WP Staging Pro 6.1.3

* New: Tested for up to WordPress v. 6.8.
* Security: Prevent authorized users from deleting admin user on the live and staging sites. (Pro) #4247
* Performance: Disable autoload option for wpstg_staging_sites field. #4098
* Enh: Remove the notice header from general backup notice. #4237
* Enh: Simplify the restore tool login process. (Pro) #4117
* Enh: Remove google libraries and create a new library for uploading backup to google drive remote storage. (Pro) #3729
* Enh: Release the restore tool as a non-PHP file to prevent false malware detection. (Pro) #4183
* Enh: If no primary key exists in a table, flag log entry as warning and not info. #4194
* Enh: Improve error message for backup upload preparation failure. #4045
* Fix: Some buttons were not translated. #4180
* Fix: We've improved how WP Staging handles large files during backups. If a backup step takes too long, WP Staging will automatically allow extra time for it to finish. If it still can't complete successfully, the backup will safely stop instead of running forever. #4193
* Fix: If a database collation is missing during table restore, use the `general` variant for that table restore. Also add a filter `wpstg.database.importer.replace_collation` to restore with a specific variant if the collation is missing during restore. #4199
* Fix: No directories listed during staging process if wp-content folder is symlinked on Flywheel hosting. Enhanced symbolic link handling. #4173
* Fix: Prevent unauthorized access to REST APIs on the staging site to avoid potential exploits during plugin updates. (Pro) #4256
* Fix: Incorrect backup download URL when downloading backups on WP.com and Flywheel hosted sites. #4161
* Fix: Automatically disable DEBUG constants on staging sites to prevent unwanted debug warnings. #4175
* Fix: Add an alternative way to copy files during cloning and push when php native `copy` method fails on some system. #4144
* Fix: Some older compressed backups couldn’t be restored due to a file header error. This update fixes the issue so those backups can now be restored properly. #4241
* Fix: Backup older than version Pro 5.0.4 or Free 3.0.4 is considered v2 backup, thus can not be restored. #4243
* Fix: Enhance error handling and response messaging for failed license activation attempts. #3954
* UX: Fix the dark mode issue on the `Restore Tool` page. #4215
* UX: Visual improvement of the restore script download page. #4218
* Dev: Increase github actions 'timeout-minutes' for playwright tests. #4222
* Dev: Skip staging site tests on playwright for WordPress.com like environment. Also skip email related tests on Windows as email catcher is not yet implemented on Windows. #4220
* Dev: Improve v2 backup specification docs. #4245
* Dev: Playwright pro test are failing because of MS oneDrive. (Pro) #4163

* New: Compatible to WordPress 6.7.2.
* New: Introducing our new Auto Update Plugins optional feature in Advanced Settings! Now, whenever you set up a staging site, outdated plugins can be automatically refreshed in the background, ensuring you can immediately preview and test your updated website with ease. Enjoy a smoother, more efficient update process and a hassle free testing experience. (Pro) #3719
* Enh: Add preview setting for "backup compression" in free version. #4102
* Enh: Write site URL into header of wp-config.php for new staging sites. #2320
* Enh: Link each pro feature in the FAQ footer to the docs. #3579
* Enh: Clarify what is backed up with "Backup Other Files In WP Root" option. (Pro) #4050
* Enh: Refactor backup background processor to be DRY and less complex. #4034
* Fix: Automatically activate free version after its installation when pro version is already active. (Pro) #3971
* Fix: Better handling the backup process elapsed time when the browser tab is inactive in background. #4064
* Fix: Update backups retention number after deleting remote backup. (Pro) #4083
* Fix: Backup file can't be downloaded in WordPress Playground. #4082
* Fix: Remove warnings in backup debug logs. #4086
* Fix: Display the ongoing progress percentage while downloading the backup from remote storage. (Pro) #4110
* Fix: Properly handle HTML entities and preserve line breaks while sending backup email notifications. #3431
* Fix: Show accurate tables count during staging site creation. #4113
* Fix: Missing initial backup index to restore database with the WP Staging Restore tool. #4120
* Fix: PHP "Uncaught TypeError" and remove useless logs for backup to Microsoft OneDrive. (Pro) #4104
* Fix: Undefined property: stdClass:error - File: wp-staging-pro/Pro/License/Licensing.php Line: 193. (Pro) #4135
* Fix: Prevent duplicate file headers for database when including large database in multiple requests in the backup. #4150
* Fix: Remove wpstg-restore.php from free version.
* UX: Enhance the appearance of the basic installation notice and ensure the user is redirected to the install page if the basic version is not installed or is incompatible. (Pro) #4101
* Fix: Improve design of some modal. #4029
* Dev: Prepare pre-staging `Setup` ajax request as a first step to refactor the cloning feature to be more robust. #4033
* Dev: Move db backup related logic from playwright test to roadrunner. #4043

* New: Compatible up to WordPress 6.5.3
* New: Implemented dark mode UX with options to switch between 'Default OS Mode', 'Lite Mode' and 'Dark Mode' #3261
* New: Now you can restore backup of single site and/or multisite subsite to self or another multisite subsite. (Pro) #3240
* New: Allow user to push all folders under (/wp-content/). #2760
* New: Add the a new user role 'visitor' to share login link option. (Pro) #3332
* Enh: Add type hinting for ProTemplateIncluder. #3337
* Enh: Make sure to prevent other plugins from injecting their messages into WP Staging UI. #3364 #3036
* Fix: Keep cloud storage connected to Google Drive even if files listing from remote storage fails. (Pro) #3347
* Enh: Revamped system-info page, 'Purge Backup Queue' modal and moved JavaScript code to a separate file. #3262
* Enh: Automatically exclude uploads folder during push if it is a symlink. #2989
* Fix: Sync User Account feature duplicates existing user as administrator role. #3311
* Fix: Backup restore stuck on `importing users for subsite` when restoring an old backup on single site. #3373
* Fix: Make sure to handle fatal error due to missing COLLATE while creating 'wp_wpstg_queue' table for scheduled backup. #3359
* Fix: Hide the 'wp-content/wp-staging-sites' folder from staging site directory selection, as it is always excluded during cloning. #3267
* Fix: Show exact error message for open_basedir restriction error if destination directory does not have write permissions. #3116
* Fix: Memory usage of the staging site is higher than of the live site. #3307
* Fix: Make sure to only sync production site's users fields that exist in cloned site's users table. #3362
* Fix: Send log files from last 14 days and compress them before sending. Add Contact Us button to error messages. #3323
* Fix: Make sure to display default login link on custom login form if login is blocked by a security plugin with OTP or 2FA enabled. #3293
* Fix: Ensure that the All in One Security Plugin (AIOS) isn't disabled by the wp staging optimizer when AIOS's salt option is enabled. #3351
* Fix: Reconnect DB if `mysql has gone away` during update of queue table. #3354
* Fix: Create backup folder in google drive, if it does not exist, before uploading to backup cloud provider. #3381
* Fix: Make sure loading bar is removed once a WP Staging page is refreshed successfully #3365
* Dev: Add end-to-end tests for the standalone installer script. #3025
* UX: Make sure that backup cards always look good. #3345
* UX: Make sure that automatic backup icon looks good. #3338
* UX: Display backup name and cloud storage settings in 'Edit Backup Plans' Modal. #3299