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Free Downloads Changelog

Version 2.0.0 — September 29, 2016
  • Fixed: Prevent single download buttons from disappearing on modal open
  • Fixed: Issue with global email list signup on supported newsletters
  • Updated: Localization .pot file
  • Improved: Overhauled settings page
  • Improved: Finally perfected support for multi-purchase mode
  • Improved: Codebase cleanup and organization
  • Improved: Free Downloads meta box on download edit pages
  • Improved: Support for EDD core purchase link shortcode
  • Added: edd_free_download shortcode
  • Added: Direct download option
  • Added: Option to over-ride download files with an archive for Free Downloads
  • Added: Support for multi-file auto-download
  • Added: Support for product bundles
  • Added: Support for remotely-hosted files
Version 1.2.7 — August 26, 2016
  • Fixed: Bug with multi-option mode
Version 1.2.6 — August 24, 2016
  • Fixed: Fatal error after free download transaction
Version 1.2.5 — August 23, 2016
  • Added: Support for disabling Receiptful emails
  • Added: Switch to template files for modals
  • Added: Filterable helper function for errors
  • Updated: JS tweaks
Version 1.2.4 — August 17, 2016
  • Fixes bug with modal window button labels
Version 1.2.3 — July 22, 2016
  • Fixed bug with multiple free downloads on one page
  • Fixed incorrect textdomain in admin meta box
  • Updated deprecated function
Version 1.2.2 — May 13, 2016
  • Fixed: Hardened price_id checks that allowed a paid download to be purchased for free with a specially crafted URL
Version 1.2.1 — April 25, 2016
  • Fixed: Bug which made first and last name required, even if the required checkbox wasn’t checked
  • Fixed: Tentatively fixed bug when using FacetWP
  • Fixed: Email field not always being auto-selected properly
  • Added: Support for HTML notes
Version 1.2 — January 20, 2016
  • Added: Support for variable pricing
  • Added: Optional notes field for the download modal
  • Added: Option to exclude products from using the modal
  • Added: Purchase Limit integration
Version 1.1.2 — January 13, 2016
  • Fixed: Auto-download error
  • Added: Support for new EDD settings sections
Version 1.1.1 — December 14, 2015
  • Fixed: Prevent modal from dying on missing or invalid email
Version 1.1.0 — November 6, 2015
  • Added: Opt-in settings for supported newsletter extensions
  • Added: Status indicator for processing in modal
  • Added: Better email sanitization
  • Added: Better security handling for download processing
  • Updated: Restructured settings panel
Version 1.0.8 — July 2, 2015
  • Fixed an issue with logged-in Subscribers not being able to see the confirmation page
Version 1.0.7 — June 16, 2015
  • Fixed a conflict with Buy Now buttons
Version 1.0.6 — June 10, 2015
  • Fix: Harden process free download endpoint
Version 1.0.5 — May 11, 2015
  • Tweak: Improved anti-spam protection
Version 1.0.4 — April 20, 2015
  • FIX: XSS vulnerability in query args
Version 1.0.3 — April 13, 2015
  • Compatibility fixes
Version 1.0.2 — March 31, 2015
  • Fixed a bug with capital letters in email addresses
  • Fixed a bug with the Redirect to Checkout option
Version 1.0.1 — March 18, 2015
  • Drastically improved handling on mobile devices
  • Added support for address tags to email validation
  • Improved email validation regex
  • Prevent deactivation if EDD isn’t active
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