Version 6.3.5

🔐 The SmartCrop & Security Fix Update

Release Date: October 16, 2025

🛠️ Fixes & Improvements

• SmartCrop Re-Optimization Fix: The “Re-optimize with/without SmartCrop” feature now correctly follows the selected action instead of always applying the saved setting.
• AI SEO Preview Credit Message: A clear message is now displayed in the AI SEO preview (from Settings) when you’re out of credits.
• French Locale Compatibility: Fixed an issue that prevented plugin deactivation when WordPress was set to French due to a language-related error.
• AI SEO Limits Save Fix: The limits for AI-generated SEO text fields are now properly saved in the settings.
• Bulk Background Mode Stability: Addressed intermittent failures of background processing in specific cron configurations.
• Security Fix – Settings Import/Export: Patched a vulnerability that could allow contributor-level users to import/export plugin settings. Thanks to the WordFence team for the responsible disclosure!
• CDN Link Fix for Inline Backgrounds: Inline background images using single quotes are now correctly replaced with CDN links.
• Nonce Validation Improvement: Added checks for key form fields to prevent "nonce failed" errors when other plugins modify form data.
• Inline Background-Image Fix: Ensured that all inline background-image styles end with a semicolon (;) when using the PICTURE tag to deliver next-generation images.

Update now for stronger security, improved SmartCrop behavior, and a smoother image SEO experience! 🚀