Matomo 4.2.1
1 March 2021
Matomo version 4.2.1 is now available (major release).
Upgrading to Matomo 4.2.1
Matomo 4.2.1 can be upgraded to (or installed) using any of Installatron's products. Use Installatron's optional Automatic Update feature to automatically apply Matomo updates as new versions are released, or use Installatron's Clone feature to duplicate an existing Matomo install to test the 4.2.1 upgrade prior to applying it live. Get started managing your Matomo installations with Installatron
What's New in Matomo 4.2.1
4.2.1
Bug Fixes and Changes
- All cookies created by the Matomo User Interface are now httpOnly for added security (so far the matomo_lang cookie was not). This new release also addresses minor archiving related issues and prevents a possible error message during upgrade to 4.2.0. Also many new devices brands, browsers and podcast apps are now detected by Device Detector.
- 33 tickets have been closed by more than 6 contributors!
4.2.0
Bug Fixes and Changes
- This release focuses on stability and reliability and security.
- A new ? (question mark) icon is now visible next to report names in the left menu. Clicking on this icon will display a helpful text explaining “Why” this particular report is useful.
- A major security issue (but not critical) has already been fixed.
- Several bugs and regressions were also fixed.
- 137 tickets have been closed by more than 16 contributors!