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 4.2.1

NewImproveFix
  • Various bug fixes and improvements related to the new Template Parts feature
  • Pill navigation style not applied on live site due to incorrect attribute assignment
  • Header text element is now translatable with WPML
  • Review stars in the review form now display with correct height and alignment
  • Fixed theme-related translation early loading notice
Update
    Note

    Version 4.2

    NewImprove
    • Edge case where pages with a post parent were treated as single posts when accessed without the parent slug
    • Implemented hierarchical permalinks for Portfolio Post Type by replacing taxonomy rewrite tags with nested term slugs
    Fix
    • Mobile pagination layout breaking on product catalog pages
    • Mobile menu submenu links redirect immediately without toggling the submenus first
    • Resolved issue where page and post links were missing in editor link suggestions
    • Portfolio category menu links redirecting to incorrect pages instead of the defined portfolio page
    • Nested portfolio filters not highlighted when landing directly on a pre-filtered page
    • Blog page heading category hierarchy corrected when viewing category archives
    • Related products container styles not being applied
    • Other small improvements and refinements across the theme
    Update
    • Bootstrap updated to latest version – 5.3.6
    • Vimeo Player API updated to latest version – 2.27.1
    • Updated Freemius SDK to the latest version
    • Google Fonts list updated to the latest version

    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

    Version 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
    Note

    Version 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
    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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