What's New in 1.77.0

• Home Screen Now in Core – the customizable home screen with apps and training is now built into the theme
• New Location Component – rebuilt with map-based interface and dual geocoding support
• New dt-toggle Component – toggle switches now available for forms
• Release Notifications Redesigned – moved from modal to navbar with unread indicator
• D.T Admin Delete Permissions – admins can now delete any contact or group

New Features

Home Screen Built Into Theme

The Home Screen is a mobile-friendly landing page that gives your users quick access to the tools they need most. Instead of navigating through menus, users see a clean grid of app icons they can tap to jump straight into their work. Admins can customize which apps appear, add training videos, and control visibility by role.

Previously available only as a separate plugin, the Home Screen is now part of the core theme for everyone to use. Key capabilities include:

• Custom Apps – create and organize apps with drag-and-drop reordering
• Role-Based Access – control which apps appear for different user roles
• Training Videos – add and manage training content directly from admin
• Light & Dark Mode – theme toggle with persistent preferences
• Magic Link Integration – apps work as magic link endpoints for seamless access
• Mobile-First Design – responsive layout with bottom navigation for app switching

The admin interface provides full control over app creation, icon selection, color theming, and visibility settings.

Release Notifications in Navbar

The release notification system has been completely redesigned. Instead of an auto-opening modal, new releases now appear as a dedicated icon in the navbar with a red dot indicator for unread notifications. Click the icon to view release details, and the indicator disappears once you've seen it.

dt-toggle Component

A new toggle switch component is now available for forms. The dt-toggle integrates seamlessly with other form fields, complete with loading and saved state icons that match the existing design system.

New Location Component

The location field has been rebuilt with a modern map-based interface. The new location-map component supports both Mapbox and Google Maps geocoding with automatic fallback, better handling of manually-entered locations without coordinates, and cleaner activity log entries.

Improvements

• D.T Admin Delete Permissions – D.T Admins can now delete any contact or group, bringing deletion in line with their other admin capabilities
• Location JavaScript Cleanup – removed deprecated typeahead location fields from core while maintaining plugin compatibility
• D.T Components Updated – component library upgraded to v0.8.6 with locale support for geocoding

Fixes

• Update Needed Triggers – custom triggers now work correctly for contacts with comments
• People Groups Maps – fixed maps not displaying correctly when option labels are undefined
• List Layout Clipping – bulk edit panel no longer gets cut off when result list is shorter
• Typeahead Visibility – typeaheads in bulk edit panel are now fully visible instead of being clipped
• Notification Security – notification actions now verify authentication and ownership before executing

Translation Updates

• All translations brought to 100% completion
• Community translations from Weblate

Dev Upgrades

• Node packages updated to latest versions
• Deprecated location field methods now include deprecation warnings for plugin developers

Contributors

• @kodinkat – home screen and notifications maestro
• @cairocoder01 – bug squasher and components master
• @corsacca – security and permissions guardian
• @brady-lamansky-gtt – toggle component creator
• @jlamanskygtt – location component builder

Community

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Full Changelog: 1.76.0...1.77.0

What's New in 1.76.0

• Mobile list pages redesigned with bottom sheet filters and streamlined navigation
• Bulk edit and field selection actions now display in dedicated side panels
• CSV Import modal gets responsive design polish
• Key select fields now properly handle "0" values
• Location search displays hierarchies correctly again

New Features

Mobile List UI Overhaul

The list page on mobile has been significantly improved. Filters now slide up as a bottom sheet, freeing vertical space for your records. The search bar is redesigned with larger touch targets and a cleaner look. The "Split By" feature has been moved into the main filters tile for easier access.

List Actions Side Panel

Bulk edit and column selection now appear in a dedicated side panel on desktop (or top panel on mobile), making it easier to see what you're editing while keeping your list visible. This visual separation helps prevent confusion during bulk operations.

Improvements

• Magic links now include a cache buster function for WPEngine-hosted sites
• Web components updated to latest version
• Removed CSV Data Import plugin recommendation from the setup wizard (use the built-in import instead)

Bug Fixes

• Key select fields with "0" as a key value now work correctly
• CSV import properly handles "0" values in sample data and field option mapping
• Location search hierarchy no longer displays backwards
• API now prevents adding the same geocoded location multiple times to a record
• Customizations UI no longer incorrectly sets roles to not editable
• S3 storage tmpfile() usage fixed
• Magic link registration no longer runs unnecessary key-to-user conversion
• Creating new fields during CSV import now displays properly on smaller screens with improved modal spacing and layout.

Translation Updates

• Latest community translations from Weblate

Contributors

• @cairocoder01 – mobile UI architect, list actions panel, magic link cache buster, and location duplicate prevention
• @kodinkat – location hierarchy fix, customizations fix, CSV import polish, and setup wizard cleanup, S3 storage fix
• @squigglybob – key select zero handling and CSV import fixes
• @corsacca – magic link improvements
• @discipletoolsbot – translation courier

Community

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Full Changelog: 1.75.0...1.76.0

What's New in 1.75.0

• List page on mobile now has improved layout and cleaner navigation
• User workflow improvements with separate users filter
• Activity feed auto-refresh keeps post updates in sync
• Maps now support toggling archived records visibility
• New location field component

New Features

Mobile List UI Redesign

The list view on mobile has been improved, making it easier to use.

User Management Enhancements

The contacts list doesn't include users in the default filter making it easier to focus on contacts. Users have been moved to a secondary filter. When inviting new users to the system, they are no longer automatically marked as coached by the user who invited them

Activity Feed Auto-Refresh

The activity feed on details pages now automatically refreshes after post updates, keeping your view in sync without manual page reloads.

Archived Records in Maps

The mapping interface now includes a toggle to hide or show archived records, giving you control over whether old records appear in your map visualizations. By default, archived records are filtered out.

Workflow Assignment Improvements

When new contacts come in, they are automatically assigned to the base user. New contacts often have a source set. This new feature lets you select which user to assign new contacts to based on their source.

Improvements

• Bulk delete operations now display a loading spinner during processing
• Web components updated to version v0.7.14
• Material Design Icons upgraded to version 7.4.47
• Better error messages when using s3 and storage features
• The location field is now using the new DT location component.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed issue where canceling a connection field selection wasn't properly cleared
• Connection field UI now correctly handles canceled selections

Translation Updates

• Italian translations now 100% complete
• Latest community translations from Weblate

Contributors

• @cairocoder01 – activity refresh, responsive list UI redesign, and workflow assignment enhancements
• @kodinkat – maps archived toggle, S3 error handling, audio upload improvements, and bulk delete spinner
• @corsacca – user workflow changes, package upgrades, and activity refresh collaboration
• @brady-lamansky-gtt – location field component and connection fields bug fix

Community

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Full Changelog: 1.74.0...1.75.0

What's New in 1.74.0

• Audio comment transcriptions turn voice notes into searchable text
• Custom update-needed triggers tailor follow-up reminders to your workflows
• Global search toggle lets you hide or surface archived posts on demand
• User Apps / Magic Links tile now has a revamped interface
• User contacts now include User Apps (Magic Links) for quick access
• New datetime and number components bring consistent inputs

New Features

Audio Comment Voice Message Transcriptions

Voice message comments now auto-generate text transcripts, making spoken updates searchable and easy to skim without playing audio. Enable this Feature with the AI Plugin.

Custom Update Needed Triggers

Define exactly which fields and conditions mark a record as needing an update so teams can align reminders with their processes. Previously this worked only with active contacts and secret path options. Now you can create contact triggers with any status and any dropdown or multiple choice field. This can be used to create reminders on new contacts or paused contacts for example.

Global Search Controls for Archived Posts

Global search adds a Show Archived toggle, giving you control over whether old records stay out of the way or surface for research. By default, archived records will be hidden.

New User Apps / Magic Links tile interface

We've made it easier to view and manage User App (Magic Links) on contact and groups records

User Apps Tile on Contact Records

Contact profiles for users now include a also list User Apps or Magic Links. This helps admins easily find user Magic links to share the link with. Previously these links were only accessible on the user record in the users admin section.

Datetime & Number Components

New UI components standardize datetime and numeric inputs, improving consistency for custom modules, tiles, and front-end extensions.

Improvements

• Update-needed reminders now skip records that already received a fresh comment, preventing redundant nudges.
• Duplicate checks no longer surface merged records, keeping triage lists clean and actionable.
• Fix Groups Genmapper sometimes not showing anything

Translation Updates

• Latest community translations from Weblate.

Contributors

• @kodinkat – shipped audio transcripts, custom triggers, and duplicate-check polish
• @micahmills – excerpt refactor specialist
• @cairocoder01 – User Apps tile craftsman
• @brady-lamansky-gtt – datetime and number component builder
• @corsacca - Genmapper inspector
• @discipletoolsbot – translation courier

Community

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Full Changelog: 1.73.1...1.74.0

New release of the GenMapper Plugin.

GenMapper with Print functionality

Now that you’ve added your groups to Disciple.Tools. You’ve seen churches multiply and new churches planted. You’ve visualized it all on the GenMapper. But then you want to print it out and realize there was no option to.
Well now you can!

What's New in 1.73.0

• Secure Media Storage – connect to S3-compatible services for private file uploads
• Voice Messages – record audio notes on records
• Picture Comments – upload images to records
• Bulk Messaging Upgrades – improved performance and reliability for sending messages to many contacts
• Workflow Triggers for Sharing – automate actions when records are shared or unshared

New Features

Secure S3-Compatible Storage

Disciple.Tools now includes support for S3-compatible object storage directly in the theme, moving it from a separate plugin. This allows for secure, private storage of media like profile pictures, images comments, and voice messages. Peruse setup instructions.

New Feature: Voice Messages

We’re excited to launch a brand-new way to quickly add comments in Disciple.Tools while still maintaining security-voice message recording in the comments section!

Now you can speak updates, quickly and securely using your voice. It's perfect for those moments when typing just doesn’t cut it.

✅ Just click to “start recording”
✅ Speak your message
✅ Click “save recording” and you’re done!
Need to make a change? Simply cancel and re-record.

Whether you’re on the go, processing a lot of updates, or just don’t want to type out a long message, this new feature helps you stay updated more efficiently. Give it a try today!

New Feature: Picture Comments

We’re also thrilled to introduce a new way to add even more context to your updates—photo comments, now available in Disciple.Tools!

Just like adding a photo on social media, you can now upload pictures directly into the comments section—but with the added benefit of enhanced security tailored for sensitive work.

Ever met more than one person with the same name? Snapped a photo of your new contact from Zambodia? Our current feature already lets you securely upload a photo as their avatar, and now you can also attach a picture to your comments helping you remember how you met, what they look like, or where the conversation took place.

✅ Add visual context
✅ Stay organized
✅ Maintain privacy
Try it out today—and bring your updates to life with a visual touch!

Workflow Actions on Record Sharing

Automate your processes with new workflow triggers. You can now configure workflows to execute actions when a record is shared or unshared with another user or team.

Improvements

• Create contact Duplicate Checker – Now includes links to the potential duplicate records for easier review
• Picture Comments – Improved display of images within the comment and activity feed

Dev Improvement

• Bulk Messaging – Lets custom placeholders be added for customizing a bulk message

Translation Updates

• Community translations from Weblate

Contributors

• @squigglybob – the bulk message master
• @kodinkat – our voice of reason and storage guru
• @cairocoder01 – workflow and duplicate-finding wizard
• @corsacca – chief of theme integrations

Community

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Full Changelog: 1.72.0...1.73.0

What's New in 1.72

• Non‑Overwrite Import Option – safely add data without altering existing records
• Connection & Tag Buttons – manage relationships instantly in web components
• Global Search in Mobile Nav – find or add contacts fast on phones
• Metrics Key Dropdown Expanded – choose any user property when building metrics
• Smarter Create Record Defaults – shows the most useful fields by default
• PHP 8.4 Compatibility – quieter logs and future‑proof codebase

New Features

Mobile Global Search in Mobile Nav

• Global search and Add New Contact now live in the mobile navigation

Connection & Tag Buttons

Additions to the embeddable web components introduce Connect and Tag buttons so users can link or label contacts with a single click.

Metrics Key Dropdown

• All user property keys are now visible in the metric builder – no more hidden options

Smarter Create Record Defaults

The Create New Record form now surfaces the fields your team needs most, reducing clicks and setup time. Here's an example of adding the start date to the default Fields when creating a new group.

Improvements

• Load‑More works reliably inside global search results
• Metrics: All user custom fields options are now visible in metric chart – no more hidden options

Dev Upgrades

• Removed implicit nullable parameter warnings for PHP 8.4
• API endpoint parameter that lets you update records without overwriting existing data

Translation Updates

• Latest community translations from Weblate

Contributors

• @kodinkat – navigation ninja
• @kodinkat - API builder and unit test tamer
• @cairocoder01 and @brady-lamansky-gtt – web‑components crafter

Community

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Full Changelog: 1.71.0…1.72.0

What’s New in 1.71.0

• CSV Import 2.0 – All the features from the import plugin, plus better field mapping and validation
• Smarter Duplicate Protection – Built-in checker warns you before adding a record that already exists
• List-View Field Picker – Choose exactly which columns appear in any list view
• New Record Hidden-Field Ordering – When showing hidden fields, the already visible fields stay in the same order to improve flow
• Custom Icons Everywhere – Icons now render correctly for all custom communication-channel fields

New Features

CSV Import v2

CSV import was previously only available through a Disciple.Tools plugin. It’s now built into the theme, with several new improvements:

• Revamped UI & help – Cleaner layout, live progress bars, tooltips, and downloadable sample CSVs
• Name-based linking – Map connections and assigned users by display name instead of database IDs (new connections are auto-created)
• Inline setup – Create missing custom fields and dropdown options directly in the mapping screen
• Smarter error checks – The preview now immediately highlights any fields that are misconfigured

Field Selector for List Views

We've improved the UI for selecting which fields appear in list view tables. You can now type to search for fields instead of scrolling through a long list.

Smoother Contact Creation

Better Field Layout – We've improved how fields are arranged on new contact forms to make them more logical and easier to use.

Fixes

• Smart Duplicate Detection – When creating new contacts, we reimplemented the system for spotting potential duplicates. You’ll now get an indication if someone might already exist in your system.
• Multi-Select Language Field – Resolved a display glitch and ensured IDs are always stored as strings
• Custom Communication Icons – Custom SVG or font-icon selections now appear correctly across all record types
• New-Contact Screen – Fixed a JS race condition that occasionally blocked the Save button

Translation Updates

Fresh community translations from Weblate – thanks to everyone helping keep D.T. multilingual!

The Contributors

• @kodinkat – Field selection expert + communication icon specialist
• @cairocoder01 – Contact creation master + duplicate prevention architect
• @corsacca – Architect of load order zen and CSV serenity

Community

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Full Changelog: https://github.com/DiscipleTools/disciple-tools-theme/compare/1.70.0...1.71.0

What's New

• D.T Web Components: Enhanced web component framework for better extensibility
• Record Images: Click to enlarge functionality for better image viewing
• CSV Export: Resolved bug with exporting all fields
• Custom Communications: Create custom communication channels on custom post types
• Magic Links: Improved language detection from request headers
• DT Storage: Enhanced user experience when plugin is not available

New Features

Disciple.Tools Web Components Framework

The Disciple.Tools developer community has been working on web components for D.T ever since the 2023 D.T Summit. We are happy to announce the component library finally landing in the core theme. Text, textarea, date, tags, dropdowns, multi-selects and connection fields are now rendered by lightweight, reusable Web Components that keep the interface consistent and future-proof. Expect snappier forms and easier maintenance going forward – with more components already in the pipeline.

Custom Communication Channels on All Record Types

You can now create custom communication channels (like phone, email, social media, signal number). This extends the flexibility of Disciple.Tools to track various ways of connecting with people across different record types, not just contacts.

Enhanced CSV Export

Fixed a critical bug that was preventing some fields from being exported when using the "Export All Fields" option. Now all available fields will be properly included in your CSV exports for better data portability and analysis.

Improvements

Enhanced Magic Links

• Language Detection: Magic links can now automatically detect and use the preferred language from request headers, providing a better multilingual experience
• Better Documentation: Improved documentation for developers working with magic links

DT Storage and Images Integration

When the DT Storage plugin is installed, Images uploaded to contact records, groups, and other posts can now be clicked to view in an enlarged modal. This makes it much easier to view photos, without having to open images in separate tabs.

When the plugin is not installed, the user interface now properly disables cursor pointer interactions instead of showing non-functional elements, providing clearer user feedback.

Fixes

• Customizations: Resolved issue where blank default options in key select fields couldn't be deleted

• Template Security: Blocked users without proper 'access_disciple_tools' permission from accessing the D.T frontend.

Translation Updates

• Updated translations from Weblate community contributions

Community

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Follow progress and share ideas in the Disciple.Tools community: https://community.disciple.tools

Glorious Contributors

Big ups to:

• @micahmills – The image whisperer
• @kodinkat – Export wizard + plugin therapist
• @corsacca – Security enforcer + component tamer
• @cairocoder01 – Master of the web component forge

Full Changelog: https://github.com/DiscipleTools/disciple-tools-theme/compare/1.69.2...1.70.0

The new Post Connections template for the Magic Links plugin allows you to quickly and easily create custom interfaces for your users to interact with a list of posts that are related to their user, contact, group, or any other record. Using this template, you can send any user a magic link that is tailored for use on their mobile device to manage just the information that is applicable to them. You can create separate links for your digital responders, on-ground multipliers, or any other unique roles you have in your system.

Choose a base post type and then select any connection field to choose what records are available in the link. Then choose only the fields you want them to see and edit. You now have your own custom interface that you can use for only the users it applies to.

For example, you could have a list of all of the contacts that another contact is coaching. Or the contacts they baptized. Or you could have a list of all the groups that a contact is leading. You could even have a magic link showing all the groups that are child groups of another group that you could send to the group leader for them to manage. The possibilities are endless!

Bonus:
If you are making use of the Home Screen plugin that gives an easy mobile home screen to each user, any Post Connections template you create that is related to a contact that is a user will automatically be shown on their home screen.

Demo Video and Setup Instructions

What you’ll see