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

Version 4.3

NewImprove
  • Portfolio load more pagination now automatically retrieves the next set of items
  • Starter Site content importing process improved for better display of the imported site
Fix
  • WooCommerce Demo Store notice showing under the site frame
  • Product quantity changes on cart page not updated the cart totals
  • Standard pagination (numbers) not working correctly on Portfolio archive
  • Template Parts occasionally hiding from the menu on the edit page
  • Other small fixes and improvements
OtherUpdate
  • Bootstrap updated to latest version - 5.3.8
  • GSAP updated to latest version - 3.13.0
  • Swiper updated to latest version - 12.0.2
  • Video.js updated to latest version - 8.23.4
  • Vimeo Player API updated to latest version - 2.29.7
  • Google Fonts list updated to latest version
Note

Version 4.2.5

NewImprove
  • Starter Site content importing process improved for better display of the imported site
Fix
  • Scroll to Section stopped working when one of the sections was not existent
  • Various small fixes and improvements
Update
  • Video.js updated to latest version - 8.23.4
  • Vimeo Player updated to latest version - 2.29.3

Version 4.2.4

Improve
  • Imported products appeared out of stock after installing a starter site due to missing variation data regeneration
Fix
  • Latest WPBakery section block breaks layout container wrapping
  • Mobile product carousel didn't update to selected variation image
  • Auto thumbnails in vertical product gallery not displaying correctly on mobile
  • Blog post navigation looped even when disabled
  • Product borders on cart page broken after WooCommerce 10
Update
  • Vimeo Player updated to latest version - 2.29.2
  • Freemius SDK updated to latest version
  • Google Fonts list updated to latest version

Version 4.2.3

New
  • Compatibility with Additional Variation Images plugin added
Improve
  • Product images in loops now reflect the selected variation image instead of defaulting to the parent product image
  • Improved mobile carousel behavior for product galleries using the Grid layout type
  • Cart and Checkout pages not reflecting mini cart quantity changes
  • Delay in image switching for variable products
  • Improved v3-to-v4 upgrade script
Fix
  • Some portfolio items with empty external links no longer render broken href attributes
  • Product image gallery on cards conflicts with Elementor Pro Carousel widget
  • Horizontal scrolling issue caused by custom headers created with Elementor site builder (pro version)
  • "Hide captions" setting has no effect on comparison images on Project Page
  • Product columns now correctly apply the selected mobile columns number
  • Product columns in WPBakery WooCommerce elements ignore columns value and inherit from theme options instead
  • Placeholder color support for Contact Form 7 dropdown menus
  • Other small fixes and improvements
Update
  • Swiper updated to latest version - 11.2.10
  • Google Fonts list updated to latest version

Version 4.2.2

Improve
  • Option to toggle mobile carousel for Product Gallery on Grid gallery type - https://d.pr/i/KZuKJa
  • Added option to add Custom CSS classes on header elements - https://d.pr/i/AB3zzk
  • Added support for free shipping coupons in the WooCommerce free shipping bar functionality
  • Improved WPML compatibility with Template Parts
Fix
  • Page Options and Custom CSS not showing in Product edit page - https://d.pr/i/Eb6iab
  • Elementor Pro caused the site header to disappear when a custom footer was assigned but no custom header was set
  • Fixed issue preventing complete removal of Starter Site content during uninstall, which caused leftover data
  • WooCommerce product shortcodes now correctly apply column settings
Update
  • Bootstrap updated to latest version - 5.3.7
  • Swiper updated to latest version - 11.2.8
  • Video.js updated to latest version - 8.23.3

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

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 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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