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Helix Ultimate & SP Page Builder Bring Joomla 5 Compatibility, Latest PHP Support & More

25 October 2023
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Helix Ultimate & SP Page Builder Bring Joomla 5 Compatibility, Latest PHP Support & More

Get ready for an exciting update! 

Your favorite Helix Ultimate & SP Page Builder bring Joomla 5 compatibility and a slew of improvements. With Joomla 5 and PHP 8.2 compatibility, these updates promise smoother and more flexible web development.

Let's delve into the details and explore what this update has in store for you!

Note: Before updating to Joomla 5, you must back up your live site to protect your data and enable easy restoration in case of issues.

Helix Ultimate v2.0.16 changelog:

  • New: Added Logo Show/Hide option in Off-canvas menu
  • Update: Joomla 5 compatibility
  • Update: PHP 8.2 compatibility
  • Update: Updated the Twitter X logo on social icons
  • Fix: Resolved frontend media upload issue when using third-party editors
  • Fix: Fixed the issue with navigation font settings not working on Off-canvas
  • Fix: Images and Links not working in frontend article edit even if enabled from settings

Joomla 5 Support & PHP 8.2 Compatibility

Joomla 5 is out and introduces a comprehensive set of modern features and enhancements! It includes a refined dark mode for users and administrators, advanced web asset caching, Schema.org integration for enhanced SEO, automatic source code optimization, and guess what? It's now playing nice with PHP 8+! There's a whole lot more in there too. 

With today’s update, Helix Ultimate v2.0.16 is fully compatible with Joomla 5, ensuring that you can seamlessly transition to the latest Joomla version. 

Additionally, we've updated our compatibility to include PHP 8.2, so your website runs smoothly and securely on the latest PHP releases.

New Off-canvas Logo Show/Hide Option 

In this version, we're introducing a new feature - Off-canvas Logo Show/Hide settings. Now, you have the flexibility to control the display of your logo in the off-canvas menu, adding a whole new dimension to your website's design.

Sport the Latest Twitter X Logo

Helix Ultimate Twitter X logo

We've also updated the Twitter X logo on all social icons in this update. Your website will now sport the latest Twitter branding.

SP Page Builder Got Updated Too

That’s not all! SP Page Builder joins the compatible party with its own set of enhancements in version 5.1.6:

SP Page Builder v5.1.6 Changelog

  • Update: Joomla 5 compatibility 
  • Update: PHP 8.2 compatibility
  • Fix: Fixed a client addon carousel item problem
  • Fix: Resolved a preview issue with nested div addons in the Product List addon
  • Fix: Addressed the issue with dropping saved addons 

This update ensures that SP Page Builder is in perfect sync with Joomla 5 and the latest PHP releases, delivering a seamless and efficient website-building experience. 

Time to Update! 

While the hot feature of today’s update is undoubtedly the full support for Joomla 5, we’ve also fixed a couple of nagging bugs in both Helix Ultimate and SP Page Builder. 

So what’s the wait? Make sure to update your Helix Ultimate & SP Page Builder today to upgrade to the latest Joomla version. 

Stay tuned for more exciting updates coming your way! 

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Zareen Tasnim

Zareen Tasnim

Technical Content Writer
Zareen is a technical content writer at JoomShaper. She's a tech enthusiast, writer by day, programmer by night, and always a foodie at heart!
Chris
Chris
6 months ago
Will PageBuilder v3 get J5 support?
Kawshar Ahmed
Kawshar Ahmed
6 months ago
With the reintroduction of the backend editor in SP Page Builder 5, there's little justification for dedicating significant resources to adding Joomla 5 support to the 3.x series. We strongly recommend upgrading to the latest version, as we've rolled out multiple updates that address various critical vulnerabilities in SP Page Builder.
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Fernando Bautista
6 months ago
Genial, a ustedes muchas gracias por su enorme esfuerzo en ofrecernos el modo seguro de actualizarnos a Joomla 5 disfrutando de Helix Ultimate y SPPB5.
Kawshar Ahmed
Kawshar Ahmed
6 months ago
Let us know if you face any issue. We will be always there :)

Thanks
M
manruy
6 months ago
Hi, will helix3 framework templates get PHP and Joomla 5 support ?
Kawshar Ahmed
Kawshar Ahmed
6 months ago
We have not decided yet but may I know which templates are you using of Helix3?

Thanks
Paul Frankowski
Paul Frankowski
5 months ago
Yes, Helix3 will get Joomla 5 support this week. But I don't recommend using Joomla 5.0.0 on the production site yet, wait for J5.0.2 at least.

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