Update and Release Plugin with Latest WP and PHP Compatibility -> search-with-google

[nishitapandya]

Description:
We need to update the plugin to ensure compatibility with the latest versions of WordPress and PHP. The task involves:

Steps to Complete:
1. Update Compatibility:

• Update the versions of WordPress and PHP to the latest versions.
• Update the plugin's readme.txt and main plugin file headers to reflect the latest WordPress and PHP version compatibility.

Testing:

• Test the plugin with the latest stable release of WordPress.
• Test the plugin with the latest stable release of PHP.
• Test the plugin in different environments to ensure there are no conflicts or bugs.

Fix Issues:

• Address any issues or errors identified during testing.

Release:

• Publish the release to the WordPress Plugin Directory and GitHub (if applicable).

Acceptance Criteria:

• The plugin is compatible with the latest WordPress version (as per the official release notes).
• The plugin is compatible with the latest PHP version.
• All identified issues during testing have been resolved.
• The updated plugin has been released without errors or missing features.

Additional Notes:

• Ensure backward compatibility with older WordPress and PHP versions if necessary.
• Add detailed release notes highlighting the changes.

[patil-vipul]

Plugin Compatibility Test Report

Testing Environment

WordPress Version: 6.7.1
PHP Version: 8.2.23

Testing Methods

Manual Testing:
Conducted thorough manual testing of the plugin's functionalities, including functionality and UI interactions.
Test Report can be found here.

Automated Testing:
Performed automated tests using the playwright testing framework to validate functionality.

Conclusions

The plugin is confirmed to be compatible with up to WordPress 6.7.1.
The plugin is confirmed to be compatible with up to PHP 8.2.23.

Note:

Couple automated tests were failing due to change of default CSS classes in the latest block theme. Selectors have been updated for the same and PR has been raised here.