Video Background · Version history
Video Background changelog and version history
- Latest version
- 2.7.7
- May 7, 2024 (2 years ago)
- Releases
- 37
- since 2015
- In the last year
- 0
- Tested up to
- WordPress 6.5.14
Releases each year
- 201515 releases
- 201610 releases
- 20174 releases
- 20181 release
- 20191 release
- 20222 releases
- 20232 releases
- 20242 releases
20242 releases
Video Background 2.7.7Latest
- Removed .changeset, package.json, and package-lock.json from production dist
Video Background "2.7.6"
20232 releases
Video Background 2.7.5
- Fixed: Escaped shortcode booleans (loop, overlay, tap to unmute)
Video Background 2.7.4
- Fixed: Escaped shortcode input (container field, and other attributes)
20222 releases
Video Background 2.7.3
- Fixed: Fixes a bug introduced in v2.7.2 where the metabox does not appear on some UNIX systems
Video Background 2.7.2
- Fixed: Upgraded CMB2 from 2.2.1 to 2.10.1
- Fixed: Fixed critical errors seen when using UpdraftPlus 1.22.16 via the above CMB2 update
20191 release
Video Background 2.7.1
- Fixed: Remove tap to unmute button when video background can’t be played
20181 release
Video Background 2.7.0
- Added: You can now add a video background to your WPBakery (Visual Composer) row!
- Added: You can now add a video background to your SiteOrigin Page Builder row!
- Added: vidbg_update_message() to let users know of crucial updates
- Removed: vidbg_is_wp_version()
- Removed: Pesky Video Background Pro fields
- Updated: Settings page slug
- Fixed: Simplified the plugin’s resize methods.
- Added: As a result of recent browser autoplay policy changes, the default audio on option has been removed. Now, you can add a nice “Tap to unmute” button to the video background!
20174 releases
Video Background 2.6.3
- Fixed: ability to display just fallback image.
- Fixed: if fallback image is present, but video files are not. The video will not load to save on browser page size.
Video Background 2.6.2
- Added: version to wp_register_style()
Video Background 2.6.1
- Fixed: Critical issue with the [vidbg] shortcode not displaying video backgrounds.
Video Background 2.6.0
- Fixed: Compatibility issue with IOS 11 and High Sierra
- Added: Reengineered vidbg scripts for more consistency across websites and faster loading speeds
- Added: All instances of Video Background are now ran straight from the shortcode for more consistency.
- Fixed: Compatibility issues in the opacity slider
- Added: WordPress required version is now 4.2
201610 releases
Video Background 2.5.8
- Fixed: Conditionally enqueue vidbg script
Video Background 2.5.7
- Added ability to filter the post types using “vidbg_post_types” filter.
Video Background 2.5.6
- Fixed compatibility issues with other CMB2 instances
Video Background 2.5.5
- Fixed notice issue when hide muted fields checkbox was checked
Video Background 2.5.4
- Fixed a bug that made the browser position jump when clicking the “Advanced Options” button
- Added better localization support for translations
- Cleaner code, well documented.
- Added Muted Video Background Pro fields (Do not worry, you can hide these)
- Added new stable tag for WP 4.5.3
Video Background 2.5.3
- Fixed notice option
Video Background 2.5.2
- Added fade in/out transitions on advanced panel
- Simplified/cleaned up a lot of code
- Added security
- Some small but helpful new styles
- Update admin notice for new pro version
Video Background 2.5.1
- Added “Follow me on Twitter” button
- Added premium notice message for those on WP 4.2 or greater
- updated language file
Video Background 2.5.0
- Added Overlay Color
- Added Overlay Alpha
- Added ability to upload video files through wordpress media
- Safer metaboxes
- Added localization for translations in the future
- added text domain and languages folder
- Cleaned up source files
- Integrated with CMB2
- Added donate link
- Updated stable tag
Video Background 2.4.1
- Removed those pesky php notices on blog page when no front page was set and WP_DEBUG was true
- Updated tested up to tag
201515 releases
Video Background 2.4.0
- Now stable for WordPress 4.4
- Modified links to new URL
- Now using official version of vidbg.js from github.
- Added shortcode attributes for unmute, overlay, and loop.
Video Background 2.3.0
- Changed position value when container is set to “body” from “absolute” to “fixed”
- Dissolved pattern image and upgraded to data uri svg
- Cleaned up and optimized code
Video Background 2.2.3
- Fixed typo in settings submenu
Video Background 2.2.2
- Fixed blurred circle play button bug on iOS 9
Video Background 2.2.1
Video Background 2.2.0
Video Background 2.1.4
Video Background 2.1.3
Video Background 2.1.2
Video Background 2.1.1
Video Background 2.1.0
Video Background 2.0.1
Video Background 2.0.0
Video Background 1.0.6
Video Background 1.0.4
Questions about Video Background’s releases
What is the latest version of Video Background?
2.7.7, released on May 7, 2024 (2 years ago). It’s tested up to WordPress 6.5.14.
How often is Video Background updated?
It had no release in the last year; the latest came out 2 years ago. Its first release on WordPress.org dates from September 2015.
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