Ghost Release: 3.35.2

TL;DR

Ghost 3.35.2 fixes a critical bug where newsletter emails were being sent without subjects.

This patch release addresses an issue where the email subject line was not being properly extracted from message data when passing to the mailgun-js send method. This fix ensures that all newsletter emails will now have their intended subject lines, improving the email experience for both content creators and subscribers.

Highlight of the Release

• Fixed critical bug where newsletter emails were being sent without subject lines
• Improved email functionality for all Ghost newsletter senders
• Enhanced subscriber experience with properly formatted emails

Migration Guide

No migration steps are required for this update. This is a straightforward patch release that fixes the newsletter email subject line bug without introducing any breaking changes or requiring configuration updates.

Upgrade Recommendations

Immediate Upgrade Recommended

We strongly recommend all Ghost users upgrade to version 3.35.2 immediately, especially if you use the newsletter functionality. This patch fixes a critical bug that affects all newsletter emails sent through Ghost.

The upgrade process is straightforward with no migration steps required:

1. Back up your Ghost installation
2. Follow the standard Ghost update procedure for your installation method
3. No configuration changes are needed after the update

Bug Fixes

Newsletter Email Subject Fix

This release fixes a critical bug where newsletter emails were being sent without subject lines. The issue occurred because the subject was not being properly extracted from the message data when passing to the mailgun-js send method.

The fix ensures that the subject line is correctly pulled from the message data and properly included in all outgoing newsletter emails.

New Features

No new features were introduced in this patch release. This update focuses exclusively on fixing the newsletter email subject line bug.

Security Updates

No security fixes were included in this patch release. The focus was on fixing the newsletter email subject line bug.

Performance Improvements

No specific performance improvements were included in this patch release. The focus was on fixing the newsletter email subject line bug.

Impact Summary

This patch release addresses a significant usability issue with Ghost's newsletter functionality. Prior to this fix, newsletter emails were being sent without subject lines, which negatively impacted the recipient experience and likely reduced open rates.

The fix ensures that email subjects are properly extracted from the message data when passing to the mailgun-js send method. This seemingly small change has a substantial impact on the effectiveness of newsletters sent through Ghost.

For content creators and publishers who rely on Ghost's newsletter functionality, this update restores expected behavior and improves communication with subscribers. Email subject lines are crucial for deliverability, open rates, and subscriber engagement, making this fix particularly important for anyone using Ghost as a newsletter platform.

Full Release Notes