This month, Jetpack 12.6 brings updates to AI Assistant, Newsletter, Social, and more. Read on to learn more.
AI: Generate excerpts for your posts
You can now ask AI to create a post excerpt for your posts to save you time in writing short summaries of your content. This is great if you’re producing a lot of content and want a consistent post summary on your blog page. Custom excerpts can give an overall summary of a post and increase the number of click-throughs to read the whole post.
Add a paywall to your content
If you’re using the Newsletter feature, you can now add a paywall divider, which lets you control how much of a post visitors see before subscribing to your site or becoming a paid subscriber to access the full content. It’s a great way to monetize your content and keep visitors coming back for more.
Paywall content dividerPaywall displayed on the front of the site
Automatically optimize your social image sizes
When adding images to your Social posts, we now automatically optimize them to ensure that they are the right size for each social network that you are sharing to.
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We’ve also improved the plugin by making important bug fixes, including improved escaping around attributes, hiding the subscriptions modal if a post is set to subscribers only, fixing an issue that caused the notice displayed when updating widgets to overlap the admin menu and showing two-year plans on the my plans page.
A big thank you to everyone who contributed to this release!
Looking to save time when creating forms? Seeking actionable feedback on your posts? With Jetpack 12.5, our AI Assistant delivers solutions tailored to your needs, whether you’re new to WordPress or a seasoned vet.
Create and Customize Forms with Ease
New AI-powered functionality for the Forms Block empowers you to create and customize forms effortlessly. With a user-friendly interface and intelligent guidance, Jetpack AI Assistant turns form creation into a smooth and efficient process:
Creating a registration form for a global event? When you need a dropdown list of countries, Jetpack AI Assistant can populate all countries automatically for you.
Need to gather feedback for your newly launched product? Tell Jetpack AI Assistant your key questions, and it will design a comprehensive feedback form for you.
Hosting a workshop? Ask Jetpack AI Assistant to create a form with fields like ‘Preferred Session,’ ‘Dietary Preferences,’ and ‘Contact Info’ to streamline your attendee management.
Planning an event and need to know who’s attending? Simply ask Jetpack AI Assistant to prepare an RSVP form that includes options for meal preferences, attendance status, and plus-ones.
Just add a Jetpack Form Block and prompt the AI Assistant to create any type of form for you.
Introducing Smart Feedback for Your Posts
Jetpack AI Assistant doesn’t stop at forms. Now you can analyze your entire post before publishing it, offering insights and suggestions tailored to your content:
Posting a guide on creating handmade jewelry? The AI Assistant can help optimize your tutorial steps for clarity and user engagement.
Detailing your adventures from a recent trip? Get suggestions on clarity, ensuring all the beautiful spots and experiences stand out for readers.
Introducing a feature for your app? It will ensure your announcement is persuasive and error-free.
From tone adjustment to spelling corrections, learn how to elevate your content to perfection in just three steps:
Click Publish to open the pre-publish menu.
Click on the AI Assistant section.
Click Generate Feedback.
How to get started
Update Jetpack to the latest version and head to the editor within your wp-admin.
Simply add the AI Assistant Block to any page or post and tell Jetpack AI what to do. Pro-tip: type “/ai†to use the block shortcut.
That’s it. Jetpack will take it from there!
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This release also includes various other enhancements and fixes to improve the experience of Jetpack.
We’ve made My Jetpack the page you see when you click the Jetpack main menu. This is where you’ll see key information about the products and features you have available on your site. You can easily navigate around and install new features to your site from here.
We’ve elevated the Newsletter settings to their own tab to make it easier to find. We’ve also made some small improvements to the subscribe content wall, which helps you grow subscribers to your site.
A big thank you to everyone who contributed to this release!
As we’ve been busy adding blocks and functionality to the mobile editor in the Jetpack mobile app, the fundamental design was overdue some love. We’ve started a refresh with modern styles, streamlined writing, and closer alignment to the experience on the web.
Let’s take a look at the changes coming to you with version 22.9 on iOS and Android.
Fresh styles and colors
We’ve banished the blues for a bolder black and white design. There’s higher contrast and legibility, and more familiarity with what you see on the web.
The top navigation bar is tidied up and adds a border to separate your content. We’ve replaced your site title with your site icon, which navigates back to your site. We used the extra space to surface undo/redo at the top.
Media shortcuts
When you have no block selected, we added icons to quickly add an image or video without opening the full block list.
Streamlined writing and a Unified Toolbar
Writing felt clunky with a border and controls surrounding your text.
We’ve removed the blue box to give your words space to breathe. Those actions all moved to the toolbar, so any action you need to take on a block can be found in one place.
The settings icon moves to the start of the toolbar, while the arrows to move blocks up and down are at the end. And even better, you can drag and drop blocks directly.
More to come
Stay tuned: we’ve got exciting things lined up for the mobile editor experience. Any feedback you have is welcome to help us continue to improve the Jetpack mobile app.
We are excited to introduce version 12.4 of Jetpack. We’ve packed this release with significant updates and enhancements. The headline this month is the release of Jetpack Newsletter. We’ve also got updates to the AI Assistant, as well as a host of additional improvements and bug fixes.
Jetpack Newsletter: Write Once, Reach All
Turning your blog posts into a newsletter is now easier than ever. Jetpack Newsletter lets you easily send your awesome content straight to your subscribers’ email inboxes. We’ve even made it super simple to grow your subscriber list with our subscribe signup form.
Get Feedback About Your Post with the AI Assistant
We’re continuing to update the Jetpack AI Assistant monthly to keep it cutting-edge. Check out the new feedback feature, which provides valuable insights about your content. Choose the AI Assistant section on the sidebar before publishing a post and ask it to generate feedback.
We also upgraded the prompt logic when requesting suggestions, simplifying your interactions with the system. Finally, the AI Assistant now keeps the original content after transforming a paragraph using the “Ask AI Assistant” button, reducing the chances of losing your original draft.
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This release also includes various other enhancements and fixes. We’ve added a new “Earn” section in the WP-Admin Dashboard settings, updated the link to configure Related Posts and made sure the latest release is fully compatible with the latest version of WordPress, 6.3.
A big thank you to everyone who contributed to this release:
Since the launch of the Jetpack AI Assistant, we’ve been listening closely to your feedback, and we’re excited to announce that now, in addition to creating fresh content, you can use the AI Assistant to revise and enhance your existing blocks in the WordPress Editor. This release also introduces the new Tock Block for easy on-site bookings, alongside numerous enhancements and bug fixes.
Enhance your editing experience with the Jetpack AI Assistant
The AI Assistant is designed to make your content editing process more efficient and tailored to your needs. Let’s say you have a paragraph or a block of content that you think could be more engaging or could better represent your ideas. Now, with a simple click, Jetpack AI Assistant can step in and help you to enhance that content, all within the familiar environment of the WordPress Editor.
The introduction of this new feature comes with several benefits:
Efficient Content Refinement: Instead of starting from scratch, let the AI Assistant help you improve your existing content, saving you both time and effort.
Quality Enhancement: AI-assisted editing can help fine-tune the language and tone of your content, making it more engaging for your readers.
Multiple Block Editing: The updated Jetpack AI is designed to work when you select more than one paragraph, making it much more convenient to edit larger sections of your content in one go.
Are you ready to explore the AI-powered content editing feature? Here’s what you need to do:
Head to the WordPress Editor within your wp-admin.
Select the paragraph or block you want to edit and find the AI Assistant logo in the “tools” group.
Seamless bookings now a click away: Introducing the new Tock Block
Introducing the all-new Tock Block powered by Jetpack! Redefine the way your customers book reservations with your business. Utilizing the lightweight and efficient Tock, this block provides an intuitive, in-line booking experience directly from your website. With a simple click, your customers can access a neatly organized calendar and booking form.
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This release also includes several new features and improvements:
We’re thrilled to announce some major enhancements and exciting new features that will revolutionize the way you work and interact with your audience. Jetpack is here to supercharge your online presence, boost your productivity, and help you reach new heights of success. Let’s dive right into the change log and explore what’s in store for you!
New AI Assistant Block: Unleash the Power of AI Directly from Your Editor!
Imagine having an intelligent assistant right at your fingertips, ready to assist you in creating captivating content. Well, now you can! Introducing the AI Assistant block, a groundbreaking addition to Jetpack. With this powerful feature, you can harness the extraordinary capabilities of artificial intelligence directly from your editor. Whether you need help with writing, research, or generating creative ideas, the AI Assistant is here to make your life easier and your content even better. Say hello to your new writing companion!
Monetize Your Content with Donations, Paid Content, and Payment Buttons!
We believe that your valuable content deserves recognition and rewards. That’s why we’re excited to announce that Donations, Paid Content, and Payment Buttons blocks are now available to all. Monetizing your passion has never been easier. Whether you’re accepting donations, selling exclusive content, or offering products or services, Jetpack provides you with the tools you need to effortlessly integrate these features into your website. Please note that a commission is charged (depending on your plan). Start earning what you deserve today!
Social Sharing Made Effortless: Mastodon and Instagram Integration
It’s time to take your social media game to the next level! We’ve made it even easier for you to connect with your audience by automatically sharing your new posts to Mastodon and Instagram. With just a few clicks, you can effortlessly expand your reach and engage with your followers across multiple platforms. Share your latest articles, updates, and insights with the world without any hassle. Get ready to make a lasting impression on your audience!
Enhancements
We’ve carried out numerous updates on different features. Including being able to see your site’s speed performance score from your Jetpack dashboard.
Speed scores in dash
Enhancements also include renaming the “Premium Content” block to “Paid Content” block, improving spam filtering on Contact Forms, and a visual refresh to the Modules list to make it easier to turn on or off any modules you’d like.
Modules refresh
We’ve added lots of new features to Newsletters including enabling on self-hosted environments, adding misconfiguration warning functionality, and much more.
Improved Compatibility
We’re committed to keeping Jetpack compatible with other services and plugins. This includes allowing disabling Jetpack’s Image CDN in requests made for the ActivityPub plugin, avoiding errors when using non-official Bit.ly plugins alongside Jetpack, and enhancing PHP 8 compatibility.
Bug Fixes
Your feedback has been invaluable in helping us identify and address various bugs. We’ve fixed a race condition bug in the Plugin update endpoint, fixed styling for the Stats banner in the At-a-Glance feature, ensured the correct file path for all images in the “My Plan” screen, among many other fixes.
A big thank you to everyone who contributed to this release:
Earlier today, we released a new version of Jetpack, 12.1.1. This release contains a critical security update. While we have no evidence that this vulnerability has been exploited yet, please update your version of Jetpack as soon as possible to ensure the security of your site.
To help you in this process, we have worked closely with the WordPress.org Security Team to release patched versions of every version of Jetpack since 2.0. Most websites have been or will soon be automatically updated to a secured version.
During an internal security audit, we found a vulnerability with the API available in Jetpack since version 2.0, released in 2012. This vulnerability could be used by authors on a site to manipulate any files in the WordPress installation.
Here is a full list of the 102 different versions of Jetpack we’ve released today:
If your site is running any of these versions, your website is not vulnerable to this issue.
We have no evidence that this vulnerability has been exploited in the wild. However, now that the update has been released, it is possible that someone will try to take advantage of this vulnerability.
We apologize for any extra workload this may put on your shoulders today. We will continue to regularly audit all aspects of our codebase to ensure that your Jetpack site remains safe.
This month we have worked on several under-the-hood improvements to enhance your Jetpack experience.
In this release:
We have modernized some of the Jetpack plugin’s WP Admin pages with a minor visual refresh.
We have added support for footnotes to the Markdown Block.
Form child blocks can now be transformed into any other form child block.
We’ve enhanced the Jetpack Stats widget to provide a more modern and efficient user experience.
This release also includes other minor bug fixes and improvements — check the changelog for more.
Put your site in your pocket
The Jetpack mobile app gives you everything you need to create, design, manage, and grow your WordPress website. Here are some cool things you can do from your phone with the Jetpack app:
Write, edit, upload, and publish content even when you’re away from your desk.
Get updates when your favorite site publishes a new post, when someone comments on your post, or when you get a new subscriber.
Watch your traffic grow with industry-leading stats and helpful insights. Learn more about your visitors and their habits.
Easily share your website content on all your social media channels from one place. Auto-publish on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Tumblr.
Comment, like, or save a post to read it later.
Visit jetpack.com/app or scan this code with your mobile device to download the Jetpack mobile app :
A big thank you to everyone who contributed to this release:
We are thrilled to announce the release of Jetpack 12.0, featuring three new blocks to elevate your WordPress experience: VideoPress, Cookie Consent, and Writing Prompts. Get ready to explore these exciting additions to the Jetpack ecosystem!
Embed videos seamlessly with the VideoPress Block
The new VideoPress Block allows you to effortlessly upload and embed videos directly into your posts and pages. With improved performance and responsive design, your videos will look great on any device.
With an immersive design, VideoPress is ideal for videographers, creators, filmmakers, educators, and bloggers seeking to upload high-quality videos with ease.
Ensure GDPR compliance with the Cookie Consent Block
The Cookie Consent Block simplifies the task of informing your site visitors about cookie usage and obtaining their agreement, ensuring adherence to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
You can customize Cookie Consent Block to make it adhere to your page design.
Ignite creativity with Writing Prompts Block
The Writing Prompts Block is designed to help spark creativity by generating random writing prompts. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting, this block will help overcome writer’s block and create engaging content.
Get engaging daily topics with Writing Prompts Block
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This release also includes several improvements for WordPress 6.2 compatibility and other bug fixes — check the changelog for more.
A big thank you to everyone who contributed to this release:
This month we have worked on several improvements to enhance your Jetpack experience, including further enhancements to the Social Sharing Buttons and Form Block.
Share your blog posts on Mastodon with improved Jetpack Social Sharing Buttons
We made some design and performance updates on our Social Sharing Buttons for a better user experience, including a new sharing button for Mastodon.
You can customize your Social Sharing Buttons by following these steps:
Go to the Jetpack dashboard in WP Admin.
View the Settings menu and click on Sharing page.
Enable Add sharing buttons to your posts and page option.
Click on Configure your sharing buttons.
Once you’ve activated the Sharing feature, you can also go to Settings > Sharing to enable a sharing button:
As you can see in the video above, the button does a few things:
You can pick between just the icon, icon + text, text only, or a button with a colorful logo and the text.
When sharing, your visitors will first have to enter the Mastodon instance where they’d like to share the post.
You can edit the message, but by default, the message will include the post title and URL, and tags will be added as hashtags at the end.
Field style syncing for the Form Block
We introduced a new Sync Fields Style option for the Form Block to provide you greater flexibility in customizing your forms’ designs. You can enable this option from the block settings in your editor:
Updated Stats dashboard design
We are now defaulting to an updated modern design for the Jetpack Stats dashboard to help provide valuable insights and grow your site.
If you have feedback on the updated design, please share your thoughts on this survey. And if you prefer to continue using the traditional stats for now, there is a toggle in the Traffic section of the Jetpack settings.
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A big thank you to everyone who contributed to this release:
