Ghost Release: 5.101.2

TL;DR

Ghost v5.101.2 Reverts Custom Fonts Feature to Labs Flag

This minor release reverts the Custom Fonts functionality back to a labs flag and downgrades the gscan version to 4.45, removing the custom fonts checks and warnings that were previously included. This change was made in response to user feedback and to ensure a more stable experience while the feature continues to be refined.

Highlight of the Release

• Reverted Custom Fonts functionality to labs flag status
• Downgraded gscan to version 4.45
• Removed custom fonts checks and warnings from theme validation

Migration Guide

Custom Fonts Feature Migration

If you were using the Custom Fonts feature that was previously enabled by default, you'll need to enable it via the labs flag to continue using it:

1. Navigate to your Ghost Admin panel
2. Go to Settings → Labs
3. Find the Custom Fonts flag and enable it
4. The Custom Fonts functionality will now be available again

Theme developers who were working with custom fonts should note that gscan has been downgraded to version 4.45, which doesn't include custom fonts checks or warnings.

Upgrade Recommendations

This is a minor release that reverts a feature to labs flag status. Upgrade is recommended for all users who experienced issues with the Custom Fonts feature or prefer to have it as an opt-in feature rather than enabled by default. The upgrade process should be straightforward with no breaking changes to core functionality.

Bug Fixes

This release addresses stability issues related to the Custom Fonts feature by moving it back behind a labs flag and reverting the gscan version to 4.45, which doesn't include the custom fonts checks and warnings. This change was made in response to user feedback about the feature.

New Features

No new features were added in this release. Instead, this release reverts a feature (Custom Fonts) back to labs flag status, making it an opt-in experimental feature rather than enabled by default.

Security Updates

No security fixes were included in this release.

Performance Improvements

No specific performance improvements were included in this release.

Impact Summary

This release has a moderate impact on users who were actively using the Custom Fonts feature, as they will need to explicitly enable it via the labs flag to continue using it. For theme developers, the impact is also moderate as they will no longer need to handle custom fonts checks and warnings from gscan unless they choose to work with the feature behind the labs flag.

The change improves stability by making the Custom Fonts feature opt-in rather than enabled by default, allowing Ghost to continue refining the feature based on feedback from users who explicitly choose to test it. This approach aligns with Ghost's practice of thoroughly testing new features before full release.

Full Release Notes