blocks not working inside the Query Loop block
  • Fix Visibility Conditions not working for Widgets in the Customizer
  • Fix Icon List block not working properly when adding new items
  • Fix border issues in Countdown Block
  • Fix Color & Gradient picker opening together
  • Fix alignment inheritance in Countdown Block
  • Fix undefined variable warning when Animations are used in Dynamic Blocks
  • Fix Alignment control not appearing in Button Group in FSE
  • Fix Countdown & Form blocks not working properly for non-Super Admins in Network sites
  • Fix Dynamic Values modal not opening in Advanced Heading block
  • Fix Plugin Card not behaving nicely when added into smaller spaces
Version 2.0.10
2022-08-04
  • Fix Section Spacing inheritance issue
  • Only load Animations on front-end which are being used
Version 2.0.9
2022-07-29
  • Add Dynamic Image Module
  • Load CSS inline if possible to reduce page load time
  • Fix Dynamic Content not working in Query Loop
  • Countdown Block Improvements
  • Add notice in the Custom CSS editor when CSS has errors that can break the page
  • Add Logged-in user meta condition to Block Conditions module
  • Add AggregateRating to schema.org of Review Block
  • Fix the Sticky feature not working
  • Fix CSS inheritance in the editor
  • Fix default margin not working in Icon block
  • Fix Pro users seeing upsell message
  • Fix camelCase CSS variables
  • Fix Review Block only accepting absolute numbers
  • Remove Height automatic change on Circle Counter
  • Add Block Previews
  • Bump minimum compatibility to 5.8
Version 2.0.8
2022-07-14
  • Fip Block styling issue
  • Fix styles & scripts not loading in FSE & responsive mode in the editor
  • Fix editor slowness
  • Add single column option to Section
  • Fix Font Module failing in specific scenarios
  • Fix WooCommerce Product Select component keeps spinning when no products are available
Version 2.0.7
2022-07-04
  • Fix Google Fonts not loading in certain cases
Version 2.0.6
2022-07-01
  • Redesigned Form Block with new styling and options
  • Optimize Animations Module
  • Optimized front-end loading of scripts
  • New Dynamic Content Extension
  • Add Local Fonts Module in Otter Pro
  • Add static background to Maps Block until in loading state
  • Allow device-based alignment on Button Group Block
  • Add Full Width option in Button Group Block
  • Remove Template Library from Otter
  • Fix Gallery Block not Converting to Slider Block
  • Fix Sections width not being controlled in Single column
  • Fix issue with multiple Tabs Blocks not working on the same page
  • Fix Flip Block width on hover
  • Fix Advanced Heading block not splitting properly when pressed Enter
  • Fix alignment not working when Advanced Heading is set to Span
  • Fix columns not working properly in Posts Block in the Editor mode
Version 2.0.5
2022-05-27
  • Fix CSS notifications appearing multiple times
  • Fix excerptLength not being persistent in Posts Block
  • Sharing Icons Block Revamp
  • Fix ACF extension for Posts not working
  • Fix Icon Block style inheritance issue
  • Fix Dashboard integration fields losing focus on each keypress
  • Fix Accordion title going outside the container
  • Improve Masonry Block responsiveness
  • Improve Product Review Comparison Block placeholder text
Version 2.0.4
2022-05-16
  • Fix slider breaks and throws errors when swiping on desktop
  • Flip Card border error
  • Otter Pro related UI changes
Version 2.0.3
2022-05-12
  • Add Otter Pro support
  • Reduce front-end JS dependencies
  • Enabled SVG/JSON upload by default
  • Add max-width option for Popup Block
  • Update Leaflet to latest version
  • Fix section related issue with used with Media & Text Block
  • Fix word-breaks for Chinese characters