Ajax Load More: Pro

Filters - 2.2.1

• NEW: Added new hook that allows for modifying the query args used when creating the facet index. View Docs
• NEW: Added new almfilters.getActiveFilters() public JS function that returns an object of active filters.
• NEW: Added new alm_filters_redirect_underscore_{filter_id} hook that is used with the Redirect functionality to remove the underscores in URLs on archive pages.

Next Page - 1.8.0

• NEW: Added official support for using Next Page add-on with Single Posts add-on.
• NEW: Added global alm_nextpage_post_id PHP variable for use in filters/shortcodes etc. This will allow the current post ID to be accessed within the Ajax request.
• UPDATE: Code clean up.

Single Posts - 1.7.0

• NEW: Added official support for using Next Page add-on with Single Posts add-on.
• FIX: Fixed issue with undefined PHP variable when using Next post ordering.
• UPDATE: Code clean up.

Filters - 2.2.0

• NEW: Added Posts Per Page filter.
• NEW: Added support for Post Type facet filtering.
• NEW: Added Filters WordPress Block for Ajax Load More rendering filters directly to the Block Editor.
• NEW: When "Hide Inactive Filter Options" is enabled with facet filtering, the entire filter group (radio & checkboxes only) will now be hidden if no filter options are returned.
• NEW: Added support for deeplink URLs when using multiple Filter instances.
• NEW: Added new redirect parameter for redirecting users to a new page after a filter action. e.g. [ ajax_load_more_filters redirect="https://website.com/results" ...]
• UPDATE: Added console warning when filters is missing the core Ajax Load More instance.
• UPDATE: Added support for search with use of archive="true".
• FIX: Fixed issue with Facet checkbox/radios and the Show/Hide More buttons not always functioning correctly.
• FIX: Fixed issue with sortKey not resetting after clearing the sort value.
• FIX: Fixed issue with restoring the default value of a filter after a change event.
• UPDATE: Accessibility updates to filter checkbox/radios.
• UPDATE: Various UI/UX updates throughout plugin admin and frontend.

Cache - 2.0.3

• UPDATE: Added support for caching Filter add-on facets.

Elementor - 1.2.0

• NEW: Added support for Loop Grid Elementor widget.
• FIX: Fixed issue with add-on potentially not disabling the Load More button when no content remains.

UPGRADE NOTICE:

This Ajax Load More Pro update may introduce breaking changes for add-on functionality. Major changes in this release includes the removal of the transition_container parameter which affects the rendered HTML of the plugin by removing the .alm-reveal div used to hold the Ajax loaded content. After updating please make sure to update the core Ajax Load More plugin to 7.0.0 or greater.

Cache - 2.0.2

• FIX: Fixed issue with display of cache URL on the Cache admin page.

Layouts - 2.1.0

• UPDATE: Updated layouts CSS and HTML to remove all references to alm-reveal divs.
• UPDATE: Code cleanup and organization.

Filters - 2.1.2

• UPDATE: Remove all references and output of alm-reveal divs.
• UPDATE: Updated JS parameters to match updates in ALM 7.0.

Next Page - 1.7.1

• FIX: Fixed issue with the Auto implementation method attempting to run in the_excerpt() requests. This issue resulted from a core WP bug with excerpt display in Ajax requests.

Paging - 2.0.0

• UPDATE: Reduced Ajax requests on initial page load. Previously Paging add-on dispatched 2 requests and we have reduced this to a single request.
• UPDATE: Pagination container is now created on the server side and not with Javascript on page load. This reduces the CLS (Cumulative Layout Shift) of the functionality.
• UPDATE: Adding required changes for Ajax Load More 7.0 and removal of alm-reveal wrapper.
• UPDATE: Improved loading animation and timing of pagination display.
• UPDATE: Code cleanup, CSS updates and organization.
• FIX: Fixed issue where first page link in paging navigation could result in a JS error.

Preloaded - 1.4.0

• UPDATE: Remove all references and output of alm-reveal divs.
• UPDATE: Code cleanup and organization.

SEO - 1.9.6

• UPDATE: Updated JS parameters to match updates in ALM 7.0.
• UPDATE: Code cleanup and organization.
• FIX: Fixed issue with SEO Offset not working to update URL params.

Single Posts - 1.6.0

• UPDATE: Remove all references and output of alm-reveal divs.
• FIX: Fixed issue with Single Post preview functionality.

Custom Repeaters - 2.5.12

• FIX: Fixed issue with multiline tab support while editing Repeater Templates in the ALM Admin.

Paging - 1.6.0

• FIX: Fixed issue with paging links not matching final URL in Filters add-on.
• UPDATE: Added support for new Next Page add-on URLs via querystring pg parameters.
• UPDATE: Updated paging resize functionality to use ResizeObserver.
• UPDATE: Code cleanup and organization.

Next Page - 1.7.0

• NEW: Added ability to load full post content and split into pages for URL updates without infinite scroll. Use nextpage_type="fullpage" shortcode parameter to implement full article pagination URLs.
• NEW: Added alm_nextpage_retain_querystring hook to prevent querystring params from being added on pages being loaded via Ajax request. e.g. add_filter( 'alm_nextpage_retain_querystring', '__return_false' );
• FIX: Fixed issue with browser fwd/back (popstate) events and first page not moving user to first page.
• FIX: Fixed issue with possible not retaining correct querystring params as pages are loaded.
• FIX: Fixed issue with paged URLs when using auto page break functionality not working in WP 6.1. Solution is to move to ?pg=%num% URL format when using auto page break.
• UPDATE: Added compatibility support for PHP 8.2.
• UPDATE: Removed Analytics shortcode parameter as Google Analytics 4 now handles pageviews automatically.
• UPDATE: Major code refactoring, cleanup and organization for the long-term health of the add-on.

Filters - 2.2.1

• NEW: Added support for facets and Post Type filtering.
• UPDATE: Removed Analytics shortcode parameter as Google Analytics 4 (GA4) now handles pageviews automatically.
• UPDATE: Updated Filters JavaScript to support new Google Analytics 4.
• FIX: Fixed issue with aria-checked attribute being encoded incorrectly on the frontend.
• FIX: Fixed issue where taxonomy filter could return a fatal error if no terms exist on the taxonomy.
• FIX: Fixed issue with category and tag filters on frontpage or homepage not parsing the querystring parameters correctly.
• FIX: Stopped frontpage URLs from being encoded by the core WP redirect_canonical hook when using a static homepage. e.g. /?category=design+development was being encoded to /?category=design%20development
• UPDATE: Removed legacy IE support for IE10 and IE11.

Elementor - 1.1.5

• UPDATE: Updated to support new Google Analytics 4 implementation.

SEO - 1.9.5

• UPDATE: Updated to support new Google Analytics 4 implementation.

Single Posts - 1.5.6

• UPDATE: Updated to support new Google Analytics 4 implementation.
• UPDATE: Code cleanup and organization.

WooCommerce - 1.2.4

• UPDATE: Updated to support new Google Analytics 4 implementation.
• UPDATE: Updated compatibility to WooCommerce 8.1.0.

• UPDATE: Updated Pro settings page to match Ajax Load More 6.1 admin layout.

Cache - 2.0.1

• UPDATE: Updated cache admin page to reflect new admin styling.
• UPDATE: Updated various cache dashboard styles.
• FIX: Fixed spelling issues with REST API test notice.
• FIX: Fixed URL error in admin display of cache listing.

Custom Repeaters - 2.5.11

• UPDATE: Admin UI updates to match core Ajax Load More 6.1 updates.
• UPDATE: Code cleanup and organization.

Filters - 2.1.0

• FIX: Fixed issue with attachment post type and facets not returning results due to post_status not being set to inherit.
• FIX: Updated the facet naming convention to allow facets to be reused with multiple instances of Ajax Load More and queries.
• FIX: Added fix for deep link custom field queries not working if a duplicate meta_key has been set for ordering.
• FIX: Allow for decimals in Range Slider input steps.
• FIX: Removed orphaned quote in the Select listing for taxonomy terms.
• FIX: Fixed issue with Default Values being incorrectly added to a query when using Radio field type.
• UPDATE: Adding support for new sort_key parameter in Ajax Load More 6.1 that adds better control for ordering results by custom field key.
• UPDATE: Updated admin pages to match new Ajax Load More 6.1 admin layout.
• UPDATE: Various code cleanup tasks and file structure organizations.

** Layouts - 2.0.2

• UPDATE: Updated layout listing design and display.
• UPDATE: Updated various elements to match new core Ajax Load More 6.1 admin styling.

WooCommerce - 1.2.3

• UPDATE: Updated the WooCommerce admin page to use the new Ajax Load More 6.1 admin layout.

Cache - 2.0.0

• NOTICE: Cache 2.0 is not compatible with Ajax Load More 5.x or lower.
• NOTICE: After this update the current ALM cache will be cleared and a new cache will be created when requested.
• NEW: Cache 2.0 is now compatible with all Ajax Load More add-ons and extensions.
• NEW: Cache 2.0 introduces a new cache directory structure, file naming convention.
• NEW: Cached pages now use MD5 hash as the file names. This adds more stability and removes complexity from fetching the cached files.
• NEW: Added new cache_id template variables %post_id% & %post_slug% that allows for dynamically injecting the post id or slug into the cache_id. [ajax_load_more cache="true" cache_id="my-cache-id-%post_id%"]
• NEW: Added new REST API endpoints for creating and fetching cached files from the server.
• NEW: Added support for Elementor and WooCommerce add-ons.
• FIX: Fixed various issues with Filters add-on compatibility.
• FIX: Fixed issue with load more button not shutting down on the last page of results.
• UPDATE: Code cleanup and optimization.

Comments - 1.2.1

• UPDATE: Updated to add compatibility with Cache Add-on 2.0 and Ajax Load More 6.0.
• UPDATE: Code cleanup.

Elementor - 1.1.4

• NEW: Added Elementor widget setting for button_done_label shortcode parameter.
• UPDATE: Updated to add compatibility with Cache Add-on 2.0 and Ajax Load More 6.0.
• UPDATE - Code cleanup.
• UPDATE - Elementor compatibility version bump and testing.
• FIX - Fix for PHP warning about undefined cache index.

Filters - 2.0.2.2

• UPDATE: Various security fixes and data escaping.
• FIX: Suppressed php 8.1+ warnings about FILTER_SANITIZE_STRING being deprecated.
• FIX: Fixed issue with decimal values in range slider being displayed in URL when not required.

Next Page - 1.6.4

• UPDATE: Updated to add compatibility with Cache Add-on 2.0 and Ajax Load More 6.0.
• FIX: Fixed issue with paged URLs not loading the correct page.

Single Posts - 1.5.5

• UPDATE: Updated to add compatibility with Cache Add-on 2.0 and Ajax Load More 6.0.
• UPDATE: Code cleanup and organization.

WooCommerce - 1.2.2

• UPDATE: WooCommerce version bump.
• UPDATE: Code cleanup and optimization.

Filters - 2.0.2.1

• HOTFIX: Sanitizing filters target parameter with sanitize_key to coincide with core ALM 5.6.0.4 release.

Filters - 2.0.2

• FIX: Fixed issue with parsing filters & facets on archive templates/pages.
• FIX: Fixed querystring params not being passed to query on taxonomy archive pages.
• FIX: Fixed dynamic filter values not working on archive pages.
• FIX: Fixed issue with PHP generator output and sort field.
• NEW: Added alm_filters_range_slider_steps hook to adjust the default input steps when using the Range Slider.
• NEW: Added alm_filters_textfield_submit_label to filter textfield submit button labels.
• NEW: Added alm_filters_textfield_placeholder to filter the textfield input placeholder.
• NEW: Added alm_filters_css_classes to allow for filtering of container classnames.

WooCommerce - 1.2.1

• UPDATE: Added support for disabling Images Loaded functionality via Customizer setting.

Filters - 2.0.1

• FIX: Fixed PHP warning that could be displayed in debug log about undefined facet array key.
• FIX: Fixed issue with unwanted ]character being rendered in some instances of select drop menus.
• FIX: Fixed issue with select displaying result count even if not checked in Filter admin.

UPGRADE NOTICE: This filters update requires updating core Ajax Load More plugin to 5.6.0

Filters - 2.0.0

• NEW: Added Facet Filtering.
• NEW: Added duplicate filters functionality that allows for easy duplication of filters.
• NEW: Added ability to sort filter dashboard columns by column headers.
• NEW: Added filter preview functionality.
• NEW: Added support for include_children parameter when running a taxonomy query.
• NEW: Added support for passing filter ID to alm_filters( ID, ALM_ID) PHP method.
• NEW: Added ability to safely delete filters from WP backend when using the alm_filters() PHP method for initiating a filter.
• FIX: Fixed issues with Selected Filters display and item counter.
• FIX: Added checker function to confirm taxonomy exists before attempting to render a tax filter which will prevent frontend PHP warnings.
• FIX: Fixed issue with almFiltersActive callback function not working correctly.
• FIX: Fixed issue with Reset button not hiding in the correct instances.
• FIX: Fixed issue with category__and and tag__and checkboxes not remaining selected on page reload.
• FIX: Fixed bug with default_values not being maintained on tax and meta queries in some instances.
• UPDATE: Various admin UI/UX updates.
• UPDATE: Cleaned up Filter builder JavaScript to make it easier for future updates.
• UPDATE: Improved taxonomy and meta query handling on deep linked queries.

Elementor - 1.1.3

• FIX - Updated widget function to fix issues with function deprecation notices.

Layouts - 2.0.1

• UPDATE - Updated the exported CSS of default layout to allow for image sizes of any dimensions.
• UPDATE - Added support for Paging addon and new layouts.
• UPDATE - Added uniform spacing below listing and load more button.
• FIX - Added missing Gallery layout to layout listing.
• FIX - Fixed issue with gap spacing and load more elements.
• FIX - Various spacing and alignment tweaks using minmax for columns.

Paging - 1.5.6.2

• FIX: Fixed potential CSS issue with double loading icon when using Paging and Filters add-ons together.

Custom Repeaters - 2.5.10

• FIX: Added fix and warning message if Repeater Template is missing from the filesystem. This fix prevents a fatal error on the Repeater Template admin listing page and also allows for saving of the template at runtime.

Cache - 1.7.6

• FIX: Added fix for PHP deprecation warning that could be displayed on some PHP versions.

Filters - 1.13.0.4

• HOTFIX: Adding fix for missing constant name that was causing a fatal error.

Cache - 1.7.5

• NEW: Added the ability to clear an individual cache by ID using the alm_clear_cache action.
• UPDATE: Code cleanup and organization.

Layouts - 2.0

• UPGRADE NOTICE: Layouts has been completely rebuilt and now uses CSS Grid for layout and additional shortcode parameters for configuration.

• UPDATE: Replaced flexbox layout with CSS Grid.
• UPDATE: Added new Layout shortcode parameters to style the ALM container. [ajax_load_more layout="true" layouts_cols="2"]

• See Docs for more information.

Nextpage - 1.6.3

• FIX: Added DOM loaded event that double checks browser URL vs HTML stored URL for scrolling purposes and to prevent errors.
• UPDATE: Various code, build updates and overall code cleanup.

Single Posts - 1.5.4

• NEW: Added new almSinglePostsLoaded JavaScript callback discpatched after the plugin has completed the initial setup.
• UPDATE: Added new admin prompt when activating plugin without core Ajax Load More installed.
• UPDATE: Code cleanup and organization.

Custom Repeaters - 2.5.9

• UPDATE: Code cleanup.
• UPDATE: Fixing data sanitization and function organization.
• UPDATE: Improved update routine for when plugin is updated.

Filters - 1.13.0.3

• UPDATE: Improved accessibility of admin filter builder.
• UPDATE: Added localstorage variable for expanding/collapsing admin filters. Filters in the admin will now retain the selected state (expanded/collapse)).

NextPage - 1.6.2

• NEW: Added new functionality for Nextpage autoload based on taxonomy terms. This allows conditionally inject a shortcode for certain terms only. e.g. `[ajax_load_more nextpage="true" taxonomy="actors" taxonomy_terms="will-smith, chris-rock"]

Cache - 1.7.4

• NEW: Added the ability to clear an individual cache by ID using the alm_clear_cache action.
• UPDATE: Code cleanup and organization.

Filters - 1.13.0.2

• FIX: Added fix for filters not starting when loading with Ajax.

Next Page - 1.6.1

• UPDATE: Added update to exclude some unnessasary post types from the automatic installation.
• FIX: Adding page post type to the automatic installation settings.

Paging - 1.5.6.1

• UPDATE: Improved initial loading animations.
• UPDATE: Code cleanup and re-organization.

SEO - 1.9.4

• NEW: Adding new setting (seo_offset) that allows for offsetting the SEO pagination to start at page/2. This allows for users to run a query before ALM and still use SEO as they normally would.
• FIX: Fixed issue with SEO and Preloaded element not getting the 'alm-preloaded' classname..
• UPDATE: Code Cleanup.

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• Initial Release