Updates

Author: PDowney

.github/copilot-instructions.md

@@ -35,10 +35,8 @@ You must read files completely and thoroughly, with a minimum of 1500 lines per
 - Follow WordPress theme and plugin development guidelines.
 - Use WordPress REST API for custom endpoints and data retrieval.
 - Ensure all code is compatible with the WordPress ecosystem, including themes and plugins.
-- As this is a WordPress-focused project, avoid using frameworks or libraries that are not compatible with WordPress.
-- Do not use frameworks or libraries that are not commonly used in the WordPress ecosystem.
+- As this is a WordPress-focused project, avoid using frameworks or libraries that are not compatible or commonly used with WordPress.
 - Avoid using non-standard or experimental features that are not widely adopted in the WordPress community.
-- For any project that utilizes WooCommerce, ensure minimum version compatibility with WooCommerce 5.0+.
 
 ## WordPress Coding Standards
 
@@ -63,7 +61,7 @@ You must read files completely and thoroughly, with a minimum of 1500 lines per
   - WordPress 6.5+ (minimum)
   - PHP 7.4+ (minimum)
   - WooCommerce 5.0+ (if applicable)
-- Do not use features or functions that are not available in these versions.
+- Do not use features or functions that are deprecated or not available in these versions.
 
 ## Version Control and Documentation
 
@@ -86,7 +84,7 @@ You must read files completely and thoroughly, with a minimum of 1500 lines per
 - Note: changelog.txt has been removed from this project. Only maintain readme.txt (for WordPress.org) and CHANGELOG.md (for developers).
 - Please do not skip these locations, as the changelog files must be in sync with each other, and the version numbers must be consistent across all files.
 - I will instruct you when to update the version number, and you should not do this automatically. Always ask for confirmation before updating the version number.
-- When the version number is updated, ensure that the new version number is reflected in all relevant files, including the plugin header, changelog files, and documentation files.
+- When the version number is updated, ensure that the new version number is reflected in all relevant files, as outlined in Version Locations above.
 - When the version number is updated, make special note to update the "Unreleased" section in the changelog files to reflect the new version number and a brief description of the changes made. This ensures that all changes are documented and easily accessible for future reference.
 
 # General Coding Standards
@@ -132,7 +130,7 @@ You must read files completely and thoroughly, with a minimum of 1500 lines per
 - If you encounter a security vulnerability in the codebase, do not disclose it publicly. Instead, report it privately to the project maintainers or through a responsible disclosure process.
 - If you are unsure about the security implications of a specific code change, ask for clarification or guidance before proceeding.
 - Always follow the principle of least privilege when implementing security features, ensuring that users and processes have only the permissions they need to perform their tasks.
-- If you encounter a security vulnerability in a third-party library or dependency, check if there is an updated version that addresses the issue. If not, consider alternatives or report the vulnerability to the library maintainers.
+- If you encounter a security vulnerability in a third-party library or dependency, check if there is an updated version that addresses the issue. If not, consider alternatives and notify me of the situation.
 - If there is a possible security vulnerability in the codebase, you should always ask for confirmation before proceeding with any changes. This ensures that the project maintainers are aware of the potential risk and can provide guidance on how to address it safely.
 - If I ask you to make changes that could potentially introduce security vulnerabilities, you should always ask for confirmation before proceeding. This ensures that the project maintainers are aware of the potential risk and can provide guidance on how to address it safely.
 
@@ -150,7 +148,6 @@ You must read files completely and thoroughly, with a minimum of 1500 lines per
 - Only ask for confirmation when an action is destructive (e.g., data loss, deletion)
 - Always attempt to identify and fix bugs automatically
 - Only ask for manual intervention if domain-specific knowledge is required
-- Auto-generate missing files, boilerplate, and tests when possible
 - Auto-lint and format code using standard tools (e.g., Prettier, ESLint, dotnet format)
 - Changes should be made directly to the file in question. Example: admin.php should be modified directly, not by creating a new file like admin-changes.php.
 - New files may be created when appropriate, but they should be relevant to the task at hand, so long as they are not a rewrite of an existing file. We want to avoid unnecessary duplication of files.

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -3,6 +3,13 @@
 The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
 and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
 
+## [1.5.12] - 2025-08-02
+### Added
+- **Disable Post via Email**: New option to disable the post-via-email feature for enhanced security and performance.
+
+### Security
+- **Hardened Disabling Filters**: Updated all feature-disabling filters to use `PHP_INT_MAX` priority, ensuring they cannot be overridden by other plugins or themes.
+
 ## [1.5.11] - 2025-07-11
 ### Code Quality
 - **WordPress Coding Standards**: Converted all code to use spaces instead of tabs for indentation

README.md

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 [![PHP Compatible](https://img.shields.io/badge/PHP-7.4%2B-purple.svg?logo=php)](https://www.php.net/)
 
 ## Current Version
-[![Version](https://img.shields.io/badge/Version-1.5.11-orange.svg?logo=github)](https://github.com/EngineScript/Simple-WP-Optimizer/releases/download/v1.5.11/simple-wp-optimizer-1.5.11.zip)
+[![Version](https://img.shields.io/badge/Version-1.5.12-orange.svg?logo=github)](https://github.com/EngineScript/Simple-WP-Optimizer/releases/download/v1.5.12/simple-wp-optimizer-1.5.12.zip)
 
 ## Description
 

readme.txt

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ Contributors: enginescript
 Tags: optimization, performance, cleanup
 Requires at least: 6.5
 Tested up to: 6.8
-Stable tag: 1.5.11
+Stable tag: 1.5.12
 Requires PHP: 7.4
 License: GPLv2 or later
 License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
@@ -43,6 +43,20 @@ No, the plugin has a simple interface where you can toggle features on and off.
 
 == Changelog ==
 
+= 1.5.12 =
+* ADDED: New option to disable the post-via-email feature for enhanced security and performance.
+* SECURITY: Hardened all feature-disabling filters to use `PHP_INT_MAX` priority, ensuring they cannot be overridden by other plugins or themes.
+
+= 1.5.11 =
+* CODE QUALITY: Converted all code to use spaces instead of tabs for indentation
+* CODE STYLE: Fixed file comment header to use "/**" style instead of "/*" style
+* CODE STYLE: Added proper spacing around operators (e.g., `! defined` instead of `!defined`)
+* CODE STYLE: Added proper full stops to inline comments for consistency
+* CODE STYLE: Removed trailing whitespace from documentation blocks
+* VARIABLE NAMING: Converted variable names to use snake_case instead of camelCase for WordPress compliance
+* FUNCTION FORMATTING: Improved function parameter spacing and alignment
+* ARRAY FORMATTING: Enhanced array formatting with proper alignment and trailing commas
+
 = 1.5.10 =
 * MAINTENANCE: Updated changelog and version references across documentation files for new release
 * DOCUMENTATION: Synced CHANGELOG.md and readme.txt as per project standards

simple-wp-optimizer.php

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
  * Plugin Name: Simple WP Optimizer
  * Plugin URI: https://github.com/EngineScript/Simple-WP-Optimizer
  * Description: Optimizes WordPress by removing unnecessary features and scripts to improve performance
- * Version: 1.5.11
+ * Version: 1.5.12
  * Author: EngineScript
  * License: GPL v2 or later
  * License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@
 
 // Define plugin version.
 if ( ! defined( 'ES_WP_OPTIMIZER_VERSION' ) ) {
-    define( 'ES_WP_OPTIMIZER_VERSION', '1.5.11' );
+    define( 'ES_WP_OPTIMIZER_VERSION', '1.5.12' );
 }
 
 /**
@@ -101,6 +101,7 @@ function es_optimizer_get_default_options() {
         )
         ),
         'disable_jetpack_ads'          => 1,
+        'disable_post_via_email'       => 1,
     );
 }
 
@@ -268,6 +269,14 @@ function es_optimizer_render_additional_options( $options ) {
         esc_html__( 'Disable Jetpack Ads', 'Simple-WP-Optimizer' ),
         esc_html__( 'Remove Jetpack advertisements and promotions', 'Simple-WP-Optimizer' )
     );
+
+    // Post via Email settings.
+    es_optimizer_render_checkbox_option(
+        $options,
+        'disable_post_via_email',
+        esc_html__( 'Disable Post via Email', 'Simple-WP-Optimizer' ),
+        esc_html__( 'Disable WordPress post via email functionality for security and performance', 'Simple-WP-Optimizer' )
+    );
 }
 
 /**
@@ -409,6 +418,7 @@ function es_optimizer_validate_options( $input ) {
         'remove_recent_comments_style',
         'enable_dns_prefetch',
         'disable_jetpack_ads',
+        'disable_post_via_email',
     );
 
     foreach ( $checkboxes as $checkbox ) {
@@ -698,7 +708,7 @@ function remove_recent_comments_style() {
 
     // Only proceed if the option is enabled.
     if ( isset( $options['remove_recent_comments_style'] ) && $options['remove_recent_comments_style'] ) {
-        add_filter( 'show_recent_comments_widget_style', '__return_false', 99 );
+        add_filter( 'show_recent_comments_widget_style', '__return_false', PHP_INT_MAX );
     }
 }
 add_action( 'init', 'remove_recent_comments_style' );
@@ -766,9 +776,22 @@ function disable_jetpack_ads() {
 
     // Only proceed if the option is enabled.
     if ( isset( $options['disable_jetpack_ads'] ) && $options['disable_jetpack_ads'] ) {
-        add_filter( 'jetpack_just_in_time_msgs', '__return_false', 20 );
-        add_filter( 'jetpack_show_promotions', '__return_false', 20 );
-        add_filter( 'jetpack_blaze_enabled', '__return_false' );
+        add_filter( 'jetpack_just_in_time_msgs', '__return_false', PHP_INT_MAX );
+        add_filter( 'jetpack_show_promotions', '__return_false', PHP_INT_MAX );
+        add_filter( 'jetpack_blaze_enabled', '__return_false', PHP_INT_MAX );
+    }
+}
+add_action( 'init', 'disable_jetpack_ads' );
+
+/**
+ * Disable WordPress post via email functionality.
+ */
+function disable_post_via_email() {
+    $options = get_option( 'es_optimizer_options' );
+
+    // Only proceed if the option is enabled.
+    if ( isset( $options['disable_post_via_email'] ) && $options['disable_post_via_email'] ) {
+        add_filter( 'enable_post_by_email_configuration', '__return_false', PHP_INT_MAX );
     }
 }
-add_action( 'init', 'disable_jetpack_ads' );
+add_action( 'init', 'disable_post_via_email' );