I’m excited to announce that Contributor Highlights has been updated to version 1.1.0. This release introduces new badges, resolves dependency issues, and improves layout alignment for a smoother and more consistent experience.

✨ What’s New

• New: Added Core AI, Playground, and Credits Mentor badges to recognize broader areas of WordPress contribution.
• Fix: Resolved broken dependencies that prevented icons from rendering correctly.
• Fix: Corrected container alignment issues when using badges inside column layouts.

Why This Update Matters

My goal for Contributor Highlights is to continuously evolve alongside the WordPress community. The new badges highlight contributors working in AI projects, Playground experimentation, and mentorship — expanding recognition beyond traditional contribution areas.

The fixes also ensure the plugin remains stable and visually consistent across themes, keeping badges sharp and well-aligned in all layouts.

How to Update

1. Back up your site (recommended).
2. In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins → Installed Plugins.
3. Locate Contributor Highlights and click Update now, or upload the latest .zip manually.
4. After updating, check your contributor sections to confirm icons and layout display correctly.

Get Involved

You can download the latest version from the WordPress Plugin Directory:
👉 https://wordpress.org/plugins/contributor-highlights/

If you’d like to contribute, suggest improvements, or report issues, visit the GitHub repository:
👉 https://github.com/rollybueno/Contributor-Highlights

Looking Ahead

For version 1.2.0, I plan to introduce:

• Categorized and color-coded badges
• A friendlier admin UI for badge management
• Accessibility refinements for screen readers and keyboard navigation

Thank you for your continued feedback and support — it truly helps me improve the plugin and celebrate every WordPress contributor’s impact.