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Changelog: Google Analytics for Joomla

This is the official changelog for the Google Analytics plugin by IWS for Joomla CMS. We regularly improve compatibility, security, and usability. All updates are thoroughly tested and documented.

Last update: January 5, 2026.
Developer: Alexander — author of all IWS extensions.

v1.2.2 — January 5, 2026

  • Plugin performance optimized.
  • Removed the “IWS.BY” tab from plugin settings.
  • Updated the link to the plugin changelog.
  • Updated the link to the official plugin documentation.
  • Updated Russian and English language translations.
  • Optimized the plugin settings interface.
  • Released version for Joomla 6.
  • Optimized plugin operation.
  • Changed the link to the plugin’s official page.
  • Removed translations of the plugin that have lost their relevance.
  • Removed field descriptions in the settings. The description is now available only in the plugin’s official documentation.
  • The “IWS.BY” tab has been added to the plugin settings. It contains a list of all extensions for Joomla from IWS.BY.
  • Notification with a link to the documentation and support e-mail is divided into two parts.
  • The link to the plugin update history has been changed.
  • The link to the plugin documentation has been changed.
  • Removed errors and warnings on PHP 8.0 and higher for Joomla 5 plugin.
  • Optimized work of the plugin.
  • The version of the plugin 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 the work of the plugin.
  • Removed the PHP warning that appears when PHP 8.1 and above is enabled.
  • Optimized the work of the plugin.
  • Optimized plugin operation.
  • Removed the “About plugin” tab from the plugin settings.
  • Optimise the operation of the plug-in.
  • Added translation into Polish.
  • Added translation into Chinese (simplified).
  • Added translation into German.
  • Added translation into Japanese.
  • Added translation into French.
  • Added translation into Portuguese.
  • Added translation into Portuguese (Brazil).
  • Added translation into Turkish.
  • Added translation into Korean.
Joomla 3
  • Optimized plugin operation.
  • Added translation into Italian.
  • Added translation into Hungarian.
  • Added translation into Spanish.
Joomla 4
  • Optimized plugin operation.
  • Added translation into Italian.
  • Added translation into Hungarian.
  • Added translation into Spanish.
  • A sha256, sha384 and sha512 hash sum checks feature has been implemented during the upgrade.
  • Implemented a function that displays a list of changes when the plug-in is updated.
  • Optimise the operation of the plug-in.
  • Corrected links to documentation.
  • Corrected compatibility with other plugins leading to the error.
  • Optimise the operation of the plug-in.

Initial stable release of the plugin..

Update prepared by: Alexander, IWS developer

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