Tag Name: 2.30.1
Release Date: 8/27/2019
GhostOpen-source publishing platform specifically designed for professional bloggers and publications. Focuses on clean, minimalist writing and publishing experience.
Ghost 2.30.1 is a minor update that fixes an issue with bookmark cards displaying incorrect icons for some websites. It also includes an update to the default Casper theme (2.11.1) which improves the display of bookmark cards with very long publisher text. This release focuses on enhancing the visual presentation of bookmark cards to ensure a better content experience for both creators and readers.
No migration steps are required for this update. This is a minor release with bug fixes and theme improvements that can be applied without any special migration procedures.
This update is recommended for all Ghost users, especially those who frequently use bookmark cards in their content. The fix for bookmark card icons and the improvements to the Casper theme enhance the visual presentation of content without introducing any breaking changes. As this is a minor release (2.30.0 → 2.30.1), the upgrade should be straightforward with minimal risk.
The release addresses an issue where bookmark cards were displaying incorrect icons for some websites (#11055). Previously, the metascraper rule for fetching page metadata gave preference to publisher logo over icon tags, which sometimes resulted in the wrong icon being displayed. The fix updates the priority order to give first preference to icon link tags followed by logo, ensuring more accurate icon representation in bookmark cards.
No new features were introduced in this release. This is a bug fix and enhancement release focused on improving the existing bookmark card functionality.
No security fixes were included in this release.
No specific performance improvements were mentioned in this release.
Ghost 2.30.1 delivers targeted improvements to the bookmark card functionality, ensuring that website icons display correctly and that cards with long publisher text render properly. While these changes may seem minor, they significantly enhance the visual quality and professionalism of content that includes external references. Content creators will benefit from more accurate visual representation of linked content, while readers will experience improved recognition of referenced websites through proper iconography. The update to the default Casper theme complements these fixes by improving the layout of bookmark cards with extensive publisher text, creating a more polished reading experience overall.
Casper (the default theme) has been upgraded to 2.11.1:
You can see the full change log for the details of every change included in this release.
