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This is just a quick note for anyone who runs into the same issue. If you use wp.editor.initialize() to dynamically create an instance of the WordPress visual editor, the editor will be missing the “Add Media” button by default. To fix that, you need to do two things:

1. Add […] Continue Reading…

I’ve made a site that shows actions and filters executed during different WordPress requests.

Why?
When I’m writing a plugin, I sometimes need to know not just what a hook does, but also when it runs in relation to other hooks. The official WordPress documentation has a list of common actions, […] Continue Reading…

Ever since the release of the Plugin Update Checker library, one of the most common questions asked has been this: “How can I secure my download links so that only users who have purchased my plugin can download an update?”

In this post I’ll try to answer that question in […] Continue Reading…

It’s been a long time coming, but I’ve finally released an external update API server for WordPress plugins and themes. Check it out on GitHub. This is the server component to my plugin update checker and theme update checker client libraries.
Features

Provide updates for private or commercial plugins and themes.
From the […] Continue Reading…

Plugin Compatibility Reporter is a WordPress plugin that enables you report if the plugins that you’re using are working properly. It integrates with the compatibility reporting features of the official WordPress.org plugin directory, and lets you mark plugins as “working” or “broken” from within your WordPress dashboard.

It also tracks […] Continue Reading…