Hello Everyone,
We wanted to update you on the progress of our upcoming release of AnsPress v5. Although there hasn’t been a major release in the past two years, we have been diligently working on significant improvements. Here are some of the major upcoming changes:
1. Support for the Latest Version of WordPress: We’ve ensured compatibility with the newest WordPress version.
2. Block Editor Support: Integration with the block editor is now available, offering greater flexibility and ease of use.
3. Code Rewrite: The code has been rewritten to enhance efficiency, testing, and maintenance. We have also fixed numerous bugs and enhanced the user-friendliness of the plugin.
The new block editor support allows seamless integration with compatible themes, while we have maintained support for the classic editor for those who prefer it. Importantly, no database changes have been made in this release, so updating should be smooth. However, we still recommend backing up your website before proceeding. Future versions will include significant database changes, so please be prepared for that. In this update, we have removed some underutilized features.
The current template system has been completely replaced with a block-based system, providing more flexibility and control. Users of the old template system will need to recreate their templates using the new system, as maintaining both systems is impractical.
Warning: If you prefer not to deal with these updates or have significant customizations in the old template system, you should avoid updating to the upcoming release.
Additionally, we will soon release a separate pro plugin with advanced features to elevate your website further. This will also allow us to maintain and support the free plugin more effectively.
As always, we welcome your feedback and suggestions. Please let us know your thoughts, and we will strive to incorporate them in future releases. Thank you for your continued support.
Best regards,
The AnsPress Team, ZenProjects.
