=== Jetpack by WordPress.com ===
Contributors: automattic, adamkheckler, aduth, akirk, allendav, alternatekev, andy, annezazu, apeatling, azaozz, batmoo, barry, beaulebens, blobaugh, brbrr, cainm, cena, cfinke, chaselivingston, chellycat, clickysteve, csonnek, danielbachhuber, davoraltman, daniloercoli, delawski, designsimply, dllh, drawmyface, dsmart, dzver, ebinnion, egregor, eliorivero, enej, eoigal, erania-pinnera, ethitter, gcorne, georgestephanis, gibrown, goldsounds, hew, hugobaeta, hypertextranch, iammattthomas, iandunn, jblz, jasmussen, jeffgolenski, jeherve, jenhooks, jenia, jessefriedman, jgs, jkudish, jmdodd, joanrho, johnjamesjacoby, jshreve, kbrownkd, keoshi, koke, kraftbj, lancewillett, lschuyler, macmanx, martinremy, matt, matveb, mattwiebe, maverick3x6, mcsf, mdawaffe, MichaelArestad, migueluy, mikeyarce, mkaz, nancythanki, nickmomrik, obenland, oskosk, pento, professor44, rachelsquirrel, rdcoll, ryancowles, richardmuscat, richardmtl, roccotripaldi, samhotchkiss, scarstocea, scottsweb, sdquirk, simison, stephdau, tmoorewp, tyxla, Viper007Bond, westi, yoavf, zinigor
Tags: Jetpack, WordPress.com, backup, security, related posts, CDN, speed, anti-spam, social sharing, SEO, video, stats
Stable tag: 8.6.1
Requires at least: 5.3
Requires PHP: 5.6
Tested up to: 5.4

The ideal plugin for stats, related posts, search engine optimization, social sharing, protection, backups, security, and more.

== Description ==

Security, performance, and site management: the best way to WordPress is with Jetpack.

= 24/7 Site Security =
Jetpack is your site's security detail, guarding you against brute-force attacks and unauthorized logins. Basic protection is always free, while premium plans add expanded backup and automated fixes. Jetpack's full suite of site security tools include:

* Brute-force attack protection, spam filtering, and downtime monitoring.
* Backups of your entire site, either once daily or in real time.
* Secure login, with optional two-factor authentication.
* Malware scanning, code scanning, and automated threat resolution.
* A record of every change on your site to simplify troubleshooting.
* Fast, priority support from WordPress experts.

= Peak Performance =
Activate site accelerator tools and watch your page load times decrease -- we'll optimize your images and serve them from our own powerful global network, and speed up your mobile site to reduce bandwidth usage (and save money!). Connect Jetpack to take advantage of:

* Images and static files, like CSS and JavaScript, served from our servers, not yours.
* Elasticsearch-powered related content and site search, for relevant results with no drain on your servers.
* Lazy load images for a faster mobile experience.
* Unlimited and high-speed video via our content delivery network.

= Effortless Site Management =
Create and customize your WordPress site, optimize it for visitors and revenue, and enjoy watching your stats tick up. Built it, share it, and watch it grow with:

* Advanced site stats and analytics for understanding your audience.
* Hundreds of professional themes, for a pro site no matter what your niche.
* Intuitive and powerful customization tools to match your website to your brand.
* Simple PayPal payment buttons for selling products and services.
* SEO tools for Google, Bing, Twitter, Facebook, and WordPress.com to maximize your reach.
* An advertising program that includes the best of AdSense, Facebook Ads, AOL, Amazon, Google AdX, and Yahoo.
* Integration with the official WordPress mobile apps, to manage your site from anywhere.

= Expert Support =
We have a global team of Happiness Engineers ready to help you. Ask your questions in the support forum, or [contact us directly](https://jetpack.com/contact-support).

= Paid Services =
Compare our [simple and affordable plans](https://jetpack.com/pricing?from=wporg) or take a [product tour](https://jetpack.com/features?from=wporg) to learn more.

= Get Started =
Installation is free, quick, and easy. [Install Jetpack from our site](https://jetpack.com/install?from=wporg) in minutes.

== Installation ==

= Automated Installation =
Installation is free, quick, and easy. [Install Jetpack from our site](https://jetpack.com/install?from=wporg) in minutes.

= Manual Alternatives =
Alternatively, install Jetpack via the plugin directory, or upload the files manually to your server and follow the on-screen instructions. If you need additional help [read our detailed instructions](https://jetpack.com/support/installing-jetpack/).

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is Jetpack free? =
Yes! Jetpack's core features are and always will be free.

These include: [site stats](https://jetpack.com/features/traffic/site-stats), a [high-speed CDN](https://jetpack.com/features/writing/content-delivery-network/) for images, [related posts](https://jetpack.com/features/traffic/related-posts), [downtime monitoring](https://jetpack.com/features/security/downtime-monitoring), brute force [attack protection](https://jetpack.com/features/security/brute-force-attack-protection), [automated sharing](https://jetpack.com/features/traffic/automatic-publishing/) to social networks, [sidebar customization](https://jetpack.com/features/writing/sidebar-customization/), and many more.

= Should I purchase a paid plan? =
Jetpack's paid services include real-time backups, security scanning, premium themes, spam filtering, video hosting, site monetization, SEO tools, search, priority support, and more.

To learn more about the essential security and WordPress services we provide, visit our [plan comparison page](https://jetpack.com/pricing?from=wporg).

= Why do I need a WordPress.com account? =

Since Jetpack and its services are provided and hosted by WordPress.com, a WordPress.com account is required for Jetpack to function.

= I already have a WordPress account, but Jetpack isn't working. What's going on? =

A WordPress.com account is different from the account you use to log into your self-hosted WordPress. If you can log into [WordPress.com](https://wordpress.com), then you already have a WordPress.com account. If you can't, you can easily create one [during installation](https://jetpack.com/install?from=wporg).

= How do I view my stats? =

Once you've installed Jetpack your stats will be available on [WordPress.com/Stats](https://wordpress.com/stats), on the official [WordPress mobile apps](https://apps.wordpress.com/mobile/), and on your Jetpack dashboard.

= How do I contribute to Jetpack? =

There are opportunities for developers at all levels to contribute. [Learn more about contributing to Jetpack](https://jetpack.com/contribute) or consider [joining our beta program](https://jetpack.com/beta).


== Screenshots ==

1. Keep hackers out with brute force attack protection, malware scanning, spam filtering, and downtime monitoring. Secure your site data with on-demand backups and restores.
2. Load pages faster, and serve your images and static files from our massive global content delivery network.
3. Customize your website with professionally-designed WordPress themes, blocks, and widgets.
4. Promote your newest posts, pages, and products across your social media channels.

== Changelog ==

= 8.6.1 =

* Release date: June 2, 2020

**Bug Fixes**

* Resolves PHP notice when generating Twitter Cards for posts with images without saved size information.
* Resolves an issue that can lead to excessive SQL queries.

= 8.6 =

* Release date: June 2, 2020
* Release post: https://wp.me/p1moTy-pb1

**Major Enhancements**

* Image Compare Block: show off your before / after pictures! This new block allows you to easily compare two images with a slider.
* Latest Instagram Posts Block: this new block allows you to insert lists of the latest posts from your Instagram feed, on any post or page of your site.

**Enhancements**

* Blocks: add new RSVP, Registration, Appointment, and Feedback form options to the existing Form block.
* Blocks: add new width option to Form block fields.
* Blocks: add more customization options to the Subscriptions block.
* Blocks: use the Mailchimp logo for the Mailchimp block icon.
* Blocks: add Schema.org metadata to the Star Rating block.
* Blocks: add alignment options to the Revue block's button.
* Blocks: add an example usage of the Podcast Player Block.
* Carousel: new option to remove the Comment form area from the Carousel view.
* Connection Flow: add new tools allowing for a better Jetpack onboarding for new Jetpack site owners.
* Connection Flow: ensure connection can happen on sites that can be a bit slower.
* Dashboard: add new sections for the upcoming Scan feature.
* Dashboard: allow for easy copying of Sitemap URLs from within the dashboard.
* Infinite Scroll: add support for running inline scripts.
* Performance: improve autoloading of Jetpack options.
* Twitter Cards: use additional post-specific media for Twitter card tags.
* Synchronization: new experimental feature aiming to minimize the impact of Sync on servers, by having Synchronization actions processed by WordPress.com asynchronously.
* WordPress.com Toolbar: remove retired "Recommendations" link.
* WordPress.com Block Editor: offer an option to "Switch to Classic Editor".

**Improved compatibility**

* Blocks: ensure that the Video block can still be used to upload videos with the latest version of the Gutenberg plugin.
* Connection tools: ensure better compatibility with other plugins that may rely on a Jetpack connection.
* Contact Form: improve compatibility with the Akismet service.
* Google Analytics: ensure compatibility with the AMP plugin.
* Shortcodes & Embeds: ensure that the slideshow and TED shortcodes are compatible with the AMP plugin.
* SSO: allow third-party plugins to hook into Jetpack's Secure Sign On login form.
* Widgets: ensure that the Cookies & Consent widget is compatible with the AMP plugin.
* WordPress.com REST API: improve compatibility with the block editor.

**Bug fixes**

* Blocks: avoid layout issues with the OpenTable block's button.
* Blocks: fix SVG attributes naming.
* Blocks: fix infinite scroll compatibility.
* Blocks: improve the display of currencies in Recurring Payments block.
* Blocks: ensure Podcast Player icons are always visible, even on sites where WordPress lives in a subdirectory.
* Dashboard: avoid broken profile image in the Jetpack Dashboard.
* Embeds: stop using deprecated WordPress option.
* Embeds: ensure that all valid Spotify embeds are being rendered.
* Infinite Scroll: fix issues with sites that may customize post queries.
* Related posts: avoid making requests for Related posts in embedded posts.
* Search: fix issues with the Instant Search layout when the number of posts per page is set to more than 20.
* Site Accelerator: avoid breaking links when linking to Wikimedia images.
* Site Health Tools: correct issue that prevented the WordPress Site Health area from completing all checks.
* Synchronization: ensure data is properly handled when customizing the Sync experience.
* Theme Tools: add correct schema.org value for Jetpack Breadcrumbs.

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[See the previous changelogs here](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Automattic/jetpack/master/changelog.txt).
