It’s time for a brand new update to SP Page Builder!
This time around, we’re bringing exciting new updates and features, from major enhancements to Dynamic Content to revitalizing the overall workflow and customization toolset for SP Page Builder.
Let’s see what’s cooking!
SP Page Builder v6.10.0 Changelog:
- New: Added color field support for Dynamic Content (Pro only)
- New: Added export option for custom icons (Pro only)
- New: Added multi-weight support for custom fonts (Pro only)
- New: Added multiple video upload to Dynamic Gallery Fields (Pro only)
- New: Added carousel options for the Dynamic Collection addon (Pro only)
- New: Added import/export for individual Dynamic Collections (Pro only)
- New: Added disable option for collection fields (Pro only)
- New: Added live search support to the Dynamic Filter search field (Pro only)
- New: Added option to play video on thumbnail hover in Gallery addon (Pro only)
- New: Added modified date to collections alongside creation date (Pro only)
- New: Added option to disable the page lock feature
- New: Added design controls for descriptions of Gallery addon items (Pro only)
- New: Added OpenStreetMap Carto API support (Pro only)
- New: Added animate once functionality for Animated Number addon (Pro only)
- Update: Improved opt-in form tag design (Pro only)
- Update: Warning shown when a selected typography is deleted
- Update: Improved accessibility in Team Carousel addon (Pro only)
- Update: Dynamic content source fields readability (Pro only)
- Update: Updated support for PHP 8.5
- Fix: SP Page Builder module not being removed from the database and status not updating
- Fix: Page lock applying when the page is locked by another user
- Fix: File download did not support subfolders in dynamic content (Pro only)
- Fix: Legacy structures were not working with models like GPT-3.5 Turbo for image generation (Pro only)
- Fix: Custom background position and size were not working in frontend editor
- Fix: Popup Builder was not showing content (Pro only)
- Fix: Dynamic content filter dropdown misplacement issue (Pro only)
- Fix: POW captcha not working with Contact Form (Pro only)
7 New Additions & Enhancements for Dynamic Content
Color field for Dynamic Collection and Dynamic Content
Collections can now include a color field, and you can use that value directly in Dynamic Content. Category labels, status tags, and themed cards can all pull their colors from your data instead of being styled one by one. Set the color once in the collection item and every layout that uses it stays in sync.
Carousel options for Dynamic Collections
Dynamic Content collections can now be displayed as a carousel instead of a static grid or stack. This is a great fit for portfolios, testimonials, product lists, and blog posts, where you want to show more content in less space. You configure and customize it from the Layout settings of the Dynamic Collection addon.
Import/export for individual collections
You can now export and import a single dynamic collection instead of moving all the collections on your site. Agencies and freelancers can reuse specific collection structures across different client projects, and moving a collection from staging to live becomes quick and low risk. Pick the collection, export it, and import it on the target site.
Hide option for collection fields
Instead of deleting a field you no longer need, you can now simply disable it. Your data stays intact, so nothing is lost if you change your mind later. It is a safer way to simplify a collection while a project is still evolving.
Modified date for collections
Collections now show a modified date next to the creation date. On sites with many collections or several editors, you can see at a glance what was updated recently and what has gone stale. It makes content audits and team handoffs much easier.
Live search in Dynamic Filter
The Dynamic Filter search field now presents results in real-time as users enter text into the search bar. There is no waiting for a page reload, so people reach what they want faster. It makes a real difference on directories, catalogs, listings, and any page with lots of items to browse.
Multiple video upload in Dynamic Gallery
You can now upload several videos to a Dynamic Gallery in one go. Building video-heavy galleries no longer means adding files one at a time, which saves real time on showreels, course pages, and portfolios.
To learn more about these updates, please refer to our detailed documentation for Dynamic Collection Fields and Dynamic Content Filtering.
Improvements to Gallery and Media
Play video on thumbnail hover in Gallery addon
Video items in a gallery can now play a preview when a visitor hovers over the thumbnail. Motion draws attention far better than a still frame, and visitors get a feel for the content before clicking. It works especially well for portfolios, product demos, and media libraries.
Design controls for Gallery item descriptions
The description text on gallery items in the Gallery addon now has its own design controls. You can match typography and styling to your brand instead of living with default looks or writing custom CSS. Your gallery stays consistent with the rest of your page design.
Before you try out the new and improved Gallery addon yourself, head over to our documentation for a quick overview and to guide you along.
Workflow and Customization
Setting to disable page lock
You can now turn off the page lock setting, which enforces check-in and check-out for different users. Solo developers and small teams that edit quickly no longer have to deal with lock interruptions. One switch, and you can edit freely.
Multi-weight support for custom fonts
If you upload custom fonts with varying font weights in the Font Book, the entire font family will appear as a single style instead of separate styles as it did before. While editing a text addon on a page, you can effortlessly switch between font weights and sizes within the same font family using the typography settings.
Export option for custom icons
Custom icons can now be exported. That gives you an easy backup and a simple way to reuse the same icon set across multiple projects or sites. No need to rebuild your icon library every time you start something new. Get more information on Custom Icons checking out our documentation.
OpenStreetMap Carto API support
The OpenStreetMap addon now supports the OpenStreetMap Carto API. It gives you an open, flexible map source as an alternative to proprietary providers, which is handy for projects that want to limit third-party dependencies or avoid API key setups. You can learn how to enable this feature and other changes to the SP Page Builder Settings in our official guide.
Animate once for Animated Number
The Animated Number addon now has an option to play the count animation only once. Visitors who scroll up and down a page no longer see the counter restart every time. This makes stats and milestones feel more polished instead of repetitive. Check out the Animated Number Addon documentation to learn more.
Other Miscellaneous Updates and Fixes
Beyond the headline features, 6.10.0 also includes a round of refinements and bug fixes:
- Support for PHP 8.5: SP Page Builder now works with PHP 8.5, so you can keep your server current without worrying about compatibility.
- Typography deletion warning: You now get a warning when you delete a typography preset that is still in use. No more surprise style changes across your pages.
- Better accessibility in Team Carousel: The Team Carousel addon is now easier to use with keyboards and assistive technologies.
- Popup Builder not showing content: Popups now display their content as expected.
- Page lock conflict: Page lock no longer applies when another user has the page locked, which removes a confusing editing conflict.
Update Now!
That's SP Page Builder v6.10.0. With PHP 8.5 support and a round of features and fixes, 6.10 makes your builder more stable and compatible with modern servers.
And don’t forget, your feedback shapes every release, so leave your thoughts down in the comments below!
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