Ghost Release: 4.22.1

TL;DR

Ghost v4.22.1 brings critical bug fixes for theme installation, authentication, content preview, subscription management, dashboard functionality, and design settings.

This maintenance release addresses several important issues affecting the Ghost CMS platform. Key fixes include resolving theme installation problems from the Ghost Marketplace, fixing login issues in Safari for private sites with separate domains, correcting preview functionality for content editing, ensuring offers are properly removed after subscription changes, restoring member activity feed visibility in the dashboard, and fixing theme design settings preview behavior.

Highlight of the Release

• Fixed theme installation issues from ghost.org/marketplace
• Resolved Safari login problems on private sites with separate domains
• Fixed preview modal showing outdated content before autosave
• Ensured offers are properly removed after subscription changes
• Restored member activity feed visibility in the dashboard
• Fixed design settings preview behavior when activating new themes

Migration Guide

No migration steps are required for this update. Ghost v4.22.1 is a maintenance release that can be installed directly without any special migration procedures.

To update to Ghost v4.22.1:

1. Back up your Ghost installation
2. Use the Ghost-CLI to update your installation:

   ghost update
   

3. If you're using a custom theme, ensure it remains compatible with this version

Upgrade Recommendations

We strongly recommend all Ghost users upgrade to v4.22.1, especially if you:

• Use the Ghost Marketplace to install themes
• Have a private site with front-end and admin on different domains
• Frequently use the content preview feature
• Manage member subscriptions and offers
• Rely on the member activity feed in your dashboard
• Regularly customize theme design settings

This maintenance release addresses several important bugs that could impact your day-to-day operations. The update is low-risk and requires no migration steps, making it a straightforward upgrade that will improve stability and user experience.

Bug Fixes

• Theme Installation: Fixed issues preventing proper installation of themes from ghost.org/marketplace, ensuring a smoother experience when adding new themes to your Ghost site.

• Safari Authentication: Resolved login problems specifically affecting Safari users on private sites where the front-end and admin areas are hosted on different domains, improving cross-browser compatibility.

• Content Preview: Fixed a bug where the preview modal would show outdated content if opened before the autosave function was triggered, ensuring content creators always see the most current version of their work.

• Subscription Management: Fixed an issue where offers would incorrectly remain active after a member changed their subscription, ensuring proper offer removal and subscription management.

• Dashboard Functionality: Restored visibility of the member activity feed in the dashboard, which was previously not displaying correctly.

• Theme Settings Preview: Fixed a bug where design settings preview would use old settings immediately after activating a theme, ensuring accurate representation of theme customizations.

New Features

No new features were introduced in this maintenance release. Ghost v4.22.1 focuses exclusively on bug fixes to improve stability and user experience.

Security Updates

No security fixes were explicitly mentioned in this release. Ghost v4.22.1 focuses on functional bug fixes rather than security patches.

Performance Improvements

No specific performance improvements were included in this release. Ghost v4.22.1 is primarily focused on bug fixes rather than performance enhancements.

Impact Summary

Ghost v4.22.1 is a targeted maintenance release that addresses six specific bugs affecting various aspects of the platform. The fixes improve theme installation, authentication, content preview, subscription management, dashboard functionality, and theme settings preview.

The impact is primarily positive for all users, with no breaking changes or required migrations. Site administrators will benefit from more reliable theme installation and dashboard functionality. Content creators will see more accurate previews of their work. Members will experience improved login functionality on Safari and proper subscription management. The fixes collectively enhance the stability and reliability of the Ghost platform without introducing any new risks or requiring workflow changes.

This update is particularly important for sites that use the Ghost Marketplace for themes, have private sites with separate domains for front-end and admin, or manage member subscriptions with offers.

Full Release Notes