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Changelog: VK Article Widget for Joomla

Последнее обновление:
November 29, 2025
Текущая версия:
v1.1.2
Разработчик:
IWS.BY

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

Last update: November 29, 2025.
Developer: Alexander — author of all IWS extensions.

v1.1.2 — November 29, 2025

  • Released version for Joomla 6.
  • Module performance optimized.
  • Updated the link to the module's changelog.
  • Updated the link to the official module documentation.
  • VK OpenAPI version updated to 169.
  • Plugin name has been updated.
  • The "IWS.BY" tab has been removed from the module settings.
  • Updated Russian and English translations of the module.
  • Module settings interface optimized.
  • Optimized work of the module.
  • The link to the module page has been changed.
  • The description of fields in the module settings has been removed. Field descriptions are available in the official documentation of the module.
  • In the module settings added tab “IWS.BY”, which shows all extensions for Joomla from IWS.BY.
  • Notification with a link to the module instructions and support e-mail is divided into two parts.
  • OpenAPI Vkontakte has been updated.
  • The link to the module update history has been changed.
  • Widget processing functions moved to the Helper file.
  • Removed references to the Pro version of the module. The Pro version has ceased to exist.
  • Links to the module documentation have been changed.
  • In versions of the module for Joomla 4 and Joomla 5 removed errors and warnings on PHP 8.0 and higher.
  • Optimized operation of the module.
  • Module version for Joomla 5 is separated into 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 module.
  • Optimized module operation.
  • Removed the «About module» tab from the module settings.
  • Optimized module operation.
Joomla 3
  • Optimized module operation.
Joomla 4
  • The module has been optimised according to the developer's documentation.
  • Optimised interface in the admin panel according to Joomla 4 developer documentation.
  • Added option to read the update history in the extension update window.
  • A reconciliation of sha256, sha384 and sha512 hash sums has been added during the update.
  • Optimise the operation of the module.
  • Module development is divided into two branches, separately for Joomla 4 and Joomla 3. This step is necessary for more convenient work with modules.
  • Optimise the operation of the module.
  • Added hints in the module settings fields.
  • Added information and a link to the paid version of the module.
  • Changes in the module's Russian and English translation files.
  • A field has been added to enter a licence key, which is given when downloading from the IWS.BY website.
  • Optimized module operation.
  • The version of the public VK API has been changed to version 168.

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