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.
Older versions: Kalium 3 changelogs are available here.
Version 4.0.3
- 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
- Video.js updated to latest version – 8.18.1
- Explore our new, better-structured documentation site at: https://docs.kaliumtheme.com for a more organized and user-friendly experience
- If you’d like to contribute to translating Kalium into your language, please visit the Kalium Translations site: https://translate.kaliumtheme.com/projects/kalium/
Version 4.0.2
- Transfer theme options from Child Theme to Parent theme and vice versa – https://d.pr/i/ukJSQV
- 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
- WooCommerce 9.3.x compatibility added
- Compatibility with Classic Widgets plugin added
- Improved Starter Sites importing process by generating thumbnails at the end
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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