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