Actirise

Version 4.0.1 – 2026-03-23

• [FIXED] Fixed a bug in the data retrieval logic for the plugin homepage and “Performance by URL” section. Certain traffic sources were not being included, but all revenue and visit data are now fully accounted for.
• [FIXED] Refined the homepage design with a visual update to perfectly align with the recent Actirise Analytics overhaul.
• [FIXED] Updated the data retrieval logic to strip the “www.” prefix from domain names in API calls, ensuring full compatibility and accurate data synchronization with the Actirise Analytics platform.

Version 4.0.0 – 2026-03-18

• [ADDED] Implemented a new homepage to match the Analytics interface with a new layout for all data.
• [ADDED] Added “Today so far” tracking featuring Active Visitors, Unified Partner Revenue, Valid Page Views, and Valid Page Views RPM.
• [ADDED] Added a comparison toggle to visualize performance trends against specific past dates.
• [ADDED] Added Traffic & Revenue Analysis charts with Source Breakdown (Google, Facebook, etc.) and Performance by URL to identify top-performing content.
• [ADDED] Added a Last 7 Days Revenue History table to track earnings consistency.
• [ADDED] Implemented a new header design to improve organization, clarity, and visual consistency with the updated Actirise Platform and Analytics headers.
• [ADDED] Introduced Health Check: a comprehensive diagnostic tool accessible via the stethoscope icon in the menu. It performs automated technical and performance audits, including Core Web Vitals (CLS) optimization, Ad Placement validation, CMP Vendor List compliance, and Ads.txt Redirection integrity checks.

• [ADDED] Embedded an Actirise AI agent powered by Gitbook directly within the plugin to provide instant answers and streamlined access to product documentation without leaving the dashboard.

• [CHANGED] Moved all menu-level alert badges and notifications into the Health Check module to declutter the menu and provide a centralized location for all technical alerts.

Version 3.4.1 – 2026-03-03

• [CHANGED] Updated the plugin display name to “Actirise — Advertising & Monetization” to comply with WordPress directory standards.
• [CHANGED] Moved the admin dashboard menu item to ensure a lower, less intrusive placement.
• [CHANGED] Revised the readme.txt file to limit tags to exactly five: monetization, advertising, ads, ad manager, banner.
• [CHANGED] Updated the Privacy Policy link to https://corporate.sparteo.com/privacy-policy within all forms and footer sections to remove an unnecessary 301 redirect.
• [CHANGED] Standardized the use of environment variables (such as ACTIRISE_DIR and ACTIRISE_FILE) throughout the plugin to ensure consistent file and directory location management.
• [CHANGED] Updated the support email addresses across some screens to adapt to the customer’s contract.
• [CHANGED] Automated the inclusion of “Via WP Plugin” as the first line in configuration notes within the Actirise Platform whenever an update is triggered, allowing for clear identification of changes originating from the WordPress plugin.
• [CHANGED] Updated all cosmetic text mentions of the IAB framework from “TCF v2.2” to “TCF v2.3” within the admin dashboard.

Version 3.4.0 – 2026-02-25

• [ADDED] Introduced a new primary option in the Ads.txt tab that allows Actirise to host and manage the ads.txt file directly via redirection for real-time updates and optimized revenue performance.

• [CHANGED] Simplified the onboarding funnel by making Actirise-hosted Ads.txt the only solution presented to new users.

• [CHANGED] Renamed the title of the first block in the Settings tab to “Analytics Settings” for better clarity and organization.

• [CHANGED] Refined the wording of some sentences and added instructions regarding cache exclusions during the site review process.

• [FIXED] Fixed an issue where custom variables could be missing on category and tag pages.

• [FIXED] Fixed a CSS naming conflict with the WPResidence-Core plugin that caused the Actirise interface to appear empty.

Version 3.3.4 – 2026-01-22

• [FIXED] Corrected a naming inconsistency in the configuration publishing process by ensuring the pagetype value is sent as “home” instead of “homepage” to align with Actirise script standards.
• [FIXED] Fixed an issue causing duplicate event annotations by disabling tracking during AJAX requests and ensuring event annotations are no longer sent for websites with a Refused, Disabled, or Suspended status.
• [FIXED] Resolved a bug in the Synchronize FastCMP feature that prevented it from functioning correctly when a user was not logged in.

Version 3.3.3 – 2025-12-15

• [CHANGED] Updated the Status page within the WordPress plugin to clearly inform users if their website has been deactivated, advising on next steps for reactivation.
• [CHANGED] Optimized plugin performance by preventing unnecessary API calls (including those triggered by CRON jobs and event tracking) when a user is not properly authenticated.
• [CHANGED] The “Add URL to exclude” button is now fully functional, allowing users to add URLs to the exclusion list and implementing a check to prevent the addition of duplicate URLs.

• [CHANGED] Added a new blue notice below the Presized Div feature introduction, emphasizing the requirement for valid HTML.

• [FIXED] Fixed a bug where selecting the “Update my ads.txt manually” radio button caused the entire configuration panel to disappear. The panel now remains visible and functional upon selection.

Version 3.3.2 – 2025-12-01

• [CHANGED] Updated the “Tested up to” compatibility tag in the plugin’s readme.txt file to WordPress version 6.9.

• [FIXED] Resolved a front crash caused by a “Maximum recursive updates exceeded” error when opening the Advanced Settings modal, eliminating an infinite re-rendering loop within the component.

Version 3.3.1 – 2025-11-27

• [ADDED] Introduced a Beta Features panel in the Settings page, available only to selected clients for testing, which provides early access to the Actirise Hosted ads.txt feature for maximizing synchronization and compliance speed via file redirection.

• [CHANGED] Implemented the ability to modify the XPath directly within the Ad Formats advanced settings, allowing experienced publishers and support teams to improve the precision and control of ad placements.

• [FIXED] Fixed an issue in the FastCMP modal where links inside the text were displaying as white on a white background on certain sites. The link color has been updated to #0065D9 to ensure visibility regardless of the modal’s background configuration.

Version 3.3 – 2025-11-17

• [ADDED] Implemented full WordPress internationalization standards, making the plugin interface now available in multiple languages including: English, Finnish, French, Spanish (and regional variants for Mexico and Argentina), Danish, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil and Portugal), Dutch, Norwegian (Bokmål), Japanese, Korean, and Swedish.

• [CHANGED] Implemented new data-wp-injection attributes on pre-sized divs to identify the method of insertion: shortcode or PHP function.

• [CHANGED] Moved the Cache Instructions step to the end of the onboarding funnel to prominently display the link to the Cache Instructions documentation, emphasizing that applying necessary cache exclusion rules is crucial for proper monetization.
• [CHANGED] Implemented an automatic trigger for pre-sized div synchronization immediately after updating the Ad Formats configuration to check and apply any newly required pre-sized divs.
• [CHANGED] Updated the Ad Formats tab description to permanently include a link to the relevant documentation, ensuring users can access configuration details even outside of an error context.

• [CHANGED] Set the default country selection in the FastCMP onboarding step to automatically match the country selected during the initial signup process.

• [FIXED] Corrected an issue preventing the update event annotation feature from functioning correctly.

• [FIXED] Fixed a bug where the Actirise panel was incorrectly displayed on irrelevant post_type pages (like media) and is now only shown on relevant post/page edit screens when an account is actively connected to the plugin.
• [FIXED] Corrected an unexpected behavior issue with input type="number" fields on the Ad Formats configuration screen.
• [FIXED] Fixed a display bug in the FastCMP preferences panel by updating the Back button’s CSS values (color, background-color, border-color) to correctly match the settings stored for the Parameters button.

Version 3.2.1 – 2025-10-29

• [FIXED] Corrected an incorrect parameter in the code that was preventing presized divs from injecting properly, which was contributing to increased Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS).
• [FIXED] Resolved a bug in the FastCMP onboarding funnel where, when only the “Install FastCMP” option was available, it was not checked by default
• [FIXED] Fixed a bug on the CMP tab where changes were not correctly discarded when navigating away, ensuring the tab content now properly reverts if changes are not explicitly saved.

Version 3.2 – 2025-10-27

• [ADDED] Introduced Advanced Configuration options for Ad Formats, allowing users to customize specific settings like position, margin, and repetition rules.
• [ADDED] Customized the published note displayed upon configuration changes in Ad Formats to clearly summarize the specific actions taken by the client.
• [ADDED] If the plugin fails to find a valid XPath for automatic placement, it will now propose a shortcode to ensure ad formats can still be displayed.
• [ADDED] Implemented automatic event annotations in Analytics via the API to analyse the impact of major configuration changes whenever key settings are modified.
• [ADDED] Introduced a new Actirise panel on the WordPress post/page edit screen, featuring a toggle to easily exclude the current post or page from displaying all Actirise ad placements.
• [ADDED] Enabled the use of the WordPress Media Library to select and set the logo for the FastCMP (Consent Management Platform) directly within the plugin settings.

• [ADDED] Added a Logout option to the main plugin navigation, allowing clients to easily sign out of their current Actirise account.

• [CHANGED] The injection of CSS generated by presized divs is now applied in all cases, simplifying the code and eliminating complex conditional checks.

• [CHANGED] Users with a not “organization_manager” role will no longer have access to the Ad Formats tab, as they lack the necessary permissions to modify configurations.
• [CHANGED] Reduced unnecessary queries on the user route to improve overall performance and response times.
• [CHANGED] Made several front-end enhancements to the Ad Formats tab for a better user experience.
• [CHANGED] The installation tab content on the WordPress store has been updated to provide clearer instructions on how to install the plugin.
• [CHANGED] Improved plugin initialization and default option management by relocating initialization logic to more appropriate locations and removing.
• [CHANGED] Optimized ad format images by reducing file size and resolution, significantly improving performance without affecting the display quality.
• [CHANGED] Updated the URLs opt-out feature in the Settings tab to align with contract terminology, renaming it to “No Ad”.
• [CHANGED] Modified API queries to use a new filter, preventing the inclusion of subdomains (e.g., staging.test.com) when a specific domain (e.g., test.com) is specified.
• [CHANGED] Adapted the Ads.txt tab UI to correctly handle edge cases where the adstxt-active status returns null or is missing, ensuring radio buttons remain unselected
• [CHANGED] Implemented a new value in FAST_CMP_OPTIONS to accurately distinguish when the CMP is injected via the plugin.

• [CHANGED] Refactored API exchanges for the Ad Formats feature to only transfer necessary and authorized client-modifiable data

• [FIXED] Corrected an Internal.NoCodeFound error in page-settings.php to align with WordPress guidelines.

• [FIXED] Corrected the Ads.txt checker logic so the verification webservice only uses the force parameter on the initial call, preventing unnecessary execution on subsequent calls
• [FIXED] Ensured that trial period notification is displayed immediately upon login, rather than requiring a page reload to appear.
• [FIXED] Resolved an error that occurred when trying to use the “No Ad” feature with post titles containing double quotation marks. The fix ensures proper JSON decoding of article data even with special characters in the title.
• [FIXED] Resolved an issue with injecting pre-sized divs to ensure compatibility and correctly taking into account their JavaScript attributes.
• [FIXED] Corrected the integration logic to properly handle the majority of well-formed Web Component structures when injecting pre-sized divs.

Full changelog available at changelog.txt