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Published: 07 June 2024

Last Updated: 26 July 2024

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Joomla 5.1.1 and 4.4.5 Are Here!

Joomla has released Joomla 5.1.1 and Joomla 4.4.5, bringing numerous enhancements and fixes to improve your website's performance and user experience.

We have gone through the list of 27 improvements and fixes in Joomla 5.5.1 and are highlighting the top 5 ones for you:

Top Improvements in Joomla 5.1.1:

• Proper Support for AVIF/WebP Images: Supports modern image formats, reducing load times and improving image quality #43295.
• Enhanced Empty State Help Links: Improves user assistance by providing contextual help links #43371.
• Backward Compatibility for Bootstrap Modals: Ensures older plugins and modules remain functional #43291.
• CodeMirror 6 JavaScript Highlighting: Enhances code editing capabilities with better JavaScript highlighting #43114.
• Improved Media Manager Thumbnails: Improves stability and user experience with better error handling for media manager thumbnails #43468.
• And 22 Other Improvements and Fixes!

As usual, the latest releases of Community Builder and of all our CB Add-Ons are fully compatible with these new Joomla versions. Please make sure to have the latest CB and CB Add-Ons versions installef for tested compatibility. Renew or upgrade your membership to update your CB Add-Ons if needed.

The Joomla 5.1.1 and 4.4.5 release announcement has a full list of improvements and fixes.

Upgrade now to take advantage of these enhancements and keep your site running smoothly!

Happy updating!

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Category: News

Published: 30 May 2024

Last Updated: 31 May 2024

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The Essential Role of Privacy in Web Security

In today's digital landscape, protecting user privacy is paramount. As web administrators, we must ensure that our sites are not only secure but also compliant with global privacy laws. This commitment to privacy extends to the tools we use, including CAPTCHA systems, which are crucial in defending against spambots and safeguarding user data.

Why Captchas Matter for Privacy and Security

CAPTCHAs are essential for distinguishing human users from automated bots, thus protecting your site from spam and malicious attacks. However, not all CAPTCHA solutions are created equal. Google's reCAPTCHA, for instance, has raised significant privacy concerns. The French Privacy Commission (CNIL) confirmed that reCAPTCHA collects excessive user data for purposes beyond security, which is non-compliant with many privacy regulations​ such as the GDPR (References [1] (in French), [2], [3] [4], [5] (in German))​. This data collection can include personal information, posing a risk to user privacy.

In response to these concerns, we’ve developed CB Antispam 6.0.0, a robust and privacy-compliant alternative to traditional CAPTCHAs like reCAPTCHA. Our new version not only offers superior protection but also aligns with stringent data privacy laws, ensuring your users' data remains secure and private.

Key Features of CB Antispam 6.0.0

1. Privacy-Focused Captchas: Our solution is designed to be fully compliant with global privacy standards, ensuring minimal data collection and maximum user trust. In addition of enhanced internal modes, such as the Honeypot and Delay methods, CB Antispam 6.0.0 now supports more privacy-conscius providers hCaptcha and Cloudflare Turnstile.
2. Enhanced Bot Detection: With improved algorithms, CB Antispam 6.0.0 effectively identifies and blocks sophisticated spambots, maintaining your site's integrity.
3. User-Friendly Experience: Our CAPTCHA challenges are straightforward for users to solve, reducing friction while maintaining high security.

Why should you upgrade to CB Antispam 6.0.0?

• Enhanced Privacy Compliance: By using CB Antispam, you avoid the privacy pitfalls associated with reCAPTCHA, thereby protecting your users' personal data and adhering to privacy laws.
• Improved Security: Our advanced bot detection mechanisms ensure that your site remains secure from automated threats, preserving your site's performance and user experience.
• Seamless Integration: CB Antispam 6.0.0 integrates effortlessly with your Joomla site, providing a hassle-free solution to enhance your site's security and privacy.

Ready to Upgrade Your Site's Security?

Don't compromise on privacy and security. Upgrade to CB Antispam 6.0.0 today and experience the benefits of a privacy-compliant, robust anti-spam solution.

Get CB Antispam 6.0.0 Now!

Or, for the best value, consider our membership plans that grant access to all CB add-ons, enhancing your Joomla site’s functionality and security.

For a deeper dive into the new features, check out Kyle's blog post on CB Antispam 6.0.0.

Let’s secure your digital future together!

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Published: 07 May 2024

Last Updated: 31 May 2024

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We're excited to introduce the latest milestone in digital file management: CB Package Builder 7.0.0! CB Package Builder is the most powerful and flexible digital product presentation tool and file download solution for Joomla, allowing you to transform your digital files into packages that can be presented to everyone but only be downloaded by authorized users. With support for Joomla ACL and built-in conditions based on user CB field values, CB Package Builder empowers you to control access to your digital content effortlessly.

Now, with the release of version 7.0.0, CB Package Builder is better than ever, packed with exciting new features, enhancements, and optimizations!

Here's what you need to know: 10 New Milestone-setting Features!

🎉 New Page Management: Managing product pages is now easier than ever with the introduction of Pages. Configure custom display features, add banners, backgrounds, and feature blocks to create engaging product pages for your downloads.

😍 Table Template: Prefer a clean table view of your packages? CB Package Builder now offers a table template for a streamlined browsing experience.

🎨 Enhanced Display Options: Take full control of the footer display for every package and preset. Toggle off specific display elements without modifying template files, and customize package pages with new features like banners, backgrounds, and feature blocks.

📦 Powerful File Management: Forget about parsing files exclusively from the filesystem! With CB Package Builder 7.0.0, files indexes are now stored in the database, resulting in exceptional performance improvements. Enjoy a new file management page on both frontend and administration sides, where you can easily upload, delete, and manage files for your packages.

🔍 Efficient Version Retrieval: Versions are now stored in the database, leading to a 2-3x performance increase in all frontend package views. Plus, with stored versions, retroactive downloading is now optionally possible, allowing users to access releases even after their subscription expires.

📱 Mobile-Friendly Design: We've got your mobile users covered, user engagement on the go!

🔒 Internal Improvements: We've made numerous internal improvements to the code base to ensure a more secure and fast experience for all users.

👍 There are Even More Features: Check out Kyle's blog post on CB Package Builder 7.0.0 for screenshots and even more new features and details!

Why is CB Package Manager 7.0.0 so useful for your site?

1. Create Stunning Product or Files Presentations:  Customize package pages with banners, backgrounds, and feature blocks thanks to Flexible Display Options. Enhance user engagement, and drive conversions with visually appealing displays that inspire user interaction and conversion actions.
2. Enjoy a Smooth User Experience: With its efficient file management: CB Package Manager 7.0.0 ensures faster performance and simplifies maintenance tasks by storing file indexes in the database, allowing you to scale seamlessly.
3. Control Precisely Access and Versions: With versions stored in the database, CB Package Manager 7.0.0 provides quick access to content, extends content access control, and enables effortless management of changes, ensuring higher user satisfaction and efficient content management.

Your Digital products presentation and downloads Journey Starts Now!

Download CB Package Builder 7.0.0 Now and Redefine your user experience with your downloadables!

Or take a look at it on our Demo Site running CB Package Builder 7.0.0 now!

Even our own Downloads section uses CB Package Builder!

Let's shape the future of downloading together and a big applause to Kyle for this amazing CB Add-On!

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Published: 30 April 2024

Last Updated: 30 April 2024

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🎉  Exciting Updates: Joomla 5.1 and Joomla 4.4.4 Released!  🥳

A Milestone Release

The Joomla! Project marks a significant milestone with the release of Joomla 5.1 alongside Joomla 4.4.4! After six months of dedicated work by Joomla volunteers, this release brings you  new features, security enhancements, and performance improvements.

Why Joomla 5.1 Matters

Joomla 5.1 marks a significant step forward in enhancing the user experience and functionality of the Joomla platform. With a focus on improving on-boarding, accessibility, streamlining the user interface, and enhancing security,

Joomla 5.1 empowers both new and experienced users to create stunning websites with ease. From the intuitive welcome guided tour to the revamped dark mode, Joomla 5.1 ensures that users can navigate and utilize the platform more efficiently than ever before.

Additionally, the implementation of The Update Framework (TUF) enhances the security of Joomla updates, providing users with peace of mind knowing their websites are protected against supply attacks.

With Joomla 5.1, users can expect a smoother, more enjoyable website-building experience, making it the ideal choice for individuals, businesses, and organizations alike.

Community Builder Compatibility

Community Builder latest release has been thoroughly tested on Joomla 5.1, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance. To fully enjoy the benefits of Joomla 5.1 with the latest compatible CB Add-ons and stellar forum support, we highly recommend to renew your Joomlapolis membership and to upgrade CB and your CB Add-ons too.

Key Highlights of Joomla 5.1:

The latest release of Joomla, version 5.1, brings forth a host of exciting new features and enhancements that cater to both novice users and seasoned developers. Let's delve into the key highlights that make Joomla 5.1 a noteworthy update:

1. Welcome Guided Tour: Joomla 5.1 introduces a welcome guided tour feature, offering new users a seamless introduction to the platform's interface. This guided tour simplifies the on-boarding process, empowering users to quickly familiarize themselves with Joomla's functionality and begin crafting their websites effortlessly.
2. Improved Dark Mode: Dark mode receives a significant upgrade in Joomla 5.1, offering users a more comfortable and visually appealing editing experience. This enhancement reduces eye strain during prolonged website editing sessions, fostering a more enjoyable user experience.
3. Accessibility Improvements: Ensuring inclusivity and user-friendliness, Joomla 5.1 updates the Jooa11y Accessibility Checker plugin, enhancing accessibility across Joomla sites. These improvements cater to diverse audiences, making Joomla websites more accessible and accommodating to all users.
4. SEO Enhancements: Joomla 5.1 prioritizes search engine optimization with enhancements to URL handling and final slash behavior. These improvements contribute to better search engine rankings and increased visibility for Joomla websites, ultimately driving more traffic and engagement.
5. Administration Interface Enhancements: With Joomla 5.1, managing your website has never been easier. The backend interface receives significant improvements, including a new dialogue boxes for various tasks, enhancing administrators' efficiency in overseeing Joomla websites.
6. TUF Updater: Joomla 5.1 implements The Update Framework (TUF) to bolster the security and reliability of updates. By verifying the authenticity of update files using digital signatures and trust mechanisms, Joomla 5.1 safeguards websites against supply attacks, ensuring they remain secure and up-to-date.
7. Library Updates: Keeping pace with technological advancements, Joomla 5.1 updates FontAwesome to version 6.5.1 and TinyMCE to version 6.8.3. These library updates provide users with access to cutting-edge features and functionalities, enhancing the overall performance and capabilities of Joomla websites.

With these key highlights, Joomla 5.1 stands as a testament to the platform's commitment to innovation and user satisfaction, offering a robust and feature-rich solution for website creation and management.

Why this makes a big difference

With these key highlights, Joomla 5.1 lowers the learning curve for new users and stands with the platform's commitment to innovation and user satisfaction, offering a robust and feature-rich solution for website creation and management.

Upgrade to Joomla 5.1 (or at least to Joomla 4.4.4)

We highly recommend the latest Joomla updates for all CB sites. Stay current with Joomla and Community Builder updates for the best possible experience for your website's users and a secure online environment.

If you are not on Joomla 5, we recommend to start planning the Joomla 3->4 mini-migration and/or the Joomla 4->5 upgrade. Joomla 3.10.15-elts (Extended Long Term Security) support ends February 17th 2025, and so will the CB support for Joomla 3 end too.

For a deeper dive into Joomla 5.1, check out Joomla's official announcement and the Joomla Magazine article on "What's new in Joomla 5.1".

A big Thank You to Volunteers!

Joomla is powered by a passionate community of users and developers who contribute their time and expertise to make Joomla better every day. We express a deep gratitude to all these volunteers doing a fantastic work.

Join the Joomla Community

By the way, whether you're a developer, designer, user, software architect or seasoned manager, there are plenty of ways to get involved and help shape the future of Joomla.

Community Builder Compatibility

The latest Community Builder 2.9.1, nightlies and all the latest versions of our CB Add-Ons are fully compatible with Joomla 5.1.0, 4.4.4, and 3.10.15-elts.

Renew Your CB Membership

To fully enjoy the benefits of Joomla 5.0 with the latest compatible CB Add-ons and stellar forum support, renew your Joomlapolis membership today. Gain access to the latest CB Add-on nightlies and support our work.

Thank you for your continued support of Joomla and Community Builder.

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Published: 29 February 2024

Last Updated: 11 March 2024

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🎉 Joomla 5.0.3, 4.4.3 and 3.10.15-elts are released and it's a safe upgrade! 🥳

The Joomla project has issued Joomla 5.0.3, 4.4.3, and 3.10.15-elts, focusing on security and bug fixes. These updates emphasize Joomla's ongoing commitment to accessible web design, inclusiveness, simplicity, and security.

Important Security Update

There releases address several security vulnerabilities, including one of high severity and two of moderate severity. For a complete list of the five security fixes, please see the official Joomla 5.0.3 and 4.4.3 announcement.

Notable improvements in Joomla 5.0.3

Joomla 5.0.3 fixes several minor bugs too, the most notable fixes being:

1. Resolving correct display of messages on error pages
2. Fixed background in full-screen mode in Code Mirror editor
3. Updated translations

Community Builder Security

We have security-audited Community Builder for these Joomla security findings, confirming it does not contain the vulnerabilities addressed in these Joomla releases.

Moreover, sites using exclusively CB for user management are protected from the high severity issue (affecting past Joomla 4 and 5 versions and fixed by 4.4.3 and 5.0.3 ).

CB sites are also mostly protected from one of the two moderate severity issues (affecting past Joomla 3.7+ versions and fixed in 3.10.15-elts, 4.4.3, and 5.0.3). Our dedication to security, with all changes to Community Builder being security-reviewed, ensures your website remains protected when using Community Builder.

We recommend the latest Joomla updates for all CB sites.

The Amazing Joomla Security Strike Team

Joomla's Security Strike Team works tirelessly to identify and address potential web threats, ensuring the platform remains secure and reliable. The release of Joomla 5.0.3, 4.4.3, and 3.10.15-elts demonstrates their ongoing efforts to protect your website and its users.

Upgrade Today

We highly recommend promptly upgrading all Joomla 5 sites to Joomla 5.0.3, all Joomla 4 sites to 4.4.3, and all Joomla 3 sites to 3.10.15-elts to benefit from these important security fixes. Stay current with Joomla updates for the best possible experience for your website's users and a secure online environment.

If you are not on Joomla 5, we recommend to start planning the Joomla 3->4 mini-migration and/or the Joomla 4->5 upgrade. Joomla 3.10.15-elts (Extended Long Term Security) support ends February 17th 2025, and so will the CB support for Joomla 3 end too.

For more information, visit the official Joomla announcement.

Community Builder Compatibility

The latest Community Builder 2.9.1 and all the latest versions of our CB Add-Ons are fully compatible with Joomla 5.0.3, 4.4.3, and 3.10.15-elts.

Renew Your CB Membership

To fully enjoy the benefits of Joomla 5.0 with the latest compatible CB Add-ons and stellar forum support, renew your Joomlapolis membership today. Gain access to the latest CB Add-on nightlies and support our work.

Thank you for your continued support of Joomla and Community Builder.