Change log

8.6.1

• Release date: June 2, 2020

Bug Fixes

• Resolves PHP notice when generating Twitter Cards for posts with images without saved size information.
• Resolves an issue that can lead to excessive SQL queries.

8.6

• Release date: June 2, 2020
• Release post: https://wp.me/p1moTy-pb1

Major Enhancements

• Image Compare Block: show off your before / after pictures! This new block allows you to easily compare two images with a slider.
• Latest Instagram Posts Block: this new block allows you to insert lists of the latest posts from your Instagram feed, on any post or page of your site.

Enhancements

• Blocks: add new RSVP, Registration, Appointment, and Feedback form options to the existing Form block.
• Blocks: add new width option to Form block fields.
• Blocks: add more customisation options to the Subscriptions block.
• Blocks: use the Mailchimp logo for the Mailchimp block icon.
• Blocks: add Schema.org metadata to the Star Rating block.
• Blocks: add alignment options to the Revue block’s button.
• Blocks: add an example usage of the Podcast Player Block.
• Carousel: new option to remove the Comment form area from the Carousel view.
• Connection Flow: add new tools allowing for a better Jetpack onboarding for new Jetpack site owners.
• Connection Flow: ensure connection can happen on sites that can be a bit slower.
• Dashboard: add new sections for the upcoming Scan feature.
• Dashboard: allow for easy copying of Sitemap URLs from within the dashboard.
• Infinite Scroll: add support for running inline scripts.
• Performance: improve autoloading of Jetpack options.
• Twitter Cards: use additional post-specific media for Twitter card tags.
• Synchronization: new experimental feature aiming to minimize the impact of Sync on servers, by having Synchronization actions processed by WordPress.com asynchronously.
• WordPress.com Toolbar: remove retired “Recommendations” link.
• WordPress.com Block Editor: offer an option to “Switch to Classic Editor”.

Improved compatibility

• Blocks: ensure that the Video block can still be used to upload videos with the latest version of the Gutenberg plugin.
• Connection tools: ensure better compatibility with other plugins that may rely on a Jetpack connection.
• Contact Form: improve compatibility with the Akismet service.
• Google Analytics: ensure compatibility with the AMP plugin.
• Shortcodes & Embeds: ensure that the slideshow and TED shortcodes are compatible with the AMP plugin.
• SSO: allow third-party plugins to hook into Jetpack’s Secure Sign On login form.
• Widgets: ensure that the Cookies & Consent widget is compatible with the AMP plugin.
• WordPress.com REST API: improve compatibility with the block editor.

Bug fixes

• Blocks: avoid layout issues with the OpenTable block’s button.
• Blocks: fix SVG attributes naming.
• Blocks: fix infinite scroll compatibility.
• Blocks: improve the display of currencies in Recurring Payments block.
• Blocks: ensure Podcast Player icons are always visible, even on sites where WordPress lives in a subdirectory.
• Dashboard: avoid broken profile image in the Jetpack Dashboard.
• Embeds: stop using deprecated WordPress option.
• Embeds: ensure that all valid Spotify embeds are being rendered.
• Infinite Scroll: fix issues with sites that may customise post queries.
• Related posts: avoid making requests for Related posts in embedded posts.
• Search: fix issues with the Instant Search layout when the number of posts per page is set to more than 20.
• Site Accelerator: avoid breaking links when linking to Wikimedia images.
• Site Health Tools: correct issue that prevented the WordPress Site Health area from completing all checks.
• Synchronisation: ensure data is properly handled when customising the Sync experience.
• Theme Tools: add correct schema.org value for Jetpack Breadcrumbs.

See the previous change logs here.