Jetpack 14.4-beta is available now for testing and the download link is available here

Jetpack 14.4 will be deployed to VIP on Tuesday, March 18, 2025*. The upgrade is expected to be performed at 17:00 UTC (1:00PM ET).

*This deployment date and time are subject to change if issues are discovered during testing of the Jetpack release.

A full list of changes is available in the commit log.

What is being added or changed?

Enhancements

• Newsletter: Add newsletter widget header row behind a feature flag.
• Newsletter: Add footer widget section.
• VideoPress: Add title to the attachment details view.

Bug fixes

• Forms: Ensure non-rendering fields to not trigger validation or show value in form submission response.
• Forms: Fix 404 error when a user submits an invalid form with JavaScript disabled.
• Gravatar Widget: Fix linked accounts not showing.
• Publicize: Fix disconnect command not working.
• Widget Visibility: Fix possible fatal errors for widgets using anonymous functions as callbacks.

What do I need to do?

We recommend the below:

1. Installing the release on your non-production sites using these instructions.
2. Running through the testing flows outlined in the Jetpack Testing Guide.

As you’re testing, there are a few things to keep in mind:

• Check your browser’s JavaScript console and see if there are any errors reported by Jetpack there.
• Use Query Monitor to help make PHP notices and warnings more noticeable and report anything you see.

Questions?

If you have any questions, related to this release, please open a support ticket and we will be happy to assist.

Jetpack 14.3-beta is available now for testing and the download link is available here

Jetpack 14.3 will be deployed to VIP on Wednesday, February 19, 2025*. The upgrade is expected to be performed at 17:00 UTC (1:00PM ET).

*This deployment date and time are subject to change if issues are discovered during testing of the Jetpack release.

A full list of changes is available in the commit log.

What is being added or changed?

Enhancements

• Blocks: Improve performance.
• Social: Post character limits are now dynamic based on selected connections.
• Social: Enable Social post UI for WordPress.com sites.

Improved compatibility

• Open Graph Meta Tags: Do not display Jetpack’s tags when the SEOPress plugin is active.
• Social: Remove “Your post” section from previews in favor of newer Social Post UI.

Bug fixes

• Copy Post: Ensure Copy option is still available on all CPTs after quick edit in post list.
• Forms: Fix datepicker appearance on dark themes.
• Forms: Fix field spacing and widths.
• Forms: Fix permanent deletion of form reponses via quicklinks.
• Forms: Hide empty radio fields.
• Forms: Keep content as-is when switching Feedback status between spam and publish.
• Forms: Prevent error in block placeholder when the Forms module is disabled.

What do I need to do?

We recommend the below:

1. Installing the release on your non-production sites using these instructions.
2. Running through the testing flows outlined in the Jetpack Testing Guide.

As you’re testing, there are a few things to keep in mind:

• Check your browser’s JavaScript console and see if there are any errors reported by Jetpack there.
• Use Query Monitor to help make PHP notices and warnings more noticeable and report anything you see.

Questions?

If you have any questions, related to this release, please open a support ticket and we will be happy to assist.

Jetpack 14.2-beta is available now for testing and the download link is available here

Jetpack 14.2 will be deployed to VIP on Tuesday, January 21, 2025*. The upgrade is expected to be performed at 17:00 UTC (1:00PM ET).

*This deployment date and time are subject to change if issues are discovered during testing of the Jetpack release.

A full list of changes is available in the commit log.

What do I need to do?

We recommend the below:

1. Installing the release on your non-production sites using these instructions.
2. Running through the testing flows outlined in the Jetpack Testing Guide.

As you’re testing, there are a few things to keep in mind:

• Check your browser’s JavaScript console and see if there are any errors reported by Jetpack there.
• Use Query Monitor to help make PHP notices and warnings more noticeable and report anything you see.

Questions?

If you have any questions, related to this release, please open a support ticket and we will be happy to assist.

Jetpack 13.9-beta is available now for testing and the download link is available here

Jetpack 13.9 will be deployed to VIP on Wednesday, October 16, 2024*. The upgrade is expected to be performed at 17:00 UTC (1:00PM ET).

*This deployment date and time are subject to change if issues are discovered during testing of the Jetpack release.
A full list of changes is available in the commit log.

What is being added or changed?

Major Enhancements

• Jetpack plugin: Remove the 'WordPress.com Toolbar' module.

Enhancements

• Blocks: Transition from an option to a module to improve caching.
• My Jetpack: Visual update to the GlobalNotice component for better mobile presentation.
• Performance: Set the concatenated CSS to off by default. The era where this was helpful is passing.

Improved compatibility

• Dashboard: Disable portfolio toggle if theme supports portfolio for specific environments.

Bug fixes

• Shortcode: Fix the YouTube URL for the /embed type.
• Subscriptions: Fix added slashes in the Follow Blog widget.

What do I need to do?

We recommend the below:
<ol>
<li>Installing the release on your non-production sites using <a href="https://docs.wpvip.com/how-tos/jetpack/version-updates/#h-pinning-to-a-version" target="_blank">these instructions</a>.</li>
<li>Running through the testing flows outlined in the <a href="https://github.com/Automattic/jetpack/blob/trunk/projects/plugins/jetpack/to-test.md" target="_blank">Jetpack Testing Guide</a>.</li>
</ol>

As you're testing, there are a few things to keep in mind:
<ul>
<li>Check your browser's <a href="https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/using-your-browser-to-diagnose-javascript-errors/" target="_blank">JavaScript console</a> and see if there are any errors reported by Jetpack there.</li>
<li>Use <a href="https://docs.wpvip.com/how-tos/enable-query-monitor/" target="_blank">Query Monitor</a> to help make PHP notices and warnings more noticeable and report anything you see.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Questions?</h2>
If you have any questions, related to this release, please <a href="https://docs.wpvip.com/technical-references/vip-support/" target="_blank">open a support ticket</a> and we will be happy to assist.

Jetpack 13.8 is available now for testing and the download link is available here

Jetpack 13.8 will be deployed to VIP on Wednesday, September 18, 2024*. The upgrade is expected to be performed at 17:00 UTC (1:00PM ET).

*This deployment date and time are subject to change if issues are discovered during testing of the Jetpack release.

A full list of changes is available in the commit log.

What is being added or changed?

Major Enhancements

• Custom CSS: Remove feature in favor of WordPress core implementation.
• Embeds: Remove YouTube and Vimeo embeds in favor of WordPress core implementation.
• WordPress.com Toolbar: The feature has been removed.

Enhancements

• Admin Menu: Update order of Jetpack sub-menu items.
• AI Assistant: Add spelling mistakes check for English language.
• Newsletters: Add the plugin icon to the Block Editor header, with a dedicated sidebar with an email preview feature.
• Social: Display Fediverse creator meta tag when a post has an active Mastodon connection.

Bug fixes

• AI Assistant: Disable Write Brief for free plan users when AI Assistant block is disabled.
• AMP: Avoid fatal errors when using Jetpack’s classic slideshows on a site where Jetpack blocks are disabled.
• Blocks: Ensure the stylesheets for Contact Info and Payment Button blocks are loaded correctly.
• Blocks: Fix the editor freeze after inserting a pattern with the Donations block.
• Mailchimp Block: Do not attempt to fetch groups when a site is not connected to Mailchimp yet.
• REST API: Avoid PHP warnings in the comment endpoint when the parent comment does not exist.
• Social Icons Widget: Ensure the social network icons display correctly.
• Subscriptions: Prevent the subscribe modal from automatically turning on when discussion settings are saved.

What do I need to do?

We recommend the below:

1. Installing the release on your non-production sites using these instructions.
2. Running through the testing flows outlined in the Jetpack Testing Guide.

As you’re testing, there are a few things to keep in mind:

• Check your browser’s JavaScript console and see if there are any errors reported by Jetpack there.
• Use Query Monitor to help make PHP notices and warnings more noticeable and report anything you see.

Questions?

If you have any questions, related to this release, please open a support ticket and we will be happy to assist.

Jetpack 13.7-beta is available now for testing and the download link is available here

Jetpack 13.7 will be deployed to VIP on Wednesday, August 21, 2024*. The upgrade is expected to be performed at 17:00 UTC (1:00PM ET).

*This deployment date and time are subject to change if issues are discovered during testing of the Jetpack release.
A full list of changes is available in the commit log.

What is being added or changed?

Enhancements

• AI Assistant: Make Jetpack Breve available to general public.
• Jetpack: Port additional Full Site Editing features from WP Cloud.
• Jetpack AI: Enable the AI Logo generator extension.
• Jetpack Newsletter: Add Jetpack Newsletter menu with preview option.

Bug fixes

• Jetpack Comments: Fix replying to comments in Chrome when logged in to both WordPress.com and Jetpack.
• Sharing: Do not include Gravatar images in Open Graph Meta tags.

What do I need to do?

We recommend the below:
<ol>
<li>Installing the release on your non-production sites using <a href="https://docs.wpvip.com/how-tos/jetpack/version-updates/#h-pinning-to-a-version" target="_blank">these instructions</a>.</li>
<li>Running through the testing flows outlined in the <a href="https://github.com/Automattic/jetpack/blob/trunk/projects/plugins/jetpack/to-test.md" target="_blank">Jetpack Testing Guide</a>.</li>
</ol>

As you're testing, there are a few things to keep in mind:
<ul>
<li>Check your browser's <a href="https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/using-your-browser-to-diagnose-javascript-errors/" target="_blank">JavaScript console</a> and see if there are any errors reported by Jetpack there.</li>
<li>Use <a href="https://docs.wpvip.com/how-tos/enable-query-monitor/" target="_blank">Query Monitor</a> to help make PHP notices and warnings more noticeable and report anything you see.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Questions?</h2>
If you have any questions, related to this release, please <a href="https://docs.wpvip.com/technical-references/vip-support/" target="_blank">open a support ticket</a> and we will be happy to assist.

Jetpack 13.6-beta is available now for testing and the download link is available here

Jetpack 13.6 will be deployed to VIP on Wednesday, July 17, 2024*. The upgrade is expected to be performed at 17:00 UTC (1:00PM ET).

*This deployment date and time are subject to change if issues are discovered during testing of the Jetpack release.
A full list of changes is available in the commit log.

What is being added or changed?

Enhancements

• Newsletter: Add ability to manage the newsletter byline appearance.

Improved compatibility

• Offline Mode: do not display Jetpack’s outbound SSL notice when in Offline mode.

Bug fixes

• AI Assistant: Disable extensions when AI Assistant block is hidden.
• Publicize: Fix a race condition with refreshing the active social connections.

What do I need to do?

We recommend the below:

• Installing the release on your non-production sites using these instructions.
• Running through the testing flows outlined in the Jetpack Testing Guide.

As you’re testing, there are a few things to keep in mind:

• Check your browser’s JavaScript console and see if there are any errors reported by Jetpack there.
• Use Query Monitor to help make PHP notices and warnings more noticeable and report anything you see.

Questions?

If you have any questions, related to this release, please open a support ticket and we will be happy to assist. 

Jetpack 13.5-beta is available now for testing and the download link is available here Jetpack 13.5 will be deployed to VIP on Wednesday, June 19, 2024*. The upgrade is expected to be performed at 17:00 UTC (1:00PM ET). *This deployment date and time are subject to change if issues are discovered during testing of the Jetpack release. A full list of changes is available in the commit log.

What is being added or changed?

Enhancements

• AI Assistant: Fallback to transformation when multiple blocks are selected.
• AI Assistant: Move List and List Item extensions to production.
• Notifications: Change icon.
• Social: Add the new Jetpack Social plan.
• Stats: Deprecate old Stats experience.
• Subscriptions: Add a toggle to automatically add Subscribe block to site navigation.

What do I need to do?

What do I need to do?

We recommend the below:

• Installing the release on your non-production sites using these instructions.
• Running through the testing flows outlined in the Jetpack Testing Guide.

As you’re testing, there are a few things to keep in mind:

• Check your browser’s JavaScript console and see if there are any errors reported by Jetpack there.
• Use Query Monitor to help make PHP notices and warnings more noticeable and report anything you see.

Questions?

If you have any questions, related to this release, please open a support ticket and we will be happy to assist.

Jetpack 13.4-beta is available now for testing and the download link is available here

Jetpack 13.4 will be deployed to VIP on Thursday, May 16, 2024*. The upgrade is expected to be performed at 17:00 UTC (1:00PM ET).

*This deployment date and time are subject to change if issues are discovered during testing of the Jetpack release.

A full list of changes is available in the commit log.

What is being added or changed?

Enhancements

• Paid Content Block: Swap out the login flow.
• Subscriptions: Manage subscribers in Jetpack Cloud instead of WP.com.
• Subscription widget: Remove “follow” term from confirmation message
• WordAds: Ensure that ads.txt works on subdirectory websites.

Improved compatibility

• Theme tools: Devicepx functionality is deprecated.
• Theme tools: Site-logo functionality is deprecated in favour of core supported custom-logo.

Bug fixes

• Sidebar: Fix showing the double arrow on active menu when RTL

What do I need to do?

We recommend the below:

1. Installing the release on your non-production sites using these instructions.
2. Running through the testing flows outlined in the Jetpack Testing Guide.

As you’re testing, there are a few things to keep in mind:

• Check your browser’s JavaScript console and see if there are any errors reported by Jetpack there.
• Use Query Monitor to help make PHP notices and warnings more noticeable and report anything you see.

Questions?

If you have any questions, related to this release, please open a support ticket and we will be happy to assist.