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7.3.2

• Minor fix: Adjusted late escaping and remaining constants prefix.

7.3.1

• Security Hardening: Implemented strict Late Escaping (esc_html, esc_attr) on all outputs.
• Refactor: Updated all function prefixes, variables, and database options to mnpn_ (4 chars) to prevent conflicts, per WP.org guidelines.
• Shortcode: Changed main shortcode to [mnpn_populares].
• Database: Updated log table name to comply with new naming conventions.
• Performance: Increased transient cache time to 15 minutes for better scalability.

7.3

• Security: Implemented Nonce verification for REST API endpoints.
• Refactor: Updated asset loading to use WordPress standards (wp_add_inline_style).
• Anti-Bot: Added “Silent Ignore” logic for bots to protect SEO and database integrity.
• Fix: Improved image retrieval logic (checks Thumbnail -> Medium -> Full).
• Feature: Added offset parameter to shortcodes.
• UX: Added help text for “Max Age” setting (0 for unlimited).

7.2

• Refactored CSS loading to support Roboto Variable font.
• Fixed sidebar visibility issue in specific views.
• Optimized SQL queries for high-traffic sites.

1.0

• Initial release.