Changelog

• Fixed Activity Log timestamp timezone display

  • Activity Log timestamps were showing incorrect times (+6 hours) for sites with non-UTC timezones

  • REST API now converts MySQL datetimes to ISO 8601 with site timezone for correct frontend display

  • Timestamps now display correctly regardless of WordPress timezone setting in Settings

• Removed user avatar dropdown and icon from toolbar

  • Removed the circular avatar/gravatar element and associated context menu from the main toolbar

  • Removed Theme switcher and Logout options that were in the dropdown (may be relocated elsewhere)

• Improved style layering and CSS scoping

  • Excluded Bricks and MailerPress plugin styles from uixpress style layering to prevent conflicts

  • Scoped CSS custom properties (--radius, --background, etc.) to :where(.wp-admin, .uixpress-isolation) to prevent conflicts with third-party themes and plugins

• Improved WordPress toolbar integration

  • Changed WP toolbar host element ID from wpadminbar to uix-wp-toolbar-host to avoid conflicts

  • Added retry logic when moving toolbar items (delays at 100ms, 300ms, 600ms) for async-loaded toolbar content

  • moveToolbar now returns boolean to indicate success for retry logic

• Simplified frontend toolbar wrapper

  • Removed toolbar container and toolbar classes from frontend wrapper for cleaner markup

• Improved global search keyboard handling

  • Search keydown listener now uses capture: true for more reliable keyboard shortcut handling

• Dashboard layout improvements

  • Restructured dashboard page layout with improved nesting and background styling

  • Added bg-zinc-50 dark:bg-zinc-950 background to dashboard and activity log pages for consistent appearance

• Fixed community feedback

  • Theme base colors not persisting after save/refresh (scoped CSS properties fix)

  • Bricks and Advanced Themer toggle styling conflicts (Bricks style exclusion)

  • MailerPress sidebar text not visible in light/dark theme (MailerPress style exclusion)

  • WordPress command bar opening alongside uiXpress on Ctrl+K (search uses capture phase)

• NEW: Add New Content Toolbar Button

  • Added modern "Add New" dropdown button to the left side of the toolbar

  • Replaces the default WordPress admin bar "New Content" menu with a cleaner design

  • Dynamically extracts available post types from WordPress admin bar

  • Shows appropriate icons for each content type (posts, pages, media, users, etc.)

  • Respects user permissions - only shows content types the user can create

  • Supports custom post types registered by plugins

• NEW: Detailed Updates in Notifications Panel

  • Updates section now shows individual items instead of just counts

  • WordPress core updates display current and new version numbers

  • Each plugin with available update is listed with name and version transition

  • Each theme with available update is listed with name and version transition

  • Color-coded icons: blue for core, orange for plugins, purple for themes

  • Direct links to appropriate update pages for each item

  • Respects user capabilities (update_core, update_plugins, update_themes, moderate_comments)

• Fixed style conflict with elemenetor admin ui

• Fixed issue with Gravity forms where new form modals were not showing

• Improved css scoping to prevent some style conflicts

• Added new translations: Czech, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Turkish, and Chinese (Traditional)

• Dashboard analytics category now only shows when analytics is enabled in settings

• Fixed dashboard card layout issue where card wrappers were rendered even when user lacked required capabilities or plugins

We're thrilled to announce uiXpress 1.2.16, our biggest release yet with powerful new search capabilities, Google Analytics 4 integration, advanced font customization, and comprehensive WooCommerce customer insights.

Admin Menu Search - Find Anything Instantly

Navigate your WordPress admin faster than ever with the new Admin Menu Search. This powerful search functionality lets you find any admin page in seconds, searching through all menu items by name, URL, or ID.

Key features:

• Real-time filtering as you type with highlighted matching text

• Full keyboard navigation - use arrow keys to navigate, Enter to select, Escape to close

• Smart sorting - exact matches first, then name matches, then URL matches

• Context awareness - shows parent menu information for submenu items

• Auto-selection - first result is automatically selected for lightning-fast keyboard navigation

• Always accessible - search input is always visible when enabled (no button required)

The search seamlessly integrates into your admin menu with a refined UI that matches the existing design system and full dark mode support. Enable it in Settings > Menu > Enable Admin Menu Search and experience a faster way to navigate WordPress.

Google Analytics 4 Integration

Connect your Google Analytics 4 properties directly to uiXpress Analytics and view all your analytics data without leaving WordPress. This seamless integration brings the power of Google Analytics into your unified admin dashboard.

What you get:

• Service account authentication with encrypted credential storage for security

• Automatic property detection from your Google Analytics account

• Complete data integration - overview stats, page views, devices, countries, referrers, and geographic data

• Seamless provider switching between uiXpress built-in analytics and Google Analytics

• Error handling with clear, user-friendly messages for authentication issues

• OAuth-style connection flow with easy disconnect functionality

All your existing dashboard cards automatically work with Google Analytics data. Configure your connection in Settings > Analytics > Analytics Provider with a Google Analytics service account that has Viewer access to your GA4 property.

Custom Font Selector - Typography Control

Take complete control over your admin interface typography with the new Custom Font Selector. Choose from over 1000 Google Fonts, upload your own font files, or use custom font URLs - all with real-time preview.

Font options include:

• Google Fonts - browse and search 1000+ fonts with live preview, select multiple weights (400, 700, custom)

• Upload fonts - support for .woff, .woff2, .ttf, and .otf files with automatic font-face generation

• Custom URLs - enter external font service URLs

• System fonts - use default WordPress fonts

The visual selector makes it easy to find the perfect font, with real-time preview showing exactly how it will look in your admin interface. Configure your custom font in Settings > Theme > Custom Font.

WooCommerce Customer Insights

For WooCommerce users, we've added comprehensive customer data integration directly into the user details view. Get instant access to customer analytics and order history without leaving the user management interface.

Customer insights include:

• Order analytics - total orders, total spent, average order value, and total items purchased

• Order status breakdown with color-coded visual badges

• Recent orders list showing the last 5 orders with status and totals

• Complete billing and shipping addresses with company, email, and phone

• Paying customer status badge for easy identification

• Customer lifecycle dates - creation and modification timestamps

All data is fetched using WooCommerce's REST API and displayed in a beautifully styled interface that matches the existing dark mode design system.

Unified Notification Center

WordPress native notifications are now integrated into uiXpress's unified admin notices panel. All your notifications - both WordPress core and custom admin notices - appear in a single, elegant notification center for better organization and visibility.

The new system uses smart count tracking that prevents notifications from disappearing, with improved polling that only checks for new notifications without resetting your existing count.

Enhanced User Management

Create User Form Improvements:

• Generate Password button for instant strong password creation

• Password visibility toggle to show/hide password text

• Real-time password validation dropdown with visual indicators (green ticks) for each requirement:

  • Minimum 8 characters

  • Uppercase, lowercase, number, and special character requirements

• Validation appears automatically when you focus the password field

User Details View:

• Updated user details dropdown with Shadow DOM isolation for better style consistency

• Smooth animations for dropdown menu transitions

• Improved hover handling with reliable show/hide behavior

• Better positioning with proper gap spacing

User Details Components API

We've created an extensible component registration system for the user details view, allowing external plugins to add custom components and categories. The API supports both Vue.js 3 and React components with capability-based visibility control.

Components can be registered to specific tab categories (Details, Activity, Commerce, or custom) and automatically receive userId, userData, appData, and id props. This follows the same pattern as our Dashboard Cards API for consistency across all extensibility features.

Improved Menu Cache System

The menu cache system now uses rotating cache keys for better multi-user support. When you clear the cache, all users automatically see fresh menu data. A new "Clear Cache" button in the menu list view makes cache management effortless, and the menu automatically refreshes when saved or deleted for real-time updates across all users.

Bug Fixes & Improvements

• Fixed hidden submenu items still showing in main menu - items marked as hidden in menu creator are now properly filtered

• Fixed submenu toggle not working when top-level item isn't active - submenus can now be toggled open/closed regardless of active state

• Fixed layout conflicts with Fluent Cart plugin

• Fixed shadow rendering on login page

• Fixed user flyout menu sometimes getting cut off in the sidebar

• Updated all translation files for multilingual support

Update now from your account dashboard to experience these powerful new features. This release represents months of development focused on making uiXpress more powerful, more extensible, and more beautiful.

Admin Menu Search alone will transform how you navigate WordPress. Combined with Google Analytics integration, custom fonts, and WooCommerce insights, this is our most feature-rich release ever.

Test on a staging site first for production environments, then enjoy the future of WordPress admin management.

We're excited to announce uiXpress 1.2.15, featuring the revolutionary Remote Site Management system that lets you manage multiple WordPress sites from a single uiXpress installation.

Manage Your Entire WordPress Network from One Place

This is a game-changer. uiXpress can now connect to and manage remote WordPress sites directly from your toolbar. Configure your remote sites once with a URL and application password, then switch between them instantly using the elegant site switcher in your admin toolbar.

Here's what Remote Site Management unlocks:

• Instant Site Switching - Toggle between all your WordPress sites without logging in and out

• Full Admin Access - Manage media, plugins, users, menus, database, activity logs, and more across any connected site

• Persistent Selection - Your selected site persists across sessions, so you stay in context

• Smart Menu Filtering - When viewing a remote site, the menu intelligently shows only available uiXpress features

• Seamless Experience - Everything works exactly as if you were logged into that site directly

Whether you're managing client sites, running an agency, or maintaining multiple properties, Remote Site Management transforms uiXpress into a centralized command center for your entire WordPress portfolio. No more juggling browser tabs, remembering passwords, or switching between dashboards. One interface. All your sites. Complete control.

Enterprise-Grade Security

Remote Site Management is built with security as the foundation. We've implemented a unified permission system that automatically handles authentication based on request origin:

• Local requests use nonce validation for CSRF protection

• Remote requests use WordPress application passwords with Basic Auth

• Automatic detection applies the right security method for each request

• Capability-based access controls who can view and use remote sites

Your remote site passwords are protected with capability checks, ensuring they're never exposed to unauthorized users. All REST API endpoints have been updated to support this unified security model while maintaining the highest security standards.

Intelligent Feature Detection

When you switch to a remote site, uiXpress intelligently adapts the interface to show only the features that site has enabled. The Modern Media Page, Modern Plugins Page, Menu Creator, Activity Log, Database Explorer, Role Editor, and other uiXpress apps appear based on what's actually available on that remote site.

The result is a clean, focused interface that shows exactly what you can manage without clutter from unavailable features.

Full Feature Support

Remote Site Management isn't a limited view - it's the complete uiXpress experience across sites:

• Upload media directly to remote sites through the Modern Media Library

• Manage plugins with the Modern Plugins Page

• View activity logs from any connected site

• Explore databases with the Database Explorer

• Edit roles and capabilities with the Role Editor

• Manage users with the Modern Users Page

• Configure settings for each site independently

Everything just works, exactly as you'd expect.

Enhanced Compatibility

We've fixed several compatibility issues in this release:

• Safari Gutenberg - Fixed overlay issue when Gutenberg editor is in full screen mode on Safari

• LatePoint - Resolved scroll conflicts with LatePoint plugin

• Frontend Toolbar - Fixed the "Back to Dashboard" button behavior

• Server Health - Added function existence checks for disk_free_space() and disk_total_space() to prevent errors on restricted hosting environments

Getting Started with Remote Sites

Setting up Remote Site Management is straightforward:

1. Go to Settings > Global Settings

2. Add your remote sites with their URLs and application passwords

3. Configure who can access remote sites (defaults to administrators)

4. Use the site switcher in your toolbar to jump between sites

A helpful first-time explanation dialog guides you through the process when you first switch to a remote site.

Update now to transform how you manage WordPress sites. Remote Site Management is the most significant feature we've added to uiXpress, and it fundamentally changes what's possible for agencies, developers, and anyone managing multiple WordPress installations.

This is uiXpress 2.0 in spirit - a centralized control panel for your entire WordPress ecosystem. Test on a staging site first, then experience the future of WordPress management.

One dashboard. Every site. Total control.

We're releasing uiXpress 1.2.14 with a completely redesigned Magic Dark Mode system, elegant upload progress indicators, and important menu navigation fixes.

Magic Dark Mode Reimagined

Magic Dark Mode has been completely redesigned with a smarter, per-page opt-in system. Instead of a global toggle that affects everything, you now have precise control over which admin pages use dark mode conversion.

Enable Magic Dark Mode on any page through the global search quick actions - just search for "magic dark mode" and toggle it on for the current page. Your preferences are saved per-page, giving you the flexibility to use dark mode conversion only where you need it.

The new system uses CSS-based filters for efficient conversion with zero DOM manipulation overhead. It automatically excludes images, videos, iframes, charts, code blocks, and color pickers to preserve their original appearance. The result is better performance, smoother transitions, and more predictable behavior across different admin pages.

Elegant Upload Progress

Plugin uploads now show a beautiful minimal progress panel instead of a tiny spinner. When you upload a plugin, an elegant dark panel slides up from the bottom center of your screen, displaying the filename and an animated progress bar. It's a small touch that makes the upload experience feel more polished and keeps you informed about what's happening.

Menu Navigation Fixes

We've fixed several important issues with menu navigation that were affecting certain plugins and admin pages:

URL Encoding Fixed - Menu links were being double-encoded, causing issues with query parameters. URLs like WooCommerce analytics pages would show encoded characters (%2F instead of /) and sometimes lose their labels entirely. This is now resolved with proper URL decoding.

Improved Active State Detection - The active menu item highlighting now works more reliably. We've implemented smarter matching logic that checks both your current location and the menu item URLs, with proper precedence rules to ensure the correct item is highlighted.

Better Compatibility - These fixes particularly improve compatibility with WooCommerce, where analytics links would sometimes disappear due to URL encoding mismatches.

Modern Menu Scrollbar

The admin menu now features a refined scrollbar design with a slim 6px width, smooth transitions, and enhanced dark mode support. The scrollbar is always visible when content overflows, making it easier to know when there's more content to scroll through.

Performance Improvements

Behind the scenes, we've optimized how stylesheets are shared across ShadowRoot components. The new useAdoptedStyleSheets composable reduces code duplication and ensures consistent styling with better performance.

Translation Updates

All language translation files have been updated to reflect the latest features and changes.

We're releasing uiXpress 1.2.13 with important compatibility improvements, a streamlined license system, and several bug fixes that improve reliability.

Better WordPress Compatibility

This release focuses on making uiXpress work seamlessly across different WordPress configurations. We've completely refactored how the plugin handles file paths and URLs, ensuring compatibility with WordPress installations that use custom wp-content directory names or non-standard configurations.

All plugin asset URLs now use WordPress's built-in plugins_url() function instead of hardcoded paths. Whether you're running a standard WordPress setup or a custom configuration with renamed directories, uiXpress will now work flawlessly.

Streamlined License System

We've overhauled the license key system for improved security and reliability. License keys and instance IDs are no longer exposed to frontend JavaScript, keeping your activation data more secure. The new system uses an improved validation endpoint that handles existing activations more gracefully, with better error handling and clearer user feedback throughout the license management process.

Bug Fixes

Force Global Theme Fixed - The Force Global Theme setting now works correctly. Previously, if you tried to force light theme while your browser was in dark mode, it wouldn't work properly. The global override now takes precedence as intended.

Activity Logger Plugin Deletion - Fixed a fatal error that occurred when deleting plugins while Activity Logger was tracking changes. The logger now properly handles plugin deletion events without errors.

Real-Time Analytics - Active users data in Analytics now returns fresh, real-time information without any caching delays. Perfect for monitoring current site activity accurately.

Submenu Favorites - Fixed an issue preventing submenu items from being added as favorites in the admin menu.

Fluent Cart Compatibility - Resolved style conflicts with Fluent Cart to ensure both plugins work together smoothly.

Code Quality Improvements

Behind the scenes, we've significantly improved code maintainability by centralizing global properties handling across all 17 app entry files. This reduces code duplication and makes future updates more reliable. We've also updated the Vite configuration for better build compatibility across different environments.

We're excited to release uiXpress 1.2.12, our biggest update yet. This release introduces comprehensive activity logging, a modern comments management interface, and powerful new APIs that make uiXpress infinitely extensible.

Activity Logger & Audit Trail

Know exactly what's happening on your WordPress site with our new Activity Logger. Track every important action across your admin area - from post edits and user changes to plugin updates and login attempts. The system stores detailed before/after comparisons, IP addresses, and timestamps, giving you a complete audit trail for security and compliance.

The modern Vue.js interface makes reviewing activity effortless. Filter by action type, user, date range, or search across all logs. Configure retention policies to automatically clean up old logs, and choose between tracking all actions or just the important ones. All sensitive data like passwords and API keys are automatically redacted for security.

Find it under Tools > Activity Log when enabled in Settings > Security.

Modern Comments Manager

Say goodbye to the outdated WordPress comments interface. Our new Modern Comments Page brings a sleek, responsive comment management experience that matches the rest of uiXpress.

Browse comments in a sidebar list view with powerful search, filtering, and sorting. Edit comment content with a rich text editor, perform bulk actions, and filter by status - all in a interface that feels modern and intuitive. Enable it in Settings > Posts and transform how you manage conversations on your site.

Developer APIs: Build on uiXpress

We're opening up uiXpress with three powerful new APIs that let you extend the interface with your own components:

Sidebar Render API - Inject custom Vue or React components into the admin menu, before or after menu items. Perfect for adding custom navigation, widgets, or promotional content.

Toolbar Render API - Add components to the left or right side of the admin toolbar. Build custom toolbar buttons, status indicators, or quick action menus that integrate seamlessly.

Quick Actions API - Extend the global search with custom quick actions. Let users trigger your plugin's features directly from the search interface.

All three APIs support both Vue.js and React components, include capability-based visibility controls, and follow consistent patterns that make development straightforward. Full documentation is included for each API.

Enhanced Dashboard Cards

Dashboard cards now support React components through veaury integration. Build cards using React while they integrate seamlessly into the Vue-based dashboard. Just specify language: 'react' in your card metadata and you're ready to go.

Shortcuts Management

Edit your admin menu shortcuts directly from the menu itself. Click the edit icon on any shortcut to change its name, URL, or icon. Reorder them with drag-and-drop. All changes save automatically and persist across sessions.

Better Control & Performance

We've added toggles for the Database Explorer and Role Editor in settings, so you only load what you need. Both features are now off by default, improving performance for users who don't need these advanced tools.

Code Editor Improvements

Fixed several issues with the code editor component in settings, including buttons not appearing due to async loading, changes not saving properly, and reactivity problems. The editor now initializes reliably and syncs changes correctly.

Complete Documentation

We've completely overhauled our documentation with comprehensive guides for all features. Everything is now optimized for our upcoming Docus documentation site, with proper navigation, SEO metadata, and organized API documentation. Whether you're a user learning features or a developer building extensions, you'll find clear, thorough documentation.

Other Improvements

• Fixed post status filter on modern posts view

• Enhanced SQL injection protection with whitelist validation

• Improved GDPR compliance by restricting email visibility based on capabilities

• Created centralized Settings class for better performance with caching support

We're rolling out uiXpress 1.2.11 with two powerful new tools that give you deeper control over your WordPress site.

Database Explorer

Explore your WordPress database with a modern, Supabase-inspired interface. Browse all your tables, examine their structure, view data with powerful sorting and search, and even run read-only SQL queries safely. It's the kind of professional database tool you'd expect from premium development platforms, now built right into uiXpress.

Role Editor

Take complete control of WordPress user roles and capabilities. Create custom roles, edit existing ones, and manage capabilities with an intuitive interface that makes complex permission management simple. Everything is secured with comprehensive authentication, validation, and CSRF protection to keep your site safe.

Bug Fixes

We've also resolved compatibility issues with LatePoint and fixed submenu hover mode overlap problems that affected certain plugins.

Update now from your account dashboard or wait for the automatic update to roll out over the coming days.