We’re excited to share one of our most important updates ever. Both WP ULike and WP ULike Pro just received a fresh new version packed with speed improvements, stronger security, and a smoother jQuery-free experience — all designed to help you build a safer and faster website.
And yes…
We finally removed jQuery from all frontend scripts! 🎉
Your forms, buttons, modals, and interactions now run on pure, modern vanilla JavaScript for a truly jQuery-free experience with improved performance and maximum compatibility.
Below is a quick tour of what’s new.
⚡ Faster, Lighter, Better — Goodbye jQuery!
We’ve fully refactored all JavaScript inside WP ULike and ULike Pro. By removing jQuery and rewriting everything in clean ES6-style vanilla JS, your site now loads less script overhead, performs faster, and stays fully compatible with modern browsers.
What this means for you:
- Faster page loads
- Smaller script footprint
- Zero jQuery dependency conflicts
- Better long-term stability
This alone is a massive upgrade for both developers and everyday users.
🔐 Smarter, Stronger Security for All Forms
Security is a big part of this update. We improved everything from login protection to social logins, making WP ULike Pro one of the most secure engagement plugins available.
Rate Limiting (New!)
Protect your website from brute-force attacks with built-in limits:
- Login: 5 attempts per 15 minutes
- Signup: 3 attempts per hour
- Password reset: 3 per hour
- Social login: 10 attempts per 15 minutes
This uses fingerprint-based detection, so it’s accurate yet user-friendly.
Protection Against User Enumeration
No more guessing which emails or usernames exist. Error messages are now unified and privacy-safe.
Stronger Social Login Security
Includes:
- Provider whitelisting
- SQL injection protection
- Open redirect protection
- Session validation
- Strict email validation
- Full sanitization of all input data
Your authentication flow has never been more secure.
🔑 Better Login & Signup Experience
A smoother experience = more successful logins, fewer frustrated users.
Real-Time Password Strength Indicator (New!)
A modern strength bar helps users pick safer passwords while guiding them visually as they type.
Password Visibility Toggle
All password fields now include an accessible “show/hide” button — fully WCAG 2.1 AA compliant.
Improved Validation & Error Feedback
Forms now detect and report issues more clearly with faster responses and more accurate messages.
Better OTP & 2FA Handling
Cleaner input behavior, smarter fragments, and improved accessibility for 2FA fields.
🔧 Under-the-Hood Improvements
Not flashy, but very important:
- Improved license management & update handling for smoother Pro upgrades
- Refined reCAPTCHA logic aligned with modern ES6 patterns
- Optimized AJAX form interactions
- General code cleanup for stability and performance
These changes ensure the plugin stays fast, modern, and reliable — now and in the future.
❤️ Thank You for Being Part of WP ULike
This update has been in the works for a while, and we’re truly proud of how much faster, safer, and smoother the plugin has become. As always, your feedback, requests, and ideas continue to shape every new version we release.
If you haven’t updated yet, go ahead — this one is absolutely worth it.
Here’s to a faster, safer, and more modern WP ULike experience. 🚀
