PublishPress Checklists v2.28: Failed Blocks Are Easier to Find
PublishPress Checklists v2.28.0 makes checklist failures easier to understand in the WordPress editor. The headline improvement is block highlighting: when a checklist task fails because of content in a specific block, editors can now see where to look instead of hunting through the post manually.
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Feature highlights
- Block highlights: Failed checklist tasks can now draw attention to the specific blocks that need review. This screenshot shows a warning if the ALT text is missing for an image.
- Checklist sorting: A new setting lets site managers control how the checklist is ordered on the post editing screen. This setting is under the “Appearance” tab and is called “Checklist task sort order”.
- Asterisk color: Required checklist items can now use a custom asterisk color so they stand out more clearly. This setting is under the “Appearance” tab and is called “Required Asterisk Color”.
The new block highlighting should be especially useful on longer posts or pages with many blocks. If a task fails and it relates to block content, the editor can guide the author to the relevant area so they can fix the problem and continue the publishing workflow with less guesswork.
The new sorting option is aimed at teams with larger or more detailed publishing requirements. Use it from the plugin settings to keep checklist items easier to scan on the post editing screen, while the new asterisk color option makes required items more visible to authors and reviewers.
Other improvements and fixes
This release also includes several small usability and maintenance updates across the settings screens, editor panel, and promotional content.
- Cleaner editor panel: The Gutenberg panel now uses an icon instead of text for a more compact editor interface.
- Clearer setting labels: Some labels on the settings page were renamed to better describe the Checklists screen and the post editing screen.
- Corrected Pro promo: The promotional checklist list no longer includes the nonexistent “Approved by role” task.
- Readme refresh: The plugin readme has been updated from WordPress.org.
For developers
The repository has been migrated to the shared publishpress/dev-workspace v6 Composer package. This replaces duplicated local development scripts with shared tooling and should not require any action from normal site owners.
Publish Consistently Excellent Content in WordPress
When you use PublishPress Checklists, you can define tasks that authors must complete before content is published. You can ensure that all your WordPress posts meet your high standards.
