uiXpress 1.2.14 - Redesigned Magic Dark Mode & Menu Improvements
We're releasing uiXpress 1.2.14 with a completely redesigned Magic Dark Mode system, elegant upload progress indicators, and important menu navigation fixes.
Magic Dark Mode Reimagined
Magic Dark Mode has been completely redesigned with a smarter, per-page opt-in system. Instead of a global toggle that affects everything, you now have precise control over which admin pages use dark mode conversion.
Enable Magic Dark Mode on any page through the global search quick actions - just search for "magic dark mode" and toggle it on for the current page. Your preferences are saved per-page, giving you the flexibility to use dark mode conversion only where you need it.
The new system uses CSS-based filters for efficient conversion with zero DOM manipulation overhead. It automatically excludes images, videos, iframes, charts, code blocks, and color pickers to preserve their original appearance. The result is better performance, smoother transitions, and more predictable behavior across different admin pages.
Elegant Upload Progress
Plugin uploads now show a beautiful minimal progress panel instead of a tiny spinner. When you upload a plugin, an elegant dark panel slides up from the bottom center of your screen, displaying the filename and an animated progress bar. It's a small touch that makes the upload experience feel more polished and keeps you informed about what's happening.
Menu Navigation Fixes
We've fixed several important issues with menu navigation that were affecting certain plugins and admin pages:
URL Encoding Fixed - Menu links were being double-encoded, causing issues with query parameters. URLs like WooCommerce analytics pages would show encoded characters (%2F instead of /) and sometimes lose their labels entirely. This is now resolved with proper URL decoding.
Improved Active State Detection - The active menu item highlighting now works more reliably. We've implemented smarter matching logic that checks both your current location and the menu item URLs, with proper precedence rules to ensure the correct item is highlighted.
Better Compatibility - These fixes particularly improve compatibility with WooCommerce, where analytics links would sometimes disappear due to URL encoding mismatches.
Modern Menu Scrollbar
The admin menu now features a refined scrollbar design with a slim 6px width, smooth transitions, and enhanced dark mode support. The scrollbar is always visible when content overflows, making it easier to know when there's more content to scroll through.
Performance Improvements
Behind the scenes, we've optimized how stylesheets are shared across ShadowRoot components. The new useAdoptedStyleSheets composable reduces code duplication and ensures consistent styling with better performance.
Translation Updates
All language translation files have been updated to reflect the latest features and changes.