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MainWP Matomo Extension (ex Piwik Extension) Changelog

Every recorded version, newest first, with what changed in each one.

Latest 5.2.115 versions

Undated · 15 versions

  1. 5.2.1

    Latest
    1 fix
    Fixed
    • Matomo installed in a subfolder, such as connects again, and saved subfolder connections resume. The 5.2 requirement for an address at the site root no longer applies.

  2. 5.2

    3 new6 improvements1 fix
    New
    • Matomo management through MainWP Abilities.
    • Scheduled processing for Matomo management requests.
    • Deleting the extension removes the saved Matomo connection, the tables this extension created, and its options and scheduled tasks.
    Improved
    • Matomo connection settings and existing site data are migrated for the new management features.
    • Client Reports and Pro Reports Matomo tokens now get six summary values: nb_visits, nb_actions, nb_actions_per_visit, bounce_rate, nb_uniq_visitors, and avg_time_on_site. Version 5.1.2 returned more.
    • Those report requests now also work for users without the Matomo extension capability, still subject to site access, Team Control, and a connected Matomo assignment.
    • TLS certificates are always verified. The old mainwp_piwik_sslVerifyCertificate option is no longer honored, and plain-http Matomo URLs are not supported.
    • A Matomo connection has to be an https address at the site root, and the saved token is kept out of the settings row.
    • After an update, an administrator has to open wp-admin once before Matomo requests made outside wp-admin can use the new storage.
    Fixed
    • Matomo data is removed when a managed site is deleted.

  3. 5.1.2

    1 improvement
    Improved
    • Strengthened permission checks for property assignment management to improve access control.

  4. 5.1.1

    1 new7 improvements
    New
    • Added an empty widget placeholder on the "Operations" page to improve layout consistency when no data is available.
    Improved
    • Removed the loader element that was not needed across all Matomo widgets.
    • Improved widget layout by adding a widget footer area and correcting the widget body markup.
    • Improved the "Matomo Settings" page by adding helpful field descriptions and grouping settings into clearer sections.
    • Updated the tip message on the "Matomo Settings" page for better UI consistency.
    • Improved the Matomo data page placeholder shown while Matomo data is still loading.
    • Renamed the "Refresh Data" button to "Fetch Latest Data" and moved it to the "Data" tab for clearer workflow.
    • Improved the success message shown after fetching the latest data for better clarity.

  5. 5.1

    1 new4 improvements2 fixes
    New
    • Localization support to enable users to translate the add-on into their preferred languages.
    Improved
    • Help documentation URL to replace outdated redirect links with direct paths for faster access.
    • Enhanced user experience by automatically triggering the first API call after saving Matomo settings, eliminating the need to manually click the "Refresh Data" button.
    • Method declarations to include proper public and static keywords in accordance with WordPress coding standards and development best practices.
    • Applied WordPress coding standards compliance improvements to method visibility declarations.
    Fixed
    • Corrected default size and layout of Matomo widgets that displayed incorrectly after the recent Gridster to Gridstack library migration.
    • Resolved UI alignment issues by adjusting padding for various interface elements.

  6. 5.0.3

    2 improvements1 fix
    Improved
    • Coding standards and best practices
    • General maintenance and optimization
    Fixed
    • Problem with connecting to Matomo Dashboard with specific configuration

  7. 5.0.2

    1 new
    New
    • Actions Log support

  8. 5.0.1

    1 improvement
    Improved
    • Revised the notification for missing analytics data to guide users in connecting their Matomo account and assigning properties to MainWP sites.

  9. 5.0

    1 improvement
    Improved
    • MainWP 5.0 compatibility

  10. 4.1.2

    2 fixes1 removed
    Fixed
    • Incorrect color coding for the Bounce Rate difference data
    • PHP Deprecation notice
    Removed
    • Unused code

  11. 4.1.1

    3 fixes
    Fixed
    • Issue with displaying Avg. Eng. Time as percentage
    • Issue with displaying Visits value
    • Missing empty space in widgets subheadings

  12. 4.1

    9 new3 improvements
    New
    • Average Engagement Time chart
    • Unique Visitors chart
    • Users chart
    • Visits by Page info
    • Visits by Country info
    • Sessions by Source info
    • Visits by Device info
    • Visits by Keyword info
    • Visits by Referrers info
    Improved
    • Overview page widget to show multiple charts
    • Individual site overview widget to show multiple charts
    • Visitors data page to show widgets

  13. 4.0.6

    1 fix
    Fixed
    • An issue with displaying New Visits info

  14. 4.0.5

    1 change
    Changes
    • Preventative: Multiple security improvements

  15. 4.0.4

    1 improvement
    Improved
    • PHP 8 compatibility

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