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This Month on the OpenLab: August 2024 Release

On August 13 we released version 1.7.78 of the OpenLab. It included many new features, as well as updates to all existing themes and plugins, including BuddyPress and WordPress, the primary software that powers the OpenLab.

OpenLab Modules

Last year, the MSEIP grant Connect the DOTS funded the creation of a custom plugin called Openlab Modules, which allows anyone to create modules on an OpenLab site.

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This Month on the OpenLab: May 2024 Release

Tulips against a bright blue sky and buildings in Manhattan.
Manhattan tulips by tanakawho is licensed under CC BY-NC.

On May 2, we released version 1.7.77 of the OpenLab. It was a small release with the following bug fixes: 

  • A minor misalignment in Dashboard > Posts and Dashboard > Comments pages
  • Issues with scrolling in the editor on mobile, making it hard to see the post contents
  • A number of mobile display issues with the Typology theme

As always, please contact us with any questions!

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This Month on the OpenLab: January 2024 Release

Cat bounding through the snow with ears back.

On January 23 we released version 1.7.73 of the OpenLab. It included some new features, as well as updates to all existing themes and plugins, including BuddyPress and WordPress, the two primary plugins that power the OpenLab. 

New Features and Functionality

We created additional post privacy options that appear on public sites, allowing you to choose from three different privacy options, for more fine-grained visibility choices when working in the open: 

  • Everyone: This is the default setting, which matches the setting of the open site. 
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