Description

MNP Newsroom allows you to display trending content on your site using a performance-focused approach.
Instead of querying the main database on every page load, it uses a dedicated lightweight table and the WordPress REST API to serve data asynchronously.
This plugin is designed to minimize server load on high-traffic websites.

Key Features

Performance: Data is loaded via AJAX (REST API) to avoid caching conflicts.
Smart Tracking: Visits are counted after a configurable delay (default 3 seconds) to improve accuracy.
Bot Handling: Logic included to detect common bots and prevent them from inflating view counts.
Time Ranges: Filter posts by Today (24h), Trending (48h), or Week (7 days).
Customization: Includes a custom CSS editor and multiple layouts (Image Left, Right, or Text Only).

Captures d’écrans

General settings dashboard with global options and shortcode guide.
Individual tab configuration (Today/Trending/Weekly) with custom shortcode help.
Custom CSS editor with live preview support.
Frontend widget display using the « Image Left » layout and ranking badges.
Frontend widget display with view counter enabled and « Image Right » layout.
Real-time integration example using Elementor Theme Builder.

Installation

Upload the plugin folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
Go to Settings > Mis Noticias Top to configure preferences.
Use the shortcode [mnpn_populares] in your content.

FAQ

I updated from an older version and the widget disappeared.: We updated the shortcode prefix for security reasons. Please replace [mis_populares] with [mnpn_populares] in your widgets or pages.

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Contributeurs/contributrices & développeurs/développeuses

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Journal des modifications

8.0.1

Fix: Implemented background update routine to ensure seamless database migration for existing users.

8.0

Major Architecture Upgrade: Implemented a highly scalable dual-table system separating dynamic short-term logs from perpetual historical totals, explicitly designed for high-traffic environments.
Feature: Added automatic data migration protocol to seamlessly transition legacy view counts into the new historical totals table upon activation.
Security & Performance: Enforced strict backend validation (7 to 30 days) on automated log cleanup to permanently protect database memory and server load.
UI: Updated post list admin columns to display perpetual historical views from the new lightweight structure.

7.3.6

Fix: Corrected logic for rendering view counter badge in frontend based on admin settings.

7.3.5

Feature: Added customizable cache refresh time (Transients) in global settings.
UI: Restored tooltip help text for « Max Age » inputs in the admin panel.
Fix: Removed REST API Nonce verification for public view counting to prevent caching conflicts.
Fix: Resolved undefined link targeting issues in widget rendering.

7.3.4

Fix: Resolved Plugin Check warnings regarding timezone functions and direct database queries in the admin panel.

7.3.3

Upgrade: Added full compatibility support for WordPress 7.0.
Feature: Added admin columns for today and total views in post list view.

7.3.2

Minor fix: Adjusted late escaping and remaining constants prefix.

7.3.1

Security Hardening: Implemented strict Late Escaping (esc_html, esc_attr) on all outputs.
Refactor: Updated all function prefixes, variables, and database options to mnpn_ (4 chars) to prevent conflicts, per WP.org guidelines.
Shortcode: Changed main shortcode to [mnpn_populares].
Database: Updated log table name to comply with new naming conventions.
Performance: Increased transient cache time to 15 minutes for better scalability.

7.3

Security: Implemented Nonce verification for REST API endpoints.
Refactor: Updated asset loading to use WordPress standards (wp_add_inline_style).
Anti-Bot: Added « Silent Ignore » logic for bots to protect SEO and database integrity.
Fix: Improved image retrieval logic (checks Thumbnail -> Medium -> Full).
Feature: Added offset parameter to shortcodes.
UX: Added help text for « Max Age » setting (0 for unlimited).

7.2

Refactored CSS loading to support Roboto Variable font.
Fixed sidebar visibility issue in specific views.
Optimized SQL queries for high-traffic sites.

1.0

Initial release.