Title: VIP Platform Changelog · Page 23 of 64 · WordPress VIP Documentation --- # VIP Platform Changelog The VIP Platform Changelog includes updates made to the functionality and behavior of the platform's tooling (i.e. [VIP Dashboard](https://docs.wpvip.com/vip-dashboard/), [VIP-CLI](https://docs.wpvip.com/vip-cli/)), [VIP MU plugins](https://docs.wpvip.com/vip-go-mu-plugins/), [VIP File System](https://docs.wpvip.com/vip-file-system/), [caching layers](https://docs.wpvip.com/caching/), and other underlying architecture and software. [ RSS  ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/feed/) Search Showing page 23 of 64 19 September 2023 21:57:07 GMT+0000 [ VIP MU plugins [Staging] ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-mu-plugins-staging/) [ Permalink ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-mu-plugins-staging/staging-release-2023-09-19/) Fixes fatal error while reading config file of the integration [https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4857](https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4857) --- Fixes Integration::get_config() to return correct value for Multisite case [https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4867](https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4867) 19 September 2023 13:10:47 GMT+0000 [ VIP Dashboard ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-dashboard/) [ Permalink ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-dashboard/dashboard-update-navigation-footer/) * Add VISIT section to the Navigation footer 18 September 2023 14:29:11 GMT+0000 [ VIP Dashboard ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-dashboard/) [ Permalink ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-dashboard/dashboard-application-navigation/) * Move Notifications to top-level menu 18 September 2023 09:15:21 GMT+0000 [ VIP Dashboard ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-dashboard/) [ Permalink ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-dashboard/audit-logs-improve-event-descriptions/) * Improve event descriptions for media backup actions * Improve event descriptions for database backup actions 13 September 2023 07:53:32 GMT+0000 [ VIP Dashboard ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-dashboard/) [ Permalink ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-dashboard/dashboard-main-menu-item-fix/) * Fixed an issue which caused the "Database" menu item to be missing for some site types. 12 September 2023 22:56:51 GMT+0000 [ VIP MU plugins [Production] ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-mu-plugins-production/) [ Permalink ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-mu-plugins-production/production-release-2023-09-12/) ### wp-parsely default version was upgraded to 3.9 Changed the default version of wp-parsely from 3.8 to 3.9. [https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4827](https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4827) --- ### Update wp-parsely submodule to version 3.9.0 We updated the wp-parsely submodule (used for local development environments) to version 3.9.0. [https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4840](https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4840) --- Please see the [full release on GitHub](https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/releases/tag/v20230912.0). 12 September 2023 19:53:20 GMT+0000 [ VIP Dashboard ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-dashboard/) [ Permalink ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-dashboard/dashboard-refined-vip-dashboards-application-navigation-menu/) * Introduced hierarchical navigation: parent & submenu support * Axed "hub pages" like "Data" & "Settings"; directly routed features instead * Reorganized features for intuitive navigation, boosting UX 11 September 2023 17:36:04 GMT+0000 [ VIP Dashboard ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-dashboard/) [ Permalink ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-dashboard/swap-out-all-applications-icon-on-the-notifications-list-screen/) * Update the existing `StackLine` icon for "All Applications" icon on the Notifications list screen with the `Layout` icon. 05 September 2023 17:59:56 GMT+0000 [ VIP MU plugins [Staging] ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-mu-plugins-staging/) [ Permalink ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-mu-plugins-staging/staging-release-2023-09-05/) ### wp-parsely default version was upgraded to 3.9 Changed the default version of wp-parsely from 3.8 to 3.9. [https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4827](https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4827) --- ### Update wp-parsely submodule to version 3.9.0 We updated the wp-parsely submodule (used for local development environments) to version 3.9.0. [https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4840](https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4840) 05 September 2023 17:59:26 GMT+0000 [ VIP MU plugins [Production] ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-mu-plugins-production/) [ Permalink ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-mu-plugins-production/production-release-2023-09-05/) Uses newer terminology for integration config [https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4811](https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4811) --- ### Update wp-parsely submodule from version 3.6.1 to 3.8.4 We updated the wp-parsely submodule (used for local development environments) from version 3.6.1 to 3.8.4. [https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4816](https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4816) --- Please see the [full release on GitHub](https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/releases/tag/v20230905.0). 05 September 2023 10:31:29 GMT+0000 [ VIP Dashboard ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-dashboard/) [ Permalink ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-dashboard/7639/) Allow generating a backup of media for the whole multisite application if we are not able to retrieve any network sites. 01 September 2023 17:52:23 GMT+0000 [ VIP Dashboard ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-dashboard/) [ Permalink ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-dashboard/dashboard-improved-notification-destination-test-message-error-handling/) * Convert API errors to a human-readable format * Use in-document notices instead of browser alerts * Show actionable context about why failures occur when they do 29 August 2023 19:40:39 GMT+0000 [ VIP MU plugins [Production] ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-mu-plugins-production/) [ Permalink ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-mu-plugins-production/production-release-2023-08-29/) ### Plugin Updated: Enterprise Search We’ve reduced the batch size for async indexing queue from 1000 to 500 documents. Additionally, for non-production environments only one queue processor job will run per per site (or a network site in a multisite). [https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4731](https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4731) --- ### Disable temporary backup removal logic introduced in WordPress 6.3 Disable temporary backup removal logic introduced in WordPress 6.3 Core as it is not needed and will lead to fatal errors when invoked. [https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4712](https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4712) --- ### Plugin Updated: VIP Search This change enables Search Dev Tools for all Administrators on multisite installations. [https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4737](https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4737) --- Please see the [full release on GitHub](https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/releases/tag/v20230829.0). 29 August 2023 19:40:26 GMT+0000 [ VIP MU plugins [Staging] ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-mu-plugins-staging/) [ Permalink ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-mu-plugins-staging/staging-release-2023-08-29/) Uses newer terminology for integration config [https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4811](https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4811) --- ### Update wp-parsely submodule from version 3.6.1 to 3.8.4 We updated the wp-parsely submodule (used for local development environments) from version 3.6.1 to 3.8.4. [https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4816](https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4816) 23 August 2023 07:13:23 GMT+0000 [ VIP Dashboard ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-dashboard/) [ Permalink ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-dashboard/domains-table-fix-le-auto-renewal-date/) We are fixing auto renewal date displayed on the domains table. Usually, we attempt auto renewal of certificate 28 days before expiration. In this change, we are correctly displaying the auto-renewal date. 22 August 2023 06:11:26 GMT+0000 [ VIP Dashboard ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-dashboard/) [ Permalink ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-dashboard/environment-sync-preview-modify-preview-message-for-single-sites/) * Improve message to eliminate room for confusion 16 August 2023 05:51:51 GMT+0000 [ VIP Dashboard ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-dashboard/) [ Permalink ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-dashboard/dashboard-external-links/) * Improved external link behavior for accessibility 14 August 2023 18:05:27 GMT+0000 [ VIP Dashboard ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-dashboard/) [ Permalink ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-dashboard/dashboard-improved-accessibility-on-payment-due-warning-and-display-of-locked-shutdown-sites/) * Payment Overdue warning: Updated from a Dialog to a non dismissible Banner for better accessibility. * Site Locked or Shutdown: Updated from Dialog to Locked / Shutdown page for improved accessibility. 08 August 2023 11:16:06 GMT+0000 [ VIP MU plugins [Staging] ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-mu-plugins-staging/) [ Permalink ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-mu-plugins-staging/staging-release-2023-08-08/) ### Plugin Updated: Enterprise Search We’ve reduced the batch size for async indexing queue from 1000 to 500 documents. Additionally, for non-production environments only one queue processor job will run per per site (or a network site in a multisite). [https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4731](https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4731) --- ### Disable temporary backup removal logic introduced in WordPress 6.3 Disable temporary backup removal logic introduced in WordPress 6.3 Core as it is not needed and will lead to fatal errors when invoked. [https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4712](https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4712) --- ### Plugin Updated: VIP Search This change enables Search Dev Tools for all Administrators on multisite installations. [https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4737](https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4737) 08 August 2023 10:25:03 GMT+0000 [ VIP MU plugins [Production] ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-mu-plugins-production/) [ Permalink ](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/vip-mu-plugins-production/production-release-2023-08-08/) ### Plugin Updated: http-concat We’ve addressed a deprecation message `Using ${var} in strings is deprecated, use{ $var} instead.` [https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4721](https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4721) --- ### Jetpack AI Assistant We’ve temporarily disabled Jetpack AI Assistant, we’ll re-instate it in the coming weeks. If, for any reason, you wish to re-enable it, please drop the following snippet in a clients-mu-plugins ``` remove_filter( 'jetpack_set_available_extensions', 'vip_set_available_jetpack_extensions', 0 ); ``` [https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4722](https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4722) --- ### Plugin Updated: Jetpack 12.4 We upgraded Jetpack to to Jetpack 12.4. [https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4738](https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/pull/4738) --- Please see the [full release on GitHub](https://github.com/Automattic/vip-go-mu-plugins/releases/tag/v20230808.0). --- * [Previous](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/page/22/?output_format=md) * [Page 1](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/?output_format=md) * … * [Page 20](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/page/20/?output_format=md) * [Page 21](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/page/21/?output_format=md) * [Page 22](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/page/22/?output_format=md) * Page 23 * [Page 24](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/page/24/?output_format=md) * [Page 25](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/page/25/?output_format=md) * [Page 26](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/page/26/?output_format=md) * … * [Page 64](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/page/64/?output_format=md) * [Next](https://docs.wpvip.com/changelog/page/24/?output_format=md)