Media Library Recovery – Restore Lost Image Files

Changelog

1.8.1

• Security – Add nonce verification to wp-pointers.php AJAX handler to prevent CSRF attacks
• Security – Add nonce and capability checks to mlr_reset_settings() function
• Security – Fix missing translation functions for wp_die() permission messages
• Security – Fix missing translation for wp_send_json_success() message in pointer dismissal
• Fix – Replace string concatenation with sprintf() and proper escaping in thumbnail output
• Fix – Remove unnecessary esc_sql() usage in get_posts() query (WordPress handles internally)
• Fix – Change pagination parameter validation from sanitize_text_field() to absint() for proper integer handling
• Fix – Add translation functions to all hardcoded placeholder attributes in settings fields
• Fix – Make “Reload…” button text and “No more results” pagination message translation-ready
• Update – Add comprehensive file-level DocBlocks to all 38 PHP files following WordPress standards
• Update – Improve code documentation for better developer experience and maintenance
• Update – All modified files validated with PHP syntax checking

1.8.0

• New – Add Dashboard Widget showing media recovery statistics and quick actions
• New – Add comprehensive onboarding notice for first-time users with quick start guide
• New – Add AJAX handler for dismissing onboarding notice
• Update – Improved dashboard integration with recovery status and file counts
• Update – Better visual icons and styling for onboarding steps
• Update – Compiled and minified CSS/JS assets for improved performance
• Fix – JavaScript typo in mlr-admin.js causing potential issues
• Fix – Added proper escaping and sanitization throughout new features

1.7.2

• New – Show the improved plugin media explorer and add it as frame to the existing one
• New – Extend the plugin page show up all the options
• New – Add complete navigation with links to the pro
• Update – Add additional style for the media explorer presentation
• Update – Language file (.pot)
• Update – Language file (.pot) header text
• Fix – Minor Stylesheet inconsistencies fixes
• Fix – Update JS using webpack and address minor fixes

1.7.1

• New – Add WP pointer to inform first time users about Media Explorer tool
• Update – Language file (.pot)
• Update – Language file (.pot) header text

1.7.0

• Fix – Add proper sanitization missing for register_setting()
• Fix – Added stricter nonce verification using check_admin_referer() and check_ajax_referer() instead of manual checks; Introduced capability checks (current_user_can( 'manage_options' )) before allowing dismiss or update actions; Ensured unauthorized users cannot bypass dismissal or settings updates
• Update – Remove load_plugin_textdomain() has been discouraged since WordPress version 4.6

1.6.9

• Update – Remove the bitly.com links with raw and direct links with analytics params

1.6.8

• Fix – Notice translation loading for the wp-media-recovery domain was triggered too early

1.6.7

• Update – Tested and confirmed compatibility with the latest PHP and WordPress

1.6.6

• Update – Compatibility tested with WordPress 6.8

1.6.5

• Update – Performance and optimization compatibility
• Update – Improve overall code quality
• Fix – Minor JS and CSS fixes

1.6.4

• Update – Change year from 2024 -> 2025 all over
• Fix – Minor JS and CSS fixes

1.6.3

• Update – Development env setup and CSS assets updates

1.6.2

• Update – Revise all plugin text and translators
• Update – Replace all str_replace( '\\', '/', '') with wp_normalize_path()
• Fix – CSS adjustments and fixes

1.6.1

• Update – Performance and optimization compatibility

1.6.0

• New – Add compact mode toggle under settings option
• Update – Compatibility check with WordPress 6.7
• Update – Language file (.pot)
• Update – Language file (.pot) header text
• Update – Change license files to use GPLv3

Check out the complete changelog on our Media Library Recovery website.