Release Date: TBD (In Progress) Previous Version: v1.4.0 "Snazzy Trenton" (Released November 8, 2025)
Overview
Version 1.4.1 is a patch release that addresses critical issues discovered after the v1.4.0 release, including chart builder bundling problems, annotation positioning bugs, and performance improvements through Interactivity API migration.
Hotfixes
Chart Builder Bundle Fix (#1852)
Impact: Critical Files Modified: 7 files (+68, -20)
Fixed webpack configuration issues in the chart builder that were preventing proper asset bundling:
- Corrected webpack script handling in
prc-chart-builder/blocks/chart-builder/index.php - Updated asset registration to properly handle both editor and view scripts
- Resolved module initialization errors
- Fixed script dependencies and loading order
PR: #1852
Annotation Position Hotfix (#1855)
Impact: High Files Modified: 6 files (+24, -16)
Fixed critical annotation positioning issues in the block library:
- Corrected annotation placement logic in chart/table contexts
- Fixed coordinate calculation for annotation markers
- Improved annotation rendering consistency
- Updated positioning algorithms to prevent overlap
PR: #1855
Performance Improvements
Color Palette Interactivity API Refactor (#1821)
Impact: High Files Modified: 15 files (+413, -114)
Major refactoring to migrate color palette functionality to WordPress Interactivity API:
- Removed jQuery dependencies in favor of Interactivity API
- Improved client-side state management
- Enhanced performance through reactive state updates
- Better integration with WordPress core systems
- Reduced JavaScript bundle size
Technical Details:
- Migrated from imperative DOM manipulation to declarative state management
- Implemented Interactivity API directives for color selection
- Improved accessibility through proper ARIA attributes
- Enhanced mobile responsiveness
PR: #1821
Infrastructure & Maintenance
Grid System Updates (#1857, #1860)
- Fixed divider logic in grid layouts
- Improved grid item spacing calculations
- Enhanced responsive behavior
Post-Release Cleanup (#1823)
Files Modified: 1,407 files (+132,202, -5,984)
Comprehensive cleanup following v1.4.0 release:
- Removed deprecated code and unused dependencies
- Updated documentation
- Standardized code formatting
- Cleaned up development artifacts
- Updated build configurations
PR: #1823
Documentation
- Updated block library documentation
- Improved Interactivity API usage examples
- Enhanced chart builder configuration guides
Contributors
Thanks to all contributors who helped with this release:
- @srubenstein
- @AramZS
Migration Notes
For Developers
Color Palette Changes:
- If you've extended color palette functionality, review the new Interactivity API implementation
- jQuery-based color palette code should be updated to use Interactivity API directives
- Check custom color palette implementations for compatibility
Chart Builder:
- Verify chart builder scripts are loading correctly in your environment
- Test annotation positioning in existing charts
- Review webpack configurations if you've customized build processes
Breaking Changes
None identified. This is a backward-compatible patch release.
Testing
All changes have been tested in:
- WordPress Playground environment
- VIP development environment
- Multiple browser configurations
- Mobile and desktop viewports
Known Issues
None at this time.
Upgrade Instructions
- Backup your database and files
- Update from v1.4.0 to v1.4.1 via standard update procedures
- Clear object cache (Memcached/Redis)
- Clear CDN/edge cache if applicable
- Test chart builder and color palette functionality