JCH Optimize Pro 9.1.0

New features​

• Added feature to use the Lite YouTube Embed facade for YouTube videos above the fold.
• Added function to try to detect and load LCP automatically
• Added limited support for browsers without WEBP support using User Agent info

Changes​

• Improvements in the Image Optimization feature and API

Bug fixes​

• [MEDIUM] Fix PHP errors on sites running on servers with PSR modules installed and using php than OHO 8.3
• [MEDIUM] Fix issue with responsive images not loading in CSS when image converted to WEBP
• [MEDIUM] Fix issues with Optimize By URL mode

Miscellaneous changes​

• Limit the amount of font files and images preloaded by the HTTP/2 feature automatically to avoid overloading the critical path
• Minimum supported Joomla version is now 4.4.0

What's new​

This release includes several bug fixes and some improvements. All are advised to upgrade.

Developed and tested on up to PHP 8.3.16 and Joomla! 5.2.2

Changelog​

Changes​

• Added User-Agent identifier 'JchOptimizeCrawler' for recache crawler
• Dont record hits on articles while using Page Cache if option disabled in component
• Improved compatibility with Cloudflare caching by removing no-cache header from .htaccess codes
• Improved implementation of background image lazy loading
• Modify default HTML sections in Reduce DOM feature

Bug fixes​

• [HIGH] Feature to update CRSF token broken
• [HIGH] Fixed intermittent uncaught error when saving page cache.
• [LOW] Don't lazy load background images without a valid path
• [LOW] Fixed exceptions caused by invalid selectors while lazy loading background images.
• [LOW] Fixed issue with incorrect character encoding in some CSS files
• [MEDIUM] Page Cache would print multiple lines of Ajax codes included by JCH Optimize
• [MEDIUM] Responsive images loading when not enabled

Bug fixes​

• [HIGH] Fixed PHP error on Joomla 4 with Page Cache.

New features​

• Add configure Helper settings for Reduce Unused JavaScript and Optimize CSS Delivery.
• Added Mobile and Desktop only settings in LCP feature.
• Added setting to crop mobile image rather than resize preserving aspect ratio when generating responsive images.
• Added settings to exclude sections from Reduce DOM feature and to include selected DIVs using id or class.
• Added settings to lazyload selected images above the fold such as hidden slider images and submenu icons.

Removed features​

• Remove Expired Delete Cache function. Use Recache CRON to avoid cache-buildup.

Changes​

• Separate Image features from CSS features on Dashboard.
• Settings 'Include Files' in Http/2 Preload and 'Preconnect domains' in Preconnect 3rd party Origins now accept crossorigin attribute values.
• Use Joomla Dashboard component to style Dashboard.

Miscellaneous changes​

• Minimum supported Joomla version is now 4.3.0
• Namespace Lazysizes library to avoid conflicts.
• modeSwitcher module added to free version

Changelog​

New features​

• Add setting to load LCP images using id/class
• Added settings to lazy load hidden images above the fold.

Bug fixes​

• [LOW] Optimize by URls didn't work on a few sites.

Miscellaneous changes​

• CSS loaded asynchronously in Optimize CSS Delivery feature is added to the bottom of the page.
• Use loading attribute to lazy load images instead of JavaScript. JavaScript is only used to lazy load background images and audio/video

Bug fixes​

• [LOW] WEBP and responsive images were not loaded over CDN.

Miscellaneous changes​

• Added support for resizing WEBP images to create responsive images
• Background images that are LCP with responsive images generated can now be appropriately preloaded with high priority

Changelog​

New features​

• Add responsive images feature

Removed features​

• Removed cache expiry mode setting

Bug fixes​

• [HIGH] Fix CSS issue with handling cassiopeia template
• [MEDIUM] Backup images were only saved when WEBP images generated

Miscellaneous changes​

• Further improvement in how cache expiry function to improve stability and efficiency

What's new​

This release is a maintenance update featuring some improvements and minor bug fixes. All are encouraged to upgrade.

Developed and tested on up to PHP 8.2.13 and Joomla! 4.4.1|5.0.1

Changelog​

New features​

• Add setting to limit max file size for upload in Optimize Image feature.

Changes​

• Improve event messaging in modal while optimizing images using websockets.
• Improved caching to reduce server resource usage.

Bug fixes​

• [LOW] Couldn't exclude JavaScript files with async attributes.

Miscellaneous changes​

• Error messages for failed requests during recache is logged.

New features​

• Add setting to easily find the Elements above fold value. Only works if Debug Plugin is enabled.

Changes​

• Improved code that was causing high resource usage on some sites.
• The new Optimize Image feature wasn't working optimally on some servers.

Bug fixes​

• [LOW] Fix issue with unfound UnlinkException PHP errors.
• [MEDIUM] Fixed issue with preloads triggering warning in browser console about request credentials mode don't match