3.0.6 - 12/11/2024

Changes:

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• Fixed issue where spaces couldnt be typed directly in the Form blocks Submit button
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• Updated dependencies
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3.0.5 - 30/10/2024

Changes:

• Improve strings structure for translation workflow
• Enhanced security
• Update internal dependencies

3.0.4 - 08/10/2024

Changes:

• 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

3.0.3 - 28/08/2024

Changes:

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.

3.0.2 - 19/08/2024

Changes:

Bug Fixes

• Revert Slider Overflow: Reverts a previous Slider fix that breaks overflow in Section Block.

3.0.1 - 19/08/2024

Changes:

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.

3.0.1 - 19/08/2024

Changes:

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.

3.0.0 - 12/08/2024

Changes:

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.

Improvements

• 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.

2.6.13 - 17/07/2024

Changes:

• 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

2.6.12 - 02/05/2024

Changes:

• Enhanced security

2.6.11 - 26/04/2024

Changes:

• 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

2.6.10 - 16/04/2024

Changes:

Improvements

• Updated internal dependencies: for enhanced performance and stability.

2.6.9 - 10/04/2024

Changes:

Improvements

• Updated internal dependencies: for enhanced performance and stability.

2.6.8 - 05/04/2024

Changes:

Improvements

• Updated internal dependencies: for enhanced performance and stability.

2.6.7 - 03/04/2024

Changes:

Improvements

• Updated internal dependencies: for enhanced performance and stability.

2.6.6 - 27/03/2024

Changes:

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.

2.6.5 - 13/03/2024

Changes:

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.

2.6.4 - 26/02/2024

Changes:

Improvements

• 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.

2.6.3 - 14/02/2024

Changes:

Improvements

• 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.

2.6.2 - 26/12/2023

Changes:

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.

2.6.1 - 19/12/2023

Changes:

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.

2.6.0 - 18/12/2023

Changes:

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.

2.5.2 - 22/11/2023

Changes:

Bug Fixes

• Fixes Performance Issue: Fixes an issue with Otter making repeated calls to Rest API and slowing down the editor.

2.5.1 - 18/11/2023

Changes:

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.

2.5.0 - 16/11/2023

Changes:

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.

Improvements

• 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

Changes:

• 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

2.3.4 - 23/08/2023

Changes:

• 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

2.3.3 - 11/08/2023

Changes:

• WordPress 6.3 Compatibility

2.3.2 - 17/07/2023

Changes:

• 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

2.3.0 - 25/05/2023

Changes:

• 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

2.2.7 - 08/05/2023

Changes:

• 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

2.2.6 - 26/04/2023

Changes:

• Hardening Dynamic Content security

2.2.5 - 21/04/2023

Changes:

• Fixes a bug with the new WP release causing blocks to crash during transformation

2.2.4 - 30/03/2023

Changes:

• 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

2.2.3 - 06/03/2023

Changes:

• 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

2.2.2 - 06/02/2023

Changes:

• 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

2.2.1 - 30/01/2023

Changes:

• 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

2.2.0 - 10/01/2023

Changes:

• 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

2.1.6 - 09/12/2022

Changes:

• 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

2.1.5 - 23/11/2022

Changes:

• Fix Black Friday deal notice not dismissing; sorry for that.

2.1.4 - 21/11/2022

Changes:

• 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

2.1.3 - 10/11/2022

Changes:

• Fixed a crash issue for users with PHP8.0 & PHP8.1 with WP version lower than 6.1

2.1.2 - 09/11/2022

Changes:

• 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

2.1.1 - 01/11/2022

Changes:

• Fix Media Modal not appearing properly if used inside a Popup
• Fix Sharing Block CSS not being generated

2.1.0 - 19/10/2022

Changes:

• 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

2.0.16 - 27/09/2022

Changes:

• Minor fixes.

2.0.15 - 27/09/2022

Changes:

• 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

2.0.14 - 12/09/2022

Changes:

• 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

2.0.13 - 27/08/2022

Changes:

• Fix JS being loaded everywhere even when not required

2.0.11 - 17/08/2022

Changes:

• 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

2.0.10 - 04/08/2022

Changes:

• Fix Section Spacing inheritance issue
• Only load Animations on front-end which are being used

2.0.9 - 29/07/2022

Changes:

• 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

2.0.8 - 14/07/2022

Changes:

• 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

2.0.7 - 04/07/2022

Changes:

• Fix Google Fonts not loading in certain cases

2.0.6 - 01/07/2022

Changes:

• 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

2.0.5 - 27/05/2022

Changes:

• 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

2.0.4 - 16/05/2022

Changes:

• Fix slider breaks and throws errors when swiping on desktop
• Flip Card border error
• Otter Pro related UI changes

2.0.3 - 12/05/2022

Changes:

• 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