Release

Author: PDowney

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -5,6 +5,24 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
 
 ## [Unreleased]
 
+## [1.7.0] - 2025-01-27
+
+### Changed
+- **Major Plugin Architecture Refactor**: Completely restructured plugin initialization to use WordPress `plugins_loaded` hook
+- Improved plugin load order by removing immediate global scope execution
+- Consolidated plugin initialization into proper WordPress lifecycle management
+- Moved all `add_action` and `add_filter` calls into structured initialization functions
+- Enhanced plugin activation, deactivation, and uninstall lifecycle management
+
+### Removed
+- Removed unused `es_optimizer_enqueue_admin_scripts()` function (dead code removal)
+- Cleaned up scattered global scope function calls
+
+### Fixed
+- Fixed inline comment punctuation to comply with WordPress coding standards
+- Improved code organization and readability
+- Enhanced plugin stability and compatibility with other WordPress plugins
+
 ## [1.6.0] - 2025-08-10
 ### Added
 - **Performance Optimization**: Implemented conditional admin asset loading - admin scripts and styles now only load on the plugin settings page

README.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 [![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-1.6.0-orange.svg?logo=github)](https://github.com/EngineScript/simple-wp-optimizer/releases/download/v1.6.0/simple-wp-optimizer-1.6.0.zip)
+[![Version](https://img.shields.io/badge/Version-1.7.0-orange.svg?logo=github)](https://github.com/EngineScript/simple-wp-optimizer/releases/download/v1.7.0/simple-wp-optimizer-1.7.0.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: 1.6.0
+Stable tag: 1.7.0
 Requires PHP: 7.4
 License: GPLv3 or later
 License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
@@ -43,6 +43,17 @@ No, the plugin has a simple interface where you can toggle features on and off.
 
 == Changelog ==
 
+= 1.7.0 =
+* **ARCHITECTURE**: Major plugin architecture refactor - completely restructured initialization to use WordPress `plugins_loaded` hook
+* **ARCHITECTURE**: Improved plugin load order by removing immediate global scope execution
+* **ARCHITECTURE**: Consolidated plugin initialization into proper WordPress lifecycle management
+* **ARCHITECTURE**: Enhanced plugin activation, deactivation, and uninstall lifecycle management
+* **SECURITY**: Fixed curl command in AI workflows to properly handle secrets via environment variables
+* **SECURITY**: Enhanced security in GitHub Actions workflows to prevent credential exposure
+* **CODE QUALITY**: Removed unused `es_optimizer_enqueue_admin_scripts()` function (dead code removal)
+* **CODE QUALITY**: Fixed inline comment punctuation to comply with WordPress coding standards
+* **STABILITY**: Enhanced plugin stability and compatibility with other WordPress plugins
+
 = 1.6.0 =
 * **PERFORMANCE**: Implemented conditional admin asset loading - admin scripts and styles now only load on plugin settings page
 * **PERFORMANCE**: Added option caching system with `es_optimizer_get_options()` function to reduce database queries

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: 1.6.0
+ * Version: 1.7.0
  * Author: EngineScript
  * License: GPL-3.0-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', '1.6.0' );
+    define( 'ES_WP_OPTIMIZER_VERSION', '1.7.0' );
 }
 
 /**