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Changelog

Complete history of updates, improvements, and new features for the NPF WordPress plugin. This is mainly for the website.

3.2.4Enhancement
January 2, 2026
  • Added mega menu functionality for improved navigation
  • Enhanced mobile menu design and styling for better user experience
  • Improved menu layout and visual presentation
3.2.3Enhancement
December 21, 2025
  • Enhanced city forecast displays with coordinates, location-specific probability, and weather icons
  • Improved multi-city forecast with country flags and better list view layout
  • Added cloud cover and wind indicators with icons to all city forecasts
  • Updated prediction displays to use live KP index for real-time accuracy
  • Added custom location-specific messaging for high-probability forecasts
  • Expanded city coverage to include more aurora viewing locations
3.2.2Enhancement
December 17, 2025
  • Added new standalone prediction boxes with compact design
  • Created unified prediction display combining KP index and forecast
  • Added pulsing border animation to prediction boxes for live status indicator
  • Improved prediction box styling with slower, smoother pulse animations
  • Updated prediction titles with star emoji indicators
3.2.1Feature
December 12, 2025
  • Added KP/% toggle selector to city-specific shortcodes
  • Location-specific probability calculations for each city
  • Toggle between KP Index and percentage chance on city pages
  • Same toggle functionality as main_kp_chance but with location-specific data
3.2.0Update
December 10, 2025
  • Added comprehensive changelog shortcode
  • Improved probability calculation accuracy
  • Enhanced API response caching for better performance
  • Updated documentation with latest features
3.1.5Fix
December 8, 2025
  • Fixed timezone handling for international users
  • Improved error messages for API failures
  • Enhanced mobile responsiveness across all components
  • Fixed cache invalidation issues
3.1.0Feature
December 5, 2025
  • Added support for additional locations (Svalbard, Kiruna, Rovaniemi)
  • Enhanced forecast accuracy with improved weather data integration
  • Added dark mode toggle for better user experience
  • Improved loading states and error handling
3.0.5Update
December 2, 2025
  • Optimized API calls to reduce server load
  • Improved data refresh mechanism
  • Enhanced tooltip positioning on mobile devices
  • Better handling of edge cases in probability calculations
3.0.0Feature
November 28, 2025
  • Major UI overhaul with improved visual design
  • Added real-time data refresh indicators
  • Enhanced accessibility features (ARIA labels, keyboard navigation)
  • Improved color contrast for better readability
  • Added support for custom color themes
2.9.0Feature
November 22, 2025
  • Added email notification system for high KP alerts
  • Implemented user preference settings for notifications
  • Added weekly forecast summary feature
  • Enhanced API rate limiting and security
2.8.5Fix
November 18, 2025
  • Fixed issue with probability calculations during solar storms
  • Improved handling of missing weather data
  • Enhanced error recovery for API timeouts
  • Fixed display issues on high-resolution displays
2.8.0Feature
November 15, 2025
  • Added historical data comparison feature
  • Implemented forecast accuracy tracking
  • Added export functionality for forecast data
  • Enhanced graph animations and transitions
2.7.0Feature
November 10, 2025
  • Added multi-language support (Norwegian, English, German)
  • Implemented automatic language detection
  • Added translation management system
  • Enhanced localization for date and time formats
2.6.5Update
October 30, 2025
  • Improved data synchronization between multiple locations
  • Enhanced cache management system
  • Optimized database queries for better performance
  • Updated API endpoints for better reliability
2.6.0Feature
October 25, 2025
  • Added weather radar integration for cloud cover visualization
  • Implemented advanced filtering for forecast data
  • Added comparison view for multiple locations
  • Enhanced mobile app integration capabilities
2.5.5Fix
October 20, 2025
  • Fixed memory leaks in long-running processes
  • Improved error handling for network issues
  • Enhanced security for API endpoints
  • Fixed compatibility issues with latest WordPress version
2.5.0Feature
October 15, 2025
  • Added social media sharing functionality
  • Implemented forecast sharing via email
  • Added embed codes for forecast widgets
  • Enhanced SEO optimization for forecast pages
2.4.0Feature
October 10, 2025
  • Added advanced analytics dashboard
  • Implemented user activity tracking
  • Added forecast accuracy metrics
  • Enhanced reporting capabilities for administrators
2.3.0Feature
July 25, 2025
  • Prepared plugin for new aurora season 2025-2026
  • Added enhanced forecast models for winter months
  • Implemented seasonal probability adjustments
  • Added preparation guide for aurora hunters
  • Enhanced documentation for new season features
2.2.5Update
July 20, 2025
  • Updated data sources for improved accuracy
  • Enhanced forecast algorithms for better predictions
  • Improved handling of polar night conditions
  • Added support for extended forecast periods
2.2.0Feature
July 15, 2025
  • Added mainkp_chance shortcode with toggle between KP Index and % Chance
  • Users can switch between KP and percentage views with toggle button
  • Toggle preference saved in browser localStorage
  • Smooth fade animations when switching between views
  • Both views use same data source for consistency
2.1.5Update
July 10, 2025
  • Adjusted base probability calculations for more realistic expectations
  • Reduced probability values across all KP levels (KP 0-2: 10-20%, KP 3: 30%, KP 4: 45%, KP 5: 60%, KP 6: 75%, KP 7+: 85-95%)
  • Fixed probability display to match Current Conditions metric exactly
  • Improved probability calculation for northern latitude users
2.1.0Feature
July 5, 2025
  • Added main_probability and main_chance shortcodes for percentage display
  • Created probability level descriptions (Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, Low)
  • Probability display matches Main KP styling and format
  • Color-coded levels based on probability percentage
2.0.5Feature
January 20, 2025
  • Added interactive KP Scale Map shortcode (kp_scale_map, kp_map, aurora_map)
  • Map displays aurora visibility zones from Kp0 to Kp8
  • Zones extend from top-center (north of Norway) diagonally to bottom-left
  • Interactive zones with hover/click tooltips showing KP details
  • Background map of Europe with semi-transparent overlay
  • Color-coded zones matching KP intensity levels
  • Corrected zone direction to match Nordlys map reference
2.0.4Feature
January 18, 2025
  • Added Northern Lights by Month chart shortcode
  • Interactive SVG bar chart showing aurora visibility by month
  • Color-coded bars with legend
  • Compact design with responsive layout for mobile devices
  • Shortcodes: northern_lights_by_month, aurora_by_month, pf_monthly_chart
2.0.3Feature
January 15, 2025
  • Added Coming Soon app box shortcode
  • Promotional box for upcoming NPF mobile app
  • Features list and call-to-action button
  • Matches plugin promo box styling and size
  • Shortcodes: coming_soon_app, app_coming_soon, pf_app
2.0.2Feature
January 12, 2025
  • Added Data page shortcode explaining forecast engine
  • Credits and attribution for data sources (NOAA, OpenWeather, Auroras.live)
  • Detailed explanation of forecast calculation methodology
  • Source cards with icons and descriptions
  • Shortcodes: data_page, pf_data, forecast_data
2.0.1Feature
January 10, 2025
  • Added Alert Banner shortcode with settings toggle
  • Customizable alert text in WordPress settings
  • Predefined "AURORA ALERT" title with icon
  • Centered text layout with compact design
  • Enable/disable toggle in NPF settings
  • Shortcodes: alert_banner, pf_alert
2.0.0Feature
January 8, 2025
  • Added comprehensive Plugin Documentation page shortcode
  • Complete installation guide with step-by-step instructions
  • All shortcodes documented with examples and usage
  • Configuration instructions for API keys
  • Code examples and usage patterns
  • Shortcodes: plugin_documentation, pf_docs
1.9.0Feature
January 5, 2025
  • Added Plugin Promotion Box shortcode
  • Download button linking to latest plugin version
  • Documentation link
  • Feature list with checkmarks (Easy installation, Shortcode based)
  • Responsive design with compact layout
  • Shortcodes: plugin_promo, northern_lights_plugin
1.8.0Feature
January 3, 2025
  • Added Interactive API Tester shortcode
  • Test API endpoints directly from WordPress pages
  • Switch between demo and authenticated endpoints
  • Real-time JSON response display with syntax highlighting
  • API key input field with validation
  • Copy response functionality
  • Shortcodes: api_tester, polar_forecast_api_tester
1.7.0Feature
January 1, 2025
  • Added API key authentication to REST API endpoints
  • API key generation and management in WordPress settings
  • Secure API key validation with permission callbacks
  • Demo endpoints available without authentication
  • API key instructions updated to email contact (api@polarforecast.com)
  • Settings page for API key management
1.6.0Feature
December 30, 2024
  • Added JSON REST API endpoints
  • /polarforecast/v1/forecast - Get forecast for default location
  • /polarforecast/v1/forecast/{location} - Get forecast for specific location
  • /polarforecast/v1/demo - Demo endpoint without authentication
  • /polarforecast/v1/demo/{location} - Demo endpoint for specific location
  • Cached responses for performance using WordPress transients
  • Location parameter support (tromso, lofoten, alta)
1.5.0Fix
December 28, 2024
  • Fixed "best chance" calculation for location-specific data
  • Improved daily cache refresh for weather forecasts
  • Fixed issue where Tromsø showed same data as previous day
  • Enhanced date-based cache key system
  • Improved best viewing time calculation logic to filter for "tonight's" data correctly
1.4.0Feature
December 25, 2024
  • Converted timeline slider to interactive graph format
  • Added vertical indicator line on hover showing exact hour
  • Interactive tooltips showing detailed hourly data (visibility score, cloud cover)
  • Improved graph visualization with SVG paths
  • Better mobile responsiveness for timeline graph
1.3.0Fix
December 22, 2024
  • Fixed location-specific data caching issues
  • Improved weather forecast fetching per location
  • Enhanced cache key system with rounded coordinates
  • Better error handling for missing location data
  • Location-specific cache keys prevent data mixing between locations
1.0.0Release
December 15, 2024
  • Initial release of NPF WordPress plugin
  • Real-time KP Index display with level descriptions
  • Solar wind speed and Bz factor metrics
  • Current conditions dashboard with live data indicator
  • 3-day and 27-day forecast displays
  • Location-specific weather integration (Tromsø, Lofoten, Alta)
  • Multiple shortcode options for data display
  • WordPress settings page for API configuration
  • Dark theme with modern UI design
  • Responsive mobile-first layout
  • Integration with NOAA, OpenWeather, and Auroras.live APIs

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