WP Review Pro

• Added hook to print custom code before and after review widgets
• Removed some unused scripts loading on the frontend
• Fixed a JS error on the category edit pages
• Fixed some wrong option labels in the Schema types

• Fixed Offer URL not working in some schema types

• Fixed an issue where widget tab titles are not saving

• Added hooks and template file to customize review widgets
• Improved WooCommerce integration
• Maked Allow multiple reviews per account works in all situations
• Maked Rating column in backend post lists display No Rating only if review is enabled on specific post
• Don't show Verified Purchase twice
• Fixed WooCommerce single product page slow down when checking if user is verified
• Fixed A rating is required! Hit the back button to add your rating on posts without review enabled
• Fixed structured data errors if no review is available
• Fixed rating value is out of range in rich snippet

• Added Hotel schema type
• Added options to change the Google, Facebook, Yelp API cache period
• Improved offer price schema field
• Fixed wrong default thumbnail image
• Fixed missing schema fields in the Yelp business reviews shortcode
• Fixed duplicate id respond when using WP Review comment template

• Removed meta query from add/edit post screens which was causing slow loading times

• Added a new one-click converter tool to help fix the Stars not appearing in Search Engine Result Pages. Read here
• Added new Schema types: Course, CreativeWorkSeason, CreativeWorkSeries, Episode, LocalBusiness, MusicPlaylist & Organization
• Removed unsupported Schema types: Article, Thing, Painting, Place & WebSite
• Replaced Schema type from Place to LocalBusiness for Google Places, Facebook and Yelp Reviews

• Added Event schema
• Improved and added some translate strings
• Fixed [wp-review-posts] "cat" attribute not working

• Fixed Review Settings not displaying on the Pages

• Improved percentage and point rating mechanism on mobile
• Fixed fatal error on product feed page
• Fixed User feature rating does not show if author feature rating is not set
• Fixed "User can" option not working in the in Default Global tab
• Fixed "A rating is required" error on excluded post type

• Added permission check when migrating ratings
• Fixed security issue in the comment image uploader field

• Fixed disappearance of review boxes on some installations

• Fixed wp_review_excluded_post_types filter does not work with the comment form

• Added [wp_review_badge] shortcode, it will show the floating badge with the rating
• Added new attributes to [wp_review_yelp_business] and [wp_review_google_place_average_rating] shortcode: show_as_badge, top, right, bottom, left, bg_color
• Updated some strings in the translation file
• Updated Facebook API version
• Fixed styling issue in some templates

• Added missing fields in Product schema
• Fixed default User reviews option does not work
• Fixed wrong user review type on the frontend
• Fixed styling issue on some templates

• Fixed rating numbers not showing in the frontend

• Added Global option to set default value for “Rate Each Feature” option
• Added shortcode support in review description
• Improved review box template system
• Improved Enable User ratings in old posts feature
• Fixed feature rating input does not show the avg rating
• Fixed conflict with Woodmart plugin
• Fixed date translation for the comment date

• Fixed: visitor's rich snippet code was not printing if there were no feature items present
• Fixed Recipe schema's 'Recipe Name' & 'Description' field saving issue if 'Video name' & 'Video description' fields are used

• Added a filter to the comparison table query (wp_review_comparison_table_query_args)
• Fixed Yelp Widget not working
• Fixed few PHP 7.3 errors

• Fixed wrong rating value in the Tab Widget
• Added option to show review title instead of the post title in the Tab Widget

• Fixed items limit in the tabbed widget
• Fixed regular comments showing rating fields in the admin area

• Added support for '#' in the review links
• Updated Facebook template
• Updated .pot file
• Fixed AMP validation error

• Fixed meta boxes not hiding when set Review type to 'none'
• Fixed WordPress 5.0 block editor conflict

• Added AMP support for 'AMP for WordPress', 'AMP for WP', 'Better AMP' & 'AMP on WordPress – weeblrAMP CE'
• Fixed importing reviews from other plugins was not working on few installations
• Fixed review data was not saving on few installations
• Fixed user rating submission was not working for few users
• Fixed 'Restrict rating to registered users only' option was not working
• Fixed fatal error on posts where review was disabled
• Fixed 'Show text count with Star ratings' option was not working and renamed it to 'Show rating value with Star ratings'
• Made star rating count text hidden by default, you can enable them by using global option 'Show rating value with Star ratings'

• Removed the conditions that checks and disables the Schema added by Rank Math plugin.

• Fixed 'Show text count with Star ratings' option was not working

• Fixed editor-plugin.js script loading in the front-end
• Fixed compatibility issue with Rank Math SEO plugin

• Improved compatibility with MTS Updater plugin

• Added smooth hover effect on star ratings
• Fixed Theme filter behavior
• Fixed wrong visitor total rating
• Fixed Recipe Snippet's Missing fields
• Changed 'Article Rich Snippet' headline length to 110 characters according to Google Rich Snippet new rule
• Overall code improvements according to the WPCS & PHPCS

• New Update Process Added

• Added new option for selecting time period in the widgets
• Removed unnecessary scripts from the non WP Review admin pages
• Fixed one bug which was causing PHP Fatal error
• Fixed NPM Dependency
• Fixed Validation error No space between attributes
• Fixed total rating keeps disappearing if there are no features

• Fixed wrong image size name

• Added new shortcode to show Average rating of Google Place

• Added 'nofollow' attribute to the 'more' link

• Added option to make affiliate links nofollow
• Added new location option 'Above & Below Content'
• Fixed missing Yelp logo in the Yelp Shortcode
• Fixed adding unnecessary custom field values if the review is not enabled in the post
• Reverted total rating's value to the one decimal
• Changed the default value of 'Rating Schema' option, set to the Author rating
• Removed blank review links section

• Fixed custom post types not showing in the Tab widget
• Fixed few global settings were getting applied in the single post
• Changed rating color to yellow for all the backend data

• Fixed color picker conflict with Avada theme
• Fixed 500 error happening with the Gutenberg
• Fixed Gutenberg issue where TinyMCE fields were not saving
• Fixed empty default colors in the single post's custom layout option
• Fixed color issue in the review box
• Added missing fields in Restaurant Schema
• Added missing options in the wp_review_metabox_item_fields filter
• Updated select2 script
• Removed plugin related scripts from Customizer page

• Made plugin compatible with Rank Math.

• Fixed invalid array warnings issues

• WooCommerce Integration
• Improved Yelp review widget & shortcode
• Fixed: User star ratings distorted
• Added a text along with star ratings
• Added custom image support for ratings
• Fixed WPML compatibility issue
• Fixed RTL issue
• Added Multisite options
• Added Role Manager option
• Added compatibility with Members plugin for Role Management
• Added new layout inspired by Facebook
• Added review id to wp_review_desc, wp_review_pros & wp_review_cons filter
• Added thumbnail selection option while inserting an image in Schema details

• Added wp-review-posts and wp_review_posts shortcode
• Added editor button for all shortcodes
• Added option to show reviews count in widget instead of date
• Hide schema data if review total is 0
• Changed precision of star and point rating

• Made plugin GDPR compliant.

• Fixed Yelp Reviews tab link
• Fixed Google Reviews tab link
• Fixed Facebook Reviews tab link
• Fixed PHP Warning on star rating and improved code

• Added decimal value support in rating score.

• Added ability to control single or multiple comment reviews for each user (Option name: Allow multiple reviews per account)

• Fixed image lightbox conflict with themes
• Fix PHP notice when using 'Thing' schema
• Added rich snippet for Google, Facebook & Yelp Reviews
• Added missing fields to Store Schema
• Added rating schema to WooCommerce Product schema
• Added Verified purchase tag to WooCommerce product review
• Optimized JS loading in the backend

• Fixed 'Registered Image Sizes' option saving issue
• Moved 'Display Schema Data in the Box' option below Schema Dropdown

• Fixed few Schema validation errors
• Fixed schema issue in the Zine template
• Fixed one typo error
• Moved 'Approve Ratings' option from Default tab to General tab and renamed it

• Fixed box templates dropdown doesn't show properly in global options
• Optimized CSS files
• Updated demo content

Note: This is a major update, before updating, please back up your database and old plugin files. For all the new features, please visit https://mythemeshop.com/plugins/wp-review-pro/

• Complete plugin overhaul
• Added new review type ‘Thumbs up & down.
• Added 16 Unique Box Templates designs
• Added option to enable user rating for each feature
• Added option to enable each feature in the comment form
• Added Notification Bar for showing reviews
• Added Comparison table Shortcode
• Added related Reviews Popup
• Added 9 new custom Widgets
• Added Pros & Cons Section
• Added support for Google Places Reviews
• Added support for Yelp Reviews
• Added support for Facebook Page reviews
• Added deep WooCommerce Integration
• Added Advanced Options Panel
• Added more filters (https://mythemeshop.com/knowledge-base/filter-list/)
• Added one click demo import
• Added option to import ratings from other plugins -- Import ‘Yet Another Stars Ratings’ -- Import ‘Author hReview’ reviews -- Import ‘WP Rich Snippets’ reviews -- Import from ‘Reviews’ Plugin -- Import from ‘WP Product Review’ -- Import from ‘GD Rating System’
• Added option to enable embed code
• Added support for custom icons (675 icons included!)
• Added many minor improvements under the hood
• Optimized code for better performance

• Fixed Circle rating alignment issue
• Fixed RTL issue in IE and Firefox
• Added an option to change empty review color
• Added an option just to enter 1 total rating without features
• Added latest user reviews tab in the widget
• Added filters to widget queries
• Fixed empty pagination issue

Files updated:

• filter-list.php
• admin/metaboxes.php
• admin/options.php
• assets/css/wp-review.css
• includes/comments.php
• includes/functions.php
• rating-types/percentage-input.js
• rating-types/percentage-input.php
• rating-types/percentage-output.php
• rating-types/point-input.js
• rating-types/point-input.php
• rating-types/point-output.php
• rating-types/star-input.php
• rating-types/star-output.php
• admin\metaboxes.php
• assets\css\admin.css
• assets\js\admin.js
• includes\widget.php
• includes\functions.php
• assets\js\wp-review-tab-widget.js
• assets\js\wp-review-tab-widget-admin.js
• assets\css\wp-review-tab-widget.css

• Added "Text Domain" and "Domain Path" plugin headers

Files updated:

• wp-review.php

• Fixed content appearing at the end of review descriptions

Files updated:

• box-templates/default.php
• includes/functions.php
• wp-review.php

• Fixed Require A Rating bug
• Displayed review rating when hide_desc is true
• Fixed PHP 5.2 compatibility issue
• Enabled embed of youtube URL in review description
• Added worst-value 0

Files updated:

• assets/css/wp-review.css
• box-templates/default.php
• changelog.txt
• includes/comments.php
• includes/functions.php
• wp-review.php

• Added circle option in the widget
• Disabled visitor rating for the user if set in options that only registered user can rate.
• Fixed: Can't Reply to Comments Without Adding a Rating from The Backend
• Removed list style bullets

Files updated:

• includes/widget.php
• wp-review.php

• Fix: Don't let users vote when using wp_review_show_total()

Files updated:

• includes/functions.php
• wp-review.php

• Fix: Invalid comment count on widgets when viewing a single post

Files updated:

• includes/comments.php
• wp-review.php

• Fix: only load admin CSS on specific pages

Files updated:

• admin/admin.php
• wp-review.php

• Fix undefined index notice in the post editor

Files updated:

• admin/metaboxes.php
• wp-review.php

• Add "name" property to itemReviewed if "Thing" schema item type is selected

Files updated:

• includes/functions.php
• wp-review.php

• Fix "missing argument" notice in the comment submission form.

Files updated:

• includes/comments.php
• wp-review.php

• Updating the styling of the review box.

NOTE: If you have a customized box template, you will need to update your box template with the new one from the plugin directory.

Files updated:

• assets/css/wp-review.css
• box-templates/default.php
• rating-types/circle-input.js
• rating-types/circle-output.js
• wp-review.php

• Improved internationalization

Files updated:

• includes/comments.php
• languages/wp-review.pot
• wp-review.php

• Fix issue with shortcode not showing the ratings of review items on the other posts

Files updated:

• box-templates/default.php
• wp-review.php

• Minor Changes on a Settings page
• Review headings do not default to the post title anymore when the field is empty but a filter is available to restore the old functionality
• Improvements in post editor meta box
• CSS improvements

Files Updated:

• wp-review.php
• box-templates/default.php
• admin/options.php
• assets/js/admin.js
• assets/css/wp-review.css
• includes/functions.php

• Added missing localization string
• Updated language files ( added .pot file and removed .po/.mo files )

Files Updated:

• wp-review.php
• includes/comments.php
• compat/comments.php
• languages/

• Updated language files

Files Updated:

• wp-review.php
• languages/default.po
• languages/default.mo

• Fixed review through comments issue on pages

Files Updated:

• wp-review.php
• includes/comments.php

• Fixed "Review Schema" option in the Default tab
• Added missing fields in WebSite Schema type

Files Updated:

• wp-review.php
• admin/options.php
• admin/metaboxes.php

• Moved schema.org inline markup to JSON-dl type ( NOTE: Please update your default.php template in the theme )
• Added options for each schema type except "Thing"
• Added option to display schema type data inside review box
• Added option to choose which rating to show on SERPs
• Added custom comments template to provide the way to easily fix theme conflicts
• Fixed comments count number issue
• Fixed RTL percentage and point inputs
• Fixed unclosed p tag in feedback section markup
• Fixed issue where comment review rating cache was not updating when a comment rating was edited
• Other fixes and improvements

Files Updated:

• wp-review.php
• admin/options.php
• admin/metaboxes.php
• box-templates/default.php
• includes/functions.php
• includes/comments.php
• assets/css/wp-review.css
• rating-types/percentage-input.js
• rating-types/point-input.js

• Fixed decimals issue in Point type reviews
• Fixed bug preventing reviews from showing on Pages

Files Updated:

• wp-review.php
• includes/functions.php

• Replaced anonymous functions for compatibility with older PHP versions

Files Updated:

• wp-review.php
• admin/options.php
• includes/widget.php
• includes/functions.php

• Added option to change comments rating color

Files Updated:

• wp-review.php
• admin/options.php
• includes/comments.php
• assets/js/admin.js
• assets/css/admin.css

• Added option to choose whether to show Autor, Visitors or Comments total rating on thumbnails
• Fixed issue with "wp-review-visitor-rating" shortcode
• Added "wp-review-comments-rating" shortcode
• Added option to show/hide Comments total rating to review box
• User rating and comment rating comment type moderations are respected in total ratings now
• Fixed issue where avatar wasn't showing inside review comment type
• Added "comment" CSS class to review comment type item to match the style of normal comment
• Allowed html tags in review description
• Added RTL support
• Updated language files
• Fixed possible jQuery Appear script conflicts
• Other fixes and improvements

• Fixed issue with "wp-review" shortcode with passed id

Files Updated:

• wp-review.php
• includes/functions.php

• Added option to extend comment form with new fields instead of replacing all fields
• Fixed issue with comment reviews getting enabled by default

Files Updated:

• wp-review.php
• includes/comments.php
• includes/options.php

• Improved review comments listing in admin

Files Updated:

• wp-review.php
• includes/comments.php

• Fixed: removed numeric value of star rating from review box
• Fixed: visitor rating edit issue
• Fixed issue where user ratings couldn't be disabled
• Fixed minor CSS issues
• Added: Quick Edit for comment ratings & visitor ratings
• Added dashboard notice about migrating ratings after updating

Files Updated:

• wp-review.php
• includes/functions.php
• includes/comments.php
• box-templates/default.php
• assets/css/wp-review.css
• assets/css/admin.css

• Fixed some CSS related bugs

Files Updated:

• assets/css/wp-review.css

• Huge code improvement and optimization
• Added Option to define Review Schema (Ex: Book, Movie, Product etc)
• Choose any rating type for user reviews (user reviews were restricted to stars before)
• User ratings can now be managed from WP dashboard
• Now it is possible to enable/disable comment reviews and visitor ratings separately
• Added Review feedback (like/dislike) for comment reviews
• Added global option 'Restrict rating to registered users only'
• Added global option 'Require a rating when commenting'
• Added global option for controlling User Ratings
• Added Drag & Drop for Review Items
• Added Review Links fields (Add Buttons in the Review Box)
• Added Rating Column on 'Posts' page

For Developers:

• Introducing Review box templates — Create custom review box templates
• Introducing Rating type templates — Create custom Rating Types

NOTE: After updating the plugin, existing user ratings must be migrated in Settings > WP Review Pro > Migrate Ratings

• Added check to prevent 0-star user ratings

Files updated:

• wp-review.php
• includes/functions.php
• includes/comments.php

• Fixed SSL error in dashboard
• Added ability to change review author
• Updated language files

Files updated:

• wp-review.php
• admin/admin.php
• admin/metaboxes.php
• includes/functions.php
• assets/js/admin.js
• languages/default.po
• languages/default.mo

• Fixed warning: changed the widget constructor method

Files changed:

• wp-review.php
• includes/widget.php

• Fixed Google structured data testing tool errors and warnings
• Rating stars are showing on search engine results page

Files changed:

• wp-review.php
• includes/functions.php

• Fixed Google structured data testing tool errors and warnings

Files changed:

• wp-review.php
• includes/functions.php

• Added Title Length option for the widget
• Added Filter to control default title length

• Added optional 'id' parameter for shortcode
• Added filter to modify style output

• Added loading animation in the widget
• Fixed minor bug in user ratings
• Fixed minor bug in comments rating feature

• Fixed text from review box appearing in widgets
• Fixed PHP notice on reviews with the only total rating and no criteria
• Added version to enqueue functions

• Fixed missing stars in the widget

• Fixed invalid header issue

• Fixed error appearing when plugin settings weren't saved.
• Fixed JS issues
• Fixed Tabbed widget issue

• Plugin Released