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GoValid OJS Plugin

Certificate Designer & QR Code Generator for Open Journal Systems

v1.3.6.1
Version History

New Features
  • Search by Submission ID: Added ability to search and filter by OJS submission ID in the certificate designer
Bug Fixes
  • Fixed element placement positioning issues on certificate canvas
Improvements
  • Enhanced modal settings experience with improved UI responsiveness and interaction

New Features
  • Added logo journal placement option in Certificate Modern Green template
  • Added logo journal placement option in Certificate Classic Blue template
Bug Fixes
  • Fixed ISSN Online and ISSN Printed placement positioning on certificates
  • Fixed bug when saving email template - templates now save correctly

New Features
  • User Badge Display: Profile photos now display the user's GoValid community badge (Government, Verified Business, GoValid Staff, Provos, Verified User) as an overlay icon on the avatar
  • New Balance/Quota display with accordion UI - shows subscription quota or credit balance based on user's business model
Template Gallery
  • Letter of Acceptance - Professional acceptance letter template
  • Certificate Basic - Simple and clean certificate design
  • Certificate Modern - Contemporary style certificate
  • Certificate Modern Green - Modern design with green theme
  • Certificate Classic Blue - Traditional blue-themed certificate
  • Certificate Elegant - Sophisticated elegant design
  • Diploma Classic - Traditional diploma-style certificate
  • Award Simple - Minimalist award certificate
Bug Fixes
  • Badge Consistency Fix: Fixed badge mismatch between GoValid web and OJS - Badge now fetched from the correct API endpoint (/api/v1/community/badges/avatar/) to ensure the user's primary badge is displayed accurately
  • OJS 3.3/3.4 Session Compatibility: Fixed HTTP 500 error on login caused by incompatible session method calls between OJS versions
  • Saved Templates Cleanup: Removed user-saved templates from database for fresh installation
  • Fixed currency display issue for credit/pay-as-you-go users - now shows correct currency symbol and formatting
  • Fixed default template loading issue - templates now load correctly on first open
Improvements
  • Balance information now displayed in collapsible accordion for cleaner interface
  • Credit users see their balance with proper currency formatting
  • Plan users see their monthly quota usage and remaining
UI Changes
  • Larger Profile Avatar: Increased profile photo size from 38px to 56px for better visibility
  • Badge Overlay Positioning: Badge icon positioned at bottom-right corner of avatar with proper spacing
  • Improved Layout Spacing: Added more vertical spacing (12px gap) between profile photo, subscription info, and logout button
  • Logout Button Relocated: Moved logout button below the subscription/quota section for cleaner layout
  • Right-Aligned Profile Section: Profile photo aligned to the right with proper padding
  • Added expandable Balance/Quota accordion section in the certificate designer

New Features
  • Added Anti-Counterfeit Tags field in QR Content tab - allows adding custom tags for anti-counterfeit tracking
  • Anti-Counterfeit Tags can be toggled on/off with existing tags displayed as clickable badges
Bug Fixes
  • Fixed 2FA and email OTP (risk-based) login form - OTP input fields no longer appear zoomed/oversized
Improvements
  • Tags are automatically loaded from user's GoValid account when the feature is enabled
UI Changes
  • New Anti-Counterfeit Tags section added before 'Signed By' field in QR Content tab

Bug Fixes
  • Fixed PIN status detection issue in OJS 3.4 and OJS 3.5 - the 'Signed By' feature now correctly detects if a signing PIN is already configured
  • Added dedicated proxy handlers for PIN status and PIN verification API calls
Improvements
  • PIN verification now required before generating signed QR codes when 'Signed By' is enabled
  • Added 10-second countdown delay after QR code generation to prevent duplicate submissions
  • Changed default Security Level from 'Secure' to 'Smart (Balance)'
  • Updated pre-built certificate templates with improved element positioning
  • Unified version numbering across all OJS versions
UI Changes
  • Moved editing controls (Undo, Redo, Copy, Paste, Delete) to canvas controls bar
  • Template controls (Template name, Save, Load, Gallery) remain in designer toolbar
  • Simplified PIN verification prompt text
Downloads
OJS Version Plugin Version PHP Support Tested on Size
OJS 3.1.x v1.3.6.1 PHP 7.0 - 7.4 PHP 7.3 618.5 KB 1.2K
OJS 3.3.x v1.3.6.1 PHP 7.3 - 8.0 PHP 7.4 PHP 8.0 723.3 KB 3.5K
OJS 3.4.x v1.3.6.1 PHP 8.0 - 8.3 PHP 8.1 PHP 8.3 711.8 KB 2.2K
OJS 3.5.x v1.3.6.1 PHP 8.2 - 8.5 PHP 8.2 PHP 8.5 734.1 KB 890
Previous Versions

Need an older version? Download previous releases below. We recommend using the latest version for security and compatibility.

OJS Version PHP Support Size
OJS 3.1.x PHP 7.0 - 7.4 590.0 KB
OJS 3.3.x PHP 7.3 - 8.0 709.7 KB
OJS 3.5.x PHP 8.2 - 8.5 705.9 KB

OJS Version PHP Support Size
OJS 3.3.x PHP 7.3 - 8.0 719.8 KB
OJS 3.4.x PHP 8.0 - 8.3 687.3 KB
OJS 3.5.x PHP 8.2 - 8.5 716.0 KB

OJS Version PHP Support Size
OJS 3.3.x PHP 7.3 - 8.0 571.1 KB
OJS 3.4.x PHP 8.0 - 8.3 538.8 KB
OJS 3.5.x PHP 8.2 - 8.5 560.8 KB

OJS Version PHP Support Size
OJS 3.3.x PHP 7.3 - 8.0 569.9 KB
OJS 3.4.x PHP 8.0 - 8.3 537.3 KB
OJS 3.5.x PHP 8.2 - 8.5 559.5 KB
Installation Guide
1
Download the Plugin

Download the appropriate zip file for your OJS version from the table above.

2
Access Plugin Manager

Navigate to Settings → Website → Plugins in your OJS admin panel.

3
Upload Plugin

Click 'Upload A New Plugin' and select the downloaded zip file.

4
Enable Plugin

Find 'GoValid OJS' in the Generic Plugins list and enable it.

Ready to Use!

Access the Certificate Designer from the plugin settings or the Floating Action Button (FAB).

Plugin Information
  • Current Version v1.3.6.1
  • Release Date January 2, 2026
  • License GPL v3
  • Author GoValid Team
  • Category Generic Plugin
Key Features
Certificate Designer
Secure QR Codes
Digital Signatures
Pre-built Templates
Verification System
Email Designer
Need Help?

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