1.4.5 release

= 1.4.5 =

• Added a simple way for hiding ads using a single function. This will allow creators to hide ads for their patrons in any part of their WP site
• Added a login widget that site admins can put in the sidebar or other widget areas of their site. It allows users to login via Patreon, and shows 'Connect your Patreon' version of the login button for WP users who dont have a connected Patreon account. Allows optional message and also shows a logout link.
• Made [patreon_login_button] shortcode allow connecting one's Patreon account if logged in. Shows 'Connect your Patreon' version in such cases
• Added a 'Connect your Patreon' button
• Patreon_Frontend::showPatreonLoginButton function now shows alternative 'Connect your Patreon' version of login image in all login forms
• Patreon_Frontend::showPatreonLoginButton now accepts args
• Patreon_Frontend::showPatreonLoginButton now allows override of login image via args
• Added parameters to make_tiers_select function to allow skipping updating creator tiers from Patreon via arguments

1.4.4 release

= 1.4.4 =

• Added a simple way for custom gating any part of a WP site using a single function. This will allow easier gating of any part of a site via theme files.
• Removed the formerly required 'patreon_enable_direct_unlocks' global var requirement for custom gating since now its not needed.
• Added a 'Connect site' button to show when all Patreon connection detail fields are empty. This will allow reconnecting sites to Patreon using connection wizard.

1.4.3 release

= 1.4.3 =

• Added compatibility for WP Fastest Cache - now plugin will tell WP Fastest Cache to not serve a post/page from cache if the post/page is a gated one. This should make content unlocking process for patrons better in sites using WP Fastest Cache

1.4.2 release

= 1.4.2 =

• Updated gated post interface text to be more informative. Now non-qualifying patrons should see the reason why they dont qualify for access to a post
• Fixed a minor PHP notice that non-patron Patreon users saw when they viewed a gated post after logging into WP site via Patreon

1.4.1 Release

= 1.4.1 =

• Post meta saving code simplified
• Help link updated
• Credential check after credential save got minor enhancements
• Set a default email to make sure email check fails when a user doesnt have an email verified at Patreon
• A notice that appeared during plugin update check was fixed
• A duplicate state var was removed

1.4.0 release

= 1.4.0 =

• Added no-cache HTTP header to prevent caching of gated content
• More efficient and smooth addition/removal of image locking feature related htaccess rules
• Universal deactivate function
• Rewrite rules flushed upon activate/deactivate
• Added filter for raw text of label over interface button

1.3.9 Release

• Plugin will now try preventing caching of gated content. This will help users to access the content they unlocked instead of still seeing the cached locked version. Has option to turn on/off
• Added admin pointers to help users navigate plugin related info
• Added admin pointer for new cache option
• Formatted gated content feed items to have proper html
• Fixed WP 5.3 causing add_submenu_page parameter notice

1.3.8 Release

= 1.3.8 =

• Added a health check page that shows the health of Patreon integration
• Added compatibility checks for permalink settings and WP Super Cache settings
• Critical issues with the integration are shown in dismissable notice that shows up on a 7 day basis when dismissed
• Removed the transitional image locking option check code now that it is not needed

1.3.7 minor release

= 1.3.7 =

• Readme updated, screenshots added, Faq added
• Made __get_json function and token var in API class public so 3rd party addons and class extenders can access and use them

1.3.6 Minor release

= 1.3.6 =

• Allowed existing sites using v1 to upgrade to v2 by using reconnect/disconnect/setup functions. This also fixes the PHP error these sites may have encountered if they attempted that upgrade.