Hi Astroid users,
We’re excited to announce the release of Astroid 3.4.0, a significant update that brings powerful new features, enhanced flexibility, and improved performance to your Joomla websites. This version focuses on modern design capabilities, smoother user experience, and future-ready compatibility making it easier than ever to build dynamic and engaging websites.
🌙 What’s New in Astroid 3.4.0
A New Era of Animation
Astroid 3.4.0 introduces the Animation – Transform Settings system, giving you fine-grained control over animations directly from the UI. You can now create smooth, advanced motion effects without writing complex code perfect for building modern, interactive layouts.
Parallax Background Effects
Bring depth and visual appeal to your pages with Parallax effects for background images and videos. This feature enhances scrolling experiences and helps your content feel more immersive and engaging.
More Control, Better UX
This release improves usability with:
- Menu Spacing toggle for flexible layout control
- Tab Visibility settings for better content management
- Enhanced Article Edit Layout in Dark Mode for a more comfortable editing experience
Built-in Cookie Consent
Astroid now includes a native Cookie Consent feature, helping you stay compliant while providing a seamless experience for your visitors no extra extensions required.
Joomla 6 Ready
We continue to future-proof the framework:
- Updated field structure aligned with Joomla 6 standards
- Improved Menu Module compatibility for upcoming versions
Performance & Structure Enhancements
Under-the-hood improvements include:
- Refined Sticky Header structure
- Updated Megamenu HTML markup
- Integration of the UIKit library for expanded UI capabilities
Smarter Defaults
Safe Mode is now disabled by default on fresh installations, allowing full access to Astroid’s features from the start.
Bug-fixes
- Fixed submenu selection issues
- Resolved JS conflicts with JCE Editor
- Fixed issue where the first menu item was not clickable
- Fixed invalid old data issues
- Fixed menu alignment issues in module display
- Fixed duplicate display issue in Astroid Mega Menu (Joomla Module exceptions)
🌕Astroid Framework Pro v1.0.12 Released
Beside the core framework, we’re also pleased to announce the release of Astroid Framework Pro v1.0.12, bringing new enhancements focused on performance, modern design capabilities, and future compatibility. This update introduces the new Transform feature, giving you greater control over animations and visual effects, making it easier to create dynamic and engaging layouts without added complexity.
In addition, asset loading has been improved to ensure faster and more efficient performance across your website, contributing to a smoother user experience. To keep your projects future-ready, the field structure has also been updated to align with Joomla 6 standards, ensuring better compatibility with upcoming versions.
✨ Astroid Pro 1.0.12 Changelog
- Added Transform feature
- Improved asset loading performance
- Updated field structure for Joomla 6 compatibility
For those looking to explore advanced capabilities, upgrade to Astroid Pro to unlock the full range of premium features without limitations.
🎯Final Thoughts
Astroid 3.4.0 is more than just an update it’s a step toward a more modern, flexible, and future-ready Joomla experience. With powerful animation tools, improved performance, and enhanced compatibility, this release empowers you to build better websites with ease.
👉 Update now and start exploring the new possibilities!
