Awesome release: WPeMatico Professional 2.21 is Here to Boost your content creation🚀

Hey everyone!

We’ve got some exciting news for all you WordPress users out there! The latest version of WPeMatico Professional, 2.21, was released on June 7, 2024, and it’s packed with awesome new features, enhancements, and bug fixes that will take your content creation to the next level.

Let’s dive into what’s new and improved in this update

🚀 What’s new in Professional 2.21?

✅ Turn Plaintext URLs into Clickable Links

Ever had plain text URLs in your content that you wished were clickable? Professional addon 2.21 now automatically converts those plaintext URLs into clickable links. This not only makes your content more user-friendly but also gives your SEO a nice boost. No more manual hyperlinking!

✅ New Filter for Titles from Core 2.7

We’ve integrated a new filter for titles from the latest core version 2.7. This update removes outdated filters and ensures your titles are processed more efficiently. Your content will stay up-to-date with the latest WordPress standards, which is always a good thing.

✅ Better Canonical URLs with SEO Plugins

SEO is critical, and WPeMatico Professional 2.21 now offers better handling of canonical URLs. With enhanced options to process these URLs using popular SEO plugins, you can avoid duplicate content issues and climb higher in search engine rankings. It’s a win-win!

✨ Enhanced Features

✅ Add Auto Categories “If Exists”

Category management is now much easier. This new feature allows you to automatically assign categories if they are already created, without creating unwanted new categories. This helps to keep your category list neat and organized, saving you from category clutter.

✅ Get Images from <itunes:images> Feed Tags

If you’re using podcasts or iTunes-based content, you’ll love this. Version 2.21 supports fetching images from the <itunes:images> tag. This means more comprehensive media support and better-looking posts with relevant images.

✅ Improved Functionality and Compatibility

We’ve made several behind-the-scenes improvements to meet new requirements and align with the latest core updates. These tweaks ensure that WPeMatico Professional performs better and remains compatible with the ever-evolving WordPress ecosystem.

✅ Updated Default Featured Image Upload Library

Uploading default featured images is now smoother than ever. The library for uploading the default featured images has been updated, making the process faster and more reliable. Say goodbye to upload hassles!

🛠️ Fixed Bugs

✅ Fixed Hardcoded Variables

We’ve tackled several hardcoded variables that could lead to fatal errors when used with the WPeMatico core. These fixes ensure that the plugin runs smoothly without unexpected crashes, giving you peace of mind.

✅ Resolved Simplepie Library Issue

There was a pesky issue with the Simplepie library when retrieving multiple images from feed enclosures. We’ve fixed it, so now all images should be retrieved and displayed correctly, making your posts look even better.

✅ Fixed a Fatal Error with Keyword Filtering

We fixed a fatal error that occurred in some cases when using keyword filtering, ensuring smoother operation.

✅ Fixed an Error on Applying the Filter to Set Options for http_request_args

An error with applying the filter to set options for http_request_args has been resolved.

✅ Fixed a Campaign Notice on Assigning ‘feed_author’

We resolved a campaign notice issue that appeared when assigning ‘feed_author’.

🔧 Overall Improvements in 2.21

✅ Better Code Quality

We’ve made numerous improvements to the codebase, adding comments and better structuring. This makes it easier for developers to understand and work with the plugin, which means fewer bugs and better performance for everyone.

✅ Updated Core Version Requirement

To keep things running smoothly, we’ve increased the required version of the WPeMatico core to 2.7.5. This ensures you’re using the latest features and improvements, making your content creation process more efficient.

✅ Improved Fetch Using a Selected User Agent

Improved the fetch process using a selected User Agent, including compatibility with sites using Cloudflare. The User Agent is now also used in the WPeMatico Full Content Addon.

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Let’s GO!

WPeMatico Professional 2.21 is a game-changer. With new features like automatic hyperlinking and smarter category management, plus important bug fixes and code enhancements, this update is all about making your life easier and your content better. Make sure to update to the latest version and start enjoying all these fantastic improvements. 🚀

Take your WordPress content creation to new heights with WPeMatico Professional 2.21. Happy blogging!

-Etruel Developments