Announcements

Watch this space for release announcements for InstaWP

  1. 3.16.0 - WaaS v3 and massive bug fix release!

    New Feature
    Improvement
    New Release

    Added

    Smart Image Optimization - Image Optimizer slashes image size at warp speed so your site loads fast enough to impress even impatient squirrels. (Available on Pro plan and above)

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    System Cron - Migrate WordPress's built-in WP-Cron to system crontab for more reliable scheduled task execution

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    ⚡ Private Servers – Dedicated server options now available for customers who need enhanced performance and isolation.

    ⚡ API Tokens – Bulk delete functionality with improved table selection for easier management.

    ⚡ Automatic CDN Cache Clear – InstaCDN cache now automatically clears when you clear your site cache from within the plugin.

    Improved

    ⚡ Vulnerability scanner now powered by Wordfence feed for broader and more accurate threat detection.

    ⚡ InstaWP requests now recognize InstaShield for reliable health checks and monitoring.

    ⚡ Manage Page has been redesigned to match our global design for a consistent experience.

    ⚡ Clone Screen has a refreshed interface for smoother site cloning.

    ⚡ Site Versions panel has been completely redesigned with an improved UI.

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    ⚡ Migration Menu has been moved up in the sidebar for easier access.

    ⚡ MCP Features – Enhanced patch_content tool reliability and added line-based content fetching.

    Fixed

    ⚡ Legacy Plan Upgrades – Failed upgrades now properly revert to the previous plan instead of cancelling.

    ⚡ Proration Credits – Invalid credits from unpaid invoices are now prevented.

    ⚡ Cancelled Subscription Protection – Pending invoices are now voided when a subscription is cancelled to prevent unwanted charges.

    ⚡ WaaS UI – Various UI issues fixed and plan card height consistency improved.

    ⚡ Various UI/UX fixes and improvements across the platform.

    ⚡ Snapshot demo sites no longer show "Installation Complete" before restoration actually finishes.

    ⚡ Config manager no longer incorrectly redirects to the dashboard.

    ⚡ Automatic AI-based translations now working correctly for all languages.

    ⚡ MCP Connection – Fixed "Unauthorized" errors when connecting to ChatGPT and other AI tools for improved compatibility.

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  2. 3.15.0 - WaaS v3 and massive bug fix release!

    New Feature
    Improvement

    Added

    ⚡ WaaS V3 is now live and works seamlessly with v3 site plans. Watch Video

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    ⚡ Importing a site backup now automatically inherits your default team's configuration.

    ⚡ You can now create sites using the snapshot_slug API.

    Improved

    ⚡ Credit notes field added to credit history for easier tracking.

    ⚡ 3D Secure (3DS) payment support now available for credit purchases.

    ⚡ Redesigned clone site experience for a smoother workflow.

    ⚡ Usage page now features dynamic headings for better clarity.

    ⚡ Empty state added to the templates page during WaaS creation.

    ⚡ Enhanced background image on the Template/Snapshot launch page.

    ⚡ Bunny CDN bot detection now uses challenge mode by default for better protection.

    Fixed

    ⚡ Payout callback has been fixed.

    ⚡ Credits can now be purchased without requiring a coupon code.

    ⚡ $0 invoice issue for fixed plan customers has been fixed.

    ⚡ Invoice titles now display correctly.

    ⚡ Demo site creation from templates now works correctly.

    ⚡ Snapshot site creation issues have been resolved.

    ⚡ Site imports no longer create temporary sites incorrectly.

    ⚡ PHP configuration now applies correctly on snapshot demo sites.

    ⚡ Sites created with instawp.xyz from snapshots now respect default configuration.

    ⚡ Site cloning option is now turned off by default on shared snapshots.

    ⚡ Email now displays correctly on shared snapshots when creating a demo site.

    ⚡ Template purchase flow has been fixed.

    ⚡ Remove addon and team member flows are now smoother.

    ⚡ Customer site restoration from backup now works correctly.

    🔌 WooCommerce changes now sync correctly with 2-way sync.

  3. 3.14.0 - MCP, Site Tools and Object Caching

    New Feature

    Added

    ⚡ New Site Tools with 10 powerful tools to manage your WordPress sites directly.

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    ⚡ Object Cache is now available for InstaWP sites on Plus plans and above.

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    ⚡ Any InstaWP site can now act as a MCP Server and added to AI Chatbots like Claude or ChatGPT.

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    ⚡ You can now select a plan when creating a site from a template or snapshot.

    Improved

    ⚡ Site imports now accept separate file and database uploads (.zip or .sql files).

    ⚡ Enterprise and Fix plan users can now customize their template slug.

    ⚡ Pay-as-you-go customers (v3 billing) can now cancel subscriptions directly.

    ⚡ Clone button is now available for sites created from snapshots.

    Fixed

    ⚡ Users with a blocked dashboard can now still access Account and Billing details.

    ⚡ PHP configuration not applying to Snapshot/Template sites has been fixed.

    ⚡ Pushing from LocalWP to InstaWP using WP CLI now works correctly.

    ⚡ Decimal display for total usage on the Billing details page has been corrected.

    ⚡ Configuration changes now apply without requiring a page refresh.

    ⚡ Various modal design improvements across the platform.

    ⚡ Coupon issues for legacy users have been resolved.


    ⚡ - InstaWP App | 🔌 - Connect Plugin

  4. 3.13.0 - Updated Template Creation Flow and Functional/UI Improvements

    Improvement
    Announcement

    Added

    ⚡ InstaWP import site now contains DB and file zip separately.

    ⚡ Buyers can now directly download a Template site.

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    ⚡ Template sellers can now allow guests to create sites in their account.

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    Improved

    ⚡ Template site creation flow has been changed.

    ⚡ Loading state has been added to the Payment History Page.

    ⚡ We have started sending monthly bandwidth-related emails to existing users.

    Subscription Settings has been renamed to Invoice Settings.

    Fixed

    🔌 An issue related to Advanced Managed Sites > Uptime has been fixed.

    ⚡ Design breaking for the Usage dropdown in Swedish has been fixed.

    ⚡ An issue related to the Vulnerability scanner has been fixed.

    ⚡ An issue related to the Vulnerability scanner has been fixed.

    ⚡ The issue Template/Snapshot sync status not updating has been fixed.

    ⚡ Coupon code will now always be capitalized.


    ⚡ - InstaWP App | 🔌 - Connect Plugin

  5. 3.12.0 - Credits, Coupons, Smart Cache & Default Site Language for Configs

    Improvement
    Announcement
    New Release
    Fix

    Added

    ⚡ Extra Credits can now be directly purchased from Billing details.

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    ⚡ Discount offers or coupons can now be availed on Credit purchases.

    ⚡ Smart Cache has been added.

    ⚡ A new Date field has been added to the View Usage section.

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    ⚡ An option to add a Site Language (130 options) is added to Configurations.

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    Improved

    ⚡ UI of the Configurations settings page is updated.

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    Fixed

    ⚡ An issue related to Site creation for new users has been fixed.

    ⚡ The Atarim integration sign not showing issue has been fixed.


    ⚡ - InstaWP App | 🔌 - Connect Plugin

  6. 3.11.0 - Migration Dashboard, Automated Backups & Modals

    New Feature
    Improvement
    New Release

    Added

    Migration Dashboard is now accessible to all users from the left sidebar menu.

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    ⚡ The Setup screen now displays the snapshot/template slug.

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    ⚡ The Backups option is added to Site Settings.

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    ⚡ Automated backups, taken as per your Site Plan, can now be downloaded from Site Settings > Backups.

    ⚡ We've added a small UI nudge to highlight and guide users on a Free Site Plan.

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    Improved

    ⚡ Moved the Crisp chat widget to the top header for easier access.

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    ⚡ UI fixes for migration flow and site backup pages improve clarity and usability.

    Team list popover (top-right) now auto-closes upon clicking outside the list.

    ⚡ Added confirmation modals for critical actions, such as:

    • Changing the primary domain
    • Deleting a domain (inside Site Details > Map Domain)
    • Enabled PPU billing by default

    ⚡ Made site plan prices bold in the dropdown for better visibility.

    Fixed

    ⚡ The modal for Manage > Bulk Update now closes as expected.

    ⚡ Fixed an issue related to the upgraded site still displaying the old plan name.

    ⚡ Fixed an issue related to the suffix domain for v2 whitelabel setups.

    🔌 Resolved an issue related to authorization/heartbeat.

    🔌 The Connect plugin could not be installed using a migration API key.


    ⚡ - InstaWP App | 🔌 - Connect Plugin

  7. 3.10.0 - Suffix Domain in Configurations, Site Plans for Legacy Users & Bot Protection

    Improvement
    New Release
    Fix

    Added

    ⚡ You can now pre-select Suffix Domain for new sites via Configurations.

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    ⚡ You can now create a new team with Pay as you Go (v3) billing capabilities. This allows you to explore our new site plans

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    ⚡ For sites on plans with Shield feature, we automatically protect against Bots.

    ⚡ You can now check if you have completed the basic steps for your profile.

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    Improved

    ⚡ UI of the Vulnerability Scanner table has been improved.

    ⚡ Site label now appears as title on all site details and subpages.

    Fixed

    ⚡ Improved display messages for empty states in Sites, Templates, and Manage pages.

    ⚡ Fixed an issue related to updating Tax Type from Billing settings.

    ⚡ Site creation using the Chrome Extension now works without a glitch.

    ⚡ Fixed issues related to Team Settings and Mapping.

    ⚡ Branding logo is now being displayed correctly in the WaaS checkout link.


    ⚡ - InstaWP App | 🔌 - Connect Plugin

  8. 3.9.0 - Role-based Access for the API, PHP 8.4 Support & Empty States

    Improvement
    New Release
    Fix

    Added

    ⚡ We've redesigned our API Interface to Support Roles & Permissions.

    ⚡ You can now use PHP 8.4 for your sites.

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    ⚡ Users can set the site lifetime for template-related demo sites.

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    ⚡ Plan details in the Plans column has enhanced tooltip descriptions.

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    ⚡ Site expiry time is now shown in minutes, hours, days in the Plans column.

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    🔌 Our Site Management plugin can now be installed based on site plan.

    Improved

    ⚡ Site performance and load speed is enhanced by 80%.

    ⚡ Connect report PDF links in the emails are now valid for 7 days after validity extension.

    ⚡ Data center font color on the Site details page is improved.

    ⚡ Empty state page is added to search results on Site, Snapshots, Templates, and Manage pages.

    ⚡ A site created from a Snapshot or Template will have the option ‘Permanent’ chosen by default

    ⚡ A ‘Add New Card’ modal and an empty state are added to the Payment Method page

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    Fixed

    ⚡ Subscription creation and default payment method issues have been fixed.

    ⚡ Blank PDF issue in Site Performance Report sent via email is now resolved.

    ⚡ Template sync now shows completion status without needing to refresh the page.

    ⚡ A redirect issue related to updating site label from dashboard has been fixed.

    ⚡ Plan details are now being displayed on the site detail page without an issue.


    ⚡ - InstaWP App | 🔌 - Connect Plugin

  9. 3.8.0 - Plugin/Theme Filters for Managed Sites, a new wp.new UI & 18+ Major Fixes

    Improvement
    Announcement
    New Release
    Fix

    Added

    ⚡ Sorting and filtering options are added to the Bulk Edit page for Managed Sites.

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    ⚡ The wp.new interface is redesigned for improved user experience.

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    ⚡ Price/day details are added to usage records for clarity on pricing per site (for Pay-as-you-go).

    Site Plans

    ⚡ A confirmation about $25 free credits is now displayed in the add credit card modal.

    Improved

    ⚡ Mark a site as Permanent/Temporary by clicking the Flag icon (applicable to Pay-as-you-go users).

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    ⚡ Improved bulk update progress to show individual site progress for better trackability.

    ⚡ Reduced API call time for faster response and a snappy dashboard.

    ⚡ Updated report icons for Managed sites for better clarity.

    ⚡ Usage records will no longer be displayed on the Details page for users when a team is shared.

    Fixed

    ⚡ Copying password from site credentials now works even when the field is hidden.

    ⚡ Snapshot/template creation no longer remains stuck in the "In Progress" status for team members.

    ⚡ Legacy users can now unreserve sites without being stuck on a plan selection pop-up.

    ⚡ Team members can now use the same credit card added by the account owner.

    ⚡ UI issues with the new alert in the View Logs section have been fixed.

    ⚡ Removed unintended rotation of the alert background box that appeared like a loading icon.

    ⚡ Restoring expired demo sites no longer places them on the Free plan.

    ⚡ Sites no longer get suspended automatically without user action.

    ⚡ Cloned sites no longer default to the Free plan during site cloning

    ⚡ Advanced and Basic filters for Managed sites have been fixed now.

    ⚡ Translation issues in the Purge Cache modal for Managed sites.

    ⚡ "Created by" field in email templates correctly displays the creator's name now.

    ⚡ “Go Live” action is now working properly (was closing the modal unexpectedly previously).

    ⚡ Fixed Snapshot site creation fails when the Plan ID field is missing

    ⚡ Resolved 500 errors with ActiveCampaign and Mailchimp integrations

    ⚡ Fixed issue with suffix selection during site creation

    ⚡ Fixed issue where mapped domains were being removed from the list without a reason.

    🔌 An issue related to the Source and Destination migration file path has been fixed.


    ⚡ - InstaWP App | 🔌 - Connect Plugin

  10. 3.7.0 - Local Mount, Plans API and v3 Fixes

    New Release
    New Feature

    Added

    Local Mount support has been added to sites for easier local development.

    ⚡ Current Team's settings can now be accessed directly from the main sidebar.

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    ⚡ Themes and Plugins can now be bulk-installed and updated for Managed Sites (in Advanced Plan)

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    ⚡ "Plans" column added to the Sites table for Pay as you Go users.

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    ⚡ Accepting Privacy Policy can now be made mandatory for Shared Snapshot guests.

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    ⚡ New Plans API introduced for API users.

    Improved

    ⚡ Refreshed design for the migration success screen.

    Delete option added on the Site Details page.

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    ⚡ Free site's limitations are now clearly displayed on the Free Site Plan.

    Fixed

    ⚡ Default plan selection and cancel button issues in the "Change Plan" popup resolved.

    ⚡ Graph has been re-added to the Sandbox details page.

    ⚡ Snapshots can now be created with duplicate names.

    ⚡ An issue related to the Active state for sidebar menu items has been fixed.


    ⚡ - InstaWP App | 🔌 - Connect Plugin