The latest release of the WPCasa plugin is now available, packed with enhancements, new features and important fixes. This update makes managing real estate listings smoother, more secure and more user-friendly. Below, we’ll walk through the details of this update and how each change contributes to making WPCasa an even better tool for WordPress real estate websites.
New Features
1. Manual Location Input with Latitude and Longitude
You can now manually set the location of each listing with a new input field for latitude and longitude. This feature provides greater control over the exact placement of listings on the map, especially useful for properties in remote areas or for adjusting specific positioning details that automatic geolocation might miss.
2. Switch to GlotPress Language Files
For improved translation management, WPCasa now utilizes language files from GlotPress. This integration makes it easier to customize language settings across various regions, ensuring a smoother experience for users worldwide.
If you miss your language in WPCasa please help and translate WPCasa into your language. This way the community can benefit, just as you benefit from a free WPCasa.
3. Price Sanitization Enhancements
WPCasa now sanitizes prices before saving to prevent any unintended data entry errors. This new function helps maintain data integrity, ensuring that each listing’s pricing information is correct and safe from unexpected formatting issues.
4. Decimal Separator Addition
To prepare for upcoming functions, a decimal separator has been added to improve accuracy in pricing and numeric data. This is an essential step for enhanced compatibility with future features that require precise decimal values.
5. Swiss Franc Currency Symbol Options
For users listing properties in Switzerland, WPCasa now includes an option to select between “SFr.” and “CHF” as the currency symbol for Swiss Francs, with “CHF” as the default setting. This addition makes currency representation more flexible, allowing you to match regional preferences effortlessly.
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Tweaks and Improvements
1. Improved Translation for Singular and Plural Strings
This update includes enhanced support for singular and plural translations. Now, strings adapt more accurately based on the number of items, improving readability and making the interface more polished for users in different languages.
2. Minified JavaScript for Faster Loading
All JavaScript files have been minified to enhance page loading speed. With smaller file sizes, your real estate site will load more quickly, which contributes to a better user experience and may even improve your site’s SEO.
3. Better PHP 8 Compatibility
We worked on and improved compatibility with PHP 8, ensuring smooth operation on updated hosting environments and enhancing performance and security for those using the latest PHP version.
4. Flexible Thousands Separator Settings
The settings for the thousand’s separator have been expanded to support additional regional formats. Countries that use neither commas nor periods are now included, ensuring that your listings’ prices are correctly formatted no matter where you are located.
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Fixes
1. Missing Map File for WPCasa Dashboard
A missing file that prevented the map from displaying on the WPCasa Dashboard has been added. Now, your dashboard map will work as intended, giving you and your users a better, uninterrupted visual experience.
2. Fixed Notices in Debug Mode
Previously, some notices appeared when WordPress Debug Mode was activated. These have been resolved, making the debugging process cleaner and less cluttered for developers.
3. SQL Error Fix on Media Page with WP_DEBUG Activated
An SQL error was identified on the media page when WP_DEBUG was enabled, which could disrupt operations for those managing site content. This issue has been addressed, restoring stability in debug environments.
4. Security Fix: Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR)
Thanks to a security report from Patchstack, WPCasa has resolved an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability. This fix improves the plugin’s overall security, keeping your site and its data safe.
Conclusion
This WPCasa update 1.3.0 brings significant improvements, focusing on flexibility, security and user experience. That means you can manage listings more efficiently. We’re excited to see how these changes will improve the experience for our community and provide a more polished platform for real estate professionals.
To take advantage of these updates, make sure you install the latest version of WPCasa. Stay tuned for future updates as we continue to enhance functionality and performance for real estate sites worldwide.