Joomla Plugin JCH Optimize Pro v8.2.2

Changelog​

New features​

• Add setting to load LCP images using id/class
• Added settings to lazy load hidden images above the fold.

Bug fixes​

• [LOW] Optimize by URls didn't work on a few sites.

Miscellaneous changes​

• CSS loaded asynchronously in Optimize CSS Delivery feature is added to the bottom of the page.
• Use loading attribute to lazy load images instead of JavaScript. JavaScript is only used to lazy load background images and audio/video

Bug fixes​

• [LOW] WEBP and responsive images were not loaded over CDN.

Miscellaneous changes​

• Added support for resizing WEBP images to create responsive images
• Background images that are LCP with responsive images generated can now be appropriately preloaded with high priority

Changelog​

New features​

• Add responsive images feature

Removed features​

• Removed cache expiry mode setting

Bug fixes​

• [HIGH] Fix CSS issue with handling cassiopeia template
• [MEDIUM] Backup images were only saved when WEBP images generated

Miscellaneous changes​

• Further improvement in how cache expiry function to improve stability and efficiency

What's new​

This release is a maintenance update featuring some improvements and minor bug fixes. All are encouraged to upgrade.

Developed and tested on up to PHP 8.2.13 and Joomla! 4.4.1|5.0.1

Changelog​

New features​

• Add setting to limit max file size for upload in Optimize Image feature.

Changes​

• Improve event messaging in modal while optimizing images using websockets.
• Improved caching to reduce server resource usage.

Bug fixes​

• [LOW] Couldn't exclude JavaScript files with async attributes.

Miscellaneous changes​

• Error messages for failed requests during recache is logged.

Changelog​

Bug fixes​

• [HIGH] Optimize Image not saving backups if backup directory not already exists.
• [MEDIUM] Exclude all scripts setting didn't work.

What's new​

This version contains a fix for an error affecting a few sites that have been using more than one page cache plugins. Just a reminder that you don't need to use more than one page cache plugin. That does not result in better optimization but only cause conflicts. Just choose one and work with it.

Developed and tested on up to PHP 8.2.6 and Joomla! 3.10.11|4.3.1

Changelog​

Bug fixes​

• [HIGH] Using the System Cache and the JCH Optimize Page Cache together triggers PHP error.
• [MEDIUM] Some toggle settings on Dashboard in the Free version triggers JavaScript error.