CHANGELOG.md

Change Log for Custom Post Type UI

All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.

The format is based on Keep a Changelog and this project adheres to Semantic Versioning.

Unreleased

1.12.1 - 2022-05-16

• Fixed: JSON decoding issues around WP-CLI import.

1.12.0 - 2022-05-09

• Added: Tested on WordPress 6.0.
• Added: Auto-check, but not force, "page-attributes" when setting a post type as hierarchical.
• Added: "rest_namespace" parameters for both post types and taxonomies.
• Added: "register_meta_box_cb" parameter for post types.
• Fixed: undefined index notices for "can_export".
• Updated: list of reserved taxonomy names with more that are considered reserved.
• Updated: readme descriptions and screenshots.

1.11.2 - 2022-03-21

• Fixed: Unintended reuse of $delete_with_user variable and can_export option. Props @bogutskyy
• Fixed: PHP notices around sort array index.

1.11.1 - 2022-03-18

• Fixed: Errors and warnings around array_key_exists() and bool values

1.11.0 - 2022-03-17

• Added: "sort" argument for taxonomies.
• Added: "can export" argument for post types
• Added: New taxonomy labels from WordPress 5.9
• Added: Custom option to set "Enter title here" value for post types.
• Added: Notes around "exclude from search" argument for post types and taxonomy term archives.
• Added: Notes around taxonomy "hierarchical" option regarding category vs tag behavior.
• Updated: Reserved post type slugs from recent WordPress releases.
• Fixed: PHP warnings around foreach loops in cptui_published_post_format_fix()

1.10.2 - 2022-01-28

• Updated: Confirmed compatibility with WordPress 5.9

1.10.1 - 2021-12-07

• Added: Filter to our PHP Global sanitization function for Extended usage.

1.10.0 - 2021-10-04

• Added: Dashicon picker with popup. - Props arshidkv12
• Added: Tag Cloud widget support for custom taxonomies.
• Added: Filters that allow developers to override the data fetched from our options, if they choose to.
• Added: Ability to clear all filled in label values.
• Fixed: Hardened up various parts of our code to ensure security.
• Fixed: Incorrectly referenced variable from post types instead of taxonomies, for the rest_controller_class property.

[1.9.2] - 2021-06-16 =

Added

• Added: "date" as a reserved taxonomy slug.

Fixed

• Fixed: duplicate "show_in_graphql" attribute output in "Get Code" output.

Updated

• Updated: image optimization for smaller file sizes.
• Updated: removed duplicate taxonomy labels.

[1.9.1] - 2021-04-19 =

Fixed

• Fixed: missed WPGraphQL settings in our Get Tools/Export functionality.

Updated

• Updated: note about needing a published item to set parent/child relationships in post types.

[1.9.0] - 2021-03-30 =

Added

• Added: WPGraphQL Support when WPGraphQL is installed and active.

Fixed

• Fixed: Better handling of code in post_format based helper functions.

Updated

• Updated: Cleaned up unused CSS.
• Updated: Added types to disallowed taxonomy slugs.
• Updated: Amended some helper text on the listings page regarding templates. Props @tarecord

[1.8.2] - 2020-12-29

Fixed

• Addressed some missing available labels for taxonomies.

Updated

• Provide page slug and link to page if a post type slug is matching an existing page.
• Support link was pointed to legacy WordPress Codex but had been moved to Developer Portal. Props @robwent

[1.8.1] - 2020-09-21

Fixed

• Issues with WP-CLI importing.

Added

• Menu icon preview that should have been in 1.8.0, but was missed. Props @glebkema

[1.8.0] - 2020-08-14

Added

• support for default terms with a custom taxonomy.

Updated

• Removed the forcing of underscores for post type slugs. Taxonomies are still forced.

Fixed

• jQuery compatibility issue with WordPress 5.5.0

1.7.5 - 2020-08-11

Updated

• Addressed UI issues with WordPress 5.5.0
• Updated: Moved required minimum WordPress version to 5.5.0

1.7.4 - 2020-03-17

Added

• Nonce admin verification for import functionality.
• Added: Extra escaping of markup and output for "Get Code" areas.

1.7.3 - 2020-02-05

Updated

• styles and appearance to better match WordPress core.
• Updated: Change newsletter service integration. Hey, sign up for our newsletter! Props @Oceas

1.7.2 - 2020-01-08

Fixed

• Duplicate entries for "delete_with_user" in get code.
• Fixed: Delete button for post types and taxonomies at bottom of page did not trigger dialog prompt.

1.7.1 - 2019-11-06

Fixed

• Random-ish redirects to the "Add new" tab for post types or taxonomies
• Fixed: JavaScript error when trying to delete a taxonomy.

1.7.0 - 2019-11-06

Added

• Actually added this time: Delete with user support for post types. Managed to miss the code with 1.6.0 which was a long time ago.
• Added: Ability to disable registration of post types or taxonomies, via code filter, without deleting them completely from settings.
• Added: New post type labels introduced in WordPress 5.0.0.
• Added: Link to Dashicon documentation for when editing menu icon. Props @juliekuehl
• Added: Ability to automatically fill in additional labels based on chosen plural and singular label text.

Updated

-Updated: Added post type templates documentation to help section. -Updated: Redirect user to the "add" tab if deleting the last post type or taxonomy created. -Updated: Touched up tab markup to match semantic improvements provided by WordPress 5.2.0.

Fixed

• Fixed: potential duplicate output of "parent_item_colon" with "Get Code" output.

Misc

• Misc: Added code of conduct file to github repo. Props GaryJones.

1.6.2 - 2019-05-20

Added

• "themes" is now a reserved post type slug due to conflicts with WordPress internally.

Fixed

• Updated wording around "Supports" section of post type settings screen.

1.6.1 - 2018-12-03

Fixed

• Missed quote for "publicly_queryable" in taxonomy "get code" output.
• Adjusted handling of capitalization on the word "false" when being used to disable a taxonomy metabox via the "metabox callback" setting. The word "false" needs to be all lowercase to disable.

Updated

• Added note about ability to pass "false" for the "metabox callback" setting to disable the metabox.
• Fall back to "custom-post-type-ui" textdomain in "get code" output if theme does not have their own.
• Make "Show In Rest" setting default to true taxonomies for sake of easier Gutenberg integration in the future. 1.6.0 had just post types doing this.

1.6.0 - 2018-10-22

Added

• Support for meta_box_cb parameter for register_taxonomy and taxonomies.
• Dynamically warn about existing slugs.
• "delete_with_user" support for post types.
• Filters for post type and taxonomy data right before saving of final data.
• cptui_get_taxonomy_exists function to check if a provided taxonomy is registered.
• Required PHP version to readme.txt
• Filter on taxonomies to be listed as available for association with a post type.
• Warning indicators to our "Slug changed" and "Slug exists" warnings for post types and taxonomies.
• Support for "publicly_queryable" parameter for taxonomies.
• Support for "rest_controller_class" parameters for both post types and taxonomies.
• Some initial WP-CLI support for importing and exporting CPTUI settings.
• name_admin_bar support in post type labels.
• Handling of array versions for "capability_type" field.

Updated

• Bump minimum WordPress version to 4.7.
• Pass the object_type array to cptui_pre_register_taxonomy filter as extra parameter.
• Adjusted preserved label handling to aid with plugin performance. Props alex-solovyev
• Utilize wp_doing_ajax() function for our AJAX checks.
• Clarify what is exported with the Post Types and Taxonomies spots for the Tools section.
• Clarify that the listed post types to associate to a CPTUI taxonomy are public post types by default.
• Make "Show In Rest" setting default to true for sake of easier Gutenberg integration in the future.

Fixed

• Only register archive slug if has_archive is set to true.
• Error occurred when attempting to unset post types while editing a taxonomy.
• Prevent errors from non-existant callback functions during post type or taxonomy processing.
• Incorrect use of reserved taxonomy slugs function in a check for reserved post types.
• Make sure "No post type selected" alert trigger from both buttons on the taxonomy settings edit screen.
• Add our stylesheet only on our CPTUI pages. Fixes responsive bug on post editor screen.
• Removed duplicate "label" in taxonomy "get code" section.

1.5.8 - 2018-04-16

Fixed

• Corrected issue with Get Code area regarding post types and show in menu field values.
• Add post_format taxonomy support for CPTUI post types that declare post formats support. This primarily addresses issues with previewing changes for existing post type posts with post_format support.
• Add show_in_nav_menus settings/output to tools section.
• Undefined index notices for show_in_rest and rest_base settings.

Updated

• Change how we hide submit button when editing existing post types or taxes so switching is available if a javascript error occurs.
• Updated sidebar links for Pluginize products.

1.5.7 - 2018-03-07

Added

• output added to blacklisted taxonomy slug list.

Fixed

• Prevent potential fatal error with customized links in plugin list page.

Updated

• Text at top of help area and readme description to promote available layouts in CPTUI-Extended.
• Things have been tested on the latest WordPress. You're in good hands.

1.5.6 - 2017-11-09

Added

• custom_css, customize_changeset, author, and post_type as reserved post_types.

Fixed

• The "Invalid JSON" error message was receiving the wrong color indicator for for the admin notice.

1.5.5 - 2017-07-27

Fixed

• Prevent possible conflicts with .required CSS selector by prefixing ours.
• Better accommodate possible labels with apostrophes, in relation to "Get code" functionality.

1.5.4 - 2017-06-22

Fixed

• Resolved saving issue around post types that matched existing page slugs.
• Layout issues on about page.

1.5.3 - 2017-03-29

Changed

• Updated existing and added new, fancier side graphics.

Fixed

• Removed ability to rename post type and taxonomy slugs to reserved slugs after initial saving.

1.5.2 - 2017-02-01

Added

• Clarification text regarding what the "Get code" section is useful for.

Changed

• Help text for post type and taxonomy slugs around the use of dashes. See http://docs.pluginize.com/article/135-dashes-in-post-type-taxonomy-slugs-for-url-seo.

Fixed

• Chrome conflicts around the JavaScript used to sanitize post type and taxonomy slugs and cursors moving to end of input.
• Further hardened undefined index notices and instance checks in our cptui_not_new_install() callback.

1.5.1 - 2017-01-17

Changed

• Replaced hardcoded manage_options reference in our menu setup with variable holding filtered capability.

Fixed

• Undefined index notice during update process for themes or plugins.
• Blacklisted the word include from allowed taxonomy slugs. Causes menus to not show in WP Admin.
• Blacklisted the word fields from allowed post type slugs. Causes pages to not show in WP Admin.

1.5.0 - 2017-01-10

Added

• Helper functions to grab individual post types or taxonomies from CPTUI options, function to check for support for custom saved values.
• Helper functions to mark and check if a new CPTUI install.
• FAQ clarifying why post type/taxonomy slugs are forced to underscores. We mean well, I assure you.
• Conversion from Cyrillic characters to latin equivalents.

Changed

• Further evolved Registered Post Types and Taxonomies screen to better match list table styles.
• Bumped minimum required WordPress version to 4.6.
• Clarified what checking a checkbox does in regards to "Supports" area of post type settings.
• Changed appropriate help/support links to docs.pluginize.com.
• Added filter to tab collection for the tools section. You can now add your own tabs.

Fixed

• Parameter handling for get_terms() to match WordPress 4.5.
• Added action as a reserved taxonomy name.
• PHP Notices for rewrite array index, present since version 1.0.6.
• Prevent triggering post type/taxonomy slug convert when navigating screen via tab key.
• Provide empty quote indicator in Registered Post Types and Taxonomies screen for empty values.
• Post types and taxonomies no longer need extra page refresh to be registered after an import.

1.4.3 - 2016-10-17

Fixed

• Issue with post types and taxonomies trying to be converted before registration. Prevented full success of process.
• Prevent trying to convert taxonomy terms if no terms exist. Taxonomy will still be deleted from CPTUI list.
• Prevent trying to redirect on activation if being network-activated.

1.4.2 - 2016-10-03

Fixed

• Responsiveness of sections and "ad" space when creating post types or taxonomies on smaller screens. Props @thecxguy.

1.4.1 - 2016-08-25

Fixed

• Issue with default values for new parameters regarding menu/nav menu display for taxonomies.
• Typo in support area.

1.4.0 - 2016-08-22

Added

• "Export" tab on editor screens for quick access to post type or taxonomy export pages.
• CPTUI notices are now dismissable via a button on the right side.
• "Get code" link to registered post types and registered taxonomies listings.
• More amending of incorrect characters in post type and taxonomy slugs. Latin standard alphabet only. Sorry.
• New post type template stack reference from recent WordPress versions.
• Side warning notification if post type or taxonomy slug has been edited.
• Display About page upon activation of plugin.
• Link below ads regarding getting them removed via purchase of CPTUI Extended.
• No need to refresh page after initial save to see post types and taxonomies in menu.
• Taxonomy support for show_in_menu and show_in_nav_menus.

Changed

• Switch to dedicated dashicon for color consistency between applied admin color schemes.
• Updated about page.
• Further UI refinements to better match WordPress admin. Adapted styles found from metaboxes, including collapse/expand toggles.

Fixed

• Further improved labels for information text on inputs.
• Hide "choose icon" button for non-JS users.
• Issue with misused parent label key that should be parent_item_colon.
• Missed show_in_menu_string parameter for "get code" area.
• Make sure taxonomies have required post type associated.
• "Edit" links in listings area now account for network-admin when needed, with CPTUI Extended.

1.3.5 - 2016-06-03

Fixed

• Removed undefined index error for publicly_queryable in "Get Code" area. That parameter is targeted for 1.4.0 release.

1.3.4 - 2016-05-04

Added

• Newsletter subscription form to stay uptodate with Custom Post Type UI and Custom Post Type UI Extended news.
• Support page/FAQ info regarding Pluginize and recent sidebar developments.

Changed

• Moved WDS-based services "ads" to within the plugin itself. Will not request remote resources.

Fixed

• Better output formatting if WDS/Pluginize "ads" failed to load images.
• Undefined variable error in cptui.js.

1.3.3 - 2016-04-05

Changed

• Revert changes for Ajax/heartbeat API requests before post type registration. 3rd party or other plugins were breaking because post types were not registered.

1.3.2 - 2016-04-05

Added

• New contributors to readme file. Welcome John and Ryan.

Changed

• New screenshot from 1.3.0 release. Moved to assets folder so users will no longer download as part of CPTUI.
• Better prevention of running our code during Ajax/heartbeat API requests.

Fixed

• Logic issue with CPTUI JS files loading where they weren't meant to.
• Required markers missing on required post type fields.
• Removed excess labels that are not used by WordPress core.

1.3.1 - 2016-03-25

Fixed

• Logic issue for default values of public parameter for taxonomies added in 1.3.0.

1.3.0 - 2016-03-24

Added

• "Public" parameter for taxonomies.
• "View Post Types" and "View Taxonomies" tabs at top of add/edit screens.
• Better prevention of potential duplicate slugs in new post types and taxonomies.
• Current theme's textdomain as output in get code textareas.
• Fill in singular and plural label fields if none provided. WordPress does not auto-fill these.
• For developers: plenty of extra hooks all over for customization needs.
• Javascript-based prevention of spaces and special characters for post type and taxonomy slugs.
• Legend tag support to admin UI class.
• Minified copies of our JavaScript and CSS. Define SCRIPT_DEBUG to true to use non-minified versions.
• New post type and taxonomy labels provided by WordPress 4.3 and 4.4 releases. See: https://make.wordpress.org/core/2015/12/11/additional-labels-for-custom-post-types-and-custom-taxonomies/.
• Notes to post type and taxonomy edit screens about WordPress core's post types and taxonomies.
• Taxonomy slug update ability with preserved term association.
• Title, Editor, and Featured Image now checked by default for new post types.
• "Show in Quick Edit" taxonomy parameter available in WP 4.2.
• Promo spots on add/edit screens for other products from WebDevStudios.

Changed

• Increased accessibility coverage.
• Revised how tabs are added to pages so 3rd party developers can add their own tabs.
• Improved string consistency in our UI helper notes. Props Gary Jones.
• Tested on WordPress 4.5.
• Cleaned up admin footer area for social links.
• Moved all localization work to WordPress.org Translation packs.

Deprecated

• CPT_VERSION constant.

Fixed

• Need to visit permalinks page to flush rewrite rules after creating new post type or taxonomy.
• Missing REST API based parameters in "Get Code" output.

1.2.4 - 2016-02-13

Added

• New CPTUI_VERSION constant to match naming of other current constants.
• CPTUI_VERSION constant to cptui.css string for cache busting.

1.2.3 - 2016-01-31

Fixed

• Copy/paste error with admin CSS. Props hinaloe.

1.2.2 - 2016-01-30

Fixed

• Missing admin menu icon for some browsers.
• Undefined index notices for post type screen.

1.2.1 - 2016-01-17

Fixed

• Undefined index notices for custom taxonomies and new fields from 1.2.0.

1.2.0 - 2016-01-15

Added

• Support for show_in_nav_menus parameter for post types.
• Support for taxonomy descriptions.
• Message on listings page if no post types or taxonomies are available.
• Note regarding public parameter not being true by default for WordPress but is for CPTUI.
• Individual post type and taxonomy output for "Get Code" area.
• Fallback values for post type/taxonomy select input and get code area if no plural label provided.
• Support for custom query_var strings for post types.
• Support for show_in_rest and rest_base for post types and taxonomies for the upcoming WordPress REST API.
• Template hierarchy files to listings tables for user reference.
• Form labels in more areas to help with accessibility and usability.
• Fieldset method to Admin UI class for easily adding fieldset output.
• Debugging tab for use with CPTUI support.

Changed

• Minimum version required. Now WordPress 4.2.
• Heading tags match accessibility changes in WordPress 4.3.
• Moved page title for some pages above tabs.
• Textdomain now matches WordPress.org repo slug.
• Added Visual Composer questions/answers to support section.
• Added question/answer regarding spaces in post type slugs
• Changed help icons to a Dashicon help icon.

Fixed

• Support for YARPP plugin.
• Prevent potential issues with Ajax requests and our scripts/styles.

1.1.3 - 2015-12-23

Changed

• Bumping WordPress compatibility version only. No other changes involved.

1.1.2 - 2015-08-11

Changed

• Added target="_blank" attribute to one of the inline help links for Menu position. Thanks @JulieKuehl.
• Change export value to plural label for taxonomies.
• Updated screenshots.

Fixed

• Properly select a post type or taxonomy after deleting an existing value.
• Fixed potential XSS issue.

1.1.1 - 2015-06-15

Fixed

• Re-add post type and taxonomy select buttons and only display for non-JS users.

1.1.0 - 2015-06-12

Added

• Simplified UI with regards to clicking amount.
• Auto selecting of first available post type or taxonomy in Edit tab.
• Switch to post type or taxonomy upon selection within Edit tab.
• Return of a list of CPTUI-registered post types and taxonomies.
• Post type slug update capability.
• Added function reference third-party link to support area.
• New hooks in edit screen for custom content display on screen.
• UI field option for custom "Supports" parameters from other plugins. Example: Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Changed

• String updates.
• Updated help/support section with another reference tool.
• Rearranged menu listing slightly to remove duplicate naming.
• GitHub repo has GitHub Updater compatible copy of CPTUI version that is available on WordPress.org.

Fixed

• Trim extra spaces potentially left behind in text inputs.

1.0.8 - 2015-05-01

Changed

• Register taxonomies at a higher priority than post types.

1.0.7 - 2015-04-20

Fixed

• Preventive measures for potential XSS security issues with add_query_arg().

1.0.6 - 2015-04-14

Fixed

• Change priority of post type registration function that was causing rewrite issues for many.
• Issues with help text spots not showing up for some post type fields. Props pedro-mendonca.
• Logic issue with PHP's empty() function and CPTUI 0.9.x saved settings.

1.0.5 - 2015-03-20

Added

• Explicitly set the post type and taxonomy rewrite slugs as the registered slug if no custom ones provided.
• Repopulated labels when none provided and post type or taxonomy mentioned in default label.

Fixed

• Prevent cptui.js from loading where it is not needed.
• Undefined index notice for post type rewrite_withfront.
• Import/export get code tab and hierarchical taxonomies.

1.0.4 - 2015-03-05

Fixed

• Incorrect boolean order for hierarchical taxonomies and default value.
• Missing closing div tags.
• Default menu position to null instead of empty string.
• Undefined index notice cleanup.

Removed

• Remove unnecessary hook.

1.0.3 - Unknown

Changed

• German translation updates. If you speak/read German, myself and the translator would LOVE to have feedback on this.
• Internationalization string changes after feedback from German translation work.

Fixed

• Logic error regarding string "0" evaluating to false when checked for not empty.
• Taxonomy with_front boolean value not evaluating correctly.
• Taxonomy hierarchical boolean value not evaluating correctly.
• Post type has_archive.
• Minor issue with link HTML being stripped from UI field explanation.
• Better apostrophe/single quote support in label fields.

1.0.2 - 2015-02-12

Changed

• Update some text strings after localization feedback.
• Updating progressing translation files.

Fixed

• Issue with checked checkboxes for post type associations for taxonomies.
• "Get Code" spot related to post type associations for taxonomies.
• Typos in textdomain for two spots.
• Value for with_front parameter.
• Error in boolean type for map_meta_cap.
• Missing use of query_var slug if present for taxonomies.

1.0.1 - 2015-02-11

Changed

• Prefix our "help" class to prevent conflict with other plugins that use just "help".

Fixed

• Issues with taxonomy transfer and registration.
• Issue with taxonomy "show admin column" evaluating to true regardless of setting.
• Issue with menu position values not being obeyed.
• Hook names inside taxonomy update function.
• Potentially empty parameter with taxonomies and "Get Code" output.
• PHP "undefined index" notice for some parameters.

1.0.0 - 2015-02-09

Added

• CPTUI has been given a new UI!
• Separated out post type and taxonomy creation to their own screens.
• Import/export ability for post type and taxonomy settings.
• Help/Support Screen.
• Confirmation prompts before deleting post types and taxonomies.
• Actions and filters for third-party customization.
• Function that automatically converts 0.8.x and down settings to new setting arrangement.

Changed

• Updated available parameters for post types and parameters.
• Updated i18n and translation files.
• Changed how settings are stored so that post types and taxonomies are in named array indexes.

Fixed

• Bug fixes not mentioned above.