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1.7.7 – Oct 15, 2026

  • Added Video Analytics and Ad Reports, including date filters, performance charts, and report tables.
  • Added database upgrade handling for analytics, impression, ad tracking, and lookup tables.
  • Improved playlist layout behavior across track positions and responsive screen sizes.
  • Added playlist autoplay-next support and improved playlist access and visibility handling.
  • Fixed single video page section defaults and drag-and-drop ordering.
  • Fixed ad event storage and reporting data handling.
  • Fixed invalid Bunny Storage delete requests for files that are not synced to the provider.
  • Fixed an array-to-string warning in the admin text field.
  • Improved report headings, filters, and chart presentation.

1.7.6 – Aug 20, 2026

  • New: Added Playlist layout for displaying videos in an organized playlist interface. (Pro)
  • New: Added playlist navigation with video selection and switching support. (Pro)
  • New: Added playlist row and videos-per-page controls. (Pro)
  • Fixed: Resolved asset loading issue in Gutenberg patterns.
  • Fixed: Resolved the gallery preview issue in the Gutenberg block editor.
  • Improved: Enhanced data validation and security checks.
  • Tested: Confirmed compatibility with WordPress 7.1.

1.7.5 – Aug 7, 2026

  • New: Added video lightbox (popup) support. (Pro)
  • Fixed: Resolved multi-row field dependency issue.
  • Fixed: Improved admin interface styling and layout.

1.7.4 – Aug 4, 2026

  • New: Added category-based video access control with support for Public, Login Required, and Guest-only access. (Pro)
  • New: Added single video Access Manager with higher priority than category access settings. (Pro)
  • New: Added trailer video and featured image support with pro icon for restricted videos. (Pro)
  • New: Added Media Type option to display videos or featured images. (Popup support coming in the next release.) (Pro)
  • New: Added Original media aspect ratio option.
  • New: Added option to display WooCommerce product descriptions in the product video gallery.
  • New: Added border styling controls for taxonomy fields.
  • Improved: Enhanced WooCommerce product video gallery UI and user experience.
  • Improved: Optimized global style generation for better frontend performance.
  • Improved: Improved WooCommerce product gallery code quality and maintainability.
  • Improved: Enhanced settings tabs, field controls, and dependency handling.
  • Improved: Renamed Global Style to Global Options for better clarity.
  • Improved: Media height setting now supports custom values (e.g. auto) using a text field.
  • Improved: Enhanced setup wizard experience.
  • Improved: Updated plugin text domain.
  • Improved: Updated Freemius SDK.
  • Fixed: Fixed Original aspect ratio rendering issues.
  • Fixed: Fixed category access and single video configuration issues.
  • Fixed: Fixed popup gallery loading when using Plain permalink structure.
  • Fixed: Fixed WooCommerce product gallery autoplay behavior.
  • Fixed: Fixed setup wizard requirement checks.
  • Fixed: Resolved various PHP errors and general stability improvements.

1.7.3 – Jul 12, 2026

  • New: Added WooCommerce Product Videos to showcase video galleries on product pages.
  • New: Display video galleries in Product Tabs, Before Summary, and After Summary.
  • New: Assign video galleries to individual WooCommerce products.
  • New: Turn WooCommerce product galleries into engaging video experiences. (Pro)
  • New: Display videos alongside or in place of product gallery images. (Pro)
  • New: Added interactive Shoppable Videos for WooCommerce products. (Pro)
  • New: Added advanced WooCommerce placement options using native WooCommerce hooks. (Pro)
  • New: Automatically assign video galleries by product category, tag, or across your entire store. (Pro)
  • Improved: Enhanced WooCommerce compatibility and overall user experience.
  • Improved: Faster WooCommerce gallery initialization and performance.
  • Fixed: Minor bugs and UI improvements.

1.7.2 – Jul 1, 2026

  • New: Added aspect ratio options for video playback, including 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 4:5, 9:16, and 21:9.
  • Improved: AJAX Live Filter performance for faster and smoother filtering. (Pro)
  • Added: Shareable filter URLs for bookmarking and sharing filtered results. (Pro)
  • Added: Sort videos by most viewed. (Pro)
  • Improved: Checkbox and radio button styles in the AJAX Live Filter. (Pro)
  • Improved: Cursor-based pagination for better performance with large video libraries. (Pro)
  • Improved: Like/Dislike feature by replacing jQuery AJAX requests with the native Fetch API for better performance.
  • Improved: YouTube feed “Load More” experience.
  • Added: Loading spinner while fetching additional YouTube videos.
  • Improved: YouTube feed loading performance and overall user experience.
  • Improved: Overall styling and visual consistency.
  • Fixed: Minor UI and layout issues.

1.7.1 – Jun 16, 2026

  • Update: Readme file

1.6.9 – Jun 15, 2026

  • Added: Bunny Stream integration for cloud video hosting
  • Added: Bunny Storage integration for remote media storage (Pro)
  • Added: Global CDN video delivery support
  • Added: Storage & CDN settings panel
  • Added: Local or CDN serving mode
  • Added: Bunny Stream API and Library configuration
  • Added: Secure video playback support
  • Added: CDN token authentication support
  • Added: Bunny Storage and CDN configuration options
  • Improved: Video delivery performance and scalability
  • Improved: Cloud video management experience
  • Improved: Settings interface and workflow
  • Unlock: Reorder Card Sections switch
  • Fixed: Minor bugs and UI issues

1.6.8 – Apr 21, 2026

  • Added: Frontend notice and setup guide when YouTube API key is missing
  • Fixed: Select field styling issue in Setup Wizard
  • Fixed: Table column shortcode styling issue
  • Fixed: Setup Wizard button disappearing after navigating plugin menu
  • Updated: YouTube API documentation URL
  • Updated: YouTube API key field is now optional in Setup Wizard
  • Improved: Form validation messages
  • Improved: Removed “Views” link from Views (Shortcode)

1.6.7 – Apr 14, 2026

  • Fix: Ensured compatibility with WordPress 6.9.4

1.6.6 – Apr 14, 2026

  • New: Added compatibility support for WordPress 7.0
  • New: Added upgrade button in MediaHaven submenu for quick access to premium features
  • Fix: Fixed media field button styling issues
  • Fix: Fixed icon field button styling inconsistencies
  • Fix: Fixed permalink rewrite issue — no longer requires manual permalink flush
  • Improved: Improved admin notice display timing and visibility behavior
  • Improved: Optimized custom post type registration for better stability and initialization order

1.6.5 – Mar 15, 2026

  • New: Added a video tutorial to the setup wizard to help you get started quickly.
  • New: Added helpful plugin notices for better guidance.
  • Improved: Plugin activation redirect experience for a smoother setup.
  • Fixed: Resolved responsive issues with VAST ads. (Pro)
  • Improved: Enhanced overall ad experience. (Pro)
  • New: Added an Ad Button Label field to easily customize the button text. (Pro)
  • Fixed: Resolved ad position conflicts between the main player and related videos on single video pages. (Pro)
  • Fix: Style related issue

1.6.4 – Feb 23, 2026

  • New: Added responsive grid columns for extra-small and extra-large devices.
  • Improved: HTML markup for better structure and performance.
  • Fixed: Layout, alignment, and responsive styling issues.
  • Compatibility: Fully compatible with PHP 8.5.
  • Improved: Grid system for smoother responsiveness across all screen sizes.
  • Added: Extra-small and extra-large column controls for precise responsive layouts.
  • Improved: Video card markup for better consistency and rendering.
  • Enhanced: User experience when configuring responsive column settings.
  • Added: Background database updater to ensure a smoother, uninterrupted user experience.
  • Added: Support for a Header Right Button (available in the Pro version).

1.6.3 – Feb 1, 2026

  • Fix: Updated plugin title to align with WordPress Directory guidelines.
  • Improvement: Enhanced security by preventing direct access to PHP files.

1.6.2 – Jan 30, 2026

  • New: Add license management option (Pro)
  • New: Add ad title support (Pro)
  • New: Add ad position options: top left, top center, top right, middle left, middle center, middle right, bottom left, bottom center, bottom right (Pro)
  • New: Add ad audio mute option (Pro)
  • New: Add dynamic z-index support and improve ad styles (Pro)
  • New: Add clickable ads support (Pro)
  • Improve: Wizard style and UI
  • Improve: Improve text ad style and layout (Pro)
  • Remove: Remove ad text field (Pro)
  • Remove: Remove central hook from lookup table and AJAX handler (Pro)
  • Fix: Ad and VTT files are now properly deleted when a video post is removed (Pro)

1.6.1 – Dec 16, 2025

  • New Setup Wizard – Get started faster with a guided onboarding experience
  • Hotkey Support for Video Player – Control playback easily using keyboard shortcuts
  • Centralized Hooks Architecture – Cleaner, more maintainable, and developer-friendly codebase
  • Enhanced Like/Dislike Icons – Improved visuals for better user interaction
  • Refined Gutenberg Block Architecture – More scalable, efficient, and future-proof blocks
  • Updated Admin Button Styles – Cleaner design and improved usability
  • Improved Shortcode Copy UI – Easier and clearer shortcode copying experience
  • Enhanced Textarea Field Styling – Better readability and a more consistent admin UI

1.6.0 – Nov 16, 2025

  • Feature: 🎬 Interactive Video Chapters – Add clickable chapters for seamless navigation, enhancing engagement and SEO.
  • Feature: 📝 Dynamic Video Subtitles – Add precise, timed subtitles with multi-language and SEO support.
  • Feature: 💰 Flexible VAST Video Ads – Display image, video, and text ads at any position, with smart monetization controls.
  • Feature: ⚡ Smart Assets Loading – Load plugin assets intelligently per shortcode, with CDN/server support, smart caching, and inline/external CSS support.
  • Improve uninstall process – Clean all options, meta, database entries, cache, and other data when plugin is deleted.
  • Fix YouTube API key input field issue.
  • Add PHP variable prefixes – Updated all variables as per WordPress standards and new regulations.
  • Improve regenerate lookup table functionality – Added prefixes to avoid future conflicts.
  • Remove unnecessary files from Lite version – Clean and optimized plugin package.
  • Improve Pro field style in Lite version – Better UI/UX consistency.
  • General code improvements – Optimized, cleaned, and improved performance.
  • Update: Improved performance and compatibility with WordPress latest version.
  • Update: Minor bug fixes and stability improvements.
  • Update: POT file updated for translations.

1.5.1 – Oct 4, 2025

  • Update: POT file

1.5.0 – Oct 4, 2025

  • New: Added Ajax generator for YouTube Channel ID using handler
  • Fix: Resolved extra “Load More” click issue when no items remain in terms load more
  • Fix: Carousel conflicts with Elementor
  • Fix: Corrected carousel style inconsistencies
  • Fix: Addressed carousel blinking on initial page load
  • Fix: Resolved field dependency issue
  • Fix: PHP 7.4 warning issue
  • New: Introduced database lookup columns for views, rating count, and rating sum
  • New: Added YouTube Subscribe button type field with subscriber count option
  • Improvement: Enhanced video schema for better SEO visibility
  • Improvement: Optimized REST API endpoint
  • Improvement: Refined header section markup
  • New: Added cron manager to automatically update lookup table with views
  • New: Ajax Live Filter options (Pro)
  • New: Ajax Live Filter with SEO friendly slug (Pro)
  • New: Added YouTube Subscribe button in the section header (Pro)
  • New: Introduced Ajax Live Filter (Pro)
  • New: Added cursor and offset based pagination options panel (Pro)
  • New: Introduced dedicated Filter Controls (Pro)
  • New: Added sidebar style and border customization options (Pro)
  • New: Introduced live search filter (Pro)
  • New: Introduced fully responsive video gallery with your chosen YouTube or self hosted videos. (Pro)
  • New: Added filtering by multiple categories, tags, authors, resolutions, featured videos, order (ascending/descending), and video duration (Pro)
  • New: Added flexible filter pagination – Numbered, Load More, and Infinite Scroll (Pro)
  • New: Introduced sortable filters with a lot of customization and show/hide controls (Pro)
  • Improve: Code optimization
  • Improve: JS & CSS code

1.4.0 – Sep 3, 2025

  • New: Term Grid View Layout
  • New: Term Grid View Layout With Term Font Icon & Image Icon
  • New: Term Grid View Layout With Overlay Style (Pro)
  • New: Term Carousel Layout
  • New: Term Carousel Layout With Term Font Icon & Image Icon
  • New: Term Carousel Layout With Overlay
  • New: Term Ajax Load More
  • New: Term Ajax Infinity Load More
  • New: Term icon field option with font icon and image icon
  • New: Term background image upload option
  • New: Term style option with color, hover color, background, hover background color (Pro)
  • New: Term name style option with color and hover color (Pro)
  • New: Term border style option with border width, style, color, hover color, radius (Pro)
  • New: Add “Taxonomy” Feed Source
  • New: Taxonomy Styles tab
  • New: Taxonomy Style layouts option
  • New: Style priority option (Pro)
  • New: Term count option
  • New: Term alignment option
  • New: Add “Load More Type” option
  • New: Add display all terms and only selected terms option
  • New: Display only selected YouTube videos
  • New: Display only selected self hosted videos
  • New: Add term icon or image size option
  • New: Term card each sections drag and drop support
  • Improve: Plugin performance
  • Fix: Video single page responsive issue
  • Improve: Code optimization
  • Improve: JS & CSS code
  • Improve: Video query
  • Improve: Gutenberg block
  • Improve: Plugin security

1.3.0 – Aug 8, 2025

  • New: Add “Player Settings” tab ( Global & Local ). (Pro)
  • New: Add player settings switch option.
  • New: Add play/pause button style options ( color, hover color, background, hover background ).
  • New: Add play/pause button border style.
  • New: Add player control bar style.
  • New: Add player control all buttons style.
  • New: Add player volume style.
  • New: Add player progress bar style.
  • New: Add “Visual Order” tab. (Pro)
  • New: Add drag and drop support for Card/Video item Sections ( media, title, meta, description ).
  • New: Add switch option for each section to show/hide.
  • New: Add “Media Controls” tab.
  • New: Add Media Controls switch to active or inactive.
  • New: Add multi unit ( rem, px, % ) supported for “Media Frame Height” option.
  • New: Add “Video Poster Control” show/hide option.
  • New: Add “Recommended Image Size” select option.
  • New: Add poster “Image Custom Size” option. (Pro)
  • New: Add poster image “Hard Crop” option as default Soft Crop.
  • New: Add “Convert to WebP” option (Pro)
  • New: Add “Image Quality” option.
  • New: Add Gutenberg supported single page, archive page template.
  • Improve: Improved Gutenberg “Shortcode View” block.
  • Improve: Improved Gutenberg block folder structure to support limitless blocks in the near future.
  • New: Add “Single Page” tab.
  • New: Add single page each section drag & drop supported. (Pro)
  • New: Add “Related Posts Shortcode” field to show related posts/videos.
  • New: Add single page style options.
  • New: Add single page typography options.
  • Improve: Improved admin UI.
  • New: Add template header & footer ( Gutenberg & Classic template supported )
  • New: Add built-in image optimizer.
  • New: Add live demo showcase.
  • New: Add YouTube video display mode option.
  • New: Add YouTube video inline play.
  • New: Add YouTube live video support.
  • New: Add option to clear all cached data.
  • Improve: Improved video, image and media responsive.

1.2.0

  • New: Add YouTube source.
  • New: Add YouTube Channel ID field.
  • New: Add YouTube Playlist ID field.
  • New: Add YouTube Thumbnail field.
  • New: Add YouTube Feeds Api field.
  • New: Add modern layouts support like grid, carousel and multi-row carouse to show YouTube feed.
  • Improve: Improved plugin UI.

1.0.0

  • Initial release of MediaHaven.