chore(release): 4.2.0

#### [Version 4.2.0](v4.1.5...v4.2.0) (2026-01-08)

- Better lazy loading for background images from page building plugins (Elementor, Otter Blocks, Kadence Blocks, Beaver Builder, Spectra Blocks, Essential Blocks)
- Fixes issue with lazy-loading images using object-size: cover in CSS, not having the proper position
- Added automatic cache clearing support for 4 popular caching plugins (Super Page Cache, Hummingbird, Aruba Hispeed Cache, Cache Enabler)
- Updated View all stats link from the dashboard widget to go directly to the Optimole dashboard
- Clearer messaging for visit limit notifications
- Better translation support and consistent casing of Optimole throughout
- Updated dependencies

Author: pirate-bot

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -1,3 +1,13 @@
+#### [Version 4.2.0](https://github.com/Codeinwp/optimole-wp/compare/v4.1.5...v4.2.0) (2026-01-08)
+
+- Better lazy loading for background images from page building plugins (Elementor, Otter Blocks, Kadence Blocks, Beaver Builder, Spectra Blocks, Essential Blocks)
+- Fixes issue with lazy-loading images using object-size: cover in CSS, not having the proper position
+- Added automatic cache clearing support for 4 popular caching plugins (Super Page Cache, Hummingbird, Aruba Hispeed Cache, Cache Enabler)
+- Updated View all stats link from the dashboard widget to go directly to the Optimole dashboard 
+- Clearer messaging for visit limit notifications
+- Better translation support and consistent casing of Optimole throughout
+- Updated dependencies
+
 ##### [Version 4.1.5](https://github.com/Codeinwp/optimole-wp/compare/v4.1.4...v4.1.5) (2025-12-12)
 
 - Improved type annotations and added runtime type checks in several methods to prevent errors when non-array values are encountered. 

README.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 **Requires at least:** 5.5  
 **Tested up to:** 6.9  
 **Requires PHP:** 7.4  
-**Stable tag:** 4.1.5  
+**Stable tag:** 4.2.0  
 **License:** GPLv3  
 **License URI:** https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.en.html  
 
@@ -70,8 +70,7 @@ Optimize your entire media library with a single click. Optimole processes your
 
 #### 🚀 One-Click Image Offloading [PRO]
 
-Free up valuable server space by offloading your entire media library to Optimole's secure cloud storage. All your images are safely stored and delivered from our optimized CDN, reducing your hosting costs and server load. Need your images back on your server? Our seamless one-click restoration process makes it easy to transfer everything back 
-whenever you want, giving you complete flexibility and control over your media assets.
+Free up valuable server space by offloading your entire media library to Optimole's secure cloud storage. All your images are safely stored and delivered from our optimized CDN, reducing your hosting costs and server load. Need your images back on your server? Our seamless one-click restoration process makes it easy to transfer everything back whenever you want, giving you complete flexibility and control over your media assets.
 
 #### 🌎 CDN
 
@@ -249,11 +248,15 @@ Discover how to make the most of Optimole with our detailed and user-friendly [d
 
 ## Changelog ##
 
-##### [Version 4.1.5](https://github.com/Codeinwp/optimole-wp/compare/v4.1.4...v4.1.5) (2025-12-12)
+#### [Version 4.2.0](https://github.com/Codeinwp/optimole-wp/compare/v4.1.5...v4.2.0) (2026-01-08)
 
-- Improved type annotations and added runtime type checks in several methods to prevent errors when non-array values are encountered. 
-- Fixed an edge case where background lazyload selectors could be accessed before settings were initialized.
-- Improved logic to better extract the original URL from Optimole offloaded images, including offloading patterns and custom CDN domains.
+- Better lazy loading for background images from page building plugins (Elementor, Otter Blocks, Kadence Blocks, Beaver Builder, Spectra Blocks, Essential Blocks)
+- Fixes issue with lazy-loading images using object-size: cover in CSS, not having the proper position
+- Added automatic cache clearing support for 4 popular caching plugins (Super Page Cache, Hummingbird, Aruba Hispeed Cache, Cache Enabler)
+- Updated View all stats link from the dashboard widget to go directly to the Optimole dashboard 
+- Clearer messaging for visit limit notifications
+- Better translation support and consistent casing of Optimole throughout
+- Updated dependencies
 
 
 
@@ -264,9 +267,9 @@ Discover how to make the most of Optimole with our detailed and user-friendly [d
 ## Installation ##
 The following are the steps to install the Optimole plugin
 
-1. In your WordPress Administration Panels, click on Add New option under Plugins from the menu.
+1. In your WordPress Dashboard, click on Add New option under Plugins from the menu.
 Click on upload at the top.
-2. Browse the location and select the Optimole Plugin and click install now.
+2. Browse the location, select the Optimole plugin and click "Install now".
 3. Go to Media -> Optimole and follow in the instructions on how to enable the service.
 
 ## Frequently Asked Questions ##
@@ -307,7 +310,7 @@ We use your original images as sources when deliver the optimized images. Unless
 
 A higher compression might result in a small loss of image quality. Selecting the auto level will let Optimole choose the minimum size with no loss in the quality of your picture.
 
-### I used Kraken, Shortpixel, Optimus, EWWW or WP Smush, Imagify will Optimole further optimize my images? ###
+### I used Kraken, Shortpixel, Optimus, EWWW or WP Smush, Imagify. Will Optimole further optimize my images? ###
 
 Yes, Optimole will also take care of serving your image at the RIGHT size for your visitors and optimize them to the best possible format for their browser.
 

optimole-wp.php

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 /**
  * Plugin Name:       Image optimization service by Optimole
  * Description:       Complete handling of your website images.
- * Version:           4.1.5
+ * Version:           4.2.0
  * Author:            Optimole
  * Author URI:        https://optimole.com
  * License:           GPL-2.0+
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ function optml() {
 	}
 	define( 'OPTML_URL', plugin_dir_url( __FILE__ ) );
 	define( 'OPTML_PATH', plugin_dir_path( __FILE__ ) );
-	define( 'OPTML_VERSION', '4.1.5' );
+	define( 'OPTML_VERSION', '4.2.0' );
 	define( 'OPTML_NAMESPACE', 'optml' );
 	define( 'OPTML_BASEFILE', __FILE__ );
 	define( 'OPTML_PRODUCT_SLUG', basename( OPTML_PATH ) );

package-lock.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "optimole-wp",
-  "version": "4.1.5",
+  "version": "4.2.0",
   "description": "Cloud-based image optimization service -  WordPress Integration",
   "repository": {
     "type": "git",

package.json

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ Tags: image optimization, convert webp, image optimizer, lazy load, optimize ima
 Requires at least: 5.5
 Tested up to: 6.9
 Requires PHP: 7.4
-Stable tag: 4.1.5
+Stable tag: 4.2.0
 License: GPLv3
 License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.en.html
 
@@ -248,11 +248,15 @@ Discover how to make the most of Optimole with our detailed and user-friendly [d
 
 == Changelog ==
 
-##### [Version 4.1.5](https://github.com/Codeinwp/optimole-wp/compare/v4.1.4...v4.1.5) (2025-12-12)
+#### [Version 4.2.0](https://github.com/Codeinwp/optimole-wp/compare/v4.1.5...v4.2.0) (2026-01-08)
 
-- Improved type annotations and added runtime type checks in several methods to prevent errors when non-array values are encountered. 
-- Fixed an edge case where background lazyload selectors could be accessed before settings were initialized.
-- Improved logic to better extract the original URL from Optimole offloaded images, including offloading patterns and custom CDN domains.
+- Better lazy loading for background images from page building plugins (Elementor, Otter Blocks, Kadence Blocks, Beaver Builder, Spectra Blocks, Essential Blocks)
+- Fixes issue with lazy-loading images using object-size: cover in CSS, not having the proper position
+- Added automatic cache clearing support for 4 popular caching plugins (Super Page Cache, Hummingbird, Aruba Hispeed Cache, Cache Enabler)
+- Updated View all stats link from the dashboard widget to go directly to the Optimole dashboard 
+- Clearer messaging for visit limit notifications
+- Better translation support and consistent casing of Optimole throughout
+- Updated dependencies