Release Notes

Changelog

Kalium is constantly being updated with new features, bug fixes, and adjustments.
We recommend you to read this changelog for every update release.

Version 4.0.8

NewImprove
  • Added gap option for Elementor Portfolio Items widget – https://d.pr/i/GyFVlX
  • Added support for portfolio tags filter in Elementor Portfolio Items widget – https://d.pr/i/UMAdOE
  • Portfolio filters now support special characters
Fix
  • Portfolio categories linked in the header menu lead to 404 error page
  • Improved WPBakery Automotive starter site import
  • Improved Slider Revolution import on Starter Site
  • Fixed footer type extends beyond the site frame and spans 100%
  • Customizer sections not clickable in some areas after WordPress 6.7 update
  • Other improvements and fixes
Update
  • Swiper updated to latest version – 11.1.15
Note

Version 4.0.7

Improve
  • Option to control portfolio image sizes in gallery https://d.pr/i/VBT4GA https://d.pr/i/7zI4rh
  • Option to set columns for tablet and mobile for WPBakery Products Carousel widget
  • Incorrect WPBakery row width on some browsers when using stretch row option
Fix
  • Disabling link for individual portfolio item not working
  • Filtered portfolio items do not maintain order when opened in lightbox
  • Product Filter plugin not installed during starter site import
  • Fullscreen portfolio areas incorrectly inherit button styles
  • Order review content not displaying correctly on checkout page
  • Blog archive pages do not display the blog page heading
  • Various other issues and improvements
Update
  • Debounce library updated to latest version – 2.25.0
  • Google Fonts list updated to the latest version

Version 4.0.6

New
  • Added style options for Backorder badge in WooCommerce
  • Custom mobile menu colors available in Parameters and Options – https://d.pr/i/x7DHQn
ImproveFix
  • Fixed the visited link color for buttons in Elementor, specifically for Safari browsers
  • Badges using outline variant only and not able to change
  • Password protected portfolio items exposing the content
  • Other minor improvements and bug fixes
Update
  • WordPress importer bundled plugin updated to latest version – 0.8.3
  • Google Fonts list updated to the latest version
Note

Version 4.0.5

Improve
  • Mobile menu arrow toggles submenu while the link redirects to the assigned URL
  • Enhanced Starter Site Import for Medical, Travel and Bookstore WPBakery starter sites
  • Aligned properly WPBakery inner rows with parent rows
Fix
  • Portfolio items with no featured image showing 404 on single page
  • Options manager failed to import options file because of JSON errors
  • Portfolio items not loading in WPBakery Frontend Editor
  • Like button triggering portfolio lightbox simultaneously
  • Breadcrumb still showing on blog page even when disabled
  • Centered fullscreen menu option not working
  • Portfolio fixed navigation (prev/next) in single page showing incorrectly
  • Numerous bug fixes and feature refinements
Update
  • Video.js updated to latest version – 8.19.1
  • Google Fonts list updated to the latest version

Version 4.0.4

New
  • Compatibility with YITH Badge Management plugin added
Improve
  • Other post types can use the WPBakery Blog Posts and Portfolio Items widget
  • WPBakery Clients element enhancements: Support for aspect ratio height and the box area is now fully clickable
  • Lazy loading automatically added for portfolio featured images below the fold (viewport)
  • Enhanced Animate on Viewport handling with on-screen animations
  • Improved v3-to-v4 upgrade script
Fix
  • Some portfolio items are missing when using the Load More pagination
  • Current page in pagination was not selected on the front page when using Numbers pagination
  • Masonry portfolio images randomly disappearing
  • Portfolio base slug incompatibility with WPML when set to empty
  • Videos embeds not previewing in TinyMCE editor
  • WPML language switcher not showing in the header
  • Navigation for previous and next portfolio items within the same category not functioning correctly
  • Incorrect SVG dimensions rendering issue
  • Redirect to cart page after adding product to cart not working
  • Cart page emptied when changing the quantity of items
  • WPBakery Single Image element expanding to 100% of container width
  • Numerous bug fixes and feature refinements
Update
  • Debounce library updated to latest version – 2.2.0
  • Google Fonts list updated to the latest version

Version 4.0.3

Fix
  • Featured image not opening in lightbox in Portfolio Single page
  • Fixed an issue where Kalium API fails to function when TinyMCE scripts are loaded
  • Responsive issue with Side Portfolio item type
  • Fullscreen menu items hovering outside the link element
  • Team members link target not applied on the image
  • Various enhancements and bug fixes
Update
  • Video.js updated to latest version – 8.18.1

Version 4.0.2

NewFix
  • Theme Options exporter not exporting the Custom CSS
  • Dominant color causing fatal PHP error on portfolio
  • WPBakery Image Carousel widget breaking “load-more” pagination functionality
  • Back to Portfolio Archive link not working in portfolio single page
  • Product gallery arrows not working and images opening in a new tab
  • Contact form submission failed due to a JavaScript error
  • Product gallery thumbnails create a large gap in vertical carousel mode on mobile
  • Other improvements and fixes

Version 4.0.1

New
  • WooCommerce 9.3.x compatibility added
  • Compatibility with Classic Widgets plugin added
  • Improved Starter Sites importing process by generating thumbnails at the end
Fix
  • Incorrect license expiration date showing on Status page
  • Footer width creating horizontal scrollbar
  • JS error on portfolio page with load more pagination
  • PHP 8.2 warning caused by our theme
  • Empty gallery item in portfolio page causing Fatal PHP error
  • Sidebar widget links not clickable on Customizer
  • Help icon being duplicated on Customizer
  • Footer visibility on single item not working
  • Incorrect container width for “Stack” layout type on single product page
  • Starter Sites autoloading optimized, reducing unnecessary options
  • Portfolio items incorrect animation showing delays
  • Removed duplicate heading description or shop tags/category pages
  • Portfolio filters not showing on archive page
  • Site frame still applying padding on disabled devices
  • Sticky header incorrect offset when site frame is enabled
  • Incorrect quick links on dashboard are fixed
  • Option to disable the lightbox in Single Portfolio was not working
  • Sticky description in portfolio displayed incorrectly on mobile
  • Stretched gallery in Portfolio causing horizontal scroll
  • Centered gallery mode not working properly in Carousel portfolio item type
  • Featured videos on portfolio paused unexpectedly
  • Other improvements and fixes
Update
  • Swiper updated to latest version – 11.1.14
  • Video.js updated to latest version – 8.17.4
  • Freemius SDK updated to latest version – 2.8.1

Version 4.0

New
  • Refactored the codebase for improved maintainability, performance, and coding standards
  • Enhanced performance for faster load times and a smoother experience
  • New theme dashboard for enhanced control and management
  • Moved theme options to the Customizer for better live preview editing
  • Fully compatible with Elementor
  • Enhanced compatibility with Block Editor
  • Two Elementor widgets included: Blog Posts and Portfolio Items
  • Integrated Freemius for flexible license management
  • Theme color palette with options to add custom colors and export palettes
  • Global recognition of theme color palettes across Block Editor, Elementor, and ACF
  • 11 new Elementor Starter Sites added
  • Reworked WPBakery Starter Sites
  • General Settings page in the theme dashboard: Kalium → Settings
  • Deferred all JavaScript for improved page performance and a higher Core Web Vitals score
  • Lightbox library is loaded only when gallery appears on viewport
  • Almost no jQuery dependent – approximately 95% reduction in jQuery usage in the theme
  • Reduced usage of the GSAP animation library by converting simple animations to CSS for improved performance
  • Reduced the number of required plugins to just ACF Pro
  • Latest CSS trends: variables, new properties, and all Baseline 2023 features
  • Around 25% reduction in overall CSS size
  • Enhanced overall accessibility to meet WCAG standards, ensuring a better experience for all users
  • 12 new localized theme translations added
  • RTL support integrated throughout the entire theme
  • White Label feature for the Agency plan
  • Reworked Social Networks icons with support for 40+ social networks and custom icons
  • Reworked Scroll to Top feature
  • Reworked Maintenance Mode feature
  • Reworked Site Frame (formerly Theme Border) with border radius support
  • Supports two media players: Native and Video.js
  • Fancybox: New general lightbox type implemented
  • Swiper: New general carousel type implemented
  • Forms styles: Global forms styling
  • Buttons styles: Global buttons styling
  • Link styles with 4 different types
  • 3 predefined container sizes with custom size support
  • Adjustable block spacing for entry content
  • Two sidebar styles supported with advanced styling options, including width, spacing, padding and colors
  • Sticky sidebar support for the entire sidebar or just the last widgets
  • Featured image support for search results, with options for image size and style
  • Unified pagination options for post types: Posts, Portfolio, and Products
  • Footer: Drag-and-drop footer layout builder
  • Footer: Content now pulled from widgets for greater flexibility
  • Reworked entire portfolio module for wider support throughout the theme
  • Portfolio Page: Advanced filtering options with support for two filters (category and tag)
  • Blog page: Custom styling options for post cards
  • Blog page: Featured image with size options, aspect ratio and custom style support
  • Blog page: Enhanced pagination options with greater control over appearance
  • Post Page: Narrow layout format implemented with width options and wide alignment support
  • Post Page: Reworked Related Posts section with additional options
  • Post Page: Reverse navigation option on prev/next links
  • WooCommerce: Mini Cart (or Card Drawer) implemented with various display options
  • WooCommerce: Free shipping progress bar implemented
  • WooCommerce: 3 badge types supported for products
  • WooCommerce: Sale badge with discount percentage
  • WooCommerce: List layout type supported on products page
  • WooCommerce: Columns switcher for products page
  • WooCommerce: Product card builder, create your own desired card with 12 unique elements
  • WooCommerce: Option to show/hide sidebar on products page with or without animation
  • WooCommerce: 6 new category layouts for products page
  • WooCommerce: Option to add image on login/registration forms on the My Account page for a better appearance
  • WooCommerce: 2 styles of cart subtotals container on Cart and Checkout page
  • WooCommerce: Sticky cart subtotals container during the checkout
  • WooCommerce: Checkout steps implemented
  • WooCommerce: Full-width products gallery support
  • WooCommerce: 9 gallery types available for displaying product images
  • WooCommerce: Fade and slide animations for gallery slider
  • WooCommerce: Adjustable maximum number of gallery items to display
  • WooCommerce: Extra tab styles – choose from Tabs, Accordions, or Stacked containers
  • WooCommerce: Vertical and horizontal tabs supported
  • WooCommerce: Option to display accordions in product summary container – collapsed or expanded
  • New theme options export and import interface
  • Countless additions and improvements in Kalium 4 — so many, we ran out of room on the changelog
Update
  • Tested PHP compatibility up to 8.3
  • WordPress 6.6 compatibility added
  • WooCommerce 9.2.2 compatibility added
  • Latest Bootstrap integration (v5.3.3)
  • Every JavaScript library is now at latest version available
  • Google Fonts list updated to the latest version

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