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About Orphans
This plugin fixes line breaks that occur in the wrong position and replaces spaces after orphan words with hard spaces. Orphan words are short words that are separated from related words by line breaks. You can find the plugin on GitHub as well.Screenshots




Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of the Orphans plugin?
The Orphans plugin supports the grammar rule for orphan words at the end of a line. It fixes orphan positions and replaces the space after an orphan with a hard space to avoid incorrect line breaks.
What is an orphan in text composition?
An orphan is a text composition error where a lonely short word, especially a single-character one, is left at the end or beginning of a verse. "Lonely" means it's separated from a closely related word by line breaks.
Where can I find the Orphans plugin?
The Orphans plugin is available in the WordPress plugin directory. It is also available on GitHub.
Changelog
3.3.2 – 2025-01-03
3.3.1 – 2024-12-05
3.3.0 – 2024-12-02
- The iWorks Rate module has been updated to version 2.2.1.
- The configuration import ability has been added. #10
- The configuration export ability has been added. #9
- Translation loading time has been fixed.
3.2.9 – 2024-11-17
3.2.8 – 2024-08-21
- The iWorks Options module has been updated to version 2.9.2.
- The iWorks Rate module has been updated to version 2.2.0.
3.2.7 – 2024-02-21
- Integration with the Bricks builder (part of the Bricks Theme) has been added.
- The iWorks Options module has been updated to version 2.9.1.
- The iWorks Rate module has been updated to version 2.1.7.
3.2.6 – 2023-12-27
- The iWorks Options module has been updated to version 2.9.0.
- The iWorks Rate module has been updated to version 2.1.6.
3.2.5 – 2023-11-30
- The post types selector has been refactored. Props for gierand.
- The iWorks Options module has been updated to version 2.8.9.
- The iWorks Rate module has been updated to version 2.1.4.
- The
strip_tags()function has been replaced by thewp_strip_all_tags()function. - The
wp_remote_get()function has been replaced by theWP_Filesystem_Directclass object.
3.2.4 – 2023-10-26
- Handling of multiple term files has been added.
- Handling short language codes has been added.
- The EN terms file has been added—only one-letter and some two-letter words from Wiktionary.
- Checking whether a data file has already been loaded to avoid multiple attempts to load it has been added.
- The term cache will be cleared after updating the WPLANG option.
- The iWorks Options module has been updated to version 2.8.7.
- The iWorks Rate module has been updated to version 2.1.3.
- The file
terms-cs_CZ.txthas been renamed toterms-cs.txt. - The file
terms-pl_PL.txthas been renamed toterms-pl.txt.
3.2.3 – 2023-09-04
- The cache for
orphans_indicator_optionshas been added. Props for Krystian Marcisz. - The filter
orphans_indicator_options_use_cachehas been added to allow cache turn-off.
3.2.2 – 2023-07-12
- Data type check has been added. Props for LeoBullero.
3.2.1 – 2023-07-07
- Integration with the Divi builder (part of the Divi Theme) has been added.
3.2.0 – 2023-07-05
- Fixed missing replacements before and after any tag. Props for gierand.
- The ability to choose a preset language file has been added.
- The ability to use only your own defined terms has been added.
- The Czech rules have been added.
3.1.3 – 2023-06-27
- Integration with the Muffin builder (part of the beTheme) has been added. Props for waveman777.
- The iWorks Options module has been updated to version 2.8.5.
- The iWorks Rate module has been updated to version 2.1.2.
3.1.2 – 2023-03-10
- Tags
preandcodehave been added to protected tags. - The issue with removing line ends has been fixed. Props for joannapl.
3.1.1 – 2023-03-07
- The order of protected tags has been changed to avoid a replacement issue. Props for Against The Odds.
3.1.0 – 2023-03-06
- Integration with the Polylang plugin has been added.
- Switched from simple replacement to DOMDocument parsing and string replacement.
- The ability to clear the terms cache when you enter the Orphans Settings Page has been added.
- The deprecated data conversion method has been corrected.
- The incorrect trim for the first letter “t” in own orphans has been corrected. Props for Michał Ruszczyk.
- The
orphan_get_termsfilter has been added. It allows you to get current terms. - The
orphan_replace_acffilter has been added. It allows you to turn off selected values in ACF fields. - The
orphan_replace_gettextfilter has been added. It allows you to turn off selected values in gettext related functions. - The translation function now includes the ability to replace text. The default setting is off.
3.0.5 – 2023-01-11
- The translation function now includes the ability to replace text. The default setting is off.
3.0.4 – 2022-11-20
- Handle space after year for short year format “r.”. Props for Mastafu Design
- Added integration with “Goodlayers Core” on
gdlr_core_escape_contentfilter.
3.0.3 – 2022-09-02
- Handle ACF integration if it is network activated plugin. Props for maczek6000.
- Changed iWorks Rate Module repository to GitHub.
- Updated iWorks Rate to 2.1.1.
3.0.2 – 2022-08-06
- Added integration with “WPBakery Page Builder” on
vc_shortcode_outputfilter.
3.0.1 – 2022-07-18
- Added tag attributes replacement protection. Props for krzyc.
3.0.0 – 2022-04-21
- Added Transients API to avoid multiple read from
terms.txtfile. - Removed unused method
add_help_tab().
2.9.11 – 2022-04-05
- Updated iWorks Options to 2.8.3. (Fixed PHP 7.x compatibility).
2.9.10 – 2022-04-05
- Updated iWorks Options to 2.8.3.
- Updated iWorks Rate to 2.1.0.
2.9.9 – 2022-03-29
- Fixed missing filter usage for priority. Props for Adam Romanowski.
2.9.8 – 2022-02-05
- Improved checking is plugin “Advanced Custom Fields” – removed usage of
class_existsfunction. - Moved
load_plugin_textdomain()function to allow load i18n even plugin is not active.
2.9.7 – 2022-02-05
- Improved checking is plugin “Advanced Custom Fields” to avoid multiple calling function
class_exists. Props for Piotr. - Remove duplicates from “terms to replace” list and sort this list.
2.9.6 – 2022-02-03
- Added check for missing second param in
the_titlefilter. Props for Zbyszek Zalewski
2.9.5 – 2022-02-02
- Fixed missing replacements before and after any tag. Props for gierand.
2.9.4 – 2022-02-02
- Added ability to turn off replacements on menu title elements. New option is in “Miscellaneous” tab.
- Added
orphan_allowed_filtersto add ability to change allowed filters. - Fixed issue with Font Awesome replacements. Props for lewleo999
- Improved replacement process to avoid change HTML tags params.
2.9.3 – 2022-01-20
- Removed doubled “Donate” link on plugin page.
- Updated iWorks Options to 2.8.0.
2.9.2 – 2022-01-19
- Updated iWorks Options to 2.7.3.
- Updated iWorks Rate to 2.0.6.
2.9.1 – 2021-12-09
- Added integration with “Advanced Custom Fields” for fields types: “text”, “textarea”, “WYSIWYG”. Props for Kamil Lipiński for the tests.
2.9.0 – 2021-12-09
- Added filter
iworks_orphan_own_terms_fileto add ability to change whole terms definition file. - Moved terms into
etc/terms.txt. - Renamed file
includes/iworks/orphan.phpintoincludes/iworks/class-iworks-orphan.php. - Updated orphans list, based on Sierotka (typografia)
2.8.2 – 2021-12-03
- Fixed problem with option “Keep numbers together” – it changed inline CSS too. Props for gierand.
2.8.1 – 2021-11-26
- Added a widget blocks content to replacements.
- Added filter
iworks_orphan_terms(old one has a typoiworks_orphan_therms– but old one stays too). - Improved filtering defaults orphans – now it is filtered when we get it, not only on init.
2.8.0 – 2021-08-31
- Fixed conflict with some plugins. Props for Adam Gruntkowski.
- Updated iWorks Rate to 2.0.4.
- Updated WordPress Options Class to version 2.7.1.
2.7.9 – 2021-06-23
- Renamed directory
vendorintoincludes. - Updated iWorks Rate to 2.0.1.
2.7.8 – 2021-01-13
- Added
orphan_replacefilter to add ability to force replacements on any string. - Turned off content filters for admin area – it could mess with another plugins. Props for Zbyszek Zalewski.
2.7.7 – 2020-06-20
- Added
orphan_skip_replacementfilter to force skip replacements. Check FAQ to know how to use it.
2.7.6 – 2020-06-08
- Turned off replacements in feeds.
- Turned off replacements in REST API.
2.7.5 – 2019-11-12
- Fixed default values configuration.
- Handled quotation mark before orphan.
- Moved orphan’s filters at the end of run, to try to avoid different plugins replacements.
- Split replacement rules to avoid problem with
regular expression is too large. - Updated WordPress Options Class to version 2.6.8
2.7.4 – 2018-03-16
- Fixed problem with too greedy number replacement.
2.7.3 – 2018-03-15
- Fixed problem with $post object. Props for adpawl
- Fixed space after a number, but before a word. Props for M. Hawranek.
- Fixed too early translation load, it causes sometimes missing translation.
- Updated WordPress Options Class to version 2.6.5.
2.7.2 – 2018-02-13
- Added html entities handling.
- Added WooCommerce short description, which use they own filter.
- Fixed problem with orphan directly after orphan.
- Refactored input data.
- Updated WordPress Options Class to version 2.6.4.
2.7.1 – 2017-12-22
- Fixed a problem with array handling, when document contains scripts or styles.
2.7.0 – 2017-06-29
- Added custom fields – now you can easily add custom field name to the configuration.
- Added words: ‘albo’, ‘bez’, ‘czy’, ‘lecz’, ‘nie’, ‘niech’, ‘przez’, ‘tak’, ‘tylko’, ‘więc’ base on Sierotka
2.6.9 – 2017-05-24
- Fixed a problem with class declaration. Props for gierand
2.6.8 – 2017-05-23
- Added author description to replacements.
- Added a taxonomies title and description to replacements.
- Fixed a problem with preg_replace() “Compilation failed: range out of order”.
- Use WordPress Options Class to handle new options screen.
2.6.7 – 2017-05-09
- Allow to apply replacement to all languages by using filter `iworks_orphan_apply_to_all_languages’ set on true.
- Fixed rate module.
2.6.6.1 – 2017-04-30
- Fixed wrong regexp replacement.
2.6.6 – 2017-04-30
- Avoid to replace “script” and “styles” content. Props for m1nified
- Added a widget title to replacements.
- Added a widget text to replacements (it work only for the widget text).
2.6.5 – 2016-11-01
- Rollback to 2.6.3, because 2.6.4 broke images.
2.6.4 – 2016-11-01
- Added symbols, like FX-10, F-800, F-600-K3-Z. “-” is replaced by ‑ char. Props for Marcin
2.6.3 – 2016-10-25
- Implement WP syntax rules for PHP files.
- Added “Call for ratings” on settings page.
2.6.2 – 2016-02-27
- Fixed a problem with ignored option for numbers. Props for Kacper
- Added check site or entry language to avoid replacing if language is other then Polish. It is one exception: numbers.
2.6.1 – 2016-01-11
- Fixed a problem with non-breakable space. Replace space after number to space between numbers.
2.6 – 2016-01-09
- Change language domain from
iworks_orphanto plugin name `sierotki’ to be compatible with i18n WordPress rules. - Added activate plugin hook to change options autoload status.
- Added deactivate plugin hook to change options autoload status.
- Added filter
iworks_orphans_capability, Props for Cezary Buliszak. - Added non-breakable space after numbers.
- Added uninstall plugin hook.
- Update screenshots.
2.5 – 2015-11-06
- IMPROVEMENT: added filter
iworks_orphan_replace
2.4 – 2015-02-12
- Added hard space between number (year) and polish year shortcut “r.”
- Added WooCommerce product title and short description to available options. Props for Dominik Kawula
2.3.2 – 2014-09-12
- Fixed error in options array
2.3.1 – 2014-09-12
- Checked option array for non existing hash.
- Updated screenshots.
2.3 – 2014-07-10
- IMPROVEMENT: added all forms of word number
2.2 – 2014-01-24
- IMPROVEMENT:added links to forum
- IMPROVEMENT:checked capability with WP 3.8
2.1 – 2013-11-09
- IMPROVEMENT:checked capability with WP 3.6
- REFACTORING: implement PSR-0 rules to orphan class
2.0.2 – 2013-08-20
- BUGFIX: fixed replacement for single letter orphan after orphan. Props for Szymon Skulimowski
- IMPROVEMENT:checked capability with WP 3.6
- IMPROVEMENT:added help and related section
2.0.1 – 2013-07-10
- IMPROVEMENT:added numbers
2.0 – 2012-08-12
- BUGFIX: fixed permissions to configuration page
- BUGFIX: fixed replacement for strings starting with a orphan
- REFACTORING: rewrite code to the class
- IMPROVEMENT:added some shorts of academic degree
- IMPROVEMENT:massive increase orphans dictionary. Props for adpawl
1.4.2 – 2012-03-02
- NEW: added the_title filter.
1.4.1 – 2011-02-24
- NEW: Trim chars.
- BUGFIX: Fixed multi coma use.
1.4 – 2011-02-24
- NEW: Added user defined orphans.
- BUGFIX: Corrected capability name.
1.3 – 2011-02-19
- NEW: Added option page to turn on/off filtering in content, excerpt or comments.
- NEW: Added “(” as char before a orphan.
1.2 – 2011-02-18
- NEW: Added filter comment_text.
- BUGFIX: Capital letters was missing by plugin.
1.1 – 2011-02-17
- Abandoning elegant anonymous function, which requires PHP 5.3.0 ?
- NEW: Added filter to the_excerpt.
1.0.2 – 2011-02-17
- NEW: Added “>” as char before a orphan.
1.0.1 – 2011-02-16
- NEW: Added word “to”.
1.0 – 2011-02-16
- INIT
