Dev4Press Updater 3.2
Dev4Press Updater 3.2 is a new major version that brings several updates and some very important fixes related to the upgrade process. Because of that, plugin no longer supports WordPress 3.9 and older.
Coming Soon: GD Press Tools Pro 5.1
New GD Press Tools Pro major version (5.1) is coming out next week. This version will include 3 new built-in addons, new Information panels, many improvements and new settings and many improvements for backups.
GD Press Tools Pro 5.0.5
New minor release for GD Press Tools Pro 5.0 is here with several updates to the backup and most importantly, includes a first beta version of the backup restore script that works with standard WordPress backups (no multisite restore yet).
GD Press Tools Pro 5.0.4
New minor release for GD Press Tools Pro 5.0 is here with new several new fixes, very important backup improvements, updates to events log and the debugger addon (now logs fatal errors too).
In-depth analysis of comment spam
Before we get to methods to fight comment spam, it is very important to understand how spammers and spambots work, what methods they use, what types of comments they are posting.
GD Rating System Pro 1.2 – Helios
GD Rating System Pro 1.2 – Helios is new major release bringing new rating method Like This, ordering posts and comments by rating, top rating topic views for bbPress, query engine improvements and more.
Development and updates for month of May
The month of May will be very busy on Dev4Press. No less than 4 plugins will get major new versions including full rewrite for GD Custom Posts And Taxonomies Tools Pro, some price changes and other updates.
GD WebFonts Toolbox Pro 2.4
GD WebFonts Toolbox Pro 2.4 is a smaller update, but the important one. It removes some outdated code (WordPress 4.0 is now required), includes support for WordPress 4.5 and support for TwentySixteen theme.
GD Clever Widgets Pro 1.6
GD Clever Widgets Pro 1.6 is a smaller update, but the important one. It removes some outdated code (WordPress 4.0 is now required), includes support for WordPress 4.5 and fixes some minor issues.
Comment spam: how does it work?
Any WordPress website that allows comments or implements forum (bbPress or something else) attracts comment spam. If you ever wondered how comment spam finds your website, this is a good place to start.
GD Security Toolbox Pro 1.0.4
GD Security Toolbox Pro 1.0.3 is here with another batch of improvements and fixes with one small, new feature. Some issues were cosmetic mostly, but there are few critical fixes, so make sure to update as soon as possible.
Coming Soon: GD Rating System Pro 1.2
Development for GD Rating System Pro 1.2 is underway, and if everything goes as planned, it will be released in about 10 days. Focus of this version is on the easier use of filters and actions, extensibility in JavaScript and sorting of rating items.