JCH Optimize Pro 9.0.1

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

This release is a maintenance update that fixes a PHP error on some sites. All are welcome to upgrade

Developed and tested on up to PHP 8.2.11 and Joomla! 4.4.0|5.0.0

Changelog​

Bug fixes​

• [HIgh] Fixes PHP error in CacheManager.php file.
• [LOW] Fixes issue with JavaScript errors on some sites.
• [MEDIUM] Fixes issue with using Smart Combine when excluding JavaScript files.
• [MEDIUM] Some images not showing when Load Webp images enabled.

What's new​

This release is a maintenance update that fixes a PHP error on some sites. All are welcome to upgrade

Developed and tested on up to PHP 8.2.11 and Joomla! 4.4.0|5.0.0

Changelog​

Bug fixes​

• [HIGH] Fixes a PHP error on some sites.