Virtual Classroom & Video Conferencing – BigBlueButton

Journal des modifications

3.2.17

• Fixed: BigBlueButton shortcodes now work in Fluent Community course lessons (portal REST renders a room join link instead of being blocked).
• Fixed: Recordings shortcodes in Fluent Community lessons use a self-contained list so layout no longer depends on plugin CSS that is not loaded there.

3.2.15

• Fixed: BBB room CPT create_posts capability maps to add_bbb_rooms (fixes frontend/moderator room create when create was blocked as do_not_allow).

3.2.14

• Fixed: Frontend CSS/JS load only on BBB room pages, shortcode pages, or when the BBB widget is active (Plugin Check EnqueuedStylesScope).

3.2.13

• Fixed: Token room lookup uses a single meta_key/meta_value query instead of meta_query (Plugin Check SlowDBQuery).

3.2.12

• Fixed: Plugin Check nonce warnings on public room/guest request reads (documented read-only usage; no behavior change).

3.2.11

• Fixed: Bootstrap globals and functions now use the vcbbb_ prefix (WordPress PrefixAllGlobals / Plugin Check).

3.2.10

• Fixed: Migration SQL uses escaped table-name concatenation (WordPress identifiers cannot use prepare placeholders).

3.2.9

• Fixed: Plugin Check nonce warnings on admin category filter and public join username (documented read-only GET usage; no behavior change).

3.2.8

• Fixed: Shortcodes page PRO tag no longer stretches full card width.

3.2.7

• Updated: Shared light-blue star PRO tag on All Rooms and Shortcodes (replaces “Available In Pro Version” text).

3.2.6

• Updated: All Rooms Start Time column shows a branded PRO tag when Pro is inactive, linking to the Pro Version Features page.

3.2.5

• Updated: All Rooms list labels — Invite URL, Moderator Code, and Viewer Code.
• Updated: Removed the Category column from the All Rooms list table.

3.2.4

• Updated: Default test Endpoint URL and Shared Secret now use the Blindside Networks evolve test instance.
• Updated: Sites still using the exact retired BiggerBlueButton adeel default credentials are migrated once to the new test defaults. Custom BBB servers are not changed.
• Updated: Settings hosting guidance now links Blindside Networks registration and bigbluebutton.host for production plans.
• Fixed: Blindside test-server migration no longer overwrites credentials the admin intentionally saved after the first upgrade.
• Fixed: Empty recordings message no longer appears above the recordings table when recordings exist.

3.2.3

• Fixed: Plugin Check issues for escaping, i18n string literals, translators comments, nonce/sanitization, and direct file access on template files.

3.2.2

• Fixed: Removed the free-version 2-room create quota so any number of BBB rooms can be added, in line with WordPress.org plugin guidelines.

3.2.1

• Updated: Default test Endpoint URL and Shared Secret for first-time setups.
• Updated: Sites still using the retired Blindside Networks public test server are migrated to the new test credentials on upgrade. Custom BBB servers are not changed.
• Updated: Settings notice now explains testing defaults and how to use a Blindside Networks account for production credentials.

3.2.0

• Fixed: When an admin shares a room link with a participant, recorded meetings are no longer shown as soon as the page opens. The participant must enter their name and access code first.
• Improved: After a participant enters a valid name and access code, the room recordings are now displayed on the page so they can review past sessions before joining live.
• Improved: Participants using a shared room link now follow a simple two-step process: first sign in to view recordings, then click Join again to enter the live meeting.
• Fixed: If a participant closes the browser tab and opens the same room link again, they are now asked for their name and access code again instead of being taken straight to the recordings or live meeting.

3.1.4

• Security: Fixed unauthorized access to room join UI and recordings on BBB room permalink pages. Auto-injected content now requires proper access checks and is opt-in only.

3.1.3

• Updated: Concise FAQ answers, proper markdown links instead of raw URLs, and cleaner formatting.

3.1.2

• Updated: Readme optimised with UK SEO keywords for WordPress virtual classroom, live class, e-learning, distance learning, and remote teaching searches.

3.1.1

• Fixed: Pages that use the meeting shortcode (to let people join a room) now show only the join/start meeting area again. A list of recordings will no longer appear under that shortcode by default, so the page stays simple for your visitors.
• Fixed: The BBB Rooms sidebar widget now shows only the join form as well, without automatically adding recordings under it.

3.1.0

• Fixed: Translation support by using the correct plugin text domain, so the right text displays properly even if translations aren’t loaded.
• Fixed: WordPress conflict handling so the plugin no longer automatically deactivates other plugins (user must control activation).
• Updated: Admin menu placement (“BBB Rooms”) to match WordPress admin hierarchy better.

3.0.0

• ⚠️Important Notice: Please test on staging site before updating on a live site due to major changes to the plugin codebase.
• Major Upgrade: Pro plugin is 6.0.0 is a must to work with the Free plugin 3.0.0 major upgrade
• Major Upgrade: Updated all function names to comply with WordPress.org plugin standards
• Major Upgrade: Updated all class names to comply with WordPress.org plugin standards
• Major Upgrade: Updated all variable names to comply with WordPress.org plugin standards
• Breaking Changes: Significant refactoring of plugin codebase for WordPress.org compliance

2.5.3

• Fixed: Translation strings now use actual default messages instead of placeholder keys so the correct text displays when translation files are missing or not loaded (Room Settings: server notice, success/error messages)
• Updated: Regenerated .pot/.po translation files; compatibility tested with WordPress 6.9.1

2.5.2

• Fixed: Multiple recording buttons in the recording view

2.5.1

• Fixed: Fatal error in previous v2.5.0 update

2.5.0

• Added: Allow LearnDash Instructors and Group Leaders to embed room shortcode

2.4.3

• Fixed: Access code not updates are not applied for the room
• Fixed: Shortcode does not display in the admin rooms list

2.4.2

• Added: Character limit message for meeting access code on the meeting edit page

2.4.1

• Added: Translation support for a few text snippets in the plugin that were not translation friendly

2.4.0

• Updated: Improved UI and button styling
• Compatibility: Tested with WordPress v6.5.3

2.3.9

• Fixed: Addressed CSS conflict with Tooltips Pro plugin that prevented the shortcode from displaying on the All Rooms list page.

2.3.8

• Fixed: plugin shortcodes not working with Woffice WordPress theme

2.3.7

• Updated: Performance updates and speed optimization

2.3.6

• Updated: BBB hosting details on settings page
• Added: Support for adding custom button text with Pro plugin

2.3.5

• Tested: Compatibility with WP v6.4.3

2.3.4

• Fixed: BBB shortcode column displays on admin screens other than BBB room list

2.3.3

• Updated: Sort recordings in descending order by date in BBB room recordings list display

2.3.2

• Updated: Improve UI styling for recording table view on room page

2.3.1

• Fixed: 400 error on recording view due to incorrect recording URL

2.3.0

• Updated: Improve layout for Recording list on room join page for mobile view

2.2.2

• Fixed: Added checks to prevent PHP warning & minor bug fixes

2.2.1

• Updated: Improved reporting messages in the plugin
• Added: Quick subscribe option from plugin settings page
• Removed: Subscribe page from plugin menus

2.2.0

• Added: BBBHost.Cloud test instance start button on settings page

2.1.1

• Updated: Plugin hosting notice on settings page

2.1.0

• Added: Hosting guide details on the plugin settings page.

2.0.1

• Fixed: Ability to add Endpoint URL not having /bigbluebutton in the URL

2.0.0

• Added: Support for adding multiple BBB rooms on a single page
• Added: Support for adding multiple BBB room join forms on a single page
• Added: Support for adding multiple BBB room recordings on a single page

1.6.2

• Fixed: Start/Join Here button opening in a new tab change it to open in the same window

1.6.1

• Added: Compatibility with v2.4.3 of the BigBlueButton Pro plugin
• Fixed: Join button UI issue on some browsers

1.6.0

• Added: Compatibility with v2.4.2 of the BigBlueButton Pro plugin
• Updated: Use the testing Blindside Networks BigBlueButton server when using free plugin
• Fixed: Ability to open BBB room in browser when Joining Fullscreen from BuddyBoss mobile App

1.5.4

• Fixed: Recording delete not working from BBB room page when pro plugin not enabled

1.5.3

• Fixed: Wait for Moderator option not working on some BBB hosts
• Updated: Require username input when user is not logged in to prevent join error

1.5.2

• Updated: Compatibility with BBB Pro v2.4.0

1.5.1

• Fixed: Remove admin permissions incorrectly set for other user roles in v1.2.1 update

1.5.0

• Updated: Allow all logged-in users to access the BBB room without the need to enter the Access Code

1.4.4

• Added: Share recording option for admins and moderators on bbb room page
• Updated: Confirmation check before deleting recording

1.4.3

• Fixed: Error when moderator and viewer access codes are same while saving room
• Updated: New shortcodes added in Settings -> Shortcode Guide section

1.4.2

• Added: New capability add_bbb_rooms to allow Add New rooms access to admins and users with this new capability
• Added: Update capability permissions on each plugin update to prevent the need for activate/deactivate plugin
• Updated: Performance improvement with code optimization

1.4.1

• Updated: Remove custom fields from BBB Rooms -> Add New
• Added: New capability can_limit_user_in_bbb_rooms the room limit option will show only to admins and users with this new capability
• Added: New tutorial in plugin settings page

1.4.0

• Added: Tutorials section on plugin settings page
• Added: Shortcode guide section on settings page for all available plugin shortcodes
• Updated: Restrict settings page access only to Admin level users
• Updated: BBB multiple room select shortcode layout to align with the join form
• Updated: Compatibility for Room level limit feature addition in Pro plugin
• Fixed: Access code error message does not display when codes updated while meeting is running

1.3.1

• Fixed: Error Call to undefined function get_current_screen()

1.3.0

• Added: Automatically create a default Home Room under BBB Rooms -> All Rooms admin page
• Added: Ability to start meeting from BBB Rooms -> All Rooms
• Added: Ability to filter rooms by category from BBB Rooms -> All Rooms
• Added: Help text on BBB Rooms -> All Rooms page
• Updated: Admin view of All Rooms page

1.2.1

• Added: updated FAQ section and added new answers
• Updated: Removed restriction for preview of unpublished rooms
• Fixed: BBB Room create/edit permissions granted to non-admin user roles
• Fixed: Permissions are not assigned on plugin activate
• [Action needed] Please deactivate and activate the plugin to apply the above fixes

1.2.0

• Added: Compatibility for per shortcode max participant room limit in Pro plugin
• Added: Compatibility for pre upload presentation (global and per room basis) in Pro plugin
• Added: Compatibility for the ability to customize background color for the room in Pro plugin
• Added: Shortcode usage guide on the plugin settings page

1.1.6

• Fixed: You did not pass the checksum security check error on room join with BBB On Demand Server

1.1.5

• Fixed: The page can’t be found error when viewing a BBB room
• [Action needed] Please deactivate and activate the plugin to apply this fix

1.1.4

• Added: compatibility for the max room participant limit feature added in Pro plugin

1.1.3

• Added: compatibility for the room start time & countdown feature added in Pro plugin
• Fixed: Super admin can not login WP multisite after activating the plugin

1.1.2

• Added: Our Pro version release notice on the plugin settings page

1.1.1

• Updated: Removed the need to assign activate_plugins user permission for admin BBB Rooms menu.
• Added: Use capability « publish_bbb_rooms » for admin BBB Rooms menu access by any user role.

1.1.0

• Updated: Replaced the older test server credentials of Blindside Networks by Bigbluebutton.host test server in plugin settings.
• Fixed: Blindside Networks test server not working anymore, not able to join rooms.
• Updated: Minor style changes, room join form center aligned with the page.

1.0.4

• Added: Our Recommended BBB hosting providers blog in plugin settings.
• Compatibility: Tested with WP version 5.9.1.

1.0.3

• Fixed: EndPoint URL & Shared Secret/Salt settings not saved and shows error sometimes.
• Improvement: Make error messages & recording page button text more user-friendly.
• Improvement: Added new hooks in plugin.

1.0.2

• Tested: compatibility with WordPress v5.8.3.
• Improvement: Added new hooks in plugin.
• Improvement: Security enhancement on recordings section.

1.0.1

• Fixed: plugin warning messages on WP dashboard.
• Improvement: Readability of plugin conflict messages.

1.0.0

This plugin is a fork of the BigBlueButton plugin initially released by Blindside Networks but no longer maintained.
* Improvement: Security enhancement on room join page.
* Improvement: Tested with WP version 5.8.2.
* Improvement: Ability to copy the shortcode from the BBB Rooms listing page.
* Improvement: Use HTTPS version for the test bigbluebutton endpoint