Update History

Version 4.0

Patch Notes – November 7, 2025

This update focuses on improving reliability, automation, and overall integration between WordPress sites and the WPLifeCycle application.

Plugin & System Enhancements

  • Major internal improvements for better stability and communication between WordPress and the WPLifeCycle platform.

  • Optimized data handling and encryption for increased security and reliability in API communication.

New Feature: One-Click Auto Updates

  • Introduced a fully automated Auto Updates system for:

    • Core (WordPress)

    • Plugins

    • Themes

  • Each update type can be individually enabled or disabled.

  • Updates can be triggered manually or scheduled to run automatically.

Version 3.2

Patch Notes – September 3, 2025

This feature update introduces the new Website Report functionality along with several enhancements to reporting and scheduling.

New Feature: Automated Website Reports

  • Added support for generating detailed PDF reports for each website.

  • Reports include uptime, performance, security, SEO scores, and version information (PHP, MySQL, WordPress).

  • Reports are visualized with highlights for improvements and changes since the previous report.

  • Users can add a custom message at the top of each report for context.

  • Reports now include an unsubscribe link for recipients to easily opt out.

Scheduling & Frequency

  • Reports can be scheduled to send automatically on the first day of each month.

  • Flexible scheduling options: 1, 2, 4, 6, or 12 months.

  • Scheduling preserves the next run date accurately to avoid duplicate or skipped reports.

AI Summary (Optional)

  • Introduced an AI-generated summary at the end of each report.

  • Provides a concise overview of site health, highlighting improvements and risks in 4–6 bullet points.

  • Can be enabled or disabled when setting up the report.

Version 3.1.8

Patch Notes – July 23, 2025

This minor update offers some improvements for the app usability.

Bug Fix: Page Reset After Saving Details

Resolved an issue where editing and saving website details (e.g., tags) would reset the view back to page 1. The app now preserves your current pagination state, making edits smoother especially when working with multiple entries.

UI Adjustment: Dropdown Menu Position

Adjusted the position of the action menu dropdown in the Employee Websites view.

Bug Fix: Dropdown Persistence on Page Reload

Fixed a bug where action dropdowns in the Employee Websites view could remain stuck open after page reloads.

Version 3.1.6

Patch Notes – July 7, 2025

This minor update offers some minor improvements for the app and security.

Bug Fix: Flickering Menu View

Fixed an issue where the menu view would flicker when the main page was reset or reloaded. The interface is now smoother and more stable.

Two-Factor Authentication Limit

To increase login security, a limit has been introduced for failed two-factor authentication attempts.

Automated Website Updating

Automated the process of updating websites through a scheduled job. This reduces manual work and ensures all sites stay up to date automatically.

Version 3.1.1

Patch Notes – June 9, 2025

This minor update offers some minor improvements for the app.

Action request indicator

This new feature allows developers and administrators to:

  • Detect any update needs on the site.

Red color indicates the need of updates in any parts of the “Actions” section.

Self-healing URL update feature

The URL of the self-healing configuration can now be changed.

 

Version 3.1

Patch Notes – May 22, 2025

This update builds upon our previous release by introducing tools specifically tailored for WordPress environments. These enhancements improve visibility, diagnostics, and ongoing monitoring of your WordPress installations.

WordPress Hooks Scanner & Tester

This new feature allows developers and administrators to:

  • Detect and list all registered WordPress actions and filters.

  • Identify custom and third-party hook usage.

  • Test hook behavior to ensure expected execution and compatibility.

It is designed to streamline debugging and plugin development, giving better control and insights into the hook system.

Plugins Monitor

Stay informed about your plugin environment with the new monitoring feature:

  • Tracks installed plugins and their version changes.

  • Detects inactive or potentially vulnerable plugins.

  • Notifies about updates and anomalies in plugin behavior.

This tool is especially useful for maintaining a secure and up-to-date WordPress site.

 

Version 3.0

Patch Notes – April 28, 2025

We’re excited to introduce several powerful new features aimed at enhancing security, performance, and visibility. Here’s what’s new in this major release:

SEO Audit and Scoring

A comprehensive SEO analysis tool has been integrated, enabling users to:

  • Automatically assess website content and structure.

  • Identify optimization opportunities.

  • Receive a detailed SEO score with actionable suggestions for improving search engine rankings.

OWASP-Based Security Scan

Security is a top priority. This update includes:

  • An automated scanner based on the OWASP Top Ten framework.

  • Detection of common vulnerabilities such as XSS, CSRF, and SQL injection.

  • Detailed reports to help developers harden their applications.

Performance Scan

Ensure your applications run at peak efficiency with our new performance analyzer:

  • Evaluates loading times, resource usage, and frontend performance.

  • Highlights bottlenecks and provides optimization tips.

  • Helps maintain a fast and smooth user experience across all devices.

Secure Admin Link Generator

A new tool for secure administration access:

  • Instantly generates time-limited, encrypted admin links.

  • Eliminates the need for static admin credentials in sensitive environments.

  • Perfect for quick access during audits or support sessions.

Version 2.0

Patch Notes – February 4, 2025

New Features & Improvements

Contract Management System for Websites

We’ve introduced a contract management system, accessible from the Actions menu in the main Websites table.

Key Features:

  • Add contracts to individual websites.
  • Contracts include:
    • Contact Information: Name, Email, Phone
    • Contract Details: Title, Description, Start & End Dates
    • Financials: Price & Estimated Profit
    • Attachments: PDF File Support
  • Full contract lifecycle management: View, Edit, Delete, and Archive contracts as needed.

AI-Powered Website Analysis

You can now use AI analysis for each website, available via the Actions menu in the Websites table.

How It Works:

  • Utilizes OpenAI API to analyze:
    • Website Version
    • Status
    • Performance & Security
    • SEO Factors
    • Uptime
    • Version History
  • Privacy-Focused:
    • No identifiable website data is sent—analysis is done anonymously.
  • Actionable Insights:
    • Get specific recommendations for improving website security, performance, and SEO.

New Reports Page – Cashflow & AI Analysis

A new Reports page has been added, featuring Cashflow and AI Analysis reports.

📊 Cashflow Report:

  • View Gross & Net Income from ongoing contracts.
  • See Lifetime Totals (accurate if past contracts remain undeleted).
  • Track ongoing income trends over time with a visual graph.

🧠 AI Analysis Report:

  • Uses OpenAI API to analyze Version, Status, Performance, and Security Scores across all websites.
  • Privacy-Preserving: No identifiable data is shared.
  • AI provides general insights and suggestions for improvement.

These updates enhance website management, financial tracking, and AI-powered insights, helping you optimize performance effortlessly. Let us know what you think! 🚀

Version 1.5

Patch Notes – January 2, 2025

  1. Added 2FA Authentication
    • Works with TOTP-compatible apps (e.g., Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, Authy, 1Password).
    • Recommendation: Use Google Authenticator.
    • Can be enabled or disabled on the profile page.
    • Once enabled, you must enter a 2FA code from your app each time you log in.
    • Important: If you send the admin login link from the plugin, we highly recommend enabling 2FA for better security.
  2. New Feature: WordPress Admin Login Link
    • Added a direct login link to the WordPress admin menu for websites where login link sending is enabled in the plugin.
    • Available for both organization and employee users.
    • All sensitive data, including the login link, is encrypted and only decrypted when displayed to the user.
  3. Improved Navigation
    • Added “Back” buttons to several views for easier navigation.
  4. Visual Update: Actions Column
    • Improved the “Actions” column in the websites view for better visuals.