MPL-Publisher - v2.18.1 Released

MPL-Publisher 📚 creates an ebook, print-ready PDF book, EPUB for KDP, or Audiobook MP3 directly from your WordPress posts.

• Changelog

Changelog #

New in version 2.19.0 - Released on May 6, 2025 #

• Added support for selecting and sorting multiple chapters simultaneously
• Fixed ampersand replacement to improve URL encoding
• Fixed issue with missing placeholder.com image

New in version 2.18.1 - Released on Apr 17, 2025 #

• Tested up to WordPress 6.8
• Fixed: "Notice: Undefined index: fields"
• Fixed security vulnerability reported by muhammad yudha via Patchstack

New in version 2.18.0 - Released on Mar 05, 2025 #

• Added Screen Options to customize table columns, including Author, Categories, and Tags.
• Allow adding Tags and Categories to Book Chapters.
• Added links to the PDF index for easy navigation between pages.
• Fixed an issue where DIVI tags were not being parsed correctly.
• Fixed chapter visibility issues (chapters are now private).
• Improved error handling for audiobooks.

New in version 2.17.0 - Released on Jan 17, 2025 #

• Added a tag filter for improved content organization.
• Fixed navbar responsiveness for better mobile compatibility.
• Tested up to 6.7

New in version 2.14.2 - Released on May 15, 2024 #

• Only resize images to 640px if "embed" option is selected
• Fix "Invalid parameters passed." on Word documents
• Use full-size images instead of resized WordPress images
• Fix Tested up to version with a valid one
• Fix Twemoji library loading from MaxCDN

New in Version 2.14.0 - Released on March 27, 2024 #

• Add "Root URL" setting to allow different installations between your site and your book
• Fix validation error "Cannot add Table in TextRun" when including the post date and post author
• Tested up to 6.6

New in Version 2.13.0 - Released on March 7, 2024 #

• Add a "voice name" field to change the default audiobook voice. Fixes: https://wordpress.org/support/topic/audio-book-voice-option/
• Add Post author and post date at the beginning of every chapter

New in Version 2.12.0 - Released on February 15, 2024 #

• Add a "Clone book" button to easily create books based on previous settings
• Tested up to 6.5

New in Version 2.11.0 - Released on December 22, 2023 #

• Export/Convert all your posts into individual PDF
• Remove style tags inside the content

New in Version 2.10.0 - Released on November 24, 2023 #

• Add basic EPUB support for RTL languages
• Add option to remove all images in Content Images
• Fix URL to images loading from relative URLs
• Fix error with HTML entities on titles

New in Version 2.9.0 - Released on November 6, 2023 #

• TOC and internal chapter links are now supported for EPUB formats
• WordPress 6.4 support
• Fix error when using < > & characters

New in Version 2.8.1 - Released on August 25, 2023 #

• Fix error with stripped text after "Read more"

New in Version 2.8.0 - Released on July 20, 2023 #

• Tested compatibility with WordPress 6.3
• Increased min PHP version to 7.4
• Replaced with custom template engine instead of illuminate/view

New in Version 2.7.0 - Released on April 12, 2023 #

• Added Flipbook as new output format
• Updated MS Word (Docx) library generation
• Fixed https://wordpress.org/support/topic/error-opening-docx-file/

New in Version 2.6.1 - Released on March 27, 2023 #

• Increased 5 seconds default timeout to 60 seconds when requesting premium endpoints
• Updated "Tested up to" WordPress version

New in Version 2.6.0 - Released on January 17, 2023 #

• Fix error with ordered lists starting number. Closes https://wordpress.org/support/topic/ordered-lists-start-value-is-ignored/
• Fix error "Could not load image" when exporting DOCX https://wordpress.org/support/topic/could-not-load-image-when-exporting-docx/
• Remove inline <script> and <noscript> tags from content
• Better server error and image not found error handling
• Tested up to PHP 8.2
• Update MPL-Publisher Premium ⭐ pricing model

New in Version 2.5.1 - Released on November 4, 2022 #

• Fix EPUB validation when the title contains quotes, less-than, greater-than signs
• Fix filters by year to include all post types (only "post" types were considered)
• Fix shortcode widget: add book-id parameter and extend documentation

New in Version 2.5.0 - Released on October 21, 2022 #

• Add Online Book as a new output format
• Added an option to include images in the generated file
• Include images into the book is the default option
• Removed JSON format and restored Markdown format
• Automatically fixes IMG tags without alt attribute to avoid validation errors
• Tested up to WordPress 6.1

New in Version 2.4.1 - Released on September 14, 2022 #

• Removed Guzzle HTTP Client and replaced with wp_remote_post

New in Version 2.4.0 - Released on July 20, 2022 #

• Post featured image can be included in corresponding ebook chapter
• Fix: Image alt attribute was removed and caused a validation error
• Minor readme.txt improvements

New in Version 2.3.2 - Released on May 30, 2022 #

• Clean DIVI shortcodes. Fix: https://wordpress.org/support/topic/tags-divi-theme/
• Add support for WordPress 6.0
• Update Readme.txt description

New in Version 2.3.0 - Released on May 5, 2022 #

• Added "Book Subtitle" field and compatible to all output formats
• Updated tabs disposition and move "ISBN" field to "Meta" tab
• Tested up to PHP 8.1

New in Version 2.2.0 - Released on April 25, 2022 #

• Added content validation before eBook generation. Validating content before generation ensures your eBook will contain no HTML errors and will be compatible with all EPUB checkers.
• Change README tags, description and content

New in Version 2.1.0 - Released on March 23, 2022 #

• Word: Improve TOC generation: link to titles and page number 📓
• Word: Add book title and Author after cover image ✍️

New in Version 2.0.0 - Released on February 9, 2022 #

• New admin page design 💄
• Removed MOBI from supported formats as it's outdated 📜
• Improved UX on responsive, filters and tutorial intro 🌟

New in Version 1.34.0 - Released on February 1, 2022 #

• Add support for more post types other than post, page and book chapter 🌍
• Testing compatibility with other knowledge base plugins 🤓
• Retesting for WordPress 5.9 and PHP 8.0 🧰

New in Version 1.33.0 - Released on January 4, 2022 #

• Decrease posts limitation to 50 results to improve performance 🚀
• Allow Premium users to edit max results per book ⭐
• Non-premium users can download a free PDF and MP3 sample 🤑
• MPL-Publisher JSON format is now available for all users ❤️

New in Version 1.32.1 - Released on November 29, 2021 #

• Apply "the_content" filter to mimic the content displayed.
• Fix "Apostrophe in description is repeatedly escaped".
• Remove banners and ads on the premium version.

New in Version 1.32.0 - Released on November 15, 2021 #

• Action to duplicate your posts as chapters and avoid editing original content.
• Added JSON format to improve cross-compatibility with MPL-Publisher tools.
• Removed Markdown format as it was mostly unused and unknown.
• Update Spanish, French, and Catalan translations + plugin readme description.
• Increase tested up to WordPress 5.9.

New in Version 1.31.0 - Released on October 28, 2021 #

• Change UX on chapters list to look similar to MPL v2.
• Remove get_authors and get_tags queries as they were unused.
• Audiobook format now allows up to 20k words.

New in Version 1.30.4 - Released on October 16, 2021 #

• Update following plugin recommendations.

New in Version 1.30.3 - Released on October 4, 2021 #

• Validate, Sanitize and Escape User Data.

New in Version 1.30.2 - Released on October 4, 2021 #

• Increase posts results number limitation.
• Update resources for self-publishers.
• Fix cleaning options on plugin deactivation.

New in Version 1.30.1 - Released on October 4, 2021 #

• Update plugin URLs with brand new MPL-Publisher v2.

New in Version 1.30.0 - Released on September 10, 2021 #

• Selected chapters will be kept and ordered on filtered results.
• Security risks avoided using Transient API to show admin notices.
• Updated Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) Mobi generation library.
• Fix: Detect premium users on additional resources.

New in Version 1.29.2 - Released on August 24, 2021 #

• Fix cover image not being saved appropriately.
• Added order option (ASC/DESC) on chapters list.

New in Version 1.29.0 - Released on August 2, 2021 #

• Added new cover editor (only for MPL-Publisher premium).
• Fix Word cover alignment and image size.
• Change tabs literals and modified content (Links are now part of Metadata).
• Responsive improvements (buttons on XS and text size).

New in Version 1.28.0 - Released on July 27, 2021 #

• Added Plain Text (txt) as new output format.
• Added tutorial/help section explaining main plugin features.
• Warning message before leaving the page without saving changes.
• Include TOC at the beginning of the document on Microsoft Word export.
• Support for WordPress 5.8.

New in Version 1.27.0 - Released on July 2, 2021 #

• Fix error related to filter button not filtering results.
• Downgrade min WordPress version to 5.0.
• Allow br tags in book content.
• List chapters even if there are over max results.

New in Version 1.26.0 - Released on June 9, 2021 #

• Added 2 new premium themes: Future and Romance ⭐.
• Enable Gutenberg editor for book chapter post type.

New in Version 1.25.0 - Released on May 15, 2021 #

• From now on, you can manage multiple books for the same site.
• Added action to clear book information and start from scratch.
• Fix error loading remote placeholder image.
• Update PHP version requirements.

New in Version 1.24.0 - Released on April 23, 2021 #

• Introducing Marketplace: resources and ideas to help you boost your book sales.
• Add image styles to keep alignment with WordPress editor.
• Remove custom styles on the "Download my eBook" widget.
• Fix parsing date error on Word file generation.
• Fix loading plugin translations and update them.

New in Version 1.23.0 - Released on March 12, 2021 #

• Added experimental feature to embed images into book contents.
• Use rem instead of px on book styles.
• Fix error on saving premium license key.

New in Version 1.22.0 - Released on March 4, 2021 #

• Tested up to WordPress 5.7 and PHP 8.0 (and bug-fixing).
• Optimize database query when loading chapters.

New in Version 1.21.0 - Released on February 26, 2021 #

• Added new book theme! Check it out at our "🎨 Appearance" tab.
• Premium ⭐ version doesn't require a direct FTP upload anymore.
• Better usability messages on saving and error ✅.
• Improvements on our print-ready PDF premium formatting 📘.

New in Version 1.20.2 #

• Hotfix changes using emoji library.

New in Version 1.20.1 #

• Fix MOBI file generation.
• Update emojis with open-sourced Tweemojis.

New in Version 1.20.0 #

• Updated search filters (filter posts and chapters by month).
• Added Spanish, French, and Catalan translations.
• Premium publishers (print-ready PDF and Audiobook) generation improvements.

New in Version 1.19.0 - Released on December 30, 2020 #

• Fix EPUB 2.0 and EPUB 3.0 validation errors.
• Clean HTML tags from content to prevent design errors.
• Change default content sorting to OLDER chapters first.
• Premium publishers (print-ready PDF and Audiobook) generation improvements.

New in Version 1.18.0 #

• Move menu position outside the "Tools" section.
• Limit query results to avoid more than 150 results.
• Minor usability improvements on publishing actions.

New in Version 1.17.1 - Released on December 16, 2020 #

• Fix annoying count error. Thanks, lholfve!.

New in Version 1.17.0 - Released on December 16, 2020 #

• Added print-ready PDF as output format.

New in Version 1.16.0 - Released on November 20, 2020 #

• MPL-Publisher Premium ⭐ it's available!.
• Added Audiobook (mp3) as output format.
• Pages can now be attached as book chapters.
• UX improvements and lots of emojis.

New in Version 1.15.1 - Released on November 17, 2020 #

• Fixed error related to PHP min version.

New in Version 1.15.0 - Released on November 2, 2020 #

• Update to WordPress 5.5.

New in Version 1.14.0 - Released on November 2, 2020 #

• Allow filter posts by year.
• Allow multiple themes loading and selection.
• Added hooks for plugin extensions (pending documentation).
• Fix Markdown generation to include CSS files and fonts.

New in Version 1.13.0 - Released on January 19, 2017 #

• Added MOBI as output format (Basic field, not ready for production).
• Fix Draft Book Posts? issue.
• Fix the "Read More" issue (Posts where printing only excerpts on the generated eBook).
• Fix plugin page navbar and table styles.
• Update plugin dependencies.

New in Version 1.12.0 - Released on August 11, 2015 #

• Added Microsoft Word (Docx) as output format.
• Custom CSS text area under the Appearance tab.

New in Version 1.11.0 - Released on July 29, 2015 #

• Add MPL-Download eBook widget to promote your book with your readers.
• Shortcode to include your MPL-Download eBook using [mpl].
• Added a "Links" tab to include related pages with your book, like Amazon or iBooks links.
• Improved tab navigation on responsive mobile.
• Fix language load_plugin_textdomain path.

New in Version 1.10.0 - Released on July 21, 2015 #

• Added Serbian translation. Thanks to Andrijana from Web Hosting Geeks.
• Added Appearance's tab to preview and choose your book design.
• New filter with content type selection.
• Download the book as a zip file with chapters in markdown format.
• Fix automatic line breaks into HTML paragraphs.

New in Version 1.9.0 - Released on July 8, 2015 #

• Added French translation. Thanks to zebulong.
• You can add specific content as a chapter to your book without needing to be an existing published post.
• Added Copyright information field about your book.
• Added default CSS classes to book.css to ensure styles on images once the book is published.
• Added multiple tooltips to increase information about how the plugin works.
• Fix CSS mpl-pubisher.css namespace.
• Fix local timestamp on save information.
• Fix saved image source.

New in Version 1.8.0 - Released on July 4, 2015 #

• Now you can save your changes for future publications.
• The chapter's list shows also your private posts.
• Review plugin's description and tags to improve visibility.
• Fix mobile/responsive button display.

New in Version 1.7.0 - Released on June 25, 2015 #

• Improved admin's page navigation using tabs.
• Add helping blocks to a better understanding.
• Add book publication's date field and editable language field.
• Bug printing post's edit link.

New in Version 1.6.0 - Released on June 17, 2015 #

• Added authors filtering to chapter's selection.
• Added tag filtering to chapter's selection.
• Improve readme.txt description to provide server requirements information.
• Pending 1.5.0 Spanish and Catalan translations.

New in Version 1.5.0 - Released on June 13, 2015 #

• Add Book Description.
• Sets Blog Language as Book Language.

New in Version 1.4.4 - Released on May 22, 2015 #

• Fix the "Class not found" error.

New in Version 1.4.0 - Released on May 22, 2015 #

• Chapter's selection is filtered by posts categories.
• Fix HTTPS image request.

New in Version 1.3.0 - Released on May 19, 2015 #

• Added EPUB3.0 as output format.
• Upload a Book Cover.
• Added meta-information about the generator.
• Corrected Spanish and Catalan translations.

New in Version 1.2.0 - Released on May 18, 2015 #

• New default book style.
• Added Spanish and Catalan translation.
• Replace Twig with illuminate/view as the view engine.
• Fix duplicate ID chapter.

New in Version 1.1.0 - Released on May 16, 2015 #

• Sort individual chapters manually.

New in Version 1.0.0 - Released on May 17, 2014 #

• Initial release.