Smart Cache Pro
Performance, caching, and image optimization for WordPress
Current: v2.5.0
v2.5.0· January 15, 2025
Latest
New Features
NEW WebP auto-conversion now supports AVIF format as a secondary option for browsers that support it
NEW Core Web Vitals dashboard widget showing LCP, CLS, and FID scores directly in WordPress admin
NEW Critical CSS generation — automatically extracts above-the-fold CSS and inlines it to eliminate render-blocking
NEW Smart Cache Exclusion Rules — regex-based URL pattern matching for granular cache bypass control
Improvements
IMPROVED Cache preloader now processes up to 50 URLs concurrently (previously 10), significantly reducing warm-up time on large sites
IMPROVED Image bulk optimization queue is now resumable — paused jobs continue from where they left off
IMPROVED Database cleanup module now supports custom table prefixes for non-standard WordPress installations
Bug Fixes
FIXED Cache bypass cookie not being set correctly on WooCommerce cart pages when persistent cart was enabled
FIXED Minified CSS containing calc() expressions with spaces was being incorrectly compressed
FIXED PHP notice on sites running PHP 8.2 due to deprecated dynamic property usage
v2.4.1· December 3, 2024
Security
SECURITY Patched a reflected XSS vulnerability in the cache statistics admin page (reported via responsible disclosure)
SECURITY Added nonce verification to all AJAX cache-clear endpoints
Bug Fixes
FIXED Cache not being cleared on post update when using Gutenberg in full-site editing mode
FIXED Object cache compatibility issue with Redis on servers using Unix socket connections
FIXED CDN rewriting incorrectly modifying inline SVG data URIs in CSS
v2.4.0· October 18, 2024
New Features
NEW CDN integration with Cloudflare, BunnyCDN, and KeyCDN — single-click cache purging from WordPress admin
NEW Mobile cache separate from desktop cache with distinct cache lifetime settings
NEW REST API endpoint for programmatic cache management from external systems
Improvements
IMPROVED Lazy loading now uses native browser lazy loading with a JavaScript fallback for older browsers
IMPROVED Settings page redesigned for improved usability — all related settings now grouped into logical tabs
v2.3.0· August 5, 2024
New Features
NEW Preload key requests — DNS prefetch and preconnect tags auto-inserted for Google Fonts, jQuery CDN, and custom origins
NEW Heartbeat API control — reduce WordPress heartbeat frequency to lower admin-area server load
Bug Fixes
FIXED Compatibility issue with Elementor 3.18+ causing layout shifts in cached pages
FIXED WebP images not being served on Nginx servers due to incorrect MIME type header
v2.2.0· May 22, 2024
New Features
NEW Object caching support for Memcached and Redis backends
NEW Bulk image optimizer with progress bar and resumable queue
Improvements
IMPROVED Page cache now uses gzip compression by default, reducing cached file sizes by up to 70%
v2.0.0· February 10, 2024
Major Release
NEW Complete ground-up rewrite with modular architecture for better performance and extensibility
NEW Full-page caching engine with HTML streaming support
NEW Integrated image optimization — no external API required, all processing on-server
NEW Setup wizard for first-time configuration
IMPROVED PHP 8.0, 8.1, and 8.2 full compatibility
IMPROVED WordPress 6.4 compatibility verified
Smart Security Shield
Firewall, malware scanner, and login protection for WordPress
Current: v3.1.2v3.1.2· January 20, 2025Latest
Security
SECURITY Updated WAF rule signatures to block CVE-2025-0001 (WordPress REST API privilege escalation)
SECURITY Strengthened CSRF token validation on all admin form submissions
New Features
NEW Country-based geolocation blocking with ISO country code input and bulk import
NEW Two-factor authentication now supports FIDO2 hardware keys in addition to TOTP apps
Bug Fixes
FIXED File change detection generating false positives on Multisite when sites share plugin directories
FIXED Login lockout not being released correctly after the configured timeout expired
v3.1.0· November 8, 2024
New Features
NEW Real-time threat dashboard with live activity feed and blocked request map
NEW Scheduled automated malware scanning (daily, weekly, or custom)
NEW WordPress core file integrity checker — compares core files against official checksums
Improvements
IMPROVED WAF rule processing speed improved by 35% through rule compilation and caching
IMPROVED Malware scanner now uses parallel file scanning for faster scan completion on large sites
v3.0.0· July 14, 2024
Major Release
NEW Completely redesigned Web Application Firewall with 500+ updated rules
NEW Learning Mode — monitor and fine-tune WAF rules before enforcement
NEW IP reputation database integration — automatically blocks known malicious IPs
SECURITY All security scanning now runs in isolated process to prevent interference with site operations
Smart Leads Pro
Lead capture forms, popups, and email marketing integrations
Current: v2.8.0v2.8.0· January 10, 2025Latest
New Features
NEW Sticky floating bar — a thin persistent signup bar that stays at the top or bottom of the screen
NEW Klaviyo integration with support for custom fields, tags, and list assignment
NEW Multi-step form builder — create multi-page forms with progress indicator
NEW GDPR double opt-in now shows custom confirmation message per-form
Improvements
IMPROVED A/B test statistical significance calculator now built into the test results dashboard
IMPROVED Form submission throttle — rate-limit per-IP to prevent spam submissions
Bug Fixes
FIXED Exit intent popup triggering on mobile touch events causing unwanted displays
FIXED ConvertKit integration failing to create tags when tag name contained special characters
v2.7.0· October 5, 2024
New Features
NEW WooCommerce integration — capture leads on shop, product, and cart pages with pre-filled customer data
NEW Scroll depth trigger with configurable threshold (10%–90%)
NEW Lead scoring — assign scores based on UTM source, page visited, and form fields
Smart SEO Toolkit
On-page SEO, schema markup, sitemaps, and search visibility tools
Current: v4.0.1v4.0.1· January 18, 2025Latest
Bug Fixes
FIXED Hotfix: Sitemap returning 500 error on sites with more than 10,000 posts (introduced in v4.0.0)
FIXED Open Graph image not being correctly set when using ACF image fields
v4.0.0· January 12, 2025
Major Release
NEW Google Search Console integration — view impressions, clicks, and average position in WP admin
NEW AI-assisted meta description generator (uses your OpenAI API key)
NEW Breadcrumb schema auto-generation for all taxonomies and custom post types
NEW HowTo and FAQPage schema types added
IMPROVED Sitemap generation is now asynchronous — no longer causes timeout on large sites
IMPROVED On-page SEO analysis now scores readability, keyword density, and internal linking in real time
v3.9.0· September 30, 2024
New Features
NEW Social media preview cards — see exactly how posts will look when shared on Facebook, Twitter/X, and LinkedIn
NEW Redirect manager — create 301/302 redirects from within WordPress admin with import/export
Smart WooCommerce Booster
Abandoned cart recovery, upsells, and dynamic pricing for WooCommerce
Current: v2.2.0v2.2.0· January 8, 2025Latest
New Features
NEW Post-purchase upsell funnel builder with one-click accept/decline on thank-you page
NEW Flash sale module — schedule limited-time discounts with countdown timer and automatic price restoration
NEW Customer lifetime value (CLV) dashboard showing revenue per customer segment
NEW Role-based pricing — show different prices to wholesale, VIP, and retail customer roles
Improvements
IMPROVED Abandoned cart email template editor now supports drag-and-drop blocks
IMPROVED Recovery link tokens now expire after 72 hours for improved security
Bug Fixes
FIXED BOGO rule not applying correctly when the qualifying product was in a subcategory
FIXED Cart countdown timer showing incorrect time remaining after page refresh
v2.1.0· October 22, 2024
New Features
NEW Frequently bought together widget — display product bundles on product pages
NEW WooCommerce Subscriptions compatibility — recover abandoned subscription checkouts
Smart Automation Suite
Visual workflow builder, triggers, actions, and integrations for WordPress
Current: v1.9.0v1.9.0· January 22, 2025Latest
New Features
NEW Conditional branching — add if/else logic to split workflows based on data conditions
NEW Loop action — iterate over arrays of data (e.g., send individual emails to a list of users)
NEW Native Slack integration — send formatted messages to any Slack channel via workflow action
NEW Workflow versioning — view and restore previous versions of any workflow
Improvements
IMPROVED Workflow execution logs now show timing for each individual action step
IMPROVED Webhook inbound endpoint now supports XML and form-encoded payloads in addition to JSON
IMPROVED Template library expanded to 25 pre-built workflow templates
Bug Fixes
FIXED Delay action not respecting timezone offset when calculating scheduled execution time
FIXED Variable substitution failing when trigger data contained nested arrays
v1.8.0· November 14, 2024
New Features
NEW WooCommerce triggers: Order Status Changed, Subscription Renewed, Product Review Posted
NEW Make (Integromat) native integration with pre-built scenario templates
NEW Workflow import/export as JSON for sharing between sites