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Changelog: Facebook Video for Joomla

This is the official changelog for the Facebook Video by IWS. We regularly improve compatibility, security, and usability. All updates are tested and fully documented.

Last update: January 1, 2026.
Developer: Alexander — author of all IWS extensions.

v1.2.2 — January 1, 2026

  • Optimized module performance.
  • Removed the “IWS.BY” tab from module settings.
  • Updated the link to the module’s changelog.
  • Updated the link to the official module documentation.
  • Updated the plugin name.
  • Updated Russian and English language translations.
  • Improved the module settings interface.
  • Released version compatible with Joomla 6.
  • Optimized work of the module.
  • Changed the link to the module page.
  • Removed translations of the module that are not relevant.
  • Notification on the module page is divided into two parts.
  • Added “IWS.BY” tab in the module settings.
  • Removed field descriptions. Field descriptions are now available only in the official documentation.
  • Removed link to the Pro version of the module. The Pro version of the module has ceased to exist.
  • The link to the module update history has been changed.
  • The link to the module documentation has been changed.
  • Processing of the video output function has been moved to the Helper file.
  • Facebook API has been updated.
  • For Joomla 4 and Joomla 5 versions removed errors and warnings on PHP 8.0 and higher.
  • Optimized work of the module.
  • The version of the module for Joomla 5 is allocated in a separate branch. Now the version for Joomla 5 has its own separate repository for updates. This step is necessary for correct work with Joomla 5.
  • Optimized operation of the module.
  • In language files the name of the module has been unified for ease of work.
  • Optimized the work of the module.
  • Changed link to video, set for default value.
  • Changed Facebook SDK script connection, now defer and async are set to the plugin script.
  • Changed the translation files.
  • Optimized module operation.
  • Optimized module operation.
  • Removed the «About module» tab from the plugin settings.
  • The settings interface has been optimized.
  • Fixed an error when generating block code with video.
  • Added option to add full screen video mode button in the video player.
  • In the version for Joomla 4 changes in namespaces.
  • Optimise the operation of the module.
  • Added translation into Greek.
  • Added translation into Polish.
  • Added translation into Hungarian.
  • Added translation into Chinese (simplified).
  • Added translation into Spanish.
  • Added translation into German.
  • Added translation into French.
  • Added translation into Portuguese.
  • Added translation into Portuguese (Brazil).
  • Added translation into Turkish.
  • Added translation into Korean.
Joomla 3
  • Optimise the operation of the module.
  • Added translation into Italian.
  • Optimised interface according to Joomla 4 documentation.
Joomla 4
  • Optimised interface according to Joomla 4 documentation.
  • Added translation into Italian.
  • Corrected links to documentation.
  • Added server list of changes when updating the module.
  • Optimised module according to Joomla 4 documentation.
  • Added sha256, sha384 and sha512 hash sum checks on module update.
  • Optimise the operation of the module.
  • The module branches for Joomla 3 and Joomla 4 versions are divided into separate modules. This is necessary for proper operation of the modules and interface.
  • Optimise the operation of the module.
  • Optimise the operation of the module.
  • Added a field responsible for the language of the plug-in SDK.
  • Minor corrections.

First stable version of the module.

Update prepared by: Alexander, IWS developer

Every change is tested and security-reviewed.
If you have a question — contact me directly: support@iws.by