We’re excited to introduce phpFox 5.1.17, packed with new features, enhancements, and improvements to streamline your community management experience. This update brings better AdminCP controls, improved user management, and refined UI/UX for a more intuitive workflow.
Now let’s dive into discovering how phpFox version 5 (Metafox) version 5.1.14 can transform your workflows and streamline your processes.
? What’s new in the release?
1. Core Updates
? AdminCP Improvements
- Manage Items Page: Admins can now efficiently manage content with a dedicated page for handling items.
- Mass Actions for Items: Bulk approve or delete multiple items in just a few clicks.
- Site Settings – PWA Enhancements: The App Description and Install Description fields now support multiple languages.
- Deny User Notifications: Admins can send notifications via email or SMS when denying a user’s registration.
- CLI Support for Apps: Quickly activate or deactivate apps using CLI commands.
- Security Enhancements: Improved URL handling to prevent conflicts with firewall rules.
? UI/UX Enhancements
AdminCP Updates
- Relationships Module: Removed the redundant “Enable Relationships” setting for better clarity.
- App Management:
- Added sortable columns for better organization.
- Introduced an Upgrade All button to update multiple apps at once.
- Added mass actions for activating or deactivating multiple apps.
- Member Management:
- Updated phrasing in the Search form for Inactive Members to improve clarity.
- The Search field now uses “Display Name” instead of generic search text.
- Changed “Any” role label to “All” for better accuracy.
- Data Grids: Now display total item counts on all relevant pages for improved visibility.
2. App Updates
? Group
- Member Requests: Group administrators and moderators can now provide a reason when declining a request to join their group.
- Improved Notifications: Added a hyperlink to the “Accept your request to join the group” notification for easier access.
- Mobile App UI Improvements: Adjusted the Manage Group layout for moderators for better usability.
- Member Permissions: Group admins and moderators can no longer unmute themselves if muted by another admin.
? Feed
- “Hide All from <User>” Option: Users can now hide all posts from a specific user for a more personalized feed experience.
- Manage Hidden Posts: A new “Manage Hidden” page in Account Settings allows users to review and unhide posts easily.
- Performance Optimization: Improved feed performance by implementing resource caching for faster loading times.
? UI/UX Enhancements
- Clearer Video Uploads: Updated the “Video URL” shortcut to avoid confusion with media uploads (photos & videos).
- Mobile App Enhancement: Users can now input text while a link preview is loading, ensuring a smoother posting experience.
- Frontend Web Improvements:
- Enhanced border styling for photos in feed items.
- Adjusted Group post visibility in the news feed by hiding certain group-related actions.
- Bug Fixes: Various bug fixes across the platform to improve stability and functionality.
? Video
- Manage Items Page in AdminCP: Administrators now have a dedicated Manage Items page to oversee and manage videos efficiently.
- Move Videos Between Albums: Users can now reorganize their videos by moving them to different albums when editing.
? UI/UX Enhancements
- Enhanced Notifications: Improved layout for “Created a new video” notifications for better readability.
- Video Titles in Composer Posts:
- Enhanced video title display when uploaded via the composer post on the Manage Videos page.
- Title now appears when sharing a video URL in the Feed, ensuring better content clarity.
- Page Info Alignment: Enhanced alignment on the page info section for a polished, uniform appearance across mobile devices.
- Bug Fixes: Various bug fixes and performance optimizations across both web and mobile to ensure smooth functionality.
? Chatplus
- Banned Word Sanitization: Automatically sanitize restricted words in messages to maintain a safer community environment.X Improvements.
? UI/UX Enhancements
? Mobile App
- Faster Direct Conversations: Improved speed when opening a one-on-one chat from a group conversation.
? Frontend Web
- Enhanced Video Playback: Upgraded the video player in conversations for a better viewing experience.
- Refined Action Buttons: Adjusted the positioning of action buttons when hovering over a message containing two photos for improved usability.
- Upgraded Video Call Library: Updated lib-jitsi-meet for better video call performance.
- Bug Fixes: Various bug fixes and performance optimizations for a smoother experience across the platform.
? Live Video
- Manage Blogs Page: Added a dedicated Manage Blogs page for better organization.
? UI/UX Enhancements
? Mobile App
- Sticker Comments: Improved the layout of sticker comments on live videos for better visibility.
- Go Live Button Visibility: The Go Live button is now hidden when no streaming services are configured.
? Frontend Web
- Dark Mode Enhancement: Removed item borders in dark mode for a cleaner interface.
- Bug Fixes: Various bug fixes and performance improvements to enhance overall functionality.
? Subscription
- Package Comparison Enhancements: Improved visibility of feature marks for better clarity.
- Refined Package Display: Removed redundant lines in the Package Comparison section for a cleaner look.
- Payment Workflow Optimization: Improved the payment process for packages with an initial free period and manual recurring payments.
- General Fixes: Various bug fixes and performance improvements to provide a more stable and enjoyable experience.
Other minor improvements and bug fixes for:
- E-Wallet
- Activity Points
- Status background
- Reactions
- Forums
- Marketplace
- And more
*Note: For a detailed improvements list of phpFox 5.1.17 , please visit our official 5.1.17 Release Notes for a deeper understanding of the update.
? The package of phpFox 5.1.17 is available for you to download in our Client Area. To update your phpFox site to version 5.1.17, run the upgrade routine following our Update Instructions. Update today and unlock a world of possibilities with phpFox version 5 (Metafox)! We highly recommend you back up your site and database before updating. And remember to check with 3rd-party experts about the compatibility of all the apps/templates you use.
? For the new phpFox version 5 (Metafox) installation, you can follow the Installation Guide.
Upgrade to phpFox 5.1.17 today to take advantage of these enhancements and ensure your platform runs smoothly! ?
