Every recorded version, newest first, with what changed in each one.
Latest 4.5.6· Mar 13, 202515 versionsSince Dec 2020
2025 · 2 versions
4.5.6
Latest
1 new1 security2 changes
New
Added Dependabot for automated dependency updates.
Security
Security Improvement: Integrated CodeQL scanning for JavaScript/TypeScript vulnerabilities.
Changes
Renamed internal classes for consistency.
Upgraded @wordpress/scripts to ^30.12.0 for improved Gutenberg compatibility.
4.5.5
1 improvement4 changes
Improved
Enhanced file upload UI with real-time progress bars and better error handling.
Changes
Replaced `strip_tags` with `wp_strip_all_tags` and added `esc_html` for improved security.
Refactored JavaScript for better performance and maintainability.
Deleted unused JavaScript modules and outdated CSS classes.
Ensured compatibility with the latest WordPress version.
2024 · 6 versions
4.4.6.3
2 improvements
Improved
Changed the visibility of `$key` property from `private` to `public` to allow external access and manipulation, enhancing the flexibility for class interactions.
Changed the visibility of `$user_options` property from `private` to `public`, enabling direct access to user options pulled from the database. This adjustment aims to streamline processes that require external manipulation of user options.
4.4.6.2
1 new1 improvement1 change
New
Added regex pattern to remove special characters from attribute values after initial sanitization
Improved
Enhanced `sanitize_attributes` method in SWP_Buttons_Panel_Shortcode class
Changes
Implemented stricter attribute sanitization in SWP_Buttons_Panel_Shortcode class to enhance security and mitigate the risk of cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks through shortcode attributes. This update introduces a more rigorous sanitization process for all attributes passed through the shortcode handling mechanism. The `sanitize_attributes` method now applies basic sanitization using `sanitize_text_field`, followed by a secondary sanitization step using a regex pattern to remove any remaining special characters that could be used in malicious injections.
4.4.6.1
2 improvements1 change
Improved
Updated autoloader class names, improving naming conventions and autoload efficiency for better performance and maintainability. Issue #903
Improved the initialization of the SWPSidebarSection component by incorporating `props.visibility` handling, allowing for dynamic visibility control and more flexible component usage.
Changes
Refactored the image display in the meta box template and associated JavaScript file, enhancing the UI/UX and fixing display issues for a more intuitive interface.
4.4.6
1 improvement6 changes
Improved
Optimized the `record_share_counts` method to eliminate redundant database updates, now incorporating checks against existing data for efficiency.
Changes
Introduced a caching mechanism for analytics data, significantly reducing database load and enhancing page load speeds. Further details at
Deployed transient caching for social share counts, effectively minimizing database query frequency and its performance impact.
Implemented strategic database query optimizations, including indexing recommendations, to accelerate query processing.
Strengthened error handling and validation in the analytics update workflow, safeguarding data accuracy and integrity.
Refactored analytics data management to bolster maintainability and alignment with WordPress coding standards.
Addressed the post-preview anomaly in Social Warfare Pro, rectifying the 'undefined' URL or page not found error, as documented at
4.4.5.1
1 improvement
Improved
Update SWP_Pro_Analytics_Database.php
4.4.5
1 new2 improvements2 changes
New
Added checks to prevent storage of redundant data and duplicate entries in the analytics table.
Improved
Improved performance in `SWP_Pro_Analytics_Database` with efficient data insertion and update logic using `INSERT ON DUPLICATE KEY UPDATE`.
Enhanced `setup_database` with automatic updates based on database versioning and optimized table structure with necessary indexes for better performance.
Changes
Streamlined network fetching in `get_valid_networks` for reduced processing time and improved efficiency.
Addressed high database load issues by optimizing database operations and minimizing server resource usage.
2023 · 5 versions
4.4.4
1 change
Changes
Escaped output to prevent potential XSS vulnerabilities.
4.4.3
1 new
New
Added Mastodon
4.4.2
1 change
Changes
Replaced 'require_once' with 'require' to prevent conflicts with the Elementor plugin.
4.4.1
1 new1 improvement
New
Add default value for $alt parameter for classic_editor_add_pin_description method.
Improved
Update Version number to 4.4.1.
4.4.0
1 new4 removed6 changes
New
Added capability and nonce checks to AJAX calls.
Removed
Removed the Update Checker from Free into Pro only.
Removed cURL calls in leiu of WordPress built in calls.
Removed all branded logos from the header banner.
Removed the word WordPress from the beginning of the plugin name.
Changes
This update provides a nice, robust audit of the plugin. It ensures that the
plugin remains in full compliance with the latest WordPress requirements for
inclusion in the WordPress repository.
Ensure user has permission to make AJAX calls.
Sanitize all inputs that come from outside sources.
Moved the CSS for jQuery UI to an internal asset.
2020 · 2 versions
4.3.0
1 change
Changes
This is a major update to the Facebook share checking functionality of the plugin.
4.2.1
1 new3 fixes3 changes
New
new lines of code, there were a few hiccups along the way. But we've spent the weekend
Fixed
Fix for broken admin pages due to some JS errors on the analytics charts.
Fix for division by zero errors in the social optimizer PHP file.
Fix for a few other minor bugs and glitches.
Changes
The 4.2 release was a major release that introduced a whole suite of social analytics
tools. As you might imagine with a release featuring that many new features, and
getting them all fixed right up and now here we are with 4.2.1.
Changelog published by the developer, in their original language.
