Passster – Password Protection

Changelog

3.5.5.2

• filter to disable base64 encryption for cookies and links
• Freemius SDK update
• jQuery migrate fix for captcha
• improved escaping of shortcode attributes (area and password lists)

3.5.5.1

• better permission check settings page
• better permission check metaboxes
• improved german translation
• added redirect parameter and settings
• updated cookie js for better compatibility
• added support for WooCommerce products and shop pages
• filter to allow spaces in passwords
• fixed version number

3.5.4

• fixed notice for checking areas
• updated dependencies
• fixed security issue in is_valid()
• fixed validation with reload option

3.5.3

• security patch
• better error handling with fade and clear input
• better area restriction
• better performance for password checkups
• removed rych hash dependency
• improved WooCommerce product restriction
• Gutenberg Support for areas
• fixed notice for bitly check
• fixed notice for recaptcha validation

3.5.2

• fix for shortcode validation capabilities
• improved validation for global protection

3.5.1

• bugfix for link protection
• pagebuilder editing support for areas
• fixed show password function
• is_valid() for areas
• dynamic {post-id} parameter for shortcodes in AJAX
• hide parameter for areas
• check form values before AJAX submit (required attributes for example)

3.5

• introduced protected areas
• shortcode configurator in areas
• bugfix: spaces in password lists
• PHP 8 support improvements
• removed auto-updater for options
• automatically add metaboxes to all registered (public) post types
• removed wp_auto_p() for Oxygen Builder support
• removed deprecated Pagebuilder modules (handled with areas now)
• min value for Cookie set to 1 and no negativ values possible
• improved widget support with areas
• performance optimization for large password lists

3.4.2

• lighter freemius integration
• admin UI improvements
• direct links for documentation and support in admin header

3.4.1

• added expire by usage and time for password lists (pro only)
• added global password protection
• base64 encryption for cookies
• bugfix for bitly URL toggle (pro only)
• improved uninstall with latest options
• auto activate reload option if pagebuilder is activated

3.4

• added support to unlock widgets via ajax
• added support to unlock acf fields via ajax
• added shortcode params to page protection (pro only)
• added user restriction to page protection (pro only)
• fixed one-time usage for password lists without ajax (pro only)
• added option to redirect to source URL after link unlock (pro only)

3.3.9

• latest freemius SDK
• fixed ID parameter for multiple forms per page
• custom headline, ID parameter for Recaptcha v2/v3
• better enqueue for ReCaptcha v2

3.3.8

• removed old cache busting prevent 404 errors for files
• wp_enqueue_script for ReCaptcha preventing cache issues
• introduced ajax loader to indicate verification
• fixed metabox showing wrong selected password list
• improved admin wording for more clarification
• updated german translation files

3.3.7

• WordPress 5.5 compatibility
• Elementor with Ajax mode compatibility
• added WPML config file
• update german translation
• prevent fatal error if ps_run_plugin() is already declared
• number field instead of text for cookie duration
• ReCaptcha without async defer (handled via Caching plugins)
• fixed PHP notice for bitly integration

3.3.6

• cache-busting for no-ajax mode and cookies
• fixed double docs link
• support option for third-party-shortcodes with pre-render
• removed auto-space from password lists
• new link encryption solution with metabox and bitly
• hide parameter for WPBakery integration
• updated and fixed german translation

3.3.5

• performance improvements for password lists
• support for Google ReCaptcha v2 with selection
• more efficient ajax handling for different unlock methods.
• auto-update cookie settings if no ajax mode is used.

3.3.4.1

• more robust regex for various shortcode implementations
• added action to track unlocks with Google Analytics and other tracking solutions

3.3.4

• fixed additional params to overwrite texts in the shortcode
• fixed empty content while using additional parameters
• added tablepress support for ajax
• implemented old recaptcha parameters for backwards compatibility

3.3.3

• better compatibility mode with cache busting
• better ReCaptcha integration with ajax and with cookies
• compatibility: full page protection with divi builder
• more reliable way to get valid response via ajax
• mobile-friendly cache-busting after authentication

3.3.2

• added compatibility mode for forcing reload
• compatibility fix Elementor full page protection
• compatibility fix WpBakery Pagebuilder full page protection
• re-added error message in Customizer

• improved german translation

• fixed captcha loading while not in use

• fixed wrong redirection after activation
• fixed wrong object call for elementor users.

3.3.1

• fixed captcha loading while not in use
• fixed wrong redirection after activation
• fixed wrong object call for elementor users.

3.3

• major release
• new admin UI and simplfied settings
• password protection for pages, posts and products
• new captcha solution with canvas objects
• new Google ReCaptcha v3 integration
• removed requirements for PHP sessions for better compatibility
• removed old Google API vendor for better compatibility
• refactored the entire shortcode and submit solution
• ajax-based submit and validation – no page reload required anymore
• fixed cookie solution for captcha, ReCaptcha
• easier template function is_valid() for complete checks of all parameters
• fixed shortcode parameters for headline and id
• better uninstall cleanup
• intrated metabox for setting Passster settings for complete pages

3.2.6.1

• cookie for passwords conditional function fixed
• introduced API parameter to elementor and beaver builder
• fixed notice if api not available in helper methods

3.2.6

• WPBakery Page Builder row protection with correct default values
• new helper class for cookies
• api parameter possibility to add external apis

3.2.5

• Another VC protection row fix..
• compatibility WPBakery 6.0.5

3.2.4

• VC row protection fix
• new partly parameter
• cookie set fix and conditional function to check for
• new type hint solution (better jQuery compatibility)
• is_cookie_valid check for all password related protection types
• admin css fixes with prefix

3.2.3

• Password Lists fix for all page builder
• prevent autoload error if free and premium version installed
• customizer as default values for page builder options
• placeholder now configurable in the customizer

3.2.2

• fixed captcha notice
• fixed rows shortcode for WPBakery Pagebuilder
• more efficient notice handling in admin area

3.2.1

• adding the “hide” parameter to hide forms if set and multiple forms used
• compatibility AAM plugin fix for multiple user roles
• captcha is now a free addon – lower php version needed for basic password usage
• check_atts method now working correctly
• WPBakery Pagebuilder addon fix (free)
• WPBakery Pagebuilder addon protect rows (only pro)
• add message for captcha usage
• new (and working) solution for show passwords before submitting

3.2.0.6

• new AMP support with cookies
• Fixed delete error notice for passster_lists function not exists
• introduced new helper function for AMP set_amp_headers()
• drop db table for sessions if full uninstall option set
• customizer option to show password while typing

3.2.0.5

• fixed amp notice
• fixed backend_admin_notice error
• fixed customizer for themify ultra theme

3.2.0.4

• PS_List collision fix

3.2.0.3

• autoload backupwp collision fix

3.2.0.2

• SVN fix for missing files
• cookies for conditional functions

3.2.0.1

• pagebuilder path fix
• admin amp option fix

3.2

• security patch freemius
• add cookie option for multiple passwords
• add pagebuilder addons in free version
• fix php notices for php 7 support
• remove OptionsHandler class for support older php versions
• add password lists (admin + shortcode)
• update translation files
• added AMP support for all protection types
• improve default values after Installation

3.1.9.1

• Fix PHP 5.6 upgrader problems
• Moved autoloader up so database upgrade is handeled correctly

3.1.9

• PHP 5.6 compatibility
• function naming fixes
• optimize session handler class

3.1.8

• introduce conditional functions for template usage
• completely remove the autofocus
• fixes save settings for user_toggle option
• updates the session handling for captcha to PHP 7.2 compatibility
• prevents autofill for safari, chrome and webkit supported browsers

3.1.7

• includes fixes for beaver builder module support

3.1.6

• Support Release
• Fixed multiple passwords runtime
• add customizer notice on Installation
• improved german translation
• add an seprate atts function for more readable code
• add new users addon

3.1.5

• Support Release
• Add auth parameter for multiple shortcodes per page
• Fixed for error messages
• Fixed wp_enqueue_styles for windows servers
• Fixed php notice for captcha options

3.1.4

• Support Release
• fixed problems with WP Sessions table and Database Handler
• fixed License Activation
• Add option for autofocus
• fixed helper for addon activation

3.1.3

• Support Release
• Major improvements for captcha
• set width and height for captcha
• integrate wp-sessions-manager for session handling via database
• adding page builder support for elementor, WPBakery Pagebuilder and beaver builder (pro only)
• fix one pager bug with passster forms

3.1.2

• Support Release
• Add placeholder and button label per shortcode
• Fix option set issues for captcha
• get rid of HTTP API and all external calls and replace with object cache

3.1.1

• Support Release
• Fixing PHP notice for addons
• replace_file_get_contents() with WP HTTP API

3.1

• new admin ui
• captcha is back!
• cache-compatible cookie solution
• design modifications via customizer
• cross-browser-compatible forms
• shortcode generator
• password generation with newset bcrypt standards
• password generator
• fix several bugs like instructions text, translations, php errors

3.0

• under new development
• compatibilty with WordPress 4.9+
• clean up and restructure whole plugin
• remove deprecated solutions for ajax and captcha
• removed date based selection of cookie expires

2.11

• Setting “Password Field Placeholder” now accessible through “Settings -> Passster -> Password/CAPTCHA Field”

2.10

• Form and CAPTCHA instructions moved to outside the form.
• content_protector_unlocked_content filter bug in AJAX mode fixed.
• CSS for div.content-protector-form-instructions fixed.
• New Setting “CAPTCHA Case Insensitive” – to allow users to enter CAPTCHAs w/o case-sensitivity.
• New action content_protector_ajax_support – for loading any extra files needed to support your protected content in AJAX mode.

2.9.0.1

• Fixed bug crashing content_protector_unlocked_content filter.
• Full AJAX support for [caption] built-in shortcode.

2.9

• Full AJAX support for [embed], [audio], and [video] built-in shortcodes.
• Added full support for [playlist] and [gallery] built-in shortcodes.
• Fixed Encrypted Passwords Storage setting message bug.
• content_protector_content filter now called content_protector_unlocked_content.
• content_protector_unlocked_content filter can now be customized from the Settings -> General tab.
• the_content filter now applied to form and CAPTCHA instructions.

2.8

• Partial AJAX support for [embed], [audio], and [video] built-in shortcodes. (experimental)
• Fixed AJAX error from code refactoring

2.7

• Displaying Form CSS on unlocked content is now a user option (on the Form CSS tab).
• When saving settings, the Settings page will now remember which tab you were on and load it automatically,
• Fixed potential cookie expiry bug for sessions meant to last until the browser closes (expiry time set explicitly to ‘0’).
• Improved error checking for conflicting settings.
• Some code refactoring.

2.6.2

• Fixed output buffering bug for access form introduced in 2.6.1.

2.6.1

• Fixed AJAX security nonce bugs.

2.6

• jQuery UI theme updated to 1.11.4

2.5.0.1

• New setting to manage encrypted passwords transient storage.
• New settings for Password/CAPTCHA Fields character lengths.
• Improved option initialization and cleanup routines.
• content-protector-ajax.js now loads in the footer.
• WPML/Polylang compatibility (beta).
• New partial translation into Serbian (Latin); thanks to Andrijana Nikolic from WebHostingGeeks (Novi parcijalni prevod na Srpski ( latinski ); Hvala Andrijana Nikolic iz WebHostingGeeks)

2.5

• Skipped

2.4

• Skipped

2.3

• Settings admin page now limited to users with manage_options permission (i.e., admin users only).
• Fixed bug where when using AJAX and CAPTCHA together, CAPTCHA image didn’t reload on incorrect password.
• New settings: use either a text or password field for entering passwords/CAPTCHAs, and set placeholder text for those fields.
• Added autocomplete="off" to the access form.
• Streamlined i18n for date/time pickers (Use values available in WordPress settings and $wp_locale when available, combined *-i18n.js files into one).

2.2.1

• Fixed AJAX bug where shortcode couldn’t be found if already enclosed in another shortcode.
• Clarified error message if AJAX method cannot find shortcode.
• Changed calls from die() to wp_die().

2.2

• Removed content-protector-admin-tinymce.js (No need anymore; required JS variables now hooked directly into editor). Fixes incompatibility with OptimizePress.

2.1.1

• Added custom filter content_protector_content to emulate apply_filter( 'the_content', ... ) functionality for form and CAPTCHA instructions.

2.1

• Rich text editors for form and CAPTCHA instructions.
• NEW Template/Conditional Tag: content_protector_is_logged_in() (See Usage for details).
• Performance improvements via Transients API.

2.0

• New CAPTCHA feature! Check out the CAPTCHA tab on Settings -> Content Protector for details.
• Improved i18n.
• Various minor bug fixes.

1.4.1

• Dashicons support for WP 3.8 + added. Support for old-style icons in Admin/TinyMCE is deprecated.
• Unified dashicons among all of my plugins.

1.4

• Added “Display Success Message” option.

1.3

• Added “Shared Authorization” feature.
• Renamed “Password Settings” to “General Settings”.

1.2.2

• Added support for Contact Form 7 when using AJAX.

1.2.1

• Fixed label repetition on “Cookie expires after” drop-down menu.

1.2

• Various CSS settings now controllable from the admin panel.
• Palettes on Settings color controls are now loaded from colors read from the active Theme’s stylesheet. This
  should help in choosing colors that fit in with the active Theme.
• Spinner image now preloaded.
• Some language strings changed.

1.1

• AJAX loading message now customizable.

1.0.1

• Added required images for jQuery UI theme.
• Fixed some i18n strings.

1.0

• Initial release.