Astroid 3.3.13 Released – UX Improvements, Mega Menu Fixes, and New Layout Controls

We’re excited to announce the release of Astroid Framework 3.3.13. This update focuses on improving menu usability, touch-device compatibility, and overall UI/UX, while also introducing new layout features and updating several core libraries.

Our team has also addressed a number of issues related to Mega Menu behavior, accessibility attributes, and GSAP integration, ensuring a smoother experience across devices.

Highlights

Better Mega Menu Experience on Touch Devices

Navigation on touch screens has been significantly improved. Several issues affecting menu interaction have been resolved, including problems where users could not click top-level menu links or select submenu items. The Mega Menu logic has also been refined to provide a more intuitive experience for mobile and tablet users.

Improved Accessibility and Menu Behavior

We fixed broken ARIA attributes in submenu elements to improve accessibility and standards compliance. Additionally, the submenu interface has been refined to enhance usability and prevent unexpected behavior when submenu content is empty.

New Layout Controls

A new Section Height and Column Height feature has been added, giving developers more flexibility when designing layouts and controlling vertical alignment within sections.

More Control Over Animations

A new option allows developers to enable or disable the Stagger animation effect, providing greater control over animation performance and visual style.

Updated Core Libraries

Several important libraries have been updated to ensure compatibility, stability, and new features:

• Font Awesome: 7.0.0 → 7.2.0
• LenisJS: 1.3.8 → 1.3.18
• Fancybox: 6.0 → 6.1

Bug Fixes and Stability Improvements

This release also resolves a number of smaller issues, including:

• Fixed error where GSAP plugins could not be loaded
• Fixed deprecated notice for null index in Row Class array
• Fixed issue selecting the wrong logo in Dark Mode
• Improved Mega Menu smart positioning
• Improved behavior when submenu content is empty

Full Changelog

• Fix error can’t load GSAP plugin
• Add option enable/disable Stagger effect
• Fix Deprecated notice null index in array (Row Class)
• Improve UI/UX of Submenu
• Update Fontawesome from 7.0.0 to 7.2.0
• Update LenisJS from 1.3.8 to 1.3.18
• Update Fancybox from 6.0 to 6.1
• Fix issue can not click to top menu link in touch devices
• Fix issue can’t select submenu
• Fix issue broken ARIA menu attributes on submenus
• Improve UX of MegaMenu in touch screen devices
• Improve smartPosition of Megamenu
• Improve UX if submenu content is empty then return
• Fix issue select wrong logo in Dark mode
• Add Section Height and Column Height feature #1372

Update Today

Special thanks to @IDTK13170, @WM-Loose, @jimi-mr2, @rinka88 and @Dnsftl for their valuable support in bringing this version to life.

We recommend updating to Astroid 3.3.13 to benefit from improved navigation, better accessibility, and enhanced layout controls.

As always, thank you to the Astroid community for your feedback and contributions that help us continuously improve the framework.

Astroid Framework 3.3.12 Released

We’re excited to announce the release of Astroid Framework 3.3.12, bringing a series of improvements to the Mega Menu system, fixes for background video functionality, and better interaction handling on hybrid devices.

This update focuses on refining the navigation experience and giving developers and site builders more control over Mega Menu animations and behavior, while also fixing a few issues reported by the community.

Special thanks to @joomlaplates-de, @WM-Loose, @Giorgi625, @rinka88 and @matrix630307 for their valuable support in bringing this version to life.

✨ New Features & Improvements

Mega Menu Enhancements

Navigation continues to be a core part of the Astroid experience. In this release, we’ve expanded the Mega Menu capabilities with new visual effects and configuration options.

1. New Mega Menu dropdown effects
   You can now choose from several animation styles to better match your site’s design and user experience:

• Fade
• Zoom
• Slide
• Drop
• Flip
• ScaleY
• Blur-in
• Slide-scale
• None

2. Mega Menu Backdrop toggle
   A new option allows you to enable or disable the Mega Menu backdrop, giving you greater control over how dropdown menus visually interact with the rest of the page.

3. Improved hover detection on hybrid devices
   Interaction events have been refined for devices that support both touch and mouse input, resulting in smoother and more predictable menu behavior.

4. Removed stagger effect when animation is set to “none”
   When animation is disabled, the menu now appears instantly without unnecessary transition delays.

🛠 Fixes

• Fixed Mega Menu width reset issue that could occur in certain layouts.
• Fixed Video Background script issue where the background video would not initialize correctly.

🚀 Update Today

Astroid 3.3.12 continues our effort to deliver a more polished, flexible, and reliable framework for Joomla developers and designers.

We recommend updating to the latest version to take advantage of these improvements and fixes.

• For more information please visit Astroid Official Site.
• To view the Widget demo please visit Astroid Widgets
• To donate to the project please visit Donate Page
• To rate/review for Astroid please visit JED
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🚀 Astroid 3.3.11 Is Here – Stronger, Smarter, and More Flexible

We’re excited to announce the official release of Astroid 3.3.11 - a significant update focused on security, performance, and cleaner architecture. This version brings important internal improvements along with powerful refinements that enhance both developer experience and front-end performance.

Let’s take a closer look at what’s new.

🔐 Security Improvements

Fixing security vulnerabilities at the AJAX endpoint

Security is always a top priority. In version 3.3.11, we’ve addressed vulnerabilities related to the AJAX endpoint to ensure safer communication and stronger protection for your Joomla websites. We strongly recommend updating to this version to benefit from the latest security enhancements.

🎬 GSAP Updated to 3.14.2

We’ve upgraded GSAP from 3.13.0 to 3.14.2, bringing improved performance, better stability, and compatibility with the latest animation features.

This ensures smoother animations, better browser support, and a more future-proof foundation for interactive UI elements across your site.

🧭 Mega Menu Fully Rewritten

The Mega Menu system has been completely rewritten.

This rewrite delivers:

• Cleaner and more maintainable code structure
• Improved animation handling
• Better performance and responsiveness
• Enhanced flexibility for complex submenu layouts

Whether you’re building simple dropdowns or advanced multi-column mega menus, the new system provides a more reliable and scalable foundation.

🎨 Color Transform Code Rewritten

We’ve also rewritten the Color Transform engine, improving how colors are processed and applied across the framework.

Benefits include:

• More accurate color manipulation
• Improved consistency across components
• Cleaner internal architecture
• Better maintainability for future enhancements

This update strengthens Astroid’s dynamic styling capabilities while keeping performance optimized.

🔘 Centralized Button Style Definitions

A brand-new improvement in 3.3.11 is the addition of a centralized place to define and name button styles.

This makes it easier to:

• Create reusable button variants
• Maintain consistent design across your website
• Manage button styling from a single location
• Improve workflow efficiency

It’s a small change with a big impact on design consistency and developer productivity.

Why Update?

Astroid 3.3.11 isn’t just a routine update — it’s a refinement release that strengthens the framework’s core architecture while improving security and maintainability.

We highly recommend upgrading to ensure your websites stay secure, optimized, and ready for future enhancements.

👉 Update today and enjoy a smoother, stronger Astroid experience.

🚀 Astroid Framework 3.3.10 Released

We’re pleased to announce the release of Astroid Framework v3.3.10, a maintenance update focused on improving compatibility and preventing critical server errors across supported PHP environments.

This update resolves an issue that could trigger 500 Internal Server Errors when running Astroid on PHP 8.2, PHP 8.3, and versions lower than PHP 8.4 — ensuring more stable performance and a smoother experience for developers and site owners.

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🔧 Changelog — Astroid 3.3.10

• Fixed an issue that could raise 500 errors when using PHP 8.2, PHP 8.3, or PHP versions lower than 8.4.

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💡 Why You Should Update

If your website is running on PHP versions below 8.4 — especially PHP 8.2 or 8.3 — this update is highly recommended. Upgrading will help maintain site stability, prevent unexpected server errors, and ensure your Joomla website runs reliably with the latest server configurations.

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⬇️ Update Instructions

You can update Astroid directly via the Joomla Extension Manager or download the latest version from the official Astroid website.

As always, remember to backup your website before performing any updates.

🚀 Astroid Framework 3.3.9 Released

We’re happy to announce the release of Astroid Framework v3.3.9, bringing important updates, bug fixes, and improvements to enhance stability and performance across your Joomla projects.

This update focuses on refining core functionality, improving compatibility with dependencies, and fixing issues reported by the community to ensure a smoother development and user experience.

Special thanks to @joomlaplates-de, @conseilgouz for their valuable support in bringing this version to life.

Changelogs:

• Update Scss 2.1.0
• Update PHP Font 1.0.2
• Fix issue load font size of Article title in Category Blog view
• Fix issue load preset data

Astroid v3.3.8 Released 🎉

We are pleased to announce the official release of Astroid Framework v3.3.8. This update focuses on bug fixes, stability improvements, and better compatibility with Joomla 6, ensuring a smoother and more reliable development experience.

🔧 What’s New in Astroid v3.3.8

• Fixed an issue with reading large JSON data
  Resolved a bug that prevented large JSON files from being read correctly on certain server environments.
• Fixed param is null issue in Article Layout
  Addressed an issue where null parameters could cause errors or unexpected behavior in article layouts.
• Improved the SaveLayout function
  Enhanced the reliability and performance of the layout saving process.
• Fixed deprecated warnings for Joomla 6
  Updated deprecated code to ensure better compatibility and future readiness for Joomla 6.

🚀 Update Recommendation

We strongly recommend all Astroid users upgrade to v3.3.8, especially if you are:

• Working with large JSON data
• Using advanced Article Layout features
• Preparing your site for Joomla 6

Thank you for your continued support and contributions to the Astroid community 💙
We look forward to seeing what you build with Astroid!

• For more information please visit Astroid Official Site.
• To view the Widget demo please visit Astroid Widgets
• To donate to the project please visit Donate Page
• To rate/review for Astroid please visit JED
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Astroid 3.3.7 Is Now Available 🎉

We are happy to announce the official release of Astroid Framework version 3.3.7.

This update focuses on improving stability and reliability, with an important bug fix that addresses an issue where layout files could not be loaded correctly in certain situations. This fix ensures that layouts are now detected and rendered as expected, helping developers and site builders work more smoothly with Astroid.

What’s Fixed

• Fixed an issue where layout files could not be loaded

We strongly recommend updating to Astroid 3.3.7 to benefit from this fix and ensure a more stable development experience.

Thank you for your continued support and contributions to the Astroid community! 🚀

🚀 Astroid 3.3.6 Release Announcement

We are pleased to announce the official release of Astroid Framework version 3.3.6.

This release focuses on improving user experience, refining the UI, and fixing reported issues, helping ensure a smoother and more stable workflow for both site builders and developers using Astroid with Joomla.

Special thanks to @linuxpac, @lichtmetzger, @Maedchengestalter, @Banuk1616, @iorbita, @WM-Loose and @Mai-Lapyst for their valuable support in bringing this version to life.

✨ Highlights of Astroid 3.3.6

• Enhanced UI/UX across key configuration areas
• Improved stability and consistency in Layout Builder and Form Builder
• Bug fixes based on community feedback
• Better handling of visual effects, borders, and fonts

🔄 Improvements

• Updated UX of Layout Builder: A smoother and more intuitive layout-building experience.
• Improved Pre-loader effect: More polished and optimized loading animations.
• Improved Border Style: Enhanced border styling options and visual consistency.
• Improved UI/UX of Template Options – Layout Tab: Clearer structure and better usability when configuring layouts.

🐞 Bug Fixes

• Fixed issue with incorrect Dynamic value types: Ensures dynamic values are handled correctly.
• Fixed issue where Color Transform on scroll was not disabled when selecting Light or Dark Mode (#1337).
• Fixed issue where the “Form Builder” widget did not work in Article Layout (#1336).
• Fixed issue where Form Builder did not work in Module Layout Builder.
• Fixed issue where local font handling created junk files in /tmp.

⬆️ Update Recommendation

We strongly recommend that all Astroid users update to version 3.3.6 to benefit from the latest improvements, bug fixes, and stability enhancements.

Before updating, please make sure to back up your website.

📦 Download & Update

• Update directly via the Joomla Extension Update
• Or download the latest version from the official Astroid website

💬 Feedback & Contributions

We truly value feedback from the community. If you encounter any issues, have suggestions, or would like to contribute to Astroid, please share your thoughts with us.

Thank you for your continued support of Astroid Framework ❤️

— The Astroid Development Team

🚀 Astroid Framework v3.3.5 is here!

This latest release brings a series of exciting enhancements and refinements to elevate your Joomla website-building experience.
Special thanks to @WM-Loose, @patrickus33, @deltapapa01 and @matrix630307 for their valuable support in bringing this version to life.

✨ What’s New:

• Added Text Font Style options to the Button Widget.
• Improved Blog Image Bottom style for a cleaner layout.
• Introduced Typography settings for Text and Title Article Widget.
• Added an option to enable/disable titles in the Image Carousel Widget.
• Enhanced Astroid Layouts UI for a smoother design workflow.
• Added Import/Export functionality for Sub-layouts.
• Improved language file loading in Manage App.
• Optimized Sticky Background style within Astroid Box Layout.
• Updated and refined Astroid Field names for better clarity.

Links

• For more information please visit Astroid Official Site.
• To view the Widget demo please visit Astroid Widgets
• To donate to the project please visit Donate Page
• To rate/review for Astroid please visit JED
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