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MainWP Matomo (Piwik) Extension changelog

Release notes for every version we have on record, newest first.

Latest 5.2.1 32 versions Since Apr 2017

Undated 23 versions

5.2.1 Latest 1 fixed
Fixed
  • Matomo installed in a subfolder, such as https://example.com/matomo/, connects again, and saved subfolder connections resume. The 5.2 requirement for an address at the site root no longer applies.
5.2 3 new6 improved1 fixed
New
  • Matomo management through MainWP Abilities.
  • Scheduled processing for Matomo management requests.
  • Deleting the extension removes the saved Matomo connection, the tables this extension created, and its options and scheduled tasks.
Improved
  • Matomo connection settings and existing site data are migrated for the new management features.
  • Client Reports and Pro Reports Matomo tokens now get six summary values: nb_visits, nb_actions, nb_actions_per_visit, bounce_rate, nb_uniq_visitors, and avg_time_on_site. Version 5.1.2 returned more.
  • Those report requests now also work for users without the Matomo extension capability, still subject to site access, Team Control, and a connected Matomo assignment.
  • TLS certificates are always verified. The old mainwp_piwik_sslVerifyCertificate option is no longer honored, and plain-http Matomo URLs are not supported.
  • A Matomo connection has to be an https address at the site root, and the saved token is kept out of the settings row.
  • After an update, an administrator has to open wp-admin once before Matomo requests made outside wp-admin can use the new storage.
Fixed
  • Matomo data is removed when a managed site is deleted.
5.1.2 1 improved
Improved
  • Strengthened permission checks for property assignment management to improve access control.
5.0.3 2 improved1 fixed
Improved
  • Coding standards and best practices
  • General maintenance and optimization
Fixed
  • Problem with connecting to Matomo Dashboard with specific configuration
5.0.1 1 improved
Improved
  • Revised the notification for missing analytics data to guide users in connecting their Matomo account and assigning properties to MainWP sites.
5.0 1 improved
Improved
  • MainWP 5.0 compatibility
4.1.2 2 fixed1 removed
Fixed
  • Incorrect color coding for the Bounce Rate difference data
  • PHP Deprecation notice
Removed
  • Unused code
4.1 9 new3 improved
New
  • Average Engagement Time chart
  • Unique Visitors chart
  • Users chart
  • Visits by Page info
  • Visits by Country info
  • Sessions by Source info
  • Visits by Device info
  • Visits by Keyword info
  • Visits by Referrers info
Improved
  • Overview page widget to show multiple charts
  • Individual site overview widget to show multiple charts
  • Visitors data page to show widgets
4.0.6 1 fixed
Fixed
  • An issue with displaying New Visits info
4.0.4 1 improved
Improved
  • PHP 8 compatibility
4.0.2 2 fixed
Fixed
  • An issue with displaying Matomo data
  • An issue with loading the graph
4.0.1 2 fixed
Fixed
  • Multiple cosmetic problems
  • Incorrect verbiage
4.0 2 improved
Improved
  • Extension UI/UX redesign
  • Support for the MainWP 4.0
1.2 2 new2 improved2 fixed2 removed
New
  • Option to disable SSL certificate verification
  • Help tab
Improved
  • Extension style
  • Various text notifications
Fixed
  • An issue with auto assigning child sites due to difference in URL (https/http)
  • Multiple translation support issues
Removed
  • Unused code
  • Unused images
1.0 3 new1 improved
New
  • An auto update warning if the extension is not activated
  • Support for the new API management
  • Support for WP-CLI
Improved
  • "Check for updates now" link is not vidible if extension is not activated
0.0.9 1 new1 improved
New
  • Custom language domain
Improved
  • Extension CSS
0.0.8 1 improved
Improved
  • Quick start guide layout
0.0.7 1 new
New
  • Support for the API Manager
0.0.6 1 fixed
Fixed
  • 4 PHP Warnings
0.0.5 3 new1 fixed
New
  • Support for the Client Reports extension
  • Support Forum URI and Documentation URI in the Plugin info
  • Redirection to the Extensions Page after activating the extension
Fixed
  • 1 PHP Warning
0.0.4 1 improved
Improved
  • Update quick guide
0.0.3 1 changed
Changed
  • CSS Update
0.0.1 1 changed
Changed
  • First version

2026 1 version

5.1.1 3 Apr 2026 1 new7 improved
New
  • Added an empty widget placeholder on the "Operations" page to improve layout consistency when no data is available.
Improved
  • Removed the loader element that was not needed across all Matomo widgets.
  • Improved widget layout by adding a widget footer area and correcting the widget body markup.
  • Improved the "Matomo Settings" page by adding helpful field descriptions and grouping settings into clearer sections.
  • Updated the tip message on the "Matomo Settings" page for better UI consistency.
  • Improved the Matomo data page placeholder shown while Matomo data is still loading.
  • Renamed the "Refresh Data" button to "Fetch Latest Data" and moved it to the "Data" tab for clearer workflow.
  • Improved the success message shown after fetching the latest data for better clarity.

2025 1 version

5.1 6 Feb 2025 1 new4 improved3 fixed
New
  • Localization support to enable users to translate the add-on into their preferred languages.
Improved
  • Help documentation URL to replace outdated redirect links with direct paths for faster access.
  • Enhanced user experience by automatically triggering the first API call after saving Matomo settings, eliminating the need to manually click the "Refresh Data" button.
  • Method declarations to include proper public and static keywords in accordance with WordPress coding standards and development best practices.
  • Applied WordPress coding standards compliance improvements to method visibility declarations.
Fixed
  • Corrected default size and layout of Matomo widgets that displayed incorrectly after the recent Gridster to Gridstack library migration.
  • Resolved UI alignment issues by adjusting padding for various interface elements.
  • Prevented browser autofill functionality on the "Matomo Dashboard URL" and "API Key" fields to avoid configuration conflicts.

2024 1 version

5.0.2 4 Sep 2024 1 new
New
  • Actions Log support

2023 1 version

4.1.1 6 Jul 2023 3 fixed
Fixed
  • Issue with displaying Avg. Eng. Time as percentage
  • Issue with displaying Visits value
  • Missing empty space in widgets subheadings

2022 1 version

4.0.5 12 Jul 2022 1 security
Security
  • Preventative: Multiple security improvements

2021 1 version

4.0.3 1 Apr 2021 1 new1 improved
New
  • Option to hide Matomo widget on the Overview page
Improved
  • Matomo 4.1.0 compatibility

2020 1 version

4.0.2.1 9 Oct 2020 1 improved
Improved
  • MainWP Dashboard 4.1 compatiblity

2018 1 version

1.3 1 Dec 2018 1 fixed
Fixed
  • An issue with conncting to Piwik Dashboard

2017 1 version

1.1 1 Apr 2017 1 fixed
Fixed
  • Google API reference