Version 4.1.3
Fix- Product categories count string was not translatable due to missing count parameter in _n() function
- Sticky header items clickable through background when not using transparent background
- Hamburger menu (toggle bars) not visible when “Hamburger Menu Label” is turned off
- Portfolio settings in admin sometimes not showing properly
- Portfolio lightbox and filters now properly handle URL hash and push state with unified history updates
- Portfolio Load More pagination button not behaving correctly in certain cases
- Images with custom aspect ratio appear distorted in certain elements
- Various other adjustments and enhancements
Update- Swiper updated to latest version – 11.2.6
- Google Fonts list updated to the latest version
NoteVersion 4.1.2
NewImprove- Post and Portfolio navigation improved with new layout types and greater customization options
- Added option to set a default portfolio archive page, updating archive and taxonomy links accordingly – https://d.pr/i/zBDjJg
- Improved compatibility with Complianz plugin to prevent JS errors
- Added styling controls for the Hamburger Menu in Sticky Header options
- Enhanced WPML plugin compatibility
Fix- Portfolio filters on taxonomy pages reload the page instead of filtering via JS
- Disabling the Like feature in Portfolio causes JavaScript errors
- Product hover block overlaps pagination by preventing clicks
- Fullscreen portfolio item title alignment fixed
- WPBakery Stretch Row option on nested rows not working properly
- Mobile menu closes unexpectedly when clicking anchor (#) links the first time, then works correctly
- Active menu color not applying to toggle button in Mobile Menu
- Fixed Danish translations
- Various minor fixes and refinements
Update- Swiper updated to latest version – 11.2.5
- Video.js library updated to latest version – 8.22.0
- Vimeo Player API updated to latest version – 2.26.0
- Google Fonts list updated to the latest version
NoteVersion 4.1.1
Fix- Page heading title causes fatal error with latest WPBakery version
- Full-width footer container breaks when content alignment is changed from default
- Switching portfolio filters on taxonomy pages (portfolio_category) didn’t load items properly
- Portfolio container has irregular gaps when items with featured videos are present
- Featured videos add extra space in portfolio grid when using WordPress video player
- Unable to delete TypoLab fonts due to fatal PHP errors
- Other small fixes and improvements
Update- Swiper updated to latest version – 11.2.2
- Google Fonts list updated to the latest version
Version 4.1
NewImprove- Overall performance improvements and decreased execution time
- Option to set a custom image size for product category images added – https://d.pr/i/UPwk3K
Fix- Portfolio items not rendered after editing in WPBakery frontend editor
- Preselected Portfolio category/tag not working properly (showing all items)
- Portfolio Filter: Nested categories/tags not functioning beyond 2 levels deep
- Portfolio filters in category/tag not showing items from other categories/tags
- Portfolio load-more navigation interfering with layout types when two or more different portfolio sets are included on the same page
- Could not update theme plugins via WP-CLI
- Distorted videos when viewing in fullscreen mode
- Various fixes and improvements
Update- Swiper updated to latest version – 11.2.1
- Vimeo Player API updated to latest version – 2.25.1
- Google Fonts list updated to the latest version
- Updated Freemius SDK to the latest version
Version 4.0.10
New- WooCommerce 9.5.x compatibility added
Version 4.0.9
NewImprove- Added support for portfolio tags in single portfolio item navigation as previous/next links – https://d.pr/i/p6ORI2
- Option to toggle the portfolio heading container (title and description) – https://d.pr/i/6Bg6pU
- Added option to disable autoplay for videos in Lightbox – https://d.pr/i/EHtH67
- Improved compatibility with EWWW Image Optimizer plugin
- Improved v3-to-v4 upgrade script
Fix- Fixed issue with portfolio filters failing to fetch additional items when a specific taxonomy is selected
- Closing Lightbox on portfolio did not restore the URL to its initial path
- Broken preview of loading animations for Image Placeholder after WP 6.7 – https://d.pr/i/UxILgE
- Fixed PHP warning generated by _load_textdomain_just_in_time function
- Reworked fix for portfolio categories linked in the header menu leading to 404 error pages; now fully functional
- Fixed issue where WPBakery Heading background color did not apply to the heading element
- Infinite Scroll pagination not working with certain configuration options
- Cart drawer not closing after changing the quantity of items
- Portfolio lightbox item opening twice on a single page
- Portfolio item hover overlay icon size incorrect for all items except the first one
- Elementor Data Updater failing to complete due to theme-related errors
- Deprecation warnings from YITH Wishlisht plugin
- WooCommerce quantity buttons deformed due to general button styles
- Elementor Portfolio Items widget not visible in edior on Safari
- WPBakery Masonry Portfolio not applying 25% item size correctly
- Autoplaying featured videos in Portfolio not working with “Infinite Scroll” pagination enabled
- General improvements and fixes
Update- Video.js library updated to latest version – 8.21.0
- Google Fonts list updated to the latest version
Note- Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🎄🎉
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
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
NoteVersion 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