Earlier this week, the WordPress plugin directory relaunched with a new design and an improved search algorithm. Feedback has been rolling in from Tavern readers and members of the Advanced WordPress Facebook group. The improvements to search has received a number of positive comments in addition to people requesting the ability to sort results. The responsive design and aesthetics of the page have also received praise.
There are a number of items that plugin developers and users have reported as downsides to the new design. Some of the most notable include:
Plugin stats are only available to the plugin author by logging into the admin.
Tabbed layout was replaced with a series of Read more links.
Plugin banner images are distorted.
The Installation tab which provided instructions on how to install the plugin is gone.
Screenshots do not open in a lightbox, but open on a new page instead.
Links to download older versions of plugins is missing.
Many of the issues reported above are known and have been known for months. While it may seem like a lot of people are suddenly complaining and didn’t participate in the feedback loop, it’s important to look back to see how the plugin
Source: https://managewp.org/articles/14753/wordpress-plugin-directory-redesign-why-so-many-people-feel-their-feedback-was-ignored
source https://williechiu40.wordpress.com/2017/04/01/wordpress-plugin-directory-redesign-why-so-many-people-feel-their-feedback-was-ignored/
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