Contributor Photo Gallery

2.6.1 – 2026-07-07

• Security: Added ABSPATH guards to the API and Cache classes to block direct file access.
• Fixed: PHP coding-standards issues flagged by Plugin Check and PHPCS.
• Improved: Output escaping of inline styles and layout consistency in the gallery grid template.
• Developer: Added a Docker-based local development environment and GitHub Actions release-build workflow.

2.6.0 – 2026-06-23

• New: Enter a WordPress.org username or a numeric contributor User ID in settings.
• New: Usernames are automatically converted to the correct User ID on save, then cached for performance.
• Improved: Updated field placeholder, help text, and validation for username support.

2.5.1 – 2025-09-10

• Fixed: Review notice styling inconsistencies (spacing, alignment, and typography).
• Fixed: Uneven photo card layouts by standardizing aspect ratios and scaling.
• Fixed: Overlapping and stacking issues in edge cases.
• Changed: Function prefix updated from cpg_ to cpglry_ for clarity and conflict avoidance.
• Improved: Cross-browser and cross-device reliability.
• Improved: Polaroid-style font for a more authentic vintage look.

2.5.0 – 2025-08-16

• New primary shortcode [cp_gallery].
• Legacy shortcode [wpcontrib_photos] preserved.
• Caption text color option with live preview.
• New gallery styles: Polaroid, Circle, Fixed Height.
• Advanced card customization (backgrounds, borders, shadows).
• Auto-refresh preview (removed manual refresh button).
• Minimum WordPress version bumped to 5.8.

2.0.3

• Security improvements and caching refinements.

2.0.0

• Major UI/UX overhaul, responsive grids, live preview, performance updates.

1.0.0

• Initial release with gallery fetch from WordPress.org/photos.