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Already 40 releases this year! CB SEO with 149 schemas, Smarter CB Invites and CB Package builder, CB 2.10 and much more!

The CB Team has kicked off 2025 with incredible momentum! We're thrilled to share the remarkable progress we've made in enhancing your community management experience with multiple major releases and continuous improvements across our product line, with already 40 releases this year.

Community Builder 2.10: Dark Mode and Enhanced Performance

Our flagship free release introduces an elegant Dark Mode interface in the admin area, reducing eye strain while working long hours. We've also achieved a 75% reduction in CSS load times through FontAwesome optimization, making your site more responsive than ever. The administration interface now offers flexible compatibility modes for Bootstrap v5 and FontAwesome v6, alongside improved multilingual support and advanced image handling capabilities.

CB SEO 2.0: Revolutionary SEO Enhancement

We've completely transformed CB SEO with an expansion from 4 to 149 Schema types! This comprehensive update includes specialized schemas for various business types, enhanced Person schema support, and improved OpenGraph integration. These improvements help your community content rank better in search results and appear more attractive on social media platforms. Read the detailed release announcement.

CB Invites 5.1: Simplified Community Growth

Managing invite-only communities is now seamless with CB Invites 5.1. The new release introduces smart cookie-based tracking, custom redirect options, and simplified invite-only registration controls. Perfect for exclusive communities or staged membership growth! Learn more in the release announcement.

CB Package Builder 8.1: Enhanced Download Management

Your file distribution gets even better with comprehensive download history tracking and an engaging carousel gallery mode for showcasing your downloadable content. Explore CB Package Builder.

Continuous Improvement Across All Add-ons

We've released 31 nightly builds this year, continuously enhancing your favorite CB extensions:

• CB Core Fields Ajax 5.1.0: Enhanced inline editing capabilities
• CB Privacy 7.0.3: Strengthened data protection controls
• CB Auto Actions 9.3.0: Expanded automation features
• CB AntiSpam 6.1.0: Updated protection against evolving threats
• CB Connect 8.0.2: Improved social network integration
• CB GroupJive 3.6.0: Enhanced group management features
• CB Quickstart 1.1.0: Streamlined setup process
• CB Activity 6.1.1: Improved social engagement features
• CB Query Fields 6.2.2: Enhanced database integration
• CB Last Views Tab 3.3.3: Improved profile tracking
• CB ProfileBook 3.2.3: Enhanced profile interactions
• CB Auto Welcome 2.0.5: Improved user onboarding
• CB Footer Removal 2.0.3: Greater customization options
• CB Field Groups 2.1.2: Enhanced field management
• CB Author Bot 2.0.3: Improved author integration
• CB Gravatar Field 2.2.3: Enhanced avatar support
• CB Reconfirm Email 4.2.3: Strengthened email verification
• CB Paid Subscriptions 4.8.0: Enhanced payment processing
• CB User Search 1.0.1: Improved user discovery

Full Joomla Compatibility

All our releases are fully tested and compatible with the latest Joomla versions, including the recent Joomla 5.2.5 and 4.4.13 security releases and preparing for the upcoming Joomla 5.3.0.

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Important Release: Community Builder 2.10 Now Fully Compatible with Joomla 5.2.3 – Dark Mode and More!

We are excited to unveil Community Builder 2.10.0, a major update packed with essential fixes, new features, and an important Joomla 5.2.3 compatibility improvement to enhance your Community Management.

The highlight of this release is the addition of Dark Mode Support for Joomla 5, offering a sleek and visually comfortable interface for your administration users. For a detailed explanation of Dark Mode implementation, visit Kyle's latest blog post about Dark Mode in CB admin area.

Importantly, this update addresses a significant issue caused by a password reset API break in Joomla 5.2.3, which previously prevented users from resetting their passwords. With Community Builder 2.10.0, password resets are fully functional again, ensuring seamless account recovery for your community members.

Here is an overview of the key compatibility enhancements, new features, and bug fixes included in this update:

Important Compatibility Enhancement for Joomla 5.2.3:

• Reset Password Fix: Resolved a Joomla compatibility issue preventing password resets in Joomla 5.2.3, ensuring users can recover their accounts when needed.  #9583.

Main New Features:

1. Dark Mode Support in Backend: Enhance user experience with a sleek dark interface, reducing eye strain and improving usability in low-light environments.  #9413.
2. Performance Optimizations: Implemented treeshaking for FontAwesome v6 shim, decreasing CSS load by approximately 75% and boosting site performance.  #9593.
3. Enhanced Compatibility Modes: Added optional compatibility modes for Bootstrap v5 and FontAwesome v6, providing greater flexibility in customizing the backend interface.  #9592.
4. Advanced Article Filtering: Introduced support for filtering CB Articles by language, streamlining content management for multilingual sites.  #9589.
5. Image Compression Control: Enabled the ability to override default image compression quality, allowing for optimized visuals and faster loading times.  #9580.
6. WebP Image Support: Added support for WebP format in image fields, improving image quality and reducing file sizes.  #9538.
7. Search Field Management by Title: Facilitated better management of search fields by allowing searches based on field titles.  #9499.

Important Bug Fixes:

• Fixed the reset password failure issue in Joomla 5.2.3 to ensure seamless account management.  #9583.
• Resolved client-side image resizing problems that were passing incorrect images to BLOB files.  #9581.
• Corrected XML table filter errors caused by single value inputs, preventing query issues.  #9602.
• Ensured the Code Mirror editor saves properly in Joomla 5.2.3, enhancing the editing experience.  #9590.
• Improved CB Blogs storage for Joomla articles, ensuring complete and accurate article management.  #9497.
• Addressed mass mailer formatting issues in email bodies, ensuring consistent and professional communications.  #9482.

For a comprehensive list of all 13 new feature enhancements and 11 bug fixes, please refer to the full changelog.

Community Builder 2.10.0 has been thoroughly tested and is fully compatible with Joomla versions 3.10, 4.4, and 5.2. Upgrade now to benefit from a more secure, efficient, and user-friendly community management system.

Ensure your membership remains active to access the latest CB Add-Ons, guaranteeing optimal performance and security for your site.

This is a highly recommended upgrade for all Joomla 5 sites to ensure full functionality and enhanced performance.

2025: Driving Innovation for Joomla Communities

Welcome to 2025! At Joomlapolis, we're thrilled to embark on another year dedicated to innovation, growth, and outstanding support for our community of Joomla developers and community managers. Looking back at last year's accomplishments only heightens our anticipation for the exciting developments ahead in 2025.

This year, we've already released 9 new versions of our flagship products: Community Builder (3 releases already!), CB Package Builder, CB Paid Subscriptions, CB GroupJive, CB Core Ajax Fields, CB Activity, and CB AntiSpam! These updates bring enhanced features, improved performance, and greater flexibility, empowering you to build and manage thriving Joomla communities.

Our dedicated paid subscribers consistently enjoy exclusive access to the latest releases, ensuring you're always equipped with the most advanced tools and features to improve your Joomla sites. If you're not a paid subscriber, Join our paid membership today and start enjoying these exclusive benefits!

What's on the Horizon for 2025

In our recent blog post, Kyle outlined our exciting plans for the year ahead. You can read more about it in his 2025 kickoff blog. These are already our plans for the first months of 2025, with more to come later, of course!

CB SEO is gearing up for a new stable release packed with groundbreaking SEO features. We're enhancing core schemas, adding new Joomla events to extend schema and OpenGraph, and expanding support to over 130 schema types! These enhancements will automate SEO processes, simplifying site optimisation like never before.

Next on our roadmap is a major release of CB Gallery. Building upon CB Activity's success, this update will introduce stored galleries that centralise configuration and management, significantly improving access controls and user experience.

We're also preparing to unveil our CB 3.0 development plans. After extensive testing and refining, we've charted an optimal path forward to enhance the core CB platform and all our plugins. Our goal is to make CB 3.0 an outstanding release, with improved capabilities, aesthetics, and user experience.

And we are continuing to improve Community Builder (e.g. we just added support for Joomla 5 dark mode) and CB Editor Assistant.

Engage with Us

Enhance your Joomla experience by upgrading to a Pro or Developer membership! Your contributions help us deliver even more innovation and stellar support. Explore our membership benefits and help us exceed together our ambitious 2025 innovation goals.

If you're already a paid member and wish to support even more our initiatives for 2025, consider upgrade or renew your membership today and help us further enhance our offerings for the Joomla community.

We're dedicated to building the best tools for our community, and your feedback is invaluable. What would you like to see from Joomlapolis in 2025? Are there new plugins or features you'd like to suggest for our existing tools? Share your ideas and goals with us, and let's make 2025 a year of collaborative success!

Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm. Together, let's make 2025 an extraordinary year for the Joomla ecosystem!

2024: A Year of Solid Innovation and Growth

Wow, what an active 2024 we've had at Joomlapolis! We counted a total of 112 releases — averaging a release every second workday! — across all of our now 34 CB Add-ons. This year has been packed with innovations, enhancements, and improvements, all aimed at empowering Joomla webmasters and community managers like you. Among these, we've rolled out 6 major releases and introduced 3 new Joomla extensions: CB SEO, CB User Search and CB Editor Assistant, significantly expanding our toolkit to better serve your needs.

Our incredible community has been the backbone of our success. We have grown our user base to 555,000 registered community builders. Wow! Your support, feedback, and enthusiasm have driven us to push boundaries and deliver top-notch solutions. We are deeply grateful for each and every one of you.

Let's review the key milestones of 2024, giving you the opportunity to catch up on our 15 most significant releases and Joomla's 3 important minor releases:

Winter 2024: Kicking Off with a Bang!

1. CB Activity 6.0 Launched: Revolutionizing Community Engagement!

We began the year with a bang by launching CB Activity 6.0, a comprehensive rewrite featuring over 30 innovative enhancements. This major update introduced a sleek, modern UI that aligns with the latest social media designs, making your community space more intuitive and visually appealing.

Enhanced post creation tools, including live previews, quick mentions, and hashtags, foster more dynamic and engaging discussions. Additionally, the revamped location features support built-in maps and automatic location selection, enabling members to share their whereabouts seamlessly and create more meaningful connections within your community.

2. CB QuickStart 1.1.0 & CB Activity 6.0.1 Released: Smooth Beginnings for New Communities!

Shortly after, we unveiled CB QuickStart 1.1.0, seamlessly integrating the latest CB Activity 6.0.1. This update ensures a hassle-free setup for new community sites, streamlining the installation process with pre-configured settings and the freshest features for immediate impact.

Whether you're launching a new social networking platform or enhancing an existing Community Builder site, CB QuickStart 1.1.0 provides a solid foundation that saves you time and effort, allowing you to focus on building a thriving community from day one.

3. Joomla 5.0.3, 4.4.3, and 3.10.15-ELTS Released: Strengthening Our Foundation!

In late February, Joomla 5.0.3, 4.4.3, and 3.10.15-ELTS were released, focusing on enhancing security and performance. These updates ensure compatibility with our CB Add-Ons and provide a robust foundation for your websites, safeguarding them against potential threats and ensuring they run smoothly and efficiently.

Staying up-to-date with these Joomla releases demonstrates our commitment to maintaining a secure and high-performing ecosystem for all our users.

Spring 2024: Blossoming Innovations!

4. Joomla 5.1.0 and 4.4.4 Released: Enhancing User Experience!

In April, Joomla 5.1.0 and 4.4.4 were released, bringing significant enhancements to user experience and site management. Joomla 5.1.0 introduced guided tour enhancements, improved multilingual menu management, and customizable email templates, making content management more intuitive and effective.

These updates focus on streamlining your workflow, enhancing SEO capabilities, and improving overall site performance. Ensuring our CB Add-Ons remain fully compatible, we continue to provide a seamless experience for your Joomla sites.

5. CB Package Builder 7.0.0 - Major Release: Mastering Digital Distribution!

May saw the release of CB Package Builder 7.0.0, the ultimate solution for presenting, managing, and distributing digital packages on Joomla. This major update introduced a host of new features, including smart authentication with Joomla download keys, tailored update management, and seamless integration with Joomla's XML versioning and checksums.

Developers and administrators now enjoy unparalleled flexibility and control, allowing them to manage files and extensions with ease. The new Presets feature dynamically zips multiple packages into a single download, simplifying installations and updates for clients and users alike.

6. CB AntiSpam 6.0.0 Launched: Defending Your Community with Style!

On May 30th, we introduced CB AntiSpam 6.0.0, a robust and privacy-compliant alternative to traditional CAPTCHA systems. This release not only enhances spam protection with advanced bot detection and HoneyPot methods but also aligns with stringent data privacy laws like GDPR.

By integrating with providers such as hCaptcha and Cloudflare Turnstile, CB AntiSpam 6.0.0 ensures your users' data remains secure while maintaining a user-friendly experience. Say goodbye to intrusive CAPTCHAs and hello to seamless, secure interactions on your site!

7. CB 2.9.2 Released: Enhancing Compatibility and Performance!

On June 12th, we rolled out Community Builder 2.9.2, bringing Bootstrap 5 & FontAwesome 6 compatibility along with several new features and bug fixes. This update introduced advanced user management search, improved template loading toggles, and enhanced database checker accuracy.

With these enhancements, Community Builder 2.9.2 ensures a more robust and visually appealing user experience across all supported Joomla versions, making it easier for administrators to manage their communities effectively.

8. CB Paid Subscriptions 4.7.1 Released: Elevate Your Membership Experience!

By the end of June, CB Paid Subscriptions 4.7.1 was live, featuring 18 improvements including enhanced plan options, flexible pricing displays, and updated payment gateway integrations. This update introduced dynamic option changes, allowing plan modifications without requiring renewals, and expanded email customization with new substitution options.

These enhancements provide greater flexibility and a smoother user experience for managing subscriptions, enabling site owners to offer more tailored membership plans and engage more effectively with their user base.

Summer 2024: Sizzling Releases!

9. CB SEO 1.0 for Joomla Launched: Boost Your Visibility with Ease!

August was marked by the launch of CB SEO 1.0, a powerful plugin designed to enhance your site's visibility on search engines and social media. With automated metadata management, the plugin simplifies SEO tasks, allowing you to focus on creating great content.

Key features include support for schema types like Product, SoftwareApplication, WebApplication, and MobileApplication, as well as enhanced social media sharing with OpenGraph tags and Twitter Cards. CB SEO 1.0 makes optimizing your Joomla site easier than ever, driving more traffic and engagement without the hassle.

10. CB 2.9.3 Released: Bringing Even More Features!

On August 28th, we released CB 2.9.3, introducing new functionalities and improvements to further enhance your Community Builder experience. This update includes advanced security features, improved plugin integrations, and user interface enhancements that make managing your community more intuitive and efficient.

With CB 2.9.3, administrators can expect a more streamlined workflow, enhanced security protocols, and a host of new tools designed to foster better user engagement and community growth.

11. CB AntiSpam 6.1.0 Released: Next-Level Protection for Your Site!

September welcomed CB AntiSpam 6.1.0, enhancing our spam protection capabilities with advanced bot detection and improved user-friendly experiences. This release introduced optional integrations with AbuseIPDB and CrowdSecCTI, providing robust defenses against malicious IPs.

Additionally, the update improved forum security by preventing replies to outdated topics, maintaining a spam-free environment and enhancing your site's SEO by keeping relevant discussions at the forefront.

12. CB User Search 1.0 for Joomla 4 and 5 Launched: Find Users Faster and Smarter!

Also in September, CB User Search 1.0 was introduced, offering advanced search features for user profiles. Leveraging Joomla's latest Smart Search capabilities, this plugin provides blazing-fast, indexed search results that enhance user engagement and site navigability.

Features include customizable search criteria, personalized search outputs, and efficient user profile management. CB User Search 1.0 operates independently on Joomla 4 and 5, making it a valuable addition for any Joomla website seeking advanced user search capabilities.

Autumn 2024: Harvesting Achievements!

13. CB GroupJive 3.6.0 Launched: Bringing Groups to Life!

October featured the release of CB GroupJive 3.6.0, enhancing user interaction and community organization with new events management and advanced search integrations. This update introduced a comprehensive Events Page, allowing users to browse and search events effortlessly, and the new GroupJive Module for a global view of events.

Dynamic default logos and canvas features added a personal touch to each group, while the centralized group join approval system streamlined user management. These features foster greater participation and streamline group management, making your Joomla site more interactive and engaging.

14. Joomla 5.2.0 and 4.4.9 Released: Enhancing User Experience and Maintenance!

On October 17th, Joomla 5.2.0 and 4.4.9 were released, bringing significant user experience improvements and maintenance updates. Joomla 5.2.0 introduced guided tour enhancements, enhanced multilingual menu management, and customizable email templates, making content management more intuitive and effective.

These releases focus on streamlining your workflow, enhancing SEO capabilities, and improving overall site performance. Ensuring our CB Add-Ons remain fully compatible, we continue to provide a seamless experience for your Joomla sites.

15. CB Package Builder 8.0 Released: Revolutionize Your Joomla Downloads!

December marked the release of CB Package Builder 8.0, the latest evolution in digital file management for Joomla. This major update introduced new smart authentication features, user-friendly file management interfaces, and enhanced security protocols to ensure your digital packages are both accessible and protected.

With CB Package Builder 8.0, developers and administrators can effortlessly manage and distribute digital content, ensuring a smooth and efficient user experience. The enhanced features provide greater control over file access and streamline the distribution process, making it easier than ever to manage your digital assets.

16. CB Auto Actions 9.3.0 Released: Automate and Elevate Your Workflows!

Later in October, CB Auto Actions 9.3.0 was launched, simplifying Joomla tasks and workflows with enhanced automation tools. This update introduced the Trigger Helper for easy setup, seamless action chaining for multi-step processes, and simple condition checks for precision user updates.

Additionally, effortless image management and secure data sharing with Joomla API Tokens were added, along with improved alias management and better JSON handling. CB Auto Actions 9.3.0 enables you to automate repetitive tasks efficiently, allowing you to focus on growing your community.

17. CB Paid Subscriptions 4.8.0 Released: Customize and Promote with Ease!

November saw the release of CB Paid Subscriptions 4.8.0, offering expanded email customization and enhanced promotion support. This update introduced enhanced plan options with flexible pricing, advanced selection methods, and diverse field types for more detailed subscription configurations.

Improved promotions now support automatic recurring payments, and expanded email substitutions allow for more personalized communication. These updates provide site owners with greater flexibility in managing subscriptions and engaging with their user base, ensuring a more tailored and effective membership experience.

18. CB Editor Assistant 1.0 and 1.1: Your New Writing Assistant, integrated in Joomla!

Concluding the year, CB Editor Assistant 1.0 and 1.1 were launched, revolutionizing content creation across Joomla versions 3, 4, and 5. This AI-powered writing companion makes it easier than ever to produce compelling and professional-grade content, introducing universal Joomla compatibility, multi-platform content conversion, and enhanced user-friendly features.

Whether you're a busy marketer, a content writer, or a business owner, this tool transforms content creation from a challenge into a delightful, efficient experience. With features like automated metadata management and improved social media sharing, CB Editor Assistant 1.1 helps you communicate more effectively across multiple channels.

A Proud Year Together

As we reflect on 2024, we're proud of the strides we've made in enhancing the Joomla ecosystem. From robust security updates and advanced user management tools to innovative SEO solutions and seamless automation, our releases have been designed to support and boost your community-building efforts.

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing community for your unwavering support. We would especially like to extend our gratitude to our Pro, Dev, and Business Members and Donators for your financial support, which has been instrumental in driving our innovations forward. Join our Memberships to continue benefiting from our latest tools and support our ongoing work.

Here's to a successful year and an even more exciting 2025 ahead!

CB Editor Assistant 1.1: Your Universal AI Writing Companion for Joomla 3, 4, and 5!

Introducing CB Editor Assistant 1.1 – your ultimate AI-powered writing ally that transforms content creation from a challenge into a delightful, efficient experience across all Joomla versions!

Imagine having a smart assistant that understands your content needs, helping you craft compelling text with just a click. Whether you're a busy marketer, a content writer struggling with writer's block, or a business owner seeking professional-grade content, CB Editor Assistant is designed to supercharge your digital storytelling.

Why CB Editor Assistant is a Game-Changer

Content creation can be time-consuming and challenging. CB Editor Assistant eliminates these barriers by providing powerful, intuitive AI-driven tools that work seamlessly within your Joomla environment.

Universal Joomla Compatibility: Joomla 3, 4, and 5!

Breaking barriers! CB Editor Assistant now offers native support for Joomla 3, 4, and 5. No matter which Joomla version you're running, our AI writing tool operates smoothly, ensuring you can upgrade your content strategy without compatibility concerns.

Multi-Platform Content Conversion

Transform your content effortlessly across different platforms. Convert a single piece of text into ready-to-post formats for Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Email, Letters, and more – all with one click!

These enhancements make CB Editor Assistant more versatile and powerful than ever, helping you communicate more effectively across multiple channels.

Real-World Impact

Imagine writing an article and instantly creating variations for social media, email newsletters, and blog posts. Or transform technical documentation into reader-friendly content without hours of manual editing. That's the power of CB Editor Assistant.

In release 1.1, we've introduced Joomla 3 and 4 native compatibility (no CB required), added platform content conversion capabilities, and resolved minor cosmetic bugs, ensuring a smoother, more refined user experience. Our commitment is to provide a tool that not only works perfectly but feels intuitive and enjoyable to use.

Your Content, Transformed

Ready to experience the future of content creation? Upgrade to CB Editor Assistant 1.1 and unlock a world of AI-powered writing possibilities.

Visit our AI Writing Assistant for Joomla to explore the full range of features that make CB Editor Assistant an indispensable tool for modern content creators. Try it out for free on our Live Demo, or directly on your own site. Or read its own self-made initial announcement: Unveiling CB Editor Assistant 1.0.0 — The Joomla AI Plugin That Writes Its Own Story!. Even this article was written 95% by CB Editor Assistant!

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