DevArt RSS Widgets v1.1.0 – Joomla Content Widgets

DevArt RSS Widgets v1.1.0 – Joomla Content Widgets

Major feature release adding Joomla Content Sources.

DevArt RSS Widgets now supports creating embeddable widgets not only from RSS feeds but also directly from local Joomla content.

Widgets can be displayed inside Joomla websites or embedded on external websites using iframe or JavaScript embeds while continuing to use the same cache-first architecture designed for high-traffic environments.

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Added

Joomla Content Sources

Added new Source Type options:

• RSS Feeds
• Joomla Content

Joomla Content Modes

Added support for:

• Latest Articles
• Featured Articles
• Categories
• Selected Articles

Joomla Content Pickers

Added Joomla-style content selection tools:

• Category Picker
• Article Picker
• Search support
• Pagination support
• Multi-selection support
• Selected article ordering

Optimized for large editorial and news websites.

Joomla Content Cache Generation

Added Joomla content processing through the existing cache-first architecture:

• Fetch Now
• Joomla Scheduled Tasks
• External Cron URL
• JSON Cache Generation

Frontend visitors never trigger content processing.

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Improved

• Improved JavaScript embed responsiveness
• Improved Auto Height support for embedded widgets
• Improved embedded widget rendering across responsive layouts
• Improved administrator workflow for content-based widgets
• Improved content syndication capabilities for Joomla publishers

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Architecture

Joomla Content widgets use the same infrastructure already available for RSS widgets:

• JSON Cache Rendering
• Local Image Cache
• Module Rendering
• Content Plugin Rendering
• Iframe Embeds
• JavaScript Embeds
• Domain Controls
• Analytics Controls
• GDPR Consent System
• Import / Export
• GitHub Update System

No changes were required to the existing RSS architecture.

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Suitable For

• News Portals
• Newspapers
• Magazines
• Municipal Websites
• Political Offices
• Sports Organizations
• Business Associations
• Content Syndication Networks
• Multi-site Joomla Installations

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Upgrade Notes

• No database migration required
• Existing RSS widgets remain fully compatible
• Existing embeds continue to function
• Existing scheduler and cron configurations remain valid
• Safe upgrade from all previous 1.0.x releases

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Requirements

• Joomla 6.x
• PHP 8.2+

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Version

1.1.0

DevArt RSS Widgets v1.0.1 – Embed Auto Height

DevArt RSS Widgets v1.0.1

This maintenance release improves external embed rendering and introduces configurable embed height handling.

Added:

• Embed Height Mode (Auto / Fixed)
• Automatic iframe height detection
• Automatic JavaScript embed height detection
• Improved responsive embed rendering
• Fallback height support for fixed mode

Improved:

• External widget display on responsive websites
• Cross-device embed rendering consistency
• iframe and JavaScript embed usability

Notes:

• No database schema changes
• No migration required
• Existing widgets remain fully compatible
• Safe update from v1.0.0

Recommended update for all installations using iframe or JavaScript embeds.

DevArt RSS Widgets v1.0.0 – RSS Widget Builder & External Embed Platform for Joomla

DevArt RSS Widgets v1.0.0

Professional RSS widget builder for Joomla 6.

DevArt RSS Widgets allows website owners, publishers, portals, newspapers, magazines, organizations, and content networks to create reusable RSS-powered widgets that can be displayed both inside Joomla and on external websites.

Unlike traditional RSS readers, DevArt RSS Widgets focuses on widget publishing and distribution. Create a widget once and embed it anywhere using iframe or JavaScript embed codes.

Highlights

• Create professional RSS widgets from one or multiple RSS feeds
• Publish widgets inside Joomla modules
• Embed widgets on external websites using iframe or JavaScript
• Domain allow/block controls for embed security
• Static JSON cache architecture
• Local image caching and optimization
• Image resize, recompression and WEBP conversion
• Built-in analytics support
• GDPR consent management for embeds
• Joomla Scheduled Tasks support
• Manual Fetch Now tools
• Cache monitoring and maintenance tools
• Import / Export widget configurations
• Cloudflare-friendly architecture
• Joomla 6 and PHP 8.2+ only

Included Templates

• Classic List
• Grid Cards
• Overlay Cards
• Compact List

Built For

• News portals
• Magazine websites
• Media groups
• Content syndication networks
• Multi-site organizations
• Corporate websites
• High-traffic Joomla installations

Technical Requirements

• Joomla 6.0+
• PHP 8.2+

License

GNU GPL v3 or later