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== Changelog ==
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**This is a list detailing changes for all the past Jetpack releases. For more information about the current release, see [the readme](https://github.com/Automattic/jetpack/blob/master/readme.txt).**
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**This is a list detailing changes for all Jetpack releases.**
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= 8.4 =
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* Release date: April 7, 2020
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* Release post: https://wp.me/p1moTy-oPp
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**Major Enhancements**
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* Search: our new Instant search experience will allow your visitors to get search results as soon as they start typing.
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**Enhancements**
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* Autoloader: improve performance when loading a large number of files.
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* Blocks: improve discoverability of multiple blocks by reviewing keywords used in the block search.
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* Blocks: improve the display of error notices in Jetpack's embed blocks.
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* Blocks: better differentiate paid blocks from free ones.
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* Blocks: improve layout of block style previews.
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* Calendly block: display an error when the embed URL is not found.
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* Comment Likes: improve performance by removing dependency on Noticons.
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* Contact Info Widget: improve the display of Map API key notices.
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* Custom CSS: add support for more CSS 3.0 properties: mask , scroll, and object-fit.
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* Dashboard notices: allow the use of different Jetpack logos.
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* Embeds: enable inline PDF previews.
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* Eventbrite Block: offer additional alignment options.
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* Facebook Embeds and Facebook Page Plugin Widget: improve performance and compatibility with caching plugins.
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* Facebook Page Plugin Widget: add new layout options (Cover Photo and Call To Action).
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* Gravatar Hovercards: avoid loading Gravatar assets when not needed on the page.
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* Gravatar Hovercards: improve performance of the feature by avoiding the use of jQuery.
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* Infinite Scroll: improve performance of the feature by avoiding the use of jQuery.
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* Jetpack Videos: improve performance of Video queries with better caching.
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* Lazy Images: improve performance of the feature by avoiding the use of jQuery.
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* Likes: improve performance when loading resources used by the Likes feature on the front-end of your site.
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* Map Block: slightly decrease Zoom on maps with multiple points.
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* Map Block: improve the look of the map style picker.
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* Protect: improve detection of IP on servers using custom IP Headers.
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* Revue Block: update the layout of the default placeholder appearing when you first insert the block.
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* Site Health: add new card informing you of your site's synchronization status with WordPress.com.
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* Social Menus: add Ravelry support.
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* Widgets: add Ravelry support to Social Icons widget.
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* Widgets: improve performance of the Search and Milestone widgets.
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* WooCommerce Analytics: add additional information to events (plugin version, information about blocks and shortcodes).
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* WordAds Block: update "hide on mobile" toggle layout.
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* WordAds: update ad loader support for Google Chrome.
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* WordAds: improve performance of the display of all ads.
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* WordPress.com Toolbar: log user out of WordPress.com when attempting to log out from the site.
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**Improved compatibility**
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* Blocks: ensure that all blocks are displayed nicely, even when using the latest version of the Gutenberg plugin.
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* Blocks on International sites: ensure that blocks can be translated when using Jetpack's Site Accelerator feature.
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* Comment Likes / AMP Plugin: avoid loading Likes on AMP views.
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* General: Jetpack now requires WordPress 5.3 and newer.
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* Multisite Networks: better detect the main site of a network when synchronizing data with WordPress.com.
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* Recurring Payments Block: implement AMP view for full compatibility with the AMP plugin.
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**Bug fixes**
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* Connection: ensure that the "Disconnect" button is easily accessible on mobile.
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* Connection: fix connection issues for sites with a plan in a "pending" state.
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* Connection: improve connection flow when starting to connect your site from the WordPress.com dashboard.
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* Dashboard: clarify wording and display of the Backup & Scan cards.
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* Dashboard: fix layout issues within the Stats Widget in the dashboard.
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* Form Block: fix button colors not saving correctly.
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* Google Calendar Block: ensure calendars are properly displayed regardless of the width option picked in block styles.
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* Publicize Block: update wording in custom message field to clarify how the feature works.
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* Pinterest Block: check for valid Pinterest URLs when embedding them into a new block.
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* OpenTable Block: fix layout issue when using Wide and Full-width sizes.
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* OpenTable Block: fix PHP warning occuring when a block is created but not configured.
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* Recurring Payments Block: ensure that the minimum payment option respects the chosen currency for the button.
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* Shortcodes: Fix Crowdsignal poll embeds when using the P2 theme.
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* Simple Payments Block: avoid issues when pasting email addresses into the email field.
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* Site Logo: avoid PHP notices in the Customizer, when no logo is set yet.
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* Widgets: fix conflicts between some themes and the live countdown feature in the Milestone Widget.
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* Widgets: avoid display issues in the Top Posts Widget, when displaying posts from Custom Post Types.
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* Release date: March 3, 2020
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* Release post: https://wp.me/p1moTy-nZT
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**Major Enhancements**
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* Google Calendar Block: a simple way to embed Google Calendars into your posts.
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* Revue Block: allow your readers to subscribe to your Revue newsletter right from your site.
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**Enhancements**
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* Dashboard widget: clarify wording in Anti-spam and Protect sections.
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* Dashboard notices: allow permanent notices.
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* Dashboard notices: add option to provide action button for a notice.
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* Map block: add the ability to set the size of the map.
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* Map block: add a zoom control to the block sidebar.
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* Map block: add a fullscreen option.
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* Map block: add an option for toggling zoom to scroll behaviour in the published post.
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* Mobile Theme: sunset feature. We originally created the mobile theme feature as a fall-back when the regular theme did not include a mobile view. Most themes include a mobile view by default now, so the feature is no longer necessary.
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* OpenTable block: offer more embedding options.
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* Search: improvements to layout options when using the Search widget.
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* Security Scanning tool: improve message about threats found in dashboard.
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* Sharing: improve Open Graph Meta Tags on search result pages.
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* Shortcodes: improve accessibility of navigation buttons for the Slideshow shortcode.
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* Site Health Tests: improve ability to add additional tests.
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* Site Health Tests: Update Connection test with detailed descriptions and actions to resolve failing tests.
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* Synchronization: increase reliability of sync by not sending wp-rest-api-log posts.
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* Synchronization: increase reliability when synchronizing term IDs.
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* Tiled Gallery block: add a Rounded Corners option.
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* Tiled Gallery block: add an option to easily rearrange images within a gallery.
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* Cookies & Consents Banner widget: improve performance by removing reliance on jQuery.
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* Twitter widget: remove deprecated link color parameter.
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**Improved compatibility**
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* Autoloader: avoid conflicts when other plugins rely on the Autoloader to load Jetpack packages.
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* Beautiful Math: avoid layout issues with inline images when using the Twenty Twenty theme.
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* Blocks: improve compatibility with theme colors for block buttons.
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* Blocks: improve the layout of the blocks' placeholders when using the Gutenberg plugin.
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* Blocks: allow defining a minimum WordPress version or minimum Gutenberg plugin version when registering a block.
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* Lazy Images: add option to skip images with the `data-skip-lazy` attribute.
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* SSO: Add error argument for compatibility with a WordPress 5.4 hook change.
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**Bug fixes**
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* Blocks: fix layout issues with previews in block sidebar.
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* Blocks: fix layout issues when using a custom CSS class for a block using the option in the block sidebar.
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* Calendly block: fix overlay to render properly in the editor.
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* Dashboard: remove Backups information from the Jetpack dashboard when on a Multisite network. Those do not support the Backup feature at this point.
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* Map block: only show the Add Marker UI if there are no markers.
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* Map block: prevent an unselected block from accidentally capturing scrolling.
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* Map block: fix the styling of the map theme buttons.
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* Mobile Apps: remove the edit post link when in app.
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* OpenTable block: avoid error when inserting some specific embed codes.
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* OpenTable block: fix alignment issues when center-aligning the block.
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* Secure Sign On: do not display feature message when logging in to WordPress.com's central dashboard.
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* Stats: hide Stats smiley in post embeds.
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* WooCommerce Analytics: improve product checks to avoid errors on order pages.
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* Wufoo shortcode: Security fix return early when invalid parameters.
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=== Jetpack by WordPress.com ===
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Contributors: automattic, adamkheckler, aduth, akirk, allendav, alternatekev, andy, annezazu, apeatling, azaozz, batmoo, barry, beaulebens, blobaugh, brbrr, cainm, cena, cfinke, chaselivingston, chellycat, clickysteve, csonnek, danielbachhuber, davoraltman, daniloercoli, delawski, designsimply, dllh, drawmyface, dsmart, dzver, ebinnion, egregor, eliorivero, enej, eoigal, erania-pinnera, ethitter, gcorne, georgestephanis, gibrown, goldsounds, hew, hugobaeta, hypertextranch, iammattthomas, iandunn, jblz, jasmussen, jeffgolenski, jeherve, jenhooks, jenia, jessefriedman, jgs, jkudish, jmdodd, joanrho, johnjamesjacoby, jshreve, kbrownkd, keoshi, koke, kraftbj, lancewillett, lschuyler, macmanx, martinremy, matt, matveb, mattwiebe, maverick3x6, mcsf, mdawaffe, MichaelArestad, migueluy, mikeyarce, mkaz, nancythanki, nickmomrik, obenland, oskosk, pento, professor44, rachelsquirrel, rdcoll, ryancowles, richardmuscat, richardmtl, roccotripaldi, samhotchkiss, scarstocea, scottsweb, sdquirk, simison, stephdau, tmoorewp, tyxla, Viper007Bond, westi, yoavf, zinigor
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Tags: Jetpack, WordPress.com, backup, security, related posts, CDN, speed, anti-spam, social sharing, SEO, video, stats
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Stable tag: 8.3
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* Release date: March 3, 2020
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* Release post: https://wp.me/p1moTy-nZT
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* Release date: April 7, 2020
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* Release post: https://wp.me/p1moTy-oPp
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* Google Calendar Block: a simple way to embed Google Calendars into your posts.
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* Revue Block: allow your readers to subscribe to your Revue newsletter right from your site.
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* Search: our new Instant search experience will allow your visitors to get search results as soon as they start typing.
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**Enhancements**
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* Dashboard widget: clarify wording in Anti-spam and Protect sections.
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* Dashboard notices: allow permanent notices.
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* Dashboard notices: add option to provide action button for a notice.
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* Map block: add the ability to set the size of the map.
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* Map block: add a zoom control to the block sidebar.
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* Map block: add a fullscreen option.
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* Map block: add an option for toggling zoom to scroll behaviour in the published post.
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* Mobile Theme: sunset feature. We originally created the mobile theme feature as a fall-back when the regular theme did not include a mobile view. Most themes include a mobile view by default now, so the feature is no longer necessary.
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* OpenTable block: offer more embedding options.
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* Search: improvements to layout options when using the Search widget.
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* Security Scanning tool: improve message about threats found in dashboard.
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* Sharing: improve Open Graph Meta Tags on search result pages.
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* Shortcodes: improve accessibility of navigation buttons for the Slideshow shortcode.
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* Site Health Tests: improve ability to add additional tests.
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* Site Health Tests: Update Connection test with detailed descriptions and actions to resolve failing tests.
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* Synchronization: increase reliability of sync by not sending wp-rest-api-log posts.
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* Synchronization: increase reliability when synchronizing term IDs.
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* Tiled Gallery block: add a Rounded Corners option.
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* Tiled Gallery block: add an option to easily rearrange images within a gallery.
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* Cookies & Consents Banner widget: improve performance by removing reliance on jQuery.
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* Twitter widget: remove deprecated link color parameter.
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* Autoloader: improve performance when loading a large number of files.
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* Blocks: improve discoverability of multiple blocks by reviewing keywords used in the block search.
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* Blocks: improve the display of error notices in Jetpack's embed blocks.
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* Blocks: better differentiate paid blocks from free ones.
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* Blocks: improve layout of block style previews.
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* Calendly block: display an error when the embed URL is not found.
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* Comment Likes: improve performance by removing dependency on Noticons.
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* Contact Info Widget: improve the display of Map API key notices.
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* Custom CSS: add support for more CSS 3.0 properties: mask , scroll, and object-fit.
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* Dashboard notices: allow the use of different Jetpack logos.
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* Embeds: enable inline PDF previews.
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* Eventbrite Block: offer additional alignment options.
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* Facebook Embeds and Facebook Page Plugin Widget: improve performance and compatibility with caching plugins.
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* Facebook Page Plugin Widget: add new layout options (Cover Photo and Call To Action).
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* Gravatar Hovercards: avoid loading Gravatar assets when not needed on the page.
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* Gravatar Hovercards: improve performance of the feature by avoiding the use of jQuery.
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* Infinite Scroll: improve performance of the feature by avoiding the use of jQuery.
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* Jetpack Videos: improve performance of Video queries with better caching.
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* Lazy Images: improve performance of the feature by avoiding the use of jQuery.
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* Likes: improve performance when loading resources used by the Likes feature on the front-end of your site.
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* Map Block: slightly decrease Zoom on maps with multiple points.
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* Map Block: improve the look of the map style picker.
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* Protect: improve detection of IP on servers using custom IP Headers.
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* Revue Block: update the layout of the default placeholder appearing when you first insert the block.
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* Site Health: add new card informing you of your site's synchronization status with WordPress.com.
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* Social Menus: add Ravelry support.
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* Widgets: add Ravelry support to Social Icons widget.
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* Widgets: improve performance of the Search and Milestone widgets.
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* WooCommerce Analytics: add additional information to events (plugin version, information about blocks and shortcodes).
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* WordAds Block: update "hide on mobile" toggle layout.
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* WordAds: update ad loader support for Google Chrome.
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* WordAds: improve performance of the display of all ads.
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* WordPress.com Toolbar: log user out of WordPress.com when attempting to log out from the site.
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* Autoloader: avoid conflicts when other plugins rely on the Autoloader to load Jetpack packages.
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* Beautiful Math: avoid layout issues with inline images when using the Twenty Twenty theme.
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* Blocks: improve compatibility with theme colors for block buttons.
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* Blocks: improve the layout of the blocks' placeholders when using the Gutenberg plugin.
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* Blocks: allow defining a minimum WordPress version or minimum Gutenberg plugin version when registering a block.
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* Lazy Images: add option to skip images with the `data-skip-lazy` attribute.
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* SSO: Add error argument for compatibility with a WordPress 5.4 hook change.
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* Blocks: ensure that all blocks are displayed nicely, even when using the latest version of the Gutenberg plugin.
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* Blocks on International sites: ensure that blocks can be translated when using Jetpack's Site Accelerator feature.
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* Comment Likes / AMP Plugin: avoid loading Likes on AMP views.
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* General: Jetpack now requires WordPress 5.3 and newer.
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* Multisite Networks: better detect the main site of a network when synchronizing data with WordPress.com.
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* Recurring Payments Block: implement AMP view for full compatibility with the AMP plugin.
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* Blocks: fix layout issues with previews in block sidebar.
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* Blocks: fix layout issues when using a custom CSS class for a block using the option in the block sidebar.
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* Calendly block: fix overlay to render properly in the editor.
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* Dashboard: remove Backups information from the Jetpack dashboard when on a Multisite network. Those do not support the Backup feature at this point.
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* Map block: only show the Add Marker UI if there are no markers.
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* Map block: prevent an unselected block from accidentally capturing scrolling.
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* Map block: fix the styling of the map theme buttons.
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* Mobile Apps: remove the edit post link when in app.
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* OpenTable block: avoid error when inserting some specific embed codes.
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* OpenTable block: fix alignment issues when center-aligning the block.
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* Secure Sign On: do not display feature message when logging in to WordPress.com's central dashboard.
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* Stats: hide Stats smiley in post embeds.
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* WooCommerce Analytics: improve product checks to avoid errors on order pages.
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* Wufoo shortcode: Security fix return early when invalid parameters.
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* Connection: ensure that the "Disconnect" button is easily accessible on mobile.
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* Connection: fix connection issues for sites with a plan in a "pending" state.
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* Connection: improve connection flow when starting to connect your site from the WordPress.com dashboard.
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* Dashboard: clarify wording and display of the Backup & Scan cards.
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* Dashboard: fix layout issues within the Stats Widget in the dashboard.
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* Form Block: fix button colors not saving correctly.
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* Google Calendar Block: ensure calendars are properly displayed regardless of the width option picked in block styles.
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* Publicize Block: update wording in custom message field to clarify how the feature works.
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* Pinterest Block: check for valid Pinterest URLs when embedding them into a new block.
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* OpenTable Block: fix layout issue when using Wide and Full-width sizes.
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* OpenTable Block: fix PHP warning occuring when a block is created but not configured.
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* Recurring Payments Block: ensure that the minimum payment option respects the chosen currency for the button.
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* Shortcodes: Fix Crowdsignal poll embeds when using the P2 theme.
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* Simple Payments Block: avoid issues when pasting email addresses into the email field.
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* Site Logo: avoid PHP notices in the Customizer, when no logo is set yet.
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* Widgets: fix conflicts between some themes and the live countdown feature in the Milestone Widget.
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* Widgets: avoid display issues in the Top Posts Widget, when displaying posts from Custom Post Types.
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