The Official Blog for LifterLMS Contributors

  • LifterLMS MailChimp Version 3.0.0

    • Removes LifterLMS 2.x compatibility, raising the minimum required LifterLMS version to 3.8.0
    • “Confirmation Emails” subscription setting is now enabled by default when installing LifterLMS Add-on
    • Adds a checkbox to enrollment, registration, and checkout forms allowing users to explicitly consent to receive emails
    • To accommodate GDPR compliance, sequences and tags will only be applied to users who have explicitly consented to receive emails.
    • Users who have previously consented to receive emails may opt out via a checkbox on the edit account tab of the student dashboard
    • New options have been added to allow customization of the consent and unsubscribe messages
    • Added Privacy Policy Suggested content linking to the ConvertKit Privacy Policy. Relies on WP 4.9.6.
    • Renamed plugin options to be consistent with other LifterLMS integration classes. Preexisting options will be renamed automatically upon plugin upgrade.
    • Moved ajax functions to their own class
    • Removed function LLMS_MailChimp()->get_groups(), use LLMS_MailChimp()->get_intergration()->get_groups() instead
    • Removed function LLMS_MailChimp()->get_lists(), use LLMS_MailChimp()->get_intergration()->get_lists() instead
    Read more: LifterLMS MailChimp Version 3.0.0
  • LaunchPad Version 2.4.3

    • oEmbeds from streamable.com will now be automatically responsive when embedded in post content or LifterLMS video embed fields
    • Fix issue causing some google fonts to cause 404 errors
    Read more: LaunchPad Version 2.4.3
  • LifterLMS Twilio Version 1.0.2

    • Added recommend privacy policy text via WordPress 4.9.6 functions
    • Tested to WordPress 4.9.6
    • Fix issue causing plugin integration settings to prevent other LifterLMS integration settings (from other add-ons) from displaying on the admin panel
    • Optimize loading of plugin files
    Read more: LifterLMS Twilio Version 1.0.2
  • LifterLMS ConvertKit Version 2.0.0

    • Removes LifterLMS 2.x compatibility, raising the minimum required LifterLMS version to 3.8.0
    • Adds a checkbox to enrollment, registration, and checkout forms allowing users to explicitly consent to receive emails
    • To accommodate GDPR compliance, sequences and tags will only be applied to users who have explicitly consented to receive emails.
    • Users who have previously consented to receive emails may opt out via a checkbox on the edit account tab of the student dashboard
    • New options have been added to allow customization of the consent and unsubscribe messages
    • Added Privacy Policy Suggested content linking to the ConvertKit Privacy Policy. Relies on WP 4.9.6.
    • In addition to an API Key, a Secret Key must also be obtained to API methods to unsubscribe users
    • Class LLMS_Settings_Integrations_ConvertKit has been replaced by LLMS_Integration_ConvertKit which is an integration child accessible programattically via LLMS()->integrations()->get( 'convertkit' )
    • Renamed plugin options to be consistent with other LifterLMS integration classes. Preexisting options will be renamed automatically upon plugin upgrade.
    Read more: LifterLMS ConvertKit Version 2.0.0
  • LifterLMS Version 3.18.1

    • Attached llms_privacy_policy_form_field() and llms_agree_to_terms_form_field() to an action hook llms_registration_privacy
    • Define minimum WordPress version requirement as 4.8.
    Template Updates
    Read more: LifterLMS Version 3.18.1
  • LifterLMS Social Learning Version 1.2.0

    Privacy & GDPR Compliance Tools
    • Added suggested Privacy Policy language outlining information gathered by a default LifterLMS Social Learning site
    • During a WordPress Personal Data Export request the following LifterLMS Social Learning information will be added to the export

    • All profile fields (website url, social profile urls, site handle)

    • All timeline stories
    • All timeline story replies
    • User avatar & profile cover image

    • During a WordPress Personal Data Erasure request the following LifterLMS Social Learning information will be erased

    • All profile fields (website url, social profile urls, site handle)

    • All timeline stories
    • All timeline story replies

    • All of the above relies on features available in WordPress core 4.9.6

    Updates
    • Added RTL language support
    • Tested up to WordPress 4.9.6
    Bug Fixes
    • Fixed issue preventing instructor story browsing from functioning with LifterLMS Core 3.17.0 and later
    Read more: LifterLMS Social Learning Version 1.2.0