WP BrowserUpdate

This plugin notifies website visitors to update their outdated browser in a non-intrusive way.

Description

Many users still browse with outdated browsers, often unaware of the risks. Upgrading ensures better security and reliability. This plugin displays a subtle notification prompting visitors to update their browser. Activate the plugin, and it works seamlessly.

Visit browserupdate.org for more details.

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Important Notice

Breaking Changes in Version 5.0.0

• Requires PHP 7.4 or newer.
• Ensure your hosting is updated to PHP 7.4 before upgrading to version 5.0.0 or newer.
• Servers running older PHP versions are no longer supported.
  • If your server is running an earlier PHP version, please download version 4.8.1.

Installation

Installing via WordPress Plugin Search (Recommended)

This is the easiest and quickest way to install the plugin:

1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Navigate to Plugins > Add New.
3. In the search bar, type WP BrowserUpdate.
4. Locate the correct plugin in the search results.
5. Click Install Now next to WP BrowserUpdate.
6. Once installed, click Activate to enable the plugin.

Manual Installation

If you prefer to install the plugin manually via SFTP, follow these steps:

1. Download the plugin
   • Download the latest version from the WordPress Plugin Directory.
2. Extract the plugin files
   • Locate the downloaded ZIP file and extract it on your computer.
   • You should now have a folder named wp-browser-update.
3. Upload the plugin to your website
   • Connect to your website using an FTP client (e. g., FileZilla) or access the File Manager in your hosting control panel.
   • Navigate to /wp-content/plugins/ in your WordPress installation directory.
   • Upload the extracted wp-browser-update folder.
4. Activate the plugin
   • Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
   • Go to Plugins > Installed Plugins.
   • Find WP BrowserUpdate in the list and click Activate.

Installing via the WordPress Admin Panel

If you have already downloaded the ZIP file, you can install it via the WordPress admin panel:

1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Navigate to Plugins > Add New.
3. Click Upload Plugin at the top of the page.
4. Click Choose File, select wp-browser-update.zip from your computer, and click Install Now.
5. Once the installation is complete, click Activate Plugin to enable it.

Changelog

5.1.1

• Added:
  • Support for free-text input of browser versions (replaces dropdown selection).
  • Browser version check and caching.
  • Cache duration filter: Added a wpbu_browser_version_cache_hours filter to allow developers to adjust the browser version cache duration (default: 6 hours).
• Changed:
  • Admin settings page follows WordPress admin standards.
  • Cleaner field structure: Improved markup and consistency of settings form fields.
  • Security: Improved sanitization and nonce handling for all settings fields.
  • Performance: Fewer unnecessary remote lookups when opening the admin settings page.
• Fixed:
  • Prevented a frontend "Uncaught Error" caused by invalid/unexpected browser version strings by hardening version parsing and normalization. Thanks to @danyloliptuha for pointing out.

5.0.0

• Breaking Changes: PHP 7.4 now required.
• Updated to follow WordPress Coding Standards.
• Improved security and sanitization.
• Integrated WordPress Settings API.
• Added customization filters.
• Optimized script and style handling.
• Updated outdated browser versions.

4.8.1

• Optimized code.
• Fixed bug.
• Updated outdated browser versions.

4.6.1

• Removed redundant colons.
• Updated outdated browser versions.

4.6.0

• Fixed Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
• Updated outdated browser versions.

4.5.0

• Fixed Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.
• Updated outdated browser versions.

4.4.0

• Updated source URL.
• Updated outdated browser versions.

4.3.0

• Fixed plugin activation issue.
• Updated outdated browser versions.

4.0.0

• Fixed bugs.
• Updated JavaScript.

3.2.0

• Corrected version typo causing plugin issues.

3.1.0

• Fixed bugs.
• Updated outdated browser versions.

3.0.3

• Fixed initialization error.
• Changed protocol to HTTPS.
• Updated outdated browser versions.

3.0.0

• Overhauled functions.
• Updated JavaScript.
• Updated outdated browser versions.

2.4.0

• Fixed functions.

2.3.0

• Overhauled functions.
• Updated translation files.
• Minor fixes.

2.2.0

• Changed licence to GPLv3.
• Added text domain to header.
• Added POT file for easier translations.

2.1.3

• Included minified JavaScript.
• Minor fixes to notification messages.

2.1.0

• Added JavaScript customization options.

2.0.3

• Updated outdated browser versions.
• Added settings link.
• Minor fixes.

2.0.0

• Added admin settings panel.
• Added uninstall function.

1.0.0

• Initial stable version.