#####   Version 5.0.4 (2026-05-22)

- Enhanced security
- Added fix to render root element only when image containers exist

#####   Version 5.0.3 (2026-05-15)

- Improved compatibility with Woody plugin
- Updated dependencies

#####   Version 5.0.2 (2026-02-17)

- Fix PHP 7.4 comaptibility
- Fix edge case when using some PNG images as background caused the text to inherit the same color as the predominant one in the image

#####   Version 5.0.1 (2026-02-16)

- Fixes issue with missing plugin admin scripts

####   Version 5.0.0 (2026-02-16)

### New Features
- Complete dashboard redesign with improved user experience and interface
- Reorganized settings structure that groups related options together, making configuration more straightforward
- Adds a new generation method for YouTube and Vimeo videos when using the **Find in post** generation option
- Adds support for cancelling the process of deletion & generation of thumbnails
- Adds support for using Google Fonts to generate the featured image from the title (Pro)
- Adds gradient color options for backgrounds (Pro)

### Enhancements
- Removed support for outdated external APIs
- Improved preview mode to happen live when plugin settings are changed
- Enhanced the Delete Featured Images functionality
- Ensures plugin is fully translation-ready
- Improves user experience in the Posts list page, updating the featured image for each post when its set
- Dashboard now shows realtime progress of the generation & deletion processes
- Migrates license management to the Themeisle store (Pro)
- Improves UI for the media modal integration & Media dashboard page (Pro)

### Bug Fixes
- Fixed multiple PHP errors
- Fixed an issue where logs couldnt be downloaded
- Fixed an issue where featured images were applied to unselected post types
- Resolved a critical error occurring during the export logs process
- Fixed an issue where ampersands (&) in titles appeared as HTML entities (&amp) in thumbnails
- Fixes cache issue where deleting and regenerating thumbnails would show the old cached thumbnail instead of the newly generated one

#####   Version 4.2.2 (2025-12-10)

- Enhanced security

#####   Version 4.2.1 (2025-11-27)

- Fixes issue with post type checkboxes not appearing on the settings page
- Fixes error when used with PRO version

####   Version 4.2.0 (2025-10-20)

Auto Featured Image plugin has been acquired by Themeisle 🎉
We’re happy to announce that Themeisle is now the new owner of Auto Featured Image. This acquisition will help ensure the plugin’s continued development, better support, and exciting new updates in the future.

Your existing setup will continue to work as usual — no action is required on your part.
