WooThemes products are compatible with WordPress 3.9. If you use the shortcode generator in the WooFramework, please upgrade to WooFramework 5.5.6.
Last night (16th April 2014) WordPress 3.9 was released. Beginning the start of a slew of major releases for WordPress, version 3.9 includes an updated visual editor (TinyMCE 4.0), drag-and-drop-to-insert for images within entry content and proper image gallery previews in the visual editor, to name a few updates.
Along with WordPress 3.9, we’d like to bring your attention to a few product updates we’ve deployed, to ensure your WooThemes and WordPress experience continues uninterrupted after upgrading to WordPress 3.9.
WooFramework 5.5.6
With TinyMCE upgrading to version 4.0, the shortcode generator button added by the WooFramework needed an overhaul. We have included an update for this in version 5.5.6 of the WooFramework, which is available for download via the «Update Framework» screen in your WordPress admin area.
Along with this is a small fix to remove the use of the mysql_real_escape_string() function, which is no longer supported.
For more information on updating your copy of the WooFramework, please see our guide to updating the WooFramework.
WooCommerce
WooCommerce is fully compatible with WordPress 3.9. Grab the latest version today and ensure you’re providing your customers with the smoothest online shopping experience possible.
Our other products
We perform regular reviews of our product catalog to ensure compatibility with WordPress updates. WooFramework and WooCommerce, being the core of our product catalog, are the main areas where we usually see compatibility updates being required.
We hope you enjoy an uninterrupted WooThemes and WordPress experience.
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Updating from WooFramework 5.5.5 to 5.5.6 produces the message:
New framework successfully downloaded, extracted and updated.
but the update isn’t applied. Still at 5.5.5. Tried several times.
Logged out and back in. No workee.
Running Canvas 5.6.4 child theme under WordPress 3.9.
Thanks,
-Brett
Hi Brett (and anyone else reading this, who may experience the same issue),
We are currently working to resolve this.
Please note: this update is only critical if you make use of the shortcode generator. Otherwise, it’s a standard update.
Please see our guide to manually upgrading the WooFramework, while we get this resolved.
Thanks and regards,
Matty.
Chief Product Officer at WooThemes
Hi Brett,
This has now been resolved. 🙂
Thanks and regards,
Matty.
Hi Matty,
I’m running Canvas 5.1.6 / Framework 5.5.6 on WordPress… and since some «policy changes» occurred over at Twitter;; (according to your doc) my admin pages all have the annoying banner announcement:
«The WooDojo Tweets Widget is almost ready. You must enter your Twitter API Settings for it to work.»
Seriously…it’s EVeRywhere! Been there -w/ no way to dismiss -since around February.
I hard-coded in my own Twitter/Tweets solution, and do not need nor want this widget. So,…
Please, please advise:)
-Justine
Hi Justine,
Please do log a ticket about this, such that our ninjas can assist. 🙂
We have created a document for how to set up a Twitter app, here: http://docs.woocommerce.com/document/woodojo-tweets-widget-twitter-api-version-1-1-setup/ 🙂
I’d love to.. but I am the (contracted)Admin for the site …and as such, I do not have the original purchase code-link & access.
–Even though, I might add, that my client would not have EveR known about Woo Themes,, -OR- the Canvas application were it Not for ME;) hint, hint.
What do you suggest?
Thanks Matty,
I’ve confirmed that WooFramework 5.5.5 is now correctly updating to 5.5.6.
Best regards,
-Brett
Hello.
How does one obtain the 5.5.6 framework update? I try the zendesk link, but I can’t see the support page as I have not made a purchase of a theme/plugin/extension. Is the framework not available to users of woocommerce (because it’s free)?
My theme including woocommerce, and before the update, the shortcode generator appeared. Does that mean the older 5.5.5 framework was included to the theme author, and I have to obtain the 5.5.6 update from the author?
Thanks
Max
Hi Max,
The WooFramework is only used in our themes, not in WooCommerce. If you are using one of our themes, please see our guide: http://woothemes.zendesk.com/entries/23074887-How-to-update-your-framework-to-latest-version
Please note that you can only submit a ticket to our help desk if you have purchased a product from us directly.
Is it just me or has the update to 3.9 broke the Google Map on the contact page/template? I’m seeing it in several sites.
I’m sure we can help you figure this out. Could you submit a ticket to our help desk?
Just upgraded to WP 3.9 and WC 5.5.6 and it looks for editing each page the cart icon used for product shortcodes disappeared. The «Woo» icon, however, is still visible but not the cart Icon and as a result I cannot display product features on specific pages (i.e. ordering tracking, recent products, featured products)
This sounds related to WooCommerce, so I’m sure we can figure out why this is missing. Please submit a ticket to our help desk.
You can always insert shortcodes manually http://docs.woocommerce.com/document/woocommerce-shortcodes/
All our images (except the full-resolution lightbox image) appear to be configured correctly; but ever since the WooCommerce and WordPress updates this week, they aren’t DISPLAYING correctly.
They seem to be larger than configured, and grainy as a result.
«Regenerate thumbnails» doesn’t help, and I’m at a loss. Any clues? Thanks!
Hi Tim,
This sounds like a WooCommerce issue, so I’m sure we can figure out why this is missing. Please submit a ticket to our help desk if you are a customer of us.
Why wouldn’t we want shorcodes for Woocommerce? Its how clients easily and intuitivly manage their store fronts. I have the Salient Theme which is woocommerce compatible but also have purchased white label branding for woocommerce here. What is my alternative to the short codes? How can I try the new framework with a theme that is not built by woothemes? Any input, help and feedback appreciated. Thank You.
Hi there,
The WooCommerce shortcodes are still available. Please see the documentation Magnus linked to above. 🙂
You guys should rebrand yourselves to WooCommerce from WooThemes.
Okay, just had to drop in and thank you. Updated the framework, and with the theme Upstart and a boatload of plugins, 43 to be exact, which includes WooCommerce and several extensions, my update to 3.9 went smooth as silk. Cheers!!
Thanks for sharing this, Bob! We’re really glad to hear the upgrade process went smoothly… that’s our goal! 🙂
great theme and excellent view.
When I signed up «back in the day» you promised me 3 themes per month, then it was 2, then it was 1 but will try for two most times, then it was 1 and now it’s apparently maybe one every few months if you feel like it?
Whats up, no theme release for March or April so far?? is this the new norm or??
no reply?
Hi guys, what about us who have WC but a foreign theme installed? I do not see any way to get the icons back into my editor, as WC does not have such a update to framework button?
Gang,
Issues with both the shortcode button on the toolbar, and there appears to be an issue with the gravity forms extension.
I have submitted a ticket. When are the fixes coming ?
Best
Mike
This info https://github.com/woothemes/woocommerce/issues/5130 seems to indicate that there will be no Woocommerce shortcode button in WordPress 3.9 and above.
Is this information correct? And if it is, are there plans for a plugin or some other way to replace the functionality?
I’ve been told that there are NO plans to bring it back as part of the woocommerce core. They’re considering another plugin. That’s all I need…