Version 3.0.0 (November 5, 2026)

Improvement Strengthened permission and access checks across admin actions, AJAX requests, bulk actions, and subscription management.
Improvement Added better validation for admin and frontend actions, including follower management, email actions, license activation, and subscription forms.
Improvement Enhanced protection for follow, unsubscribe, and email links to ensure that only valid requests can make changes.
Improvement Improved input validation and sanitization across follower forms, search, exports, settings, and meta box actions.
Improvement Enhanced handling of user, author, post, term, and guest follower information to prevent unauthorized access or changes.
Improvement Improved output handling across templates, widgets, settings, listings, and meta box fields.
Improvement Improved the handling of email addresses and other user-submitted information across the plugin.
Improvement Updated the license verification process to use the WordPress HTTP API with proper timeout and connection handling.
Improvement Added direct-access protection to plugin templates and block files.
Improvement Improved compatibility with PHP 8.x and PHP 8.2 by updating deprecated patterns, class properties, and array handling.
Improvement Updated several WordPress functions and coding practices to better align with current WordPress standards.
Fix Fixed issues with follower searches and database queries when searching posts, terms, and authors.
Fix Fixed issues with follower CSV exports, including sorting and handling of post, term, and author IDs.
Fix Fixed issues with admin bulk actions such as delete, subscribe, and unsubscribe.
Fix Fixed issues with the unsubscribe template and listing pages that could cause incorrect or unexpected output.
Fix Fixed issues with displaying author names, post titles, term names, email addresses, follow buttons, and follower counts.
Fix Fixed issues with email headers and sender addresses when processing emails.
Fix Fixed translation-loading notices on newer versions of WordPress.
Fix Fixed an issue with the Send Email admin action affecting other admin pages.
Fix Fixed a JavaScript error that could occur on admin pages without an editor.
Fix Fixed follower REST callbacks to correctly use user data instead of post data.
Fix Fixed issues with pagination, meta box libraries, time fields, and asset URLs.
Fix Fixed issues when handling empty or invalid meta values.
Fix Fixed a parameter conflict with WordPress search functionality.
Performance Improved follower notification performance by reducing unnecessary database queries when processing large follower lists.
Performance Optimized follower data loading to improve performance on websites with a large number of followers.
Compatibility Tested with WordPress 7.1.4.
Compatibility Tested with WooCommerce 11.2.2.

Version 2.4.2 (February 13, 2026)

Fix Improved WPML compatibility to ensure all translatable strings are properly registered and displayed in the selected language.

Version 2.4.1 (December 16, 2025)

Fix Optimized the plugin code to improve security.

Version 2.4.0 (November 11, 2025)

Enhancement Addressed a security vulnerability.

Version 2.3.9 (September 9, 2025)

New Added compatibility with WPML version 4.8
Fix Tested with WordPress 6.8

Version 2.3.8 (November 6, 2024)

New Added compatibility with WPML version 4.7

Version 2.3.7 (October 2, 2024)

Fix Optimized the plugin code for improved performance.

Version 2.3.6 (September 12, 2024)

Fix Resolved an issue with the Gutenberg editor not displaying email sent notices properly.

Version 2.3.5 (July 18, 2024)

Fix Tested with WordPress 6.6.

Version 2.3.4 (July 10, 2024)

New Optimized the plugin code.

Version 2.3.3 (July 3, 2024)

Fix Improved licensing code.

Version 2.3.2 (June 28, 2024)

New Added validation of license code on updating the script.

Version 2.3.1 (June 12, 2024)

New Optimized the plugin code.

Version 2.3.0 (May 28, 2024)

New Added follower information to display via the WordPress REST API.
New Added compatibility with GeoDirectory.

Version 2.2.2 (May 6, 2024)

New Added compatibility with WP User Frontend.

Version 2.2.1 (September 25, 2023)

Fix Fixed an issue of gutenberg block showing error when used to import shortcode for plugin.

Version 2.2.0 (June 22, 2023)

New Removed custom automatic updater logic and added compatibility with Envato Market plugin for easy updates.
New Added licensing validation to use the plugin.

Version 2.1.2 (February 4, 2022)

New Added a compatibility with WordPress 5.9

Version 2.1.1 (December 21, 2021)

New Updated branding logo

Version 2.1.0 (October 6, 2021)

Fix Fixed an issue of shortcode icon not displaying on classic editor.

Version 2.0.9 (September 27, 2021)

New Added a compatibility with PHP 8.0

Version 2.0.8 (June 21, 2021)

Fix Improved the button instantly changes to following while in the background it’s processing.

Version 2.0.7 (May 28, 2021)

Fix Optimized the plugin code as per codecanyon rules.

Version 2.0.6 (May 25, 2021)

New Added a compatibility with WordPress 5.7.2

Version 2.0.5 (January 20, 2021)

Fix Updated email pattern validation as per RFC standards.

Version 2.0.4 (December 18, 2020)

Fix Fixed an issue of messages does not display on email subscribe and unsubscribe.

Version 2.0.3 (September 14, 2020)

Fix Fixed compatibility issues with WordPress 5.5.1.

Version 2.0.2 (June 26, 2020)

New Removed the use of session from the plugin.

Version 2.0.1 (May 11, 2020)

New The plugin code optimized.

Version 2.0.0 (April 15, 2020)

New Added a compatibility with Wordpress 5.4

Version 1.9.17 (March 30, 2020)

New Added option to send digest email for new comments.

Version 1.9.16 (October 15, 2019)

Fix Fixed compatibility issue with Elementer plugin.

Version 1.9.15 (August 9, 2019)

Fix Fixed "The REST API operation timeout error" from WordPress site health check.

Version 1.9.14 (July 20, 2019)

New Added GDPR compatibility.

Version 1.9.13 (May 20, 2019)

Fix Removed use of inline css from the plugin.

Version 1.9.12 (May 17, 2019)

Fix Changed Business Domain URL from wpweb.co.in to wpwebelite.com

Version 1.9.11 (May 15, 2019)

Fix Resolved Js issue with post preview option.

Version 1.9.10 (May 4, 2019)

New Added compatibility with Elementor Page Builder plugin.
Fix Optimized code by escaping static text and URLs.

Version 1.9.9 (March 25, 2019)

Fix Optimized code for WP Compliant badge.

Version 1.9.8 (February 7, 2019)

Fix Modified plugin Auto Updater request URL.

Version 1.9.7 (February 4, 2019)

New Added a setting to make "Notify followers for this update" option default selected.

Version 1.9.6 (January 22, 2019)

Fix Resolve an issue of triggering an emails.

Version 1.9.5 (January 8, 2019)

New Added gutenberg block support for shortcodes - Posts Follow Button, Terms Follow button, Authors Follow button, Posts I Follow, Authors I Follow and Terms I Follow.

Version 1.9.4 (December 27, 2018)

New Added a compatibility with WordPress 5.0

Version 1.9.3 (November 17, 2018)

New Added some action and filters in email templates.

Version 1.9.2 (August 9, 2018)

Fix Fixed BuddyPress profile image not sync with listing user profile image.
Fix Fixed an issue with author followers listing in BuddyPress.
Fix Fixed term widget issue.

Version 1.9.1 (July 25, 2018)

Fix Fixed PHP deprecated errors and string translation issues.

Version 1.9.0 (June 13, 2018)

New Added custom CSS option.
New Added widget for Post Follow , Term Follow and Author Follow button.
New Added BuddyPress support.
New Added export followers features.

Version 1.8.5 (March 27, 2018)

Fix Resolved few design issues.

Version 1.8.4 (February 15, 2018)

Fix Updated download link of Auto Update plugin.

Version 1.8.3 (February 1, 2018)

Fix Fixed few warnings.

Version 1.8.2 (November 18, 2017)

Fix Replaced Use of ereg() function with preg_match() to avoid deprecated errors.
New Added feature to add followers from the backend for any post, term or author.

Version 1.8.1 (September 13, 2017)

New Added Extensions page.

Version 1.8.0 (August 29, 2017)

Fix Updated translation .mo and .po files.

Version 1.7.9 (June 12, 2017)

New Added email address validation to avoid warnings.

Version 1.7.8 (June 8, 2017)

New Added WordPress 4.7.5 Compatibility.

Version 1.7.7 (October 12, 2016)

New Added email multilingual support to work with WPML.
New Added option to send individual unsubscribe links to followers.

Version 1.7.6 (July 19, 2016)

New Added option to send direct unsubscribe link without need of confirming email for unsubscribe.
Fix Allow author to view his followers from the backend.

Version 1.7.5 (May 20, 2016)

Fix Made front side Table designs responsive.

Version 1.7.4 (March 19, 2016)

New Added support to work with thirdparty plugins for sending notification.

Version 1.7.3 (December 30, 2015)

Fix Removed use of .live() method in jQuery and replace it with .on() method.

Version 1.7.2 (November 17, 2015)

Fix Optimize some code.

Version 1.7.1 (September 21, 2015)

New Added setting to disable Follow Post metabox options for individual post.

Version 1.7.0 (August 11, 2015)

New Added support to work with WPML plugin.

Version 1.6.5 (July 9, 2015)

Fix Updated PrettyPhoto to 3.1.6 to resolve XSS security issue.

Version 1.6.4 (June 4, 2015)

Fix Fixed a bug with "Send Emails" page not working in Safari and Opera browser.

Version 1.6.3 (May 13, 2015)

New Added plugin upgrade safe method for translations.
Fix Optimized JS/css codes.

Version 1.6.2 (April 23, 2015)

New Added support to work auto update plugin feature with multisite.
New Added option for allowing guest users to subscribe without email confirmation.
Fix Improved logic of sending emails to registered users.

Version 1.6.1 (April 15, 2015)

New Added auto update plugin feature.
Fix Fixed some design issues.

Version 1.6.0 (April 2, 2015)

New Improved WP List Table logic for Followed Posts, Terms and Authors module.
New Added support to work with FES extension of Easy Digital Downloads.
Fix Fixed a bug with Search by term and search by author in Followed Terms module and Followed Authors module.
Fix Fixed a bug with follow button logic when set on individual entries.

Version 1.5.5 (March 17, 2015)

New Added more actions and filters.

Version 1.5.4 (October 7, 2014)

Fix Prevent followed posts, terms, authors entries from displaying on the front-end.

Version 1.5.3 (September 10, 2014)

Fix Resolved shortcode popup design issue with Wordpress version 4.0.

Version 1.5.2 (August 7, 2014)

Fix Updated chosen library to resolve conflicts with other plugins.

Version 1.5.1 (May 12, 2014)

New Added actions / filters to make plugin work with Schedule Emails Addon.

Version 1.5 (April 21, 2014)

Fix Changed short-code icon code to work with WordPress version 3.9.
Fix Resolved error occured on plugin activation with WordPress version 3.9.
New Added "Send Emails" feature to followers of authors, terms and posts/pages.

Version 1.4.3 (April 16, 2014)

Fix Minor bug fix for using wrong nonce condition in edit post/page.

Version 1.4.2 (March 19, 2014)

Fix Removed use of wp_print_styles and admin_print_styles action.
Fix Removed use of mb_strlen function.

Version 1.4.1 (January 28, 2014)

Fix Minor bug fix for popup design.

Version 1.4 (January 17, 2014)

New Added option to follow any authors so followers will get an email when any new post published by that author.

Version 1.3 (January 2, 2014)

New 100% multilanguage - Follow My Blog Post is completely translatable both in front and back-end.

Version 1.2.1 (December 13, 2013)

Fix Removed use of .live() method in jQuery and replace it with .on() method.

Version 1.2 (December 4, 2013)

Fix Bug fix for "Enable Follow Button On" setting.
New Added Html email template, preview email and send test email features.

Version 1.1 (November 29, 2013)

New Added option to send emails notification for comments.
New Added option to follow any category or tags or any custom taxonomies so followers will get an email when any new post published for that term.
New Added shortcode to follow any term.
Fix Updated shortcode to follow any post with more options like disable followers count, set custom messages for each shortcode etc.
New Added email templates for new post and comments.
Fix Modified the logic of unsubscribe URL so now all users would get common unsubscribe URL but they need to confirm their request for unsubscription by email.
Fix Modified email sent logic so now all emails will get sent as "bcc:" to all followers to make the process faster of sending emails.
Fix Modified Edit post notifications logic so now users will get a checkbox labeled "Notify followers for this update".when this checkbox ticked, then only followers will get email for update the post.
Fix Make Design of popup and Subscription Management page responsive and mobile friendly.

Version 1.0 (November 13, 2013)

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