We are excited to announce the release of phpBB 3.3.13-RC1, a new release candidate for the upcoming stable release of phpBB 3.3.13. This pre-release version is now available for downloading and testing.
Notable Improvements
phpBB 3.3.13-RC1 introduces a number of improvements aimed at enhancing the user experience and overall stability of the software. These include:
- Delete Users by ID via console: Administrators can now delete users by their ID directly from the console, providing a more efficient way to manage user accounts. PHPBB-17347
- Gravatar Avatar URL Update: We’ve implemented the new Gravatar URL format for avatars, ensuring compatibility with the latest Gravatar standards. PHPBB-17355
- Enhanced PM Recipient Removal: The button for removing private message recipients has been improved, making it easier and more intuitive to manage message recipients. PHPBB-17317
- Better Error Handling in PHP 8: We’ve improved how errors are handled in PHP 8, particularly those that were previously hidden, offering more reliable error reporting and debugging. PHPBB-17356
Notable Bugfixes
This release candidate also includes fixes for several reported bugs, including:
- User lastvisit update frequency: We fixed the issue where the lastvisit timestamp for users was updated more frequently than necessary, resulting in unexpected behavior of the search functions like “New posts”. PHPBB-17375
- Rehashing of phpBB2 passwords via cron after upgrade: An issue with the automated rehashing of older phpBB2 passwords via cron has been fixed, ensuring a smoother transition for users upgrading. PHPBB-17351
- reCAPTCHA issues with registration errors: The issue with reCAPTCHA not displaying correctly on errors during registration has been fixed. PHPBB-17366
How to Get Involved
The phpBB team encourages everyone to download and test phpBB 3.3.13-RC1 extensively. User feedback is essential in ensuring a smooth and stable final release.
The packages can be downloaded from the official phpBB download page or the Area51 downloads section:
- Package Archive: 3.3.13-RC1 package archive
- Area51 Downloads: Area51 downloads page
Language and Prosilver Updates
- Language pack changes are available at Language changes for phpBB 3.3.13-RC1.
- Prosilver style changes can be found at prosilver changes for phpBB 3.3.12 to 3.3.13-RC1.
By testing this release candidate, you can help contribute to the quality of the upcoming stable version of phpBB.