Title: Deconde Virtuelles Schwarzes Brett
Author: deconde
Published: <strong>October 11, 2026</strong>
Last modified: October 13, 2026

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# Deconde Virtuelles Schwarzes Brett

 By [deconde](https://profiles.wordpress.org/deconde/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/deconde-virtuelles-schwarzes-brett.3.10.0.zip)

 * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/deconde-virtuelles-schwarzes-brett/#description)
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 *  [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/deconde-virtuelles-schwarzes-brett/#installation)
 * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/deconde-virtuelles-schwarzes-brett/#developers)

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## Description

Virtuelles Schwarzes Brett adds a digital pinboard to your website where visitors
and logged-in users can leave short messages as colourful post-it notes — for example
for club, neighbourhood, or community websites.

New messages are not publicly visible at first (“pending”) and only appear on the
board once an administrator has approved them in the backend. Posts can automatically
disappear from the public board again after a configurable display duration.

#### Key Features

 * Shortcode `[schwarzes_brett]` – the board can be embedded on any page or post.
 * Form with required fields first name, last name, message (max. 280 characters).
 * A way to get in touch is required: email OR phone number, shown on the post-it
   as a clickable `mailto:`/`tel:` link.
 * Optional photo upload (JPG, PNG, GIF, WEBP), maximum file size configurable in
   the backend.
 * Approval workflow: new posts only become publicly visible after admin approval.
 * Automatic expiry: admin-configurable display duration per post (0 = unlimited).
 * Random pastel colour (8 shades) and a slight tilt per note for an authentic pinboard
   look.
 * AJAX form, no page reload required.
 * No WordPress user account needed to submit a message.
 * Fully translation-ready (text domain `deconde-virtuelles-schwarzes-brett`); translations
   are provided via translate.wordpress.org.

#### Pro Version

There is a separate add-on plugin, [Virtuelles Schwarzes Brett Pro](https://deconde.de/schwarzes-brett-pro/),
that requires this free plugin and adds features such as multiple boards, categories,
automatic moderation, pinned and expiring notes, email notifications, CSV export
and custom colour palettes. This free version is complete and fully functional on
its own; it contains no locked features, license checks or trial code.

#### Data Security

 * All form input is validated and sanitized server-side; all output is escaped 
   appropriately for its context.
 * Every form-processing action (submitting a message, deleting a message, approving/
   rejecting, saving settings) is protected against CSRF with WordPress nonces.
 * Database access is exclusively done through parameterized queries (`$wpdb->prepare()`).
 * Photo uploads are validated against their actual file content (`wp_check_filetype_and_ext()`),
   not just the file extension.
 * Approving, rejecting, removing, and all settings are restricted to users with
   the `manage_options` capability (typically administrators).

## Screenshots

[⌊The public board with approved post-it messages.⌉⌊The public board with approved
post-it messages.⌉[

The public board with approved post-it messages.

[⌊Form for submitting a new message.⌉⌊Form for submitting a new message.⌉[

Form for submitting a new message.

[⌊Moderation view in the backend.⌉⌊Moderation view in the backend.⌉[

Moderation view in the backend.

## Installation

 1. Upload the plugin folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
 2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
 3. Place the `[schwarzes_brett]` shortcode on any page, e.g. `[schwarzes_brett titel
    ="Our Team Board"]`.
 4. Under “Schwarzes Brett  Settings”, adjust the display duration and maximum photo
    size as needed.

## FAQ

### Do I need to register to post a message?

No. Submitting a message does not require a WordPress user account.

### Are new messages published immediately?

No. Every new message is “pending” at first and only appears on the public board
once an administrator has approved it under “Schwarzes Brett  Moderation”.

### What happens once the display duration expires?

The post automatically disappears from the public board but stays visible in the
backend under “Published messages” for reference, until it is manually removed. 
With a display duration of 0, posts remain visible indefinitely.

### Can I customize the colour palette or the character limit?

The colour palette can be customized via the `dvsb_color_palette` filter, and the
appearance via `assets/style.css`. The message character limit (default 280 characters)
can be changed in the form (`maxlength`) as well as server-side in `dvsb_ajax_add_note()`.

### Is the plugin ready for other languages?

Yes. All text runs through the text domain `deconde-virtuelles-schwarzes-brett`,
and WordPress loads the matching translation automatically for you. Translations
are provided through [translate.wordpress.org](https://translate.wordpress.org/);
anyone can contribute or improve a translation there.

## Reviews

There are no reviews for this plugin.

## Contributors & Developers

“Deconde Virtuelles Schwarzes Brett” is open source software. The following people
have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ deconde ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/deconde/)

[Translate “Deconde Virtuelles Schwarzes Brett” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/deconde-virtuelles-schwarzes-brett)

### Interested in development?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/deconde-virtuelles-schwarzes-brett/),
check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/deconde-virtuelles-schwarzes-brett/),
or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/deconde-virtuelles-schwarzes-brett/)
by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/deconde-virtuelles-schwarzes-brett/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).

## Changelog

#### 3.10.0

 * New: neutral developer hooks (filters/actions) for add-on plugins — extra form
   fields, submission validation and status, note classes and header, moderation
   table columns, and a cleanup action on deletion. Without an add-on, behaviour
   is unchanged and every message still goes through manual approval.
 * Changed: the board query now lives in the function `dvsb_query_visible_notes()`.

#### 3.9.1

 * Changed: the “Provided by deconde” credit under the board is now optional and
   disabled by default (Settings  “Credit” checkbox), per WordPress.org guidelines.

#### 3.9.0

 * Changed: removed dormant Pro-only code paths (multi-board, categories, automatic
   moderation, branding toggle) from the free plugin per the WordPress.org directory
   guidelines — these live exclusively in the separate Pro plugin now. The free 
   version’s own functionality is unchanged.
 * Changed: all internal function, option, and hook names now use the `dvsb_` prefix(
   was `vsb_`) to avoid collisions with other plugins.
 * Changed: removed `load_plugin_textdomain()` — not needed for WordPress.org-hosted
   plugins since WordPress 4.6.
 * Changed: removed the bundled `.po`/`.mo` translation files; translations are 
   now provided via translate.wordpress.org.
 * Fixed: the admin menu icon size is now set via `wp_add_inline_style()` instead
   of a directly printed `<style>` tag.

#### 3.8.0

 * Changed: plugin renamed to “Deconde Virtuelles Schwarzes Brett” and the text 
   domain updated to `deconde-virtuelles-schwarzes-brett` (per WordPress.org plugin
   directory naming guidelines – the previous name was too generic). No functional
   changes.

#### 3.7.2

 * Added: donate link (Ko-fi) in readme.txt.

#### 3.7.1

 * Changed: the credit line under the board now reads “Provided by deconde” instead
   of “Powered by Virtuelles Schwarzes Brett” (still links to deconde.de, now with
   a fitting provider name as link text).

#### 3.7.0

 * New: complete French and Spanish translation (fr_FR, es_ES) for all frontend 
   and backend text.

#### 3.6.0

 * New: complete English translation (en_US and en_GB) for all frontend and backend
   text.

#### 3.5.1

 * Fix: the backend menu icon was barely visible on the default admin colour scheme(
   dark icon on a dark menu bar) and rendered oversized in places.

#### 3.5.0

 * New: further extension points for the Pro add-on – automatic moderation (rejection/
   auto-approval before saving). Without Pro, behaviour is unchanged; every message
   still goes through manual approval.

#### 3.4.0

 * New: further extension points for the Pro add-on – custom colour palettes, categories/
   tags, and CSV export. Without Pro, behaviour is unchanged.
 * Database table extended with a category column (preparation for Pro).

#### 3.3.0

 * New: defined extension points (filters/actions) for the optional Pro add-on –
   without Pro, behaviour is unchanged.
 * Database table prepared for the multi-board feature (Pro).

#### 3.2.0

 * Security improvement: photo uploads are additionally validated against their 
   actual file content (not just the file extension).
 * More robust error handling for failed or oversized photo uploads.
 * Custom menu icon in the WordPress backend.
 * Preparation for release on the WordPress.org plugin directory (readme.txt, language
   files, uninstall routine).

#### 3.0.0

 * New: optional photo upload for messages (JPG, PNG, GIF, WEBP), shown on the post-
   it.
 * New: admin-configurable display duration – approved posts automatically disappear
   from the public board once it expires.

#### 2.0.0

 * New: approval workflow – new messages must be approved by an administrator before
   appearing on the board.
 * Contact info (email or phone number) is a required field from this version on.

#### 1.0.0

 * First version of the plugin: virtual notice board with post-it notes in 8 pastel
   colours, form with required fields first name, last name, and message, plus optional
   contact info.

## Meta

 *  Version **3.10.0**
 *  Last updated **1 day ago**
 *  Active installations **Fewer than 10**
 *  WordPress version ** 5.8 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **7.1.3**
 *  PHP version ** 7.4 or higher **
 * Tags
 * [bulletin board](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/bulletin-board/)[community](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/community/)
   [notice board](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/notice-board/)[photos](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/photos/)
   [post it](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/post-it/)
 *  [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/deconde-virtuelles-schwarzes-brett/advanced/)

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## Contributors

 *   [ deconde ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/deconde/)

## Support

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