We’re excited to announce that all Web357 Joomla! Extensions have been updated to operate without the need for the Backward Compatibility Plugin. This advancement ensures optimal performance and aligns with modern Joomla development standards.
🔧 Latest Extension Versions
Our extensions are now fully optimized, secure, and ready for Joomla 5.3.x. Explore the recent updates and enhancements:
| Web357 Extension Name | Version | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| Cookies Policy Notification Bar | 4.4.3 | 15-Apr-2025 |
| Countdown | 3.4.1 | 15-Apr-2025 |
| Date Time | 2.4.3 | 15-Apr-2025 |
| Failed Login Attempts | 2.6.0 | 15-Apr-2025 |
| Fix 404 Error Links | 2.3.1 | 15-Apr-2025 |
| Fixed HTML Toolbar | 3.3.4 | 15-Apr-2025 |
| Gmail SMTP Connect | 1.0.1 | 15-Apr-2025 |
| JLogs | 1.0.7 | 15-Apr-2025 |
| JMail Log | 1.0.5 | 15-Apr-2025 |
| Limit Active Logins | 1.1.9 | 15-Apr-2025 |
| Login as User | 3.7.1 | 15-Apr-2025 |
| Monthly Archive | 4.7.2 | 15-Apr-2025 |
| Multilingual 404 Page Selector | 1.0.7 | 15-Apr-2025 |
| Support Hours | 1.6.5 | 15-Apr-2025 |
| Web357 Framework | 1.9.6 | 07-Apr-2025 |
| www Redirect | 1.2.7 | 15-Apr-2025 |
⚙️ Understanding the Backward Compatibility Plugin
The Backward Compatibility Plugin was introduced to Joomla 5 to support older extensions by loading deprecated code. While it serves a purpose, it can impact performance by:
- Adding over 500 PHP function calls per request.
- Parsing thousands of lines of JSON data.
Disabling this plugin can lead to significant performance improvements. However, it’s crucial to ensure that all extensions are compatible before doing so.
✅ Web357 Extensions: Ready for the Future
With our latest updates, Web357 extensions no longer rely on the Backward Compatibility Plugin. This means:
- Enhanced website performance.
- Reduced overhead and faster load times.
- Alignment with modern Joomla development practices.
Important: Before disabling the Backward Compatibility Plugin on your live site, test the changes in a staging environment to ensure all functionalities work as expected.
Explore all updates and download the latest versions now: Web357 Downloads
For a comprehensive understanding of the Backward Compatibility Plugin and its implications, refer to this article: Why You Should Switch It Off
Experience a faster, cleaner Joomla experience with Web357.
– Team Web357
www.web357.com
