Actirise – Advertising & Monetization

Version 4.1.2 – 2026-05-28

• [CHANGED] Replaced button colour injection via inline CSS with the FastCMP appearance attribute in FAST_CMP_OPTIONS, ensuring button styles are applied correctly across all FastCMP templates.
• [CHANGED] Migrated all API calls to the new dedicated gateway improving backend routing.
• [CHANGED] Replaced the interstitial ad format with the rewards format reflecting the deprecation of the interstitial format.

• [CHANGED] Removed an unnecessary outbound API call (GET websites/{id}) that was triggered on every update_slots AJAX request despite its return value never being used, improving response time and eliminating a spurious 500 error path.

• [FIXED] Resolved a bug where CMP detection was broken for websites in unsigned state during onboarding. The plugin now uses a dedicated endpoint instead of the analytics endpoint, which could cause unexpected logout in the plugin.

Version 4.1.1 – 2026-05-21

• [CHANGED] Exposed active Presized Div slots via window.actirisePlugin.presized.slots as a JSON array in our script.
• [CHANGED] Optimized the ads.txt monitoring system by replacing blocking synchronous loops with an asynchronous, non-blocking cron process.
• [CHANGED] Resolved an issue where Presized Divs failed to load when using “negative” regular expressions for URL targeting. The plugin now correctly interprets complex regex patterns (such as negative lookaheads), ensuring that layout stability features are applied even on sites with advanced URL exclusion rules.

• [CHANGED] Updated action link colors and matching SVG icons within the Health Check component from #5b71ff to #1993fd to ensure full alignment with current brand guidelines.

• [FIXED] Successfully audited and updated the plugin to meet WordPress.org’s “Plugin Check” (PCP) standards.

• [FIXED] Resolved a bug that prevented the country list from loading on the registration page.
• [FIXED] Resolved a bug where dashboard data failed to appear immediately after login, requiring a manual refresh.

Version 4.1.0 – 2026-04-13

• [ADDED] Optimization Center: Launched a new, dedicated hub to provide all publishers with the same high-level guidance usually reserved for managed onboarding, enabling full self-service optimization.
  • Ramp-up Journey Section: Integrated a progress tracker to reassure users during the initial 30-day ramp-up phase, providing transparency on their current status and performance evolution.
  • Setup Optimization Checklist: Implemented an interactive checklist to guide clients through critical technical and configuration steps, ensuring the site is launched under the best possible conditions for maximum revenue.
  • Editorial Tips Section: Added a resource area providing editorial advice to help publishers align their content strategy with monetization best practices.

• [ADDED] Integrated a new widget on the homepage that displays the last 5 event annotations, allowing users to track technical and contextual changes directly from the main dashboard.

• [CHANGED] Migrated the consent_rate data call from Analytics API v1 to API v2 to ensure long-term compatibility and improved data reliability.

• [CHANGED] Refined the activation trigger for the Health Check feature to prevent it from launching prematurely during the onboarding phase.

• [CHANGED] Updated all banners and buttons colors, to match the new Layer Platform design system for a unified brand experience.

• [FIXED] Maintained the visibility of the Onboarding Page for users until the “Ads serving” flag is confirmed as true, allowing users to track progress while the Actirise team completes their ad format configuration.

• [FIXED] Removed cmp_vendors and get_user_role logic for disconnected users to eliminate unnecessary API calls and backend processing when a user is not authenticated.

Version 4.0.1 – 2026-03-23

• [FIXED] Fixed a bug in the data retrieval logic for the plugin homepage and “Performance by URL” section. Certain traffic sources were not being included, but all revenue and visit data are now fully accounted for.
• [FIXED] Refined the homepage design with a visual update to perfectly align with the recent Actirise Analytics overhaul.
• [FIXED] Updated the data retrieval logic to strip the “www.” prefix from domain names in API calls, ensuring full compatibility and accurate data synchronization with the Actirise Analytics platform.

Version 4.0.0 – 2026-03-18

• [ADDED] Implemented a new homepage to match the Analytics interface with a new layout for all data.
• [ADDED] Added “Today so far” tracking featuring Active Visitors, Unified Partner Revenue, Valid Page Views, and Valid Page Views RPM.
• [ADDED] Added a comparison toggle to visualize performance trends against specific past dates.
• [ADDED] Added Traffic & Revenue Analysis charts with Source Breakdown (Google, Facebook, etc.) and Performance by URL to identify top-performing content.
• [ADDED] Added a Last 7 Days Revenue History table to track earnings consistency.
• [ADDED] Implemented a new header design to improve organization, clarity, and visual consistency with the updated Actirise Platform and Analytics headers.
• [ADDED] Introduced Health Check: a comprehensive diagnostic tool accessible via the stethoscope icon in the menu. It performs automated technical and performance audits, including Core Web Vitals (CLS) optimization, Ad Placement validation, CMP Vendor List compliance, and Ads.txt Redirection integrity checks.

• [ADDED] Embedded an Actirise AI agent powered by Gitbook directly within the plugin to provide instant answers and streamlined access to product documentation without leaving the dashboard.

• [CHANGED] Moved all menu-level alert badges and notifications into the Health Check module to declutter the menu and provide a centralized location for all technical alerts.

Version 3.4.1 – 2026-03-03

• [CHANGED] Updated the plugin display name to “Actirise — Advertising & Monetization” to comply with WordPress directory standards.
• [CHANGED] Moved the admin dashboard menu item to ensure a lower, less intrusive placement.
• [CHANGED] Revised the readme.txt file to limit tags to exactly five: monetization, advertising, ads, ad manager, banner.
• [CHANGED] Updated the Privacy Policy link to https://corporate.sparteo.com/privacy-policy within all forms and footer sections to remove an unnecessary 301 redirect.
• [CHANGED] Standardized the use of environment variables (such as ACTIRISE_DIR and ACTIRISE_FILE) throughout the plugin to ensure consistent file and directory location management.
• [CHANGED] Updated the support email addresses across some screens to adapt to the customer’s contract.
• [CHANGED] Automated the inclusion of “Via WP Plugin” as the first line in configuration notes within the Actirise Platform whenever an update is triggered, allowing for clear identification of changes originating from the WordPress plugin.
• [CHANGED] Updated all cosmetic text mentions of the IAB framework from “TCF v2.2” to “TCF v2.3” within the admin dashboard.

Version 3.4.0 – 2026-02-25

• [ADDED] Introduced a new primary option in the Ads.txt tab that allows Actirise to host and manage the ads.txt file directly via redirection for real-time updates and optimized revenue performance.

• [CHANGED] Simplified the onboarding funnel by making Actirise-hosted Ads.txt the only solution presented to new users.

• [CHANGED] Renamed the title of the first block in the Settings tab to “Analytics Settings” for better clarity and organization.

• [CHANGED] Refined the wording of some sentences and added instructions regarding cache exclusions during the site review process.

• [FIXED] Fixed an issue where custom variables could be missing on category and tag pages.

• [FIXED] Fixed a CSS naming conflict with the WPResidence-Core plugin that caused the Actirise interface to appear empty.

Version 3.3.4 – 2026-01-22

• [FIXED] Corrected a naming inconsistency in the configuration publishing process by ensuring the pagetype value is sent as “home” instead of “homepage” to align with Actirise script standards.
• [FIXED] Fixed an issue causing duplicate event annotations by disabling tracking during AJAX requests and ensuring event annotations are no longer sent for websites with a Refused, Disabled, or Suspended status.
• [FIXED] Resolved a bug in the Synchronize FastCMP feature that prevented it from functioning correctly when a user was not logged in.

Version 3.3.3 – 2025-12-15

• [CHANGED] Updated the Status page within the WordPress plugin to clearly inform users if their website has been deactivated, advising on next steps for reactivation.
• [CHANGED] Optimized plugin performance by preventing unnecessary API calls (including those triggered by CRON jobs and event tracking) when a user is not properly authenticated.
• [CHANGED] The “Add URL to exclude” button is now fully functional, allowing users to add URLs to the exclusion list and implementing a check to prevent the addition of duplicate URLs.

• [CHANGED] Added a new blue notice below the Presized Div feature introduction, emphasizing the requirement for valid HTML.

• [FIXED] Fixed a bug where selecting the “Update my ads.txt manually” radio button caused the entire configuration panel to disappear. The panel now remains visible and functional upon selection.

Version 3.3.2 – 2025-12-01

• [CHANGED] Updated the “Tested up to” compatibility tag in the plugin’s readme.txt file to WordPress version 6.9.

• [FIXED] Resolved a front crash caused by a “Maximum recursive updates exceeded” error when opening the Advanced Settings modal, eliminating an infinite re-rendering loop within the component.

Version 3.3.1 – 2025-11-27

• [ADDED] Introduced a Beta Features panel in the Settings page, available only to selected clients for testing, which provides early access to the Actirise Hosted ads.txt feature for maximizing synchronization and compliance speed via file redirection.

• [CHANGED] Implemented the ability to modify the XPath directly within the Ad Formats advanced settings, allowing experienced publishers and support teams to improve the precision and control of ad placements.

• [FIXED] Fixed an issue in the FastCMP modal where links inside the text were displaying as white on a white background on certain sites. The link color has been updated to #0065D9 to ensure visibility regardless of the modal’s background configuration.

Full changelog available at changelog.txt