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Smash Balloon – TikTok Feeds Pro changelog
Release notes for every version we have on record, newest first.
Latest 1.9.0
21 versions
1.9.0 Latest 1 new1 fixed
New
- Ask AI assistants to check your TikTok Feed settings through the WordPress Abilities API (WordPress 6.9 or later), and to manage them once you enable the new "MCP Write Access" option in Settings > General. Now in all six Smash Balloon feed plugins. See them all
Fixed
- Plugin security hardening.
1.8.0 2 new1 improved3 fixed
New
- Swipe View, a full-screen vertical swipe player for browsing TikTok videos. Choose it under Video Player Experience when customizing a feed.
- Added a Debug settings tab with Privacy & Data Sharing controls for in-plugin notifications and usage tracking.
Improved
- Refreshed the About Us page to match the other Smash Balloon plugins.
Fixed
- Feed style changes now take effect immediately after a plugin update instead of being served from a stale cache.
- Dismissed notifications no longer reappear after a page reload.
- Deactivating the plugin no longer conflicts with other active Smash Balloon plugins in the deactivation feedback prompt.
1.7.2 1 new1 fixed
New
- Official support for WordPress 7.1.
Fixed
- On WordPress 7.1, the block editor no longer logs a JavaScript error.
1.7.1 1 fixed
Fixed
- Plugin hardening.
1.7.0 1 improved2 fixed
Improved
- Pages that display a TikTok feed now load a smaller script, as it no longer includes admin-only components.
Fixed
- Admin notice controls (dismiss and carousel navigation), the connecting overlay, and the HEIC "Converting" badge are now fully keyboard accessible and announced by screen readers.
- Plugin security hardening.
1.6.1 2 fixed
Fixed
- HEIC images now convert and display correctly for the top post in the Gallery layout.
- Improved source reconnection so feeds refresh automatically once a source is reconnected.
1.6.0 3 new2 improved2 fixed
New
- TikTok feeds can now be embedded directly from the WordPress block editor and Elementor using a dedicated feed block and widget.
- Added a Help widget for in-app access to documentation and support.
- Deeper GDPR consent integration, including a WPConsent setup banner in the GDPR settings.
Improved
- Compatibility with WP 7.
- Corrected typos and grammar in plugin UI strings.
Fixed
- HEIC images now convert and display correctly inside the block editor and Elementor.
- Feed click handling and image height now render correctly on themes with custom styling.
1.5.2 1 fixed
Fixed
- Additional plugin hardening.
1.5.1 1 new1 improved
New
- Automatic detection and integration with 8 GDPR consent plugins: WPConsent, Real Cookie Banner, Cookie Notice, CookieYes/WebToffee, Cookiebot, Complianz, Borlabs Cookie, and Moove.
Improved
- Managing TikTok feeds in WP admin now uses a dedicated manage_tiktok_feed_options capability. Administrators keep access by default; grant this capability to other roles if needed.
1.5.0 2 new2 fixed
New
- Added client-side HEIC to JPEG image conversion for servers that do not support HEIC image processing.
- Integrated deactivation feedback to help us improve the plugin.
Fixed
- Source connection now correctly handles OAuth fragment parameters, resolving issues where the connection flow could fail.
- Fixed an issue where creating a new feed could return a false value and assign a feed ID of 0.
1.4.0 1 improved2 fixed
Improved
- Filtering logic is updated to OR instead of AND when using the feature that filters posts based on words or hashtags in the description.
Fixed
- Compatibility updates for Social Wall. Use .mp4 videos instead of iframes. Also fixes an issue with loading more posts and visual issues with the feed layout.
- Fixed the image resizing process to be more reliable. Added a backup method for fixing missing video thumbnails.
1.3.1 1 improved
Improved
- Added support for our new Feed Analytics product. Get insights as to how your feeds are being used by site visitors.
1.3.0 4 new2 fixed
New
- Added support for an inline video player. Great for use cases where you want to display a video in a feed without opening a lightbox.
- Added support for a "gallery" layout for "Plus" and "Elite" tiers. Showcase videos in an inline player at the top of your feed with thumbnails below to select others.
- Added support for a "list" layout for "Plus" and "Elite" tiers. Show your TikToks in a clean single column widget where videos play inline.
- Integration with WPCode to make managing JavaScript and CSS customizations simple.
Fixed
- Fixed responsiveness for narrow width list and grid layouts.
- Fixed an issue preventing multiple sources from showing up in a feed when multiple sources were used.
1.2.0 1 new2 improved1 fixed
New
- Replaced the iframe video player with a .mp4 video player. Your visitors will now have a clean, distraction free experience when watching videos.
Improved
- Added translations for German, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, French, Russian, Polish, and Portuguese.
- Added wpml-config.xml for WPML compatibility.
Fixed
- Fixed an issue that would cause the load more button to disappear before all posts were loaded on the page.
1.1.3 1 fixed
Fixed
- Fixed the 403 error that was occurring when trying to connect a new source for some users.
1.1.2 1 fixed
Fixed
- Fixed an issue that would cause the source to not be updated after source connection.
1.1.1 1 new
New
- Added compatibility with Thrive Architect.
1.1 1 new
New
- Added compatibility with Social Wall, a plugin that allows you to show a feed from multiple social media sources.
1.0.2 1 fixed
Fixed
- Fixed an issue that would cause an infinite loop of API requests when an error occurred.
1.0.1 2 fixed
Fixed
- Fixed an issue that would cause the backup feed not to work in the event the access token had been invalidated and an API request was made.
- Fixed the layout of the lightbox and TikTok player for mobile devices to be wider and more user friendly.
1.0 1 changed
Changed
- Launched the TikTok Feeds Pro plugin