Liveblog v1.7 introduces new mobile-friendly React front end

We are pleased to announce the release of Liveblog v1.7 which introduces a completely new React-powered front end, adds new features and provides improved support for liveblogging from mobile devices.

The new front end, built from the ground up, retains existing Liveblog features, including:

• Key events
• Hashtags
• Lazy loading of events
• Slash commands

Enhancements in version 1.7 include:

• A more mobile-friendly interface
• Easier image insertion, including on mobile
• Better formatting tools
• Pagination of entries
• Performance improvements for high-traffic liveblogs

With thanks to our development partners Big Bite Creative we’re inviting clients to test the new version and upgrade.

Upgrading from 1.6

We encourage all VIPs using Liveblog v1.5 to upgrade to this version by specifying the version parameter of wpcom_vip_load_plugin() like so;

wpcom_vip_load_plugin( ‘liveblog’, ‘plugins’, ‘1.6’ );

Upgrading from 1.3

Any clients still on v1.3 will be contacted shortly so that we can arrange to migrate you to v1.7 before we remove the now deprecated v1.3.

Upgrading on VIP Go

For VIP Go, you can take advantage of the new version by adding the latest reviewed version (v1.7) to your plugins folder. The plugin can be downloaded from WordPress.org.

If you have any questions please open a ticket where we’ll be happy to assist your transition to the newest version.

Bugs, feature requests, and contributions are more than welcome on Github.