Barn2 Document Library Pro v4.1.0 Plugin
Document Library Pro is a robust WordPress plugin designed to help businesses and organizations create, manage, and showcase documents efficiently. With support for both table and grid layouts, it offers a versatile interface to display files anywhere on your site. The plugin’s instant search, sort, and filter functionalities make it easy for users to locate specific documents quickly. Whether you’re managing internal files or creating a public-facing document repository, this plugin adapts seamlessly to your needs.
Beyond its intuitive interface, Document Library Pro offers flexible file management options. Admins can upload, import, or allow front-end submissions of documents. It supports all file types and even external URLs, including embedded audio and video players. The plugin is packed with over 50 customization options and integrates smoothly with the Password Protected Categories plugin for creating secure, private document libraries — making it ideal for intranets, client portals, and resource hubs.
Core Features of Barn2 Document Library Pro Plugin
- Instant Search, Sort & Filter: Quickly find documents using real-time filtering and search tools
- Flexible Layouts: Choose between table or grid views to match your site design
- Front-End Submission Support: Allow users to upload or submit documents directly
- Full File Type Compatibility: Supports documents, images, audio, video, and external links
- Customizable Display: Show download buttons, links, icons, and specific document data
- Category & Tag System: Organize documents with folders, categories, and custom taxonomies
- Embeddable Anywhere: Display document libraries on any page or post using shortcodes
- Secure Access Control: Use with Password Protected Categories for private libraries
- Highly Configurable: Over 50 options to tailor the document listing to your needs
- Media Player Integration: Embed playable audio/video directly within the document list
What’s New (Changelog) in Barn2 Document Library Pro v4.1.0
= 4.1.0 =
Release date 27 August 2026
* New: Update existing documents by ID or slug during CSV imports.
* New: Optionally set a document publication date during CSV imports.
* Tweak: Improve search by indexing the digits inside a reference code.
* Fix: Keep DataViews table link and preview buttons inside narrow link columns.
* Fix: Hide the DataViews-only multi-column sorting setting in Legacy mode.
* Fix: Associate document search labels with their search inputs.
* Fix: Display comments on non-legacy single-document layouts while preserving closed comments.
* Fix: Safely ignore orphaned document category ancestors.
* Fix: Preserve intentionally empty document button text for icon-only links.
* Fix: Support numeric taxonomy slugs without breaking numeric term IDs.
* Fix: Display documents and search results in the correct language when using WPML.
* Fix: Reduce memory usage on PDF parsing and skip memory-exhausting PDFs.
* Fix: Numeric search returning the wrong documents.
* Fix: Numerical custom field sorting.
* Fix: The dark theme was not rendered correctly in the new tables.
* Fix: Ensure video embeds are responsive inside table columns.
* Fix: The `folder_status` attribute no longer functioned correctly.
* Fix: Hide the DataViews search box when `search_box="false"` is used.
* Fix: Corner radius on filter controls for the default theme in grid mode.
* Fix: Preserve the default theme corner radius on table controls.
* Fix: Include child terms when specifying a parent term inside `doc_category` for folder mode.
* Fix: Remove 'Uncategorized' folder from the folder list.
* Fix: FacetWP integration with the new tables.
* Fix: Avoid loading all terms when an empty folder include list is passed.
* Fix: Align the Kadence single-document download button with adjacent buttons.
* Fix: Preserve protected category inheritance for child categories and documents.
* Fix: Guard taxonomy checks when document taxonomies are not registered.
* Fix: Avoid repeated document visibility queries during one request and refresh the cache when settings change.
* Dev: Tested up to WordPress 7.1.
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