3 weeks after the Pligg RC1 was released the new RC2 version has been ready to gladden every Pligg user. As usual it included new options and features, and due to the feedbacks of the users the new version was characterized by the bugfixes to avoid problems you could have experienced using the previous version. Pligg RC2 has been improved to possess compatibility with web hosts and to maintain the upgraded script. It also had several modules such as TinyMCE WYSIWYG,IP Blocker,social bookmark module and a special Experimental Upload module to support articles with images and other necessary files.
Further Pligg development was marked by version RC3 release which included new admin category page and new updates such as foreign languages and Search Engine Optimized links support.

But a week after the latest release it turned out that a lot of users had stumbled on certain problems because of the bugs with Pligg security check as it wasn’t tested properly. For this reason another fixed Pligg RC4 version was released and many problems were removed so you can now officially download it.
All the users are welcome to share their thoughts and ideas, and report about bugs which may appear while using the new version.
On the 30th of January Pligg 1.0.0 release candidate 1 has draw the first breath. Although it is just a technically test release every one can already enjoy the new features it is packed with. The final complete version is expected to have the following upgrades:
- New Template for more stunning design
- More Spam Prevention Tools
- Advanced Search and Category Authors to ease the navigation
- Admin Help Documents
- New Admin Panel to simplify the operating process
- Fully Anonymous Mode Module
- Story Comment RSS Feeds
- Groups
- Votes by IP
The final 1.0 release version is also anticipated to include an improved file/image attachment option, as well as security fixes and database optimizations.
Since the day of its release Pligg 1.0.0 RC1 has been downloaded for 1,800 times and evaluated greatly by the web masters which means that the deal has already gone through! Due to the feedbacks of those who tested Pligg 1.0.0 RC1 it is now possible to see the real results of the work that have been done and to find out what is to be improved down the road.
As soon as the final product is released every user will be provided with timely and constructive support whenever it is needed. Besides, with the lapse of time new options and designs will be available at Pligg.com absolutely free of charge.
So the deal is worth longing for and we are waiting for Pligg 1.0.0 RC1 final version to come to the world!
Pliggario template is a standard 2-column layout designed in black and orange colours, compatible with Pligg version 9.9.5. View how its front page looks:

Lemon Twist Pligg Template amazes by its fresh and creative approach. Rich green colors, original buttons, modern footer and thought-out structure - all this makes Lemon Twist differ from other pligg designs.
It is compatible with the upcoming version 9.9.6 of Pligg but will work on v9.9.5 by removing the code below from the sidebar.tpl:
{if $user_authenticated eq true}
{assign var=sidebar_module value="sidebar_saved"}
{include file=$the_template_sidebar_modules."/wrapper.tpl"}
{/if}

Silver Bullet pligg template.Designed by qskins.com, it is provided in four different color schemes: blue, orange, purple and green. It means that you can easily change the scheme if open pligg.tpl and replace “s_blue.css” with one of these: s_orange.css; s_purple.css or s_green.css. Besides, the logo is also changeable. Just add your logo here - /templates/silverbullet/images/logo.jpg.

PliggedBlue is a free theme for your pligg-based community. Created in delicate blue color shades, it reflects authors’ blameless taste and style. Download this pligg theme if you want your digg-like community look blameless either.

Social Vantage v.9.9.0 Pligg Template can be used for many projects as it comes in 3 color schemes: cool white, dark grey and orange. Besides it includes:
Download it and enjoy your work with it!

PliggDark is today’s pligg template compatible with version 9.9.0. Red fonts, black layout and rounded corners - will make your website look stylish and memorable.

PliggBroadcast is a free pligg v.9.9.0 template, designed in blue and white colors with grey fades. It makes PliggBroadcast look sleek, stylish and suitable for tech websites. This pligg template comes with the following features:
* SEO Page Titles Hack
* Integrated Advertising positioning templates.
* Latest submited story from the upcoming section of the site displayed on the homepage.
* Top Users Published/Top User Comments in sidebar block.
* Configurable signup text in header.

Pligground 9.9.0 is another free template for Pligg. It is simple and clean, with colorful frames and slightly rounded corners. Download it if you want to have a light and stylish pligg-based community site.
