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Assistant – Every Day Productivity Apps

v1.5.1.1
by Brent Jett · 4.9 (15 reviews)

Assistant is a plugin that allows you to work more efficiently. It provides you shortcuts to common admin tasks on the front-end of your website.

4K+ active installs Updated Feb 19, 2025 Tested to 6.7.2 Requires PHP 5.6
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Assistant – Every Day Productivity Apps

About Assistant – Every Day Productivity Apps

Assistant is a free plugin for WordPress that helps you work more efficiently by providing shortcuts to common tasks and allowing you to access the front-end UI from anywhere. It also connects your sites to Assistant Pro, a cloud storage platform designed for WordPress assets, which offers features like storing page builder templates, organizing site assets, and seamless staging to production workflows.

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Changelog

1.5.1.1 ( 2025-02-19 )

  • Fixed a potential PHP object vulnerability in the Create Post API.
  • Fixed an issue with XML import on the same site when exported posts were unavailable.
  • Fixed the code editor not loading in the Code App.
  • Fixed a PHP warning that occurred during XML import.

1.5.1 ( 2025-02-05 )

  • Add search when viewing a single library
  • Fix error message when adding theme settings to a library
  • Fix conflict with Search and Filter select field preventing a post/page being added to a library in the cloud

1.5.0.1 ( 2024-10-07 )

  • Fix import message when importing a single item or entire library.

1.5.0 ( 2024-08-22 )

  • Add Code App that enables you to create and edit CSS and JS code snippets, which you can assign to different sections of your website.
  • Libraries App: Add selection mode to allow for bulk managing of library items including importing and deleting.
  • Libraries App: Add ability to download zip of the library.
  • Fix issue with Libraries app filter not always working correctly.
  • Fix dark mode when importing.

1.4.9.2 ( 2024-04-03 )

  • Fixed stored XML file security issue with exporting posts potentially exposing author information.

1.4.9.1 ( 2024-03-06 )

  • Fix an issue with code snippets.

1.4.9 ( 2024-03-04 )

  • Added ordering/re-ordering option for items in a library.
  • Fixed Assistant not working with the SG Optimizer plugin.

1.4.8 ( 2023-12-13 )

  • Fixed an error that occurred when accessing libraries containing items with no thumbnails.

1.4.7 ( 2023-12-07 )

  • Fixed SVG post thumbnails causing an error in Assistant Pro.

1.4.6 ( 2023-11-27 )

  • Fixed webp images not exporting to Assistant Pro.
  • Fixed images with filenames ending in an underscore not exporting to Assistant Pro.
  • Fixed a PHP warning in the WordPress Playground.

1.4.5 ( 2023-10-30 )

  • Fixed alt tags for images exported to Assistant Pro.
  • Fixed saving images to a library from the media app.
  • Fixed translation slugs for wp.org.
  • Fixed library search so it finds case insensitive matches.
  • Fixed collapsing library sections.

1.4.4 ( 2023-07-26 )

  • Added the ability to save all posts of a type to a library.
  • Added the ability to save posts to a library by uploading an XML export file.
  • Fixed selecting library items when the page has been scrolled.
  • Fixed Assistant not working with the SG Optimizer plugin.
  • Fixed connecting to the cloud from within Elementor.
  • Fixed potential SSRF vulnerability with taking library item screenshots.

1.4.3 ( 2023-05-17 )

  • Minor fixes and improvements to the Assistant Pro community.
  • Fixed importing Kadence theme settings causing a fatal error.
  • Fixed user profile options not staying saved.

1.4.2 ( 2023-04-18 )

  • Minor fixes and improvements to the Assistant Pro community.

1.4.1 ( 2023-04-05 )

  • Added new libraries view to the community app.
  • Added uploader warning about public libraries for free account users.
  • Fixed community purchase button for users not connected to Assistant Pro.

1.4.0 ( 2023-03-20 )

  • The Assistant Pro community is here! See it in action at: https://app.assistant.pro/community
  • Browse templates and website assets from directly within WordPress with the new community app.
  • Share, sell, and purchase libraries of templates and website assets.

1.3.9 ( 2023-03-07 )

  • Fixed library item screenshots not working correctly when updating an item.
  • Various minor fixes and enhancements.

1.3.8 ( 2023-02-09 )

  • Fixed library item screenshots not working correctly.

1.3.7 ( 2023-02-07 )

  • Allow access to library settings for importing all items in a community library.
  • Fixed post media not uploading to libraries for posts with more media than defined in max_file_uploads.
  • Fixed SEO Press causing header and footer images to upload to libraries for posts.
  • Fixed various UI bugs and inconsistencies.

1.3.6 ( 2023-01-17 )

  • Allow access to library settings for importing all items in a shared library.

1.3.5 ( 2022-12-06 )

  • Added library support for Astra theme customizer settings.

1.3.4 ( 2022-11-28 )

  • Fixed importing to override a post in wp-admin.
  • Fixed thumb styling for code items in wp-admin.
  • Fixed large code items slowing down the browser.

1.3.3 ( 2022-11-21 )

  • Fixed downloading items from private libraries.

1.3.2 ( 2022-11-03 )

  • Fixes for the upcoming Assistant Pro community and marketplace.

1.3.1 ( 2022-10-31 )

  • Fixed creating private libraries.

1.3 ( 2022-10-24 )

  • Changes to support the upcoming Assistant Pro community and marketplace. Details coming soon!

1.2.2 ( 2022-09-01 )

  • Fixed remote images not showing in screenshots when exporting library items locally.
  • Fixed importing a library item and overriding the current page showing the old draft when editing in BB.

1.2.1 ( 2022-08-24 )

  • Added the ability to create JSON and plain text code snippets in libraries.
  • Added support for loading Beaver Builder in an iframe.
  • Improved the file size of WordPress export files when exporting from the content app.

1.2.0 ( 2022-07-20 )

  • Added the ability to upload PDF and rich text documents to libraries.

1.1.0 ( 2022-06-28 )

  • Added the ability to download image and svg library items.
  • Fixed library sorting not working in the libraries app.
  • Fixed customizer settings not importing for parent themes.
  • Fixed a fatal error with PHP 8 when updating an author profile.

1.0.10 ( 2022-06-21 )

  • Added the ability to update library items with content from the current post or page.
  • Added the ability to import library items to override the content of the current post or page.
  • Fixed categories and tags not always importing correctly from a library.

1.0.9 ( 2022-06-09 )

  • Fixed intermittent logout issues with Assistant Pro.
  • Fixed PHP notice when importing templates.
  • Fixed PHP 5.6 error with labels.
  • Show “Added” when a template has finished being added to a library.
  • Renamed core “Templates” post type to “Block Templates” to prevent confusion with other template post types.
  • Removed favorite button from the content app.

1.0.8 ( 2022-05-16 )

  • Minor improvements and fixes for library code snippets.
  • Creating a new library now defaults to private for paid accounts.

1.0.7 ( 2022-04-19 )

  • Added the ability to save code snippets to Assistant Pro libraries.

1.0.6 ( 2022-03-15 )

  • Added content app and library support for full-site editing templates.

1.0.5 ( 2022-02-22 )

  • Added a description field to library items.
  • Changed library description field to a textarea.
  • Misc CSS fixes.

1.0.4 ( 2022-02-02 )

  • Fixed issues with using Assistant within Divi.
  • Fixed Visual Composer and Elementor system post types showing in the Content app.

1.0.3 ( 2022-01-12 )

  • Added fl_assistant_should_enqueue filter.
  • Fixed cloud logging out on connected sites installed on the same domain.
  • Fixed ‘View’ action showing in the content app for post types that aren’t public on the frontend.
  • Fixed filenames when exporting a post.

1.0.2 ( 2021-11-08 )

  • Private libraries are now the default for paid accounts.
  • Fixed customizer settings not importing for child themes with different directory names.
  • Fixed broken admin URLs when WordPress is installed in a subdirectory.
  • Fixed issues with single post XML export.
  • Fixed issues with Oxygen.

1.0.1 ( 2021-11-01 )

  • Allow private libraries for unpaid accounts to be viewed in read-only mode.

1.0.0 ( 2021-10-26 )

  • Assistant Pro is here! You can now organize your templates, images, svg artwork and colors into libraries that you can then access from all your WordPress sites.
  • Added profile menu to the libraries app.
  • Added profile menu item for disconnecting from the Assistant Pro cloud.
  • Reworked cloud connection to only work for the original WordPress user that made the connection.
  • Fixed cloud disconnecting when refreshing right after connecting.

0.7.1 ( 2021-10-19 )

  • Fixed caching issues when updating the plugin to a new version.

0.7.0.9 ( 2021-09-30 )

  • Fixed SVG in posts not importing.
  • Fixed post media not importing when importing an entire library.
  • Fixed Beaver Builder rows importing as layout templates.

0.7.0.8 ( 2021-09-28 )

  • Added save to library functionality within the content app.
  • Set posts imported from the cloud to published instead of draft.
  • Prevent post screenshots being imported as featured images.
  • Fixed server timeout when importing posts with a lot of media.
  • Fixed errors with exporting Customizer settings.
  • Fixed issues with connecting to the cloud.
  • Fixed miscellaneous React errors.

0.7.0.7 ( 2021-09-01 )

  • Updated Assistant Pro cloud URLs to production.

0.7.0.6 ( 2021-08-16 )

  • Fixed fatal error on user profile page with PHP 8.
  • Fixed fatal error when exporting theme settings to Assistant Pro.

0.7.0.5 ( 2021-07-28 )

  • Fixed fatal error with PHP 7.0.33 and below.

0.7.0.4 ( 2021-07-27 )

  • Fixed various PHP warnings.

0.7.0.3 ( 2021-06-23 )

  • Fixed conflict with jQuery AJAX requests.

0.7.0.2 ( 2021-06-08 )

  • Fixed fatal error when updating user profile settings.

0.7.0.1 ( 2021-05-26 )

  • Fixed error in the content app.

0.7.0 ( 2021-05-20 )

  • Panel Size – The panel can now resize to give you more space!
  • New Home App – Things are more easily glanceable on the new home screen.
  • You can now drop media directly on the “Media” home screen section to upload.
  • Labels App – Labels is no longer a separate app. You can now manage your labels from the Settings app.
  • Fixed issue where screen goes blank after disabling an app
  • Libraries App (beta) – Coming Soon: Assistant Pro will let you create libraries to share templates and assets across all your WordPress sites. Contact us if you’re interested in beta testing Assistant Pro!

0.6.0 ( 2021-01-28 )

  • Enhance media uploading UI
  • Improve drag performance of the UI frame.
  • Refine overall visual appearance
  • Style hardening against Twenty Twenty-One theme
  • Add ground work for upcoming Assistant Pro features
  • Various bug fixes

0.5.1 ( 2020-06-05 )

  • Fix issue where sidebar shows incorrect number of app icons
  • Add item marks & actions to recent content widgets
  • Add link to “View All” from recent content widgets
  • Fix issue with home tooltip

0.5.0 ( 2020-06-02 )

  • All New Home + Search app
  • All new comments app – reply to comments right in the list
  • Apps now load their UI on-demand
  • Drag the apps to reorder them
  • Apps now remain hidden or visible between page refreshes instead of auto-hiding
  • Numerous performance enhancements

0.4.2 ( 2020-05-15 )

  • Fixed Beaver Builder edit links not showing in the content app.

0.4.1 ( 2020-05-12 )

  • Fixed Assistant not loading on hosts with heartbeat disabled (such as WP Engine).
  • Fixed media library scripts loading while logged out.

0.4.0 ( 2020-04-17 )

  • Added access to all public post types inside content app
  • Refined post detail screen layout
  • Added ability to query posts by label
  • Added ability to query attachments by label
  • Fix showing publish bar when favoriting a post
  • Added notice bar and removed confirmation alerts
  • Added ability to export post from post detail screen
  • Refined labels picker control
  • Added calendar control to edit publish date

0.3.1 (2020-03-27)

  • Harden form control styles
  • Remove Assistant button from Beaver Builder toolbar (too soon!)
  • Fix updates list not loading correctly in some situations
  • Enhancement – Made publish bar more prominent
  • Fix attachment alt text field displaying title

0.3.0 (2020-03-25)

  • Complete ground-up rebuild
  • All new apps for working with Content, Media, Comments & Updates
  • Add custom labels to posts and pages to help you organize your site

0.2.2 (2019-04-16)

  • Fix “Show Dashboard App” button not working
  • Edit actions on dashboard now open in same tab

0.2.1 (2019-04-15)

  • Dramatically reduce js bundle size
  • Style Hardening
  • Improve Error Handling
  • Fix date archives showing “Untitled” in Dashboard app
  • Fix first time experience for Dashboard app
  • Fix user list for multisite admins

0.2.0 (2019-04-12)

  • Overall design iteration
  • Added ability to stub new posts, pages, categories and tags.
  • Added Update detail screen.

0.1.0

  • Initial Public Build

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