This is the official changelog for the module "VK Community Widget" for Joomla by IWS.BY. We regularly improve compatibility, security, and usability. All updates are tested and documented.
Module Update:
September 29, 2026
Latest Version:
v1.1.3
Developer:
IWS.BY
v1.1.3 September 29, 2026 Latest
  • Optimized module performance.
  • Added the iwsby-vk-groups-{ID} class to the module template to allow applying CSS styles. Instead of {ID}, enter the module ID from the Joomla administrator panel.
  • Added a "Website ID" field to the module settings, where you need to enter the ID of the application registered in the VK Open API. Read more in the module documentation.
  • Changed the Open API script domain from vk.com to vk.ru.
  • Changed the module widget ID from iwsby_vk_groups_{ID} to iwsby-vk-groups-{ID}. Instead of {ID}, enter the module ID from the Joomla administrator panel.
v1.1.2 September 27, 2025
  • Module performance optimized.
  • Updated module name in Russian and English.
  • Removed "IWS.BY" tab from module settings.
  • Updated the link to module documentation.
  • Updated the link to module changelog.
  • Updated Russian and English translations of the module.
  • Optimized module settings interface.
  • Changed default color in "Button Color" setting.
  • Released module version for Joomla 6.
v1.1.1 September 22, 2024
  • Module performance optimized.
  • Updated the link to the module page.
  • Removed field descriptions from module settings. Field descriptions are now available in the official module documentation.
  • Added "IWS.BY" tab in settings. It displays all Joomla extensions from IWS.BY.
  • Split the notification in module settings into two parts. The first notification contains a link to the documentation. The second notification contains the support service email.
  • Updated VK OpenAPI.
  • Updated the link to the module changelog.
  • Moved widget processing functions to the Helper file.
  • Updated the documentation link.
  • Fixed found errors and warnings for Joomla 4 and Joomla 5 on PHP version 8.0 and higher.
v1.1.0 July 28, 2023
  • Module performance optimized.
  • Joomla 5 module version separated into a dedicated branch. The Joomla 5 version now has its own separate update repository. This step is necessary for proper functionality with Joomla 5.
v1.0.10 January 3, 2022
  • Module performance optimized.
v1.0.9 March 20, 2022
  • Module performance optimized.
  • Removed the "About Module" tab from module settings.
v1.0.8 November 8, 2021
  • Module performance optimized.
v1.0.7 October 16, 2021

Joomla 3

  • Module performance optimized.

Joomla 4

  • Module performance optimized according to the Joomla 4 developer documentation.
  • Administrator panel interface optimized.
  • Implemented changelog display feature upon module update.
  • Added sha256, sha384, and sha512 hash sum verification for security during module updates.
v1.0.6 September 11, 2021
  • Interface optimized; some fields are now displayed according to the widget display mode.
  • Module performance optimized.
  • Fixed documentation links.
  • Module development branches separated for Joomla 3 and Joomla 4. This is necessary for interface optimization and proper functionality.
v1.0.5 July 17, 2021
  • Minor fixes.
  • VK OpenAPI version upgraded to version 169.
v1.0.4 February 22, 2021
  • Module performance optimization.
v1.0.3 June 1, 2020
  • Added "License Key" option. This field must be filled with the license key generated upon purchase. Without a license key, automatic module updates will not work.
  • Added Joomla 4 support.
v1.0.2 March 4, 2020
  • VK public API version updated to version 168.
  • Added "Extended mode" option, which enables extended information display in news view mode.
v1.0.1 March 4, 2020
  • Module performance optimized.
  • VK public API version updated to version 167.
  • Added an option for connecting VK public API to the website.
  • Added English version of the module.
  • Added support for automatic module updates using standard Joomla CMS tools. When a new module update is released, Joomla will notify and offer to update to the latest version.
  • Removed the widget ID input field; the widget ID is now generated automatically based on the module ID in the Joomla system.
v1.0.0 March 4, 2020 🎉 Official Release
  • Official module release.

Update prepared by: Alexander, IWS Developer

Every change is made after testing and security verification.

If you have a question — write directly: support@iws.by.