# Changelog All notable changes to TableCrafter will be documented in this file. ## [2.2.18] - 2026-01-08 ### Enhanced - **Docs:** Completely rewrote README.md with comprehensive technical documentation, API reference, and developer hooks - **SEO:** Enhanced plugin description and screenshot descriptions with targeted keywords and use cases - **Screenshots:** Updated with new contextual images showcasing Gutenberg block, admin dashboard, and interactive features ### Fixed - **Critical:** Resolved Live Search toggle not working in Gutenberg block editor due to hydration bug in renderFilters method - **UI:** Updated Gutenberg block icon to match WordPress design standards with proper branding ### Added - **Documentation:** Extensive developer documentation including PHP hooks, JavaScript events, and architecture details - **Badges:** WordPress.org plugin badges showing version, downloads, and ratings - **Examples:** Complete code examples for shortcodes, hooks, and troubleshooting ## [2.2.17] - 2026-01-07 ### Fixed - **Docs:** Added proper "== Description ==" section header for better WordPress.org formatting and compliance. ## [2.2.16] - 2026-01-07 ### Fixed - **Docs:** Cleaned up readme.txt formatting issues - removed duplicate changelog entries and misplaced product description from v2.2.13 section. ## [2.2.21] - 2026-01-08 ### Changed - **UI:** Global search is now disabled by default for cleaner initial appearance. - **UI:** Moved "Clear All Filters" button below filter inputs and added top spacing. ## [2.2.20] - 2026-01-08 ### Added - **Onboarding:** Implemented "Welcome Screen" with activation redirect to guide new users to create their first table. ## [2.2.19] - 2026-01-08 ### Fixed - **Repo:** Shortened plugin description to <150 characters to fix WordPress.org import warning. ## [2.2.15] - 2026-01-08 ### Fixed - **Playground:** Updated WordPress Playground blueprint.json with required meta fields (title, author) and preferredVersions (PHP, WordPress) for Live Preview compatibility. ## [2.2.14] - 2026-01-08 ### Security - **Critical Fix:** Patched a Blind SSRF vulnerability in `ajax_proxy_fetch`. Implemented `wp_safe_remote_get()` and `wp_http_validate_url()` to prevent DNS rebinding and internal network scanning. ## [2.2.13] - 2026-01-07 ### Changed - **Docs:** Switched "Live Demo" link to verify via **TasteWP** for guaranteed stability while WordPress Playground integration is being debugged. ## [2.2.12] - 2026-01-07 ### Fixed - **Docs:** Fixed "Try Live Demo" link to point to the correct GitHub `main` branch instead of `trunk`. ## [2.2.11] - 2026-01-07 ### Fixed - **Playground:** Simplified `blueprint.json` configuration to ensure maximum compatibility with WordPress.org Live Preview validator. ## [2.2.10] - 2026-01-07 ### Fixed - **Playground:** Moved `blueprint.json` to `assets/blueprints/` directory to fix validity error and comply with WordPress.org standards. ## [2.2.9] - 2026-01-07 ### Added - **Preview:** Enabled "Live Preview" for WordPress Playground with a valid blueprint configuration. - **Docs:** Added "Try Live Demo" badge to README. ## [2.2.8] - 2026-01-06 ### Fixed - **Admin Preview:** Fixed Live Preview not loading data in the admin dashboard. Resolved data initialization logic to properly handle empty arrays and URL-based data sources. - **Data Loading:** Improved error handling and logging for better debugging when data fails to load. - **Container Rendering:** Enhanced container clearing and rendering flow to ensure tables display correctly after data loads. - **Permissions:** Fixed permission checks to allow both `edit_posts` and `manage_options` capabilities for admin preview. - **Local Files:** Improved local file path resolution for demo data files to work correctly in admin preview. ## [2.2.7] - 2026-01-06 ### Added - **Resilience:** Introduced "Data Resilience" diagnostics. The engine now returns descriptive error codes instead of silent failures. - **Onboarding:** Added an "Admin Error Helper" UI that appears when a data source is misconfigured, providing troubleshooting tips. - **UX:** Implemented a "Retry" button on the frontend for resilient data fetching in unstable network environments. - **Core:** Core library updated to v1.4.2 with enhanced error states. ## [2.2.6] - 2026-01-06 ### Added - **Preview:** Integrated **WordPress Playground Blueprint** to enable the "Live Preview" feature on WordPress.org. Users can now test TableCrafter instantly in their browser! - **Performance:** Implemented "Zero-Latency Hydration" to eliminate redundant network requests. - **Optimization:** Tables now become interactive instantly upon page load by utilizing embedded data payloads. ### Fixed - **Performance:** Resolved a critical "Double Fetch" bug that wasted user bandwidth and server resources. ## [2.2.5] - 2026-01-05 ### Added - **Export:** Added "Copy to Clipboard" export tool for quick spreadsheet integration with tab-separated values. - **UI:** Integrated Global Search directly into a unified filters area for a cleaner interface. ### Fixed - **Block:** Resolved an "Iframe Blindness" bug where TableCrafter couldn't initialize inside Gutenberg's iframes. - **Core:** Improved hydration logic to ensure all interactive tools (Search, Export, Filters) are fully functional on SSR-rendered tables. ## [2.2.4] - 2026-01-05 ### Fixed - **Core:** Implemented "Hydration Mode" to support injecting filters and export tools into server-side rendered (SSR) tables without flickering. - **WP Plugin:** Fixed cache key collision bug where toggling Search/Export settings in Gutenberg was not updating the table output. - **WP Plugin:** Improved attribute normalization for robust boolean parsing. ## [2.2.3] - 2026-01-05 ### Added - **Block:** New "Demo URL" selector in Gutenberg block settings for quick testing with sample datasets. - **Block:** Integrated TableCrafter CSS into the block editor for a true "What You See Is What You Get" experience. ### Fixed - **Block:** Resolved issue where "Enable Live Search" and "Enable Export Tools" toggles in the Gutenberg block were not correctly passing settings to the frontend. - **Frontend:** Improved attribute parsing in `frontend.js` to ensure boolean settings are correctly interpreted. - **Security:** Standardized data passing to the block script via `wp_localize_script`. ## [2.2.0] - 2026-01-04 ### Added - **Docs:** Expanded the FAQ section with more common technical questions. - **Docs:** Converted contact email to a mailto link. - **Core:** Updated `tablecrafter-core` to v1.3.0. ## [2.1.9] - 2026-01-04 ### Added - **Docs:** Added contact information for custom plugin customization requests. ## [2.1.8] - 2026-01-04 ### Fixed - **Deployment:** Forced SVN refresh and updated Stable Tag to resolve WordPress.org display issues. - **Core:** Updated `tablecrafter-core` to v1.2.7. ## [2.1.7] - 2026-01-04 ### Fixed - **Deployment:** Updated Stable Tag to ensure changelog and updates are visible on WordPress.org. - **Core:** Updated `tablecrafter-core` to v1.2.6. ## [2.1.6] - 2026-01-04 ### Fixed - **Hotfix:** Resolved a ReferenceError (container is not defined) in the multiselect filter logic. - **Core:** Updated `tablecrafter-core` to v1.2.5. ## [2.1.5] - 2026-01-04 ### Fixed - **Hotfix:** Fixed a critical RangeError (Maximum call stack size exceeded) during multiselect initialization. - **Core:** Updated `tablecrafter-core` to v1.2.4. ## [2.1.4] - 2026-01-04 ### Changed - **Demo Data:** Updated Sales Metrics year to 2026 for a better filtering experience. ## [2.1.3] - 2026-01-04 ### Fixed - **UI:** Nuked legacy multiselect container styles that were causing inconsistent shadows and borders. - **Core:** Updated `tablecrafter-core` to v1.2.3. ## [2.1.2] - 2026-01-04 ### Fixed - **UI:** Removed unnecessary container from Multiselect dropdowns for perfect DOM consistency. - **Core:** Updated `tablecrafter-core` to v1.2.2. ## [2.1.1] - 2026-01-04 ### Fixed - **UI:** Perfected filter alignment and shadow behavior across all types. - **Consistency:** Unified height, padding, and focus effects for all inputs. - **Core:** Updated `tablecrafter-core` to v1.2.1. ## [2.1.0] - 2026-01-04 ### Fixed - **UI:** Refined dropdown filter styling to perfectly match standard text inputs. - **Core:** Updated `tablecrafter-core` to v1.2.0. ## [2.0.9] - 2026-01-04 ### Fixed - **Logic:** Improved Date detection heuristic to prevent SKUs/IDs from being identified as Dates. - **Core:** Updated `tablecrafter-core` to v1.1.9. ## [2.0.8] - 2026-01-04 ### Fixed - **UI:** Balanced 50/50 split for Range Filters. - **Core:** Updated `tablecrafter-core` to v1.1.8. ## [2.0.7] - 2026-01-04 ### Fixed - **UI:** Compact horizontal layout for Range Filters. - **Core:** Updated `tablecrafter-core` to v1.1.7. ## [2.0.6] - 2026-01-04 ### Fixed - **Logic:** Resolved dropdown clipping issue via Fixed Positioning. - **Core:** Updated `tablecrafter-core` to v1.1.6. ## [2.0.5] - 2026-01-04 ### Fixed - **Logic:** Enhanced filter type detection to prevent false positives on small datasets. - **Core:** Updated `tablecrafter-core` to v1.1.5. ## [2.0.4] - 2026-01-04 ### Fixed - **Logic:** Numeric IDs no longer incorrectly treated as dates. - **Core:** Updated `tablecrafter-core` to v1.1.4. ## [2.0.3] - 2026-01-03 ### Fixed - **CRITICAL:** Fixed missing CSS deployment and "Invisible Table" bug. - **Core:** Updated `tablecrafter-core` to v1.1.3. ## [2.0.2] - 2026-01-03 ### Fixed - **Bug:** Resolved "Invisible Table" issue via column auto-discovery. - **Core:** Updated `tablecrafter-core` to v1.1.2. ## [2.0.1] - 2026-01-03 ### Fixed - **Bug:** Resolved "Loading..." issue for remote sources. - **Admin:** Updated Admin Preview API initialization. - **Core:** Updated `tablecrafter-core` to v1.1.1. ## [2.0.0] - 2026-01-03 ### Added - **Engine Upgrade:** Unified with `tablecrafter-core` 1.1.0. - **Hydration:** Added Smart Hydration for SSR tables. ## [1.9.2] - 2026-01-02 ### Changed - **Performance:** Added intelligent debouncing (300ms) to Live Search. Prevents UI freezing when typing rapidly in large datasets. ## [1.9.1] - 2026-01-01 ### Fixed - Fixed API caching issue where the renderer ignored pre-warmed data. Now uses read-through caching for instant loads. ### Added - Added documentation for premium Gravity Tables addon. ## [1.9.0] - 2026-01-01 ### Added - **Smart Nested Data Rendering:** Automatically handles Arrays and Objects. Nested items are now rendered as elegant tags or badges instead of `[object Object]`. - **Plugin Rebranding:** Officially renamed to "TableCrafter – WordPress Data Tables & Dynamic Content Plugin" for better alignment with feature scope. ## [1.8.0] - 2026-01-01 ### Added - **Custom Column Aliasing:** Rename headers directly in the shortcode using `include="key:My Label"` syntax. - **Smart Export:** CSV exports now respect your custom column aliases. - **Mobile Reflow:** Mobile card view now uses professional aliases for labels. ## [1.7.0] - 2025-12-31 ### Added - **Smart Data Formatting:** Automatically detects and formats **Dates** (to locale string), **Booleans** (Yes/No badges), and **Emails** (mailto links). - **UI Polish:** Added professional styles for Boolean badges and links. ## [1.6.0] - 2025-12-29 ### Added - **Data Export:** Added toolbar with "Export to CSV" and "Copy to Clipboard" buttons. - **Context-Aware:** Export features respect current search filters and column settings. - **Settings:** New `export="true"` attribute for shortcode and Gutenberg block toggle. ## [1.5.1] - 2025-12-25 ### Added - **Mobile-First Reflow:** Tables now intelligently transform into a "Card View" on small screens. - **Semantic Accessibility:** Added `data-tc-label` attributes for mobile views. ## [1.5.0] - 2025-12-20 ### Added - **Interactive Sorting:** Click column headers to sort numerically or alphabetically. - **Smart Type Detection:** Automatic handling of string and number sorting. - **Visual Sorters:** Arrows added to headers. ## [1.4.1] - 2025-12-15 ### Fixed - **Security Hardening:** SSRF (Server-Side Request Forgery) protection for data proxy. - **Authorization:** Standardized `current_user_can` checks. ## [1.4.0] - 2025-12-10 ### Added - **Pagination Engine:** Client-side pagination for large datasets. - **Control UI:** Previous/Next footer controls. ## [1.3.1] - 2025-12-05 ### Added - **Live Search:** Real-time filtering search bar. ## [1.3.0] - 2025-12-01 ### Added - **Gutenberg Support:** Native WordPress Block with visual sidebar. - **Live Preview:** Instant rendering in the Block Editor. ## [1.2.2] - 2025-11-25 ### Added - **Root Path Selection:** Support for nested JSON data arrays via `root` attribute. ## [1.2.1] - 2025-11-20 ### Added - **SWR Caching:** Stale-While-Revalidate caching for faster TTFB. ## [1.2.0] - 2025-11-15 ### Added - **SSR Engine:** Server-Side Rendering for SEO and elimination of loading flicker. ## [1.1.2] - 2025-11-10 ### Added - Expanded shortcode documentation and examples. ## [1.1.1] - 2025-11-05 ### Added - **Column Filtering:** Support for `include` and `exclude` attributes. - **Visual Rendering:** Auto-detection for images and links. ## [1.1.0] - 2025-11-01 ### Added - **Data Proxy:** Bypasses CORS restrictions. - **WP-CLI Support:** Cache management via command line. - **Automated Refresh:** Background cache warming (WP-Cron). ## [1.0.1] - 2025-10-25 ### Fixed - Refactored script handling for WP.org compliance. ## [1.0.0] - 2025-10-20 ### Added - Initial release. - Live admin previewer. - Smart column detection.