MaxLimits · Version history
MaxLimits changelog and version history
- Latest version
- 1.8.0
- Apr 10, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Releases
- 17
- since 2025
- In the last year
- 15
- about one every 10 days
- Tested up to
- WordPress 6.9.11
- PHP 7.4 or later
Releases each year
- 20254 releases
- 202613 releases
202613 releases
MaxLimits 1.8.0Latest
- Feature: Made “Custom” resource limits completely FREE for all users.
- UI: Simplified the “Values not updating?” hint box for better clarity.
- Improvement: Added higher limit suggestions (up to 2GB/3600s) for advanced users.
- SEO: Optimized plugin description for search visibility and keyword rankings.
- Update: Version bump to 1.8.0.
MaxLimits 1.7.0
- Feature: Added text-based “Refresh” button to Live Server Status.
- UX: Replaced icon-only refresh with a clear, text button with automated loading animation.
- Improvement: Added specific .htaccess troubleshooting instructions for LiteSpeed hosts.
- Tracking: Added WooCommerce and Admin Email tracking for better support.
- Fix: Removed deprecated Notice system.
- Update: Version bump to 1.7.0.
MaxLimits 1.6.1
- Feature: Deactivating or uninstalling the plugin now actively reverts and cleans up the server’s limit configurations.
- Update: Removed wp-config.php direct modification logic for a cleaner, native WordPress experience.
- Update: Added cross-promotion links for DominoPress plugins.
- Update: Version bump to 1.6.1.
MaxLimits 1.6.0
- Feature: Enhanced logic for .htaccess writing.
- Feature: Improved Live Server Status with target-value comparison.
- Feature: Added automatic conflict resolution to purge legacy recovery rules.
- Update: Version bump to 1.6.0.
MaxLimits 1.5.0
- Feature: Launched Freemium Model.
- Limit: 1-Click Optimizers (WooCommerce, Elementor, Maximum) are now PRO features.
- Limit: Emergency Recovery is now a PRO feature.
- Limit: Custom limit inputs are now a PRO feature.
- UI: Updated branding to “Free” and added PRO upsell modals.
- Feature: Added Emergency Recovery Mode (PRO) – A secure backdoor to fix your site when wp-admin is unreachable.
- Update: Major aesthetic overhaul and performance optimizations.
- UI: Major aesthetic overhaul with animated “Shimmer” branding and ultra-premium layout.
- Security: Implemented 6-digit Bcrypt PIN protection for the recovery script.
- Feature: Changed plugin sub menu name to “Increase Limits”.
- Update: Version bump to 1.5.0.
MaxLimits 1.4.1
MaxLimits 1.4.0
- Feature: Enhanced Live Server Status UI with a modern grid layout.
- Update: Updated internal version handling for better tracking accuracy.
- Improvement: General UI polish and performance tweaks.
MaxLimits 1.3.2
- Enhancement: Added new safety checks to prevent accidental configuration loss.
- Improvement: Improved admin menu accessibility for easier access.
- Tweak: UI updates for a cleaner dashboard experience.
- Fix: Minor text and styling corrections.
MaxLimits 1.3.1
- Fix: Updated the API endpoint URL for the optional usage tracking to ensure data is correctly received.
- Improvement: Added better error logging for API connection issues.
- Update: Removed debug code for tracking reset.
- Update: Version bump for stability.
MaxLimits 1.3.0
- Performance Fix: Fixed a critical issue where the plugin was making blocking remote requests on every page load. Implemented transient caching (12 hours) to ensure zero impact on site speed.
- Fix: Fixed an issue where the tracking notice dismissal (X button) was not working reliably.
- UX Improvement: Server Status now correctly converts and displays values like “2G” as “2048M” for better readability and consistent comparison.
- UX Improvement: Added a helpful tip in the sidebar for users whose values are not updating.
- UI: Added “Our Other Plugins” button to the header and improved header layout.
- Update: General code cleanup and version bump.
MaxLimits 1.2.7
- Major UI Overhaul: Rebuilt the entire settings page with a modern, smooth, “premium” design.
- New: AJAX-powered saving for instant updates without page reloads.
- New: Real-time server limit checking.
- Improvement: Better file structure and code organization.
- Improvement: Enhanced “Dark Mode” friendly color scheme.
MaxLimits 1.2.6
MaxLimits 1.2.5
20254 releases
MaxLimits 1.2.1
- Added “Rate Plugin” link on the Plugins page.
- Enhanced plugin stability with improved notices.
- Added guidance for .htaccess writing mode.
- Updated tracking system to respect permanent dismissal preference immediately.
MaxLimits 1.2.0
MaxLimits 1.1.0
- New Feature: Added setting for max_input_vars.
- New Feature: Added a Dashboard Widget.
- New Feature: Added a .user.ini and .htaccess code generator.
- New Feature: Implemented context-aware recommendations.
MaxLimits 1.0.0
- Initial public release of MaxLimits! Includes settings page, custom values, inline recommendations, server status display, and optional anonymous usage tracking.
Questions about MaxLimits’s releases
What is the latest version of MaxLimits?
1.8.0, released on Apr 10, 2026 (6 months ago). It’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11 and needs PHP 7.4 or later.
How often is MaxLimits updated?
15 releases in the last year, about one every 10 days. Its first release on WordPress.org dates from October 2025.
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