Posts Tagged ‘wordpress plugin’

Delete Default Post WordPress plugin

Monday, March 8th, 2010

Where do We go?

Where do We go?

Where do we go? It was the first question I asked myself when I discovered “Delete default post” WordPress plugin in the repository. Plugin makes exactly that is declared in its title – deletes the ‘Welcome to WordPress’ post and correspondent dummy “Hi, this is a comment” comment which every WordPress blog has just after fresh installation. The question is “What should the author of this plugin think about its potential users to propose them such functionality?”.
If user can install and activate plugin he/she definitely can to delete unneeded post or comment using WordPress built-in functionality. Post and comment has hint about such possibility too. If blogger can’t delete unneeded post or comment – (more…)

MyEasyBackup plugin breaks WordPress security

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

WP breaked by plugin

WP breaked by plugin

MyEasyBackup WordPress plugin can make your life easier simplifying WordPress files and MySQL data backup operation. But be aware when installing its version 0.0.2 as this version simplifies the life to the intruders also. It is a new, just published plugin. WordPress.org Stats page shows 280 downloads already at the moment I write this post. This plugin can become popular. But plugin author Ugo Grandolini needs to make security fix to his code ASAP as plugin gives access to the critical blog data to any curious intruder. Do you wish to check it yourself? (more…)

Welcome to ShinePHP Forum

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

ShinePHP Forum

ShinePHP Forum

ShinePHP forum is installed. It is ready to accept new members. Registration procedure is very easy. Thanks to bbPress. Just register, get your password by email and make your posts in a minute.
You are Welcome! It doesn’t matter: have you some problem with your current Web development task, have you new idea about cool WordPress plugin, or you don’t know whom to ask to develop it. HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, PHP, MySQL, – if you have troubles with some tasks or wish to share your excellent knowledges – You Are Welcome! Become ShinePHP Forum member and (more…)

Platinum SEO 1.3.2. What is new?

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

Platinum SEO 1.3.2. What's new?

Platinum SEO 1.3.2. What's new?

Platinum SEO WordPress plugin version 1.3.2 was published at 13 February, 2010. It is a good news. It has a full enough set of options. It works good and don’t bother me with bugs. It don’t ask donations insistently as some others plugins can do. I like this plugin. And I was glad to get something new from its author.
ChangeLog note at WordPress.org says about some compatibility with WordPress 2.9.1 fix. What was incompatible with WordPress 2.9.1? What was changed in this plugin version really? Do you need to make upgrade for this version? Interested? Proceed reading. (more…)

Thank You Counter Button WordPress Plugin Filter Hooks

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

Content Filter

Content Filter


There are next filter hooks available for the Thank You Counter Button (TYCB) WordPress plugin:

  • Side bar Thanks Stat widget has filter hook 'thanks_stat_sidebar' for its content.
  • Admin dashboard ‘Latest Thanks’ widget has filter hook 'thanks_stat_dashboard' for its content.
  • Admin dashboard ‘Latest Thanks’ widget has filter hook 'thanks_stat_dashboard_row' which allows to change content of every row at this widget;
  • Thank You button has filter hook 'thanks_thankyou_button' for its html code now.
  • Sidebar ‘Latest Thanks’ widget has filter hook 'thanks_stat_sidebar_item' which allows to change content of every widget row;
  • Sidebar ‘Latest Thanks’ widget has filter hook 'thanks_stat_sidebar_total_quant' which allows to change content of total quant counter placed at the sidebar widget;

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Thank You Counter Button Wordpress Plugin Shortcodes

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

TYCB plugin shortcodes

TYCB plugin shortcodes


Thank You Counter Button WordPress Plugin processes the next Short Codes:

  • [thankyou]
    or
    [thankyou]YourCustomCaption[/thankyou]
    - inserts Thank You Counter Button in place of this shortcode.
  • [nothankyou] – excludes The Button from the post in which it is inserted, allows you to hide counter button for such post.
  • [thanks_total_quant] – You can use it in your posts to show the total quant of thanks visitors were sent to your blog.

User Locker 1.1.7 Wordpress Plugin Review

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

WordPress Plugin Review

WordPress Plugin Review

Plugin Name:User Locker v.1.1.7
Date of review: 20th November 2009
Rating: 4.5
Author profile: Daniel Frużyński
WordPress plugin directory link: User Locker

User Locker WordPress plugin introduces maximum number of invalid login attempts for the user name. When this number is exceeded, plugin locks that user account. It can be unlocked by requesting new password (using Lost Password option) or asking help from the blog administrator only.


You can find the original description of this plugin at the authour’s blog plugin page (primary site language is not English, but it is the English description). It this post I will tell you about my impressions after testing this plugin and going through its source code. (more…)