Grant items directly to users from the admin panel
Init Manga 2.0.1 introduces a new admin-only item grant metabox on the Edit screen of stickers, avatar frames, and effects. From this interface, administrators can select one or multiple users and grant items with a single save action.
The entire grant flow is strictly guarded by admin permissions, ensuring that lower roles such as Editors or Authors cannot abuse or access this functionality.
Multi-user reward support
Instead of granting items one user at a time, version 2.0.1 integrates the existing AJAX user picker from Init User Engine to enable bulk item grants to multiple users simultaneously.
This is particularly useful for scenarios such as:
- Monthly top reader rewards
- Event giveaways
- VIP or premium user bonuses
Duplicate-safe reward logic
Every grant operation first checks whether the user already owns the item. If so, the system automatically skips it, ensuring:
- No duplicate rewards
- No accidental overwrites
- No inventory data corruption
This makes the reward system idempotent and safe even when the same item is granted multiple times.
System inbox notifications for new rewards
When a user receives a new item, Init Manga 2.0.1 automatically sends a one-time system inbox message to notify them. Each item triggers only a single notification per user, preventing spam and notification noise.
The inbox message can be extended via filters to display item thumbnails, making the reward experience more visual and engaging.
User inventory metabox on the Edit User screen
This release introduces a new User Inventory metabox on the Edit User screen in wp-admin. Both administrators and the user themselves can view all owned:
- Stickers
- Avatar frames
- Effects
The inventory is displayed as a responsive grid with thumbnails, titles, and permalinks to each item, ready for future interaction features such as previewing, equipping, or managing visual customization.
Safe item removal with undo support
For administrators, Init Manga 2.0.1 adds the ability to remove items from a user’s inventory directly from the Edit User screen.
Instead of deleting items immediately, the system uses a safe, reversible workflow:
- Click the remove icon to hide the item
- Undo the removal instantly if needed
- Apply changes only when the user profile is saved
This approach prevents accidental data loss and ensures that all changes can be reviewed and reversed before being persisted.
Modular architecture with zero core disruption
All features in 2.0.1 are built using a clean, modular architecture that reuses existing components:
- AJAX user picker and inbox system from Init User Engine
- Strict dependency guards to auto-disable features when required plugins are missing
- No overrides of existing Init Manga core logic
As a result, this update introduces no side effects, preserves existing workflows, and remains easy to extend in future releases.
Conclusion
Init Manga 2.0.1 is a focused upgrade that strengthens admin control while introducing a flexible reward and inventory system. It enables site owners to grant and revoke items safely, keeps users informed through system notifications, and lays the groundwork for deeper gamification features.
If you are building a manga platform that values extensibility, clean architecture, and long-term user engagement, Init Manga 2.0.1 is a significant step forward.
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