Lazy Video

Version 1.4.2

September 10, 2025
- changed
  
  ThumbnailCache: Stricter typing for better type safety.
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  ThumbnailCache: Improved validation checks.
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  ThumbnailCache: Use of match expressions for code clarity.
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  ThumbnailCache: Optimized file operations for performance improvements.
Version 1.4.1

September 04, 2025
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  Local caching for video thumbnails, improving page performance and ensuring GDPR compliance by storing images locally.
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  ThumbnailCache class was added to manage thumbnail caching, making media delivery faster and more reliable.
- changed
  
  Vimeo API fetching now uses cURL with proper HTTP status checks and more reliable error handling.
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  Platform detection logic has been moved into a dedicated template file for better organization.
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  If no custom thumbnail alt text is set, the video title will now be used as a fallback.
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  The uk-cover class in template-thumbnail.php is now applied only when the position requires it.
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  Admin messages have been refactored for smoother integration with partial builder updates.
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  Fixed video positioning has been improved with correct margins and expanded dimensions during autoplay.
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  A transparent placeholder image is now rendered to reserve space for autoplay videos, preventing layout shifts.
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  Microdata paths in template-microdata.php now use YOOtheme\Url for stricter validation and sanitization.
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  Thumbnail fetching logic has been refined to respect when autoplay is explicitly disabled.
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  All translations updated to support the new local caching option.
Version 1.4.0

August 29, 2025
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  Refactored the entire script into a modern "Singleton FSVideoManager" class.
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  Encapsulated all logic within private and public methods for better organization.
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  Centralized all video state management within the class instance.
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  Implemented a formal "destroy()" method for complete cleanup and memory safety.
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  Ensured all event listeners are removed on `destroy()` to prevent leaks.
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  Optimized the "MutationObserver" with more efficient DOM change processing.
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  Made the MutationObserver root and debounce delay configurable.
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  Added dependency check to ensure UIkit is present before running.
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  Added "try...catch" blocks for safer video initialization.
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  Implemented a system to mark failed initializations to avoid repeated errors.
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  Added robust drag-vs-click detection to prevent accidental plays on swipe.
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  Added a toggleable debug mode with detailed console logging.
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  Exposed the manager instance to "window" for easier debugging.
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  Added a public "refresh()" API method to rescan for new videos.
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  Added a public "getVideo()" API method to retrieve data for initialized videos.
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  Implemented integration for the YOOtheme Pro builder environment.
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  Automatically closes open video modals during builder preview updates.
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  Improved modal lookup to reliably find modals after UIkit repositioning.
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  Refactored play icon logic in "template.php" for clarity and fallback handling.
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  Simplified variable interpolation across templates.
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  Refactored play icon logic in `template.php` for clarity and fallback handling.
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  Added "JsonException" handling with fallback logic for JSON encoding.
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  Improved admin notifications for video platform detection.
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  Improved admin notifications for invalid video URLs.
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  Improved admin notifications for wrong microdata in builder.
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  Adjusted platform regex definitions and parameter handling (reduced redundancy).
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  Set element default "z-index" to "1".
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  Added scroll delay when opening video in modal via URL hash.
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  Floating widget: close button uses "filter: invert()" for better visibility.
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  Floating widget: expanded clickable area (+20px padding).
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  Floating widget: video closes with a fade animation.
Version 1.3.3

August 16, 2025
- new
  
  Joomla! 6 ready!
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  PHP 8.5 ready!
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  Installer refactor: replaced installer.php with robust script.php, enhancing dependency management and compatibility checks.
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  Standardized plugin namespace to align with Joomla conventions.
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  Simplified class structure, streamlined module loading logic, and removed unused imports.
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  Adjusted schema and metadata files.
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  Enhanced code readability and maintainability by polishing templates and simplifying logic.
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  Minified fs-video.js and updated code references to the optimized script.
Version 1.3.2

May 11, 2025
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  Refactored Joomla! media URL cleaning logic
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  Enhanced local videos validation logic
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  Scoped CSS in modal templates by using modal-specific IDs
Version 1.3.1

April 01, 2025
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  Temporary video thumbnail is now transparent during client-side validation process.
Version 1.3.0

March 31, 2025
- Enhancement
  
  Video thumbnail processing is now up to 96% faster per video!
- added
  
  Support for triggering video modals from custom buttons.
- changed
  
  Client-side validation for YouTube & Vimeo API thumbnails before applying fallback.
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  Relocated microdata JSON-LD snippet below the video.
Version 1.2.5

March 24, 2025
- fixed
  
  Joomla dynamic content image URL validation issue by removing URL parameters after #
Version 1.2.4

March 21, 2025
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  Extra check to ensure custom video thumbnails are valid and available, preventing broken images.
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  Validity check of the custom microdata thumbnail before use.
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  Microdata: once valid, enables Google data-nosnippet attribute in the iframe for modal videos.
- fixed
  
  Prevent videos inside standalone modals from autoplaying before their own modal (video popup) is triggered.
Version 1.2.3

March 20, 2025
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  The translation listener class now verifies translation file validity before processing.
Version 1.2.2

March 09, 2025
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  Autoplay option for external modals with sound control
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  "Rounded" border box style
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  White and Dark frame decoration for the video player
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  Element transformation support
- fixed
  
  "Thumbnail fallback" field now appears for dynamic content videos
- fixed
  
  Self-hosted videos now autoplay correctly on page load
- fixed
  
  Corrected microdata thumbnail URLs for YouTube and Vimeo
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  Video link/button now works with all video types, including modals
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  Improved element controls logic—only relevant settings are displayed
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  Simplified UI/UX
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  Clearer autoplay option labels
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  Updated translations
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  Minimum required YOOtheme Pro version updated to 4.2
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  Minimum required WordPress version updated to 6.6
Version 1.2.1

February 25, 2025
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  Preview videos now always use preload="auto"
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  Thumbnail fallback is not applied to locally-hosted modal videos
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  Removed error message when selecting remote video files
Version 1.2.0

February 05, 2025
- new
  
  Video preview thumbnails
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  Modal window video playback
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  Floating video widget feature
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  Action link (for floating video)
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  29 language translations
- added
  
  Display and autoplay preview video on hover with the thumbnail
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  Option to replace static thumbnail with video preview and autoplay on 'inview'
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  Lazy load option for preview videos
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  Option to display video in the built-in modal
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  URL hash support to auto-open video modal on page load
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  Modal video resizing (aspect ratio, width, height controls)
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  'Fixed' position option to display video as a floating widget.
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  Close button for floating videos
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  Dynamic close button placement based on placeholder border settings
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  Floating video resizing during playback (aspect ratio, width, height)
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  Floating video automatically sets 'max-height: 60%' on mobile devices
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  Action link input field
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  '_blank' target option for action link
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  'Interactive Toggle' (uk-toggle) option for action link
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  Action link styling controls
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  Auto-adjust action link position when video controls are enabled
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  Overlay title blend color option
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  Breathing animation to play icon on hover after preview video is used
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  Admin alerts for invalid video URLs
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  Dynamic content support across all element fields
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  Inline CSS styling support for modal containers
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  Autocomplete hints for CSS classes
- fixed
  
  Aspect ratio calculation for locally hosted videos
- fixed
  
  Microdata JSON-LD thumbnail URLs now use full URLs instead of relative paths
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  Overlay background color auto-disables with video previews
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  Microdata thumbnail field updated to image picker
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  Play icon ARIA label option has been moved to the Element Settings tab
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  Icon selection ui replaces predefined play icons dropdown
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  Margin settings were ignored for floating videos
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  Refactored template structure for better maintainability
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  Optimized conditional logic for element options
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  Simplified control labels for intuitive configuration
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  Minimum requirement: Joomla! v4.4 or higher
Version 1.1.1

January 07, 2025
- added
  
  uk-link-reset class to ignore play icon inheriting link color
- fixed
  
  Prevented page scroll up when clicking the play button
Version 1.1.0

December 28, 2024
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  Local videos support
- new
  
  Aspect ratio support
- new
  
  Microdata support
- added
  
  Default thumbnail for local videos
- added
  
  Border options for the video placeholder to display circle videos
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  Overlay video title HTML element option
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  Overlay video title heading styles options
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  Overlay video title font family options
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  Overlay video title line clamp to limit the output
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  Play button ARIA label
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  Keyboard navigation support across the videos
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  Admin notification on wrong video URL
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  Microdata: stripped tags for all inputs
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  Microdata: JSON-LD script tag appears only if all required fields are filled
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  Microdata: once valid, enables Google data-nosnippet attribute in the iframe
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  Microdata: "Name" filled from "Video Title" on empty as fallback
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  Microdata: "ThumbnailUrl" uses user-defined "Thumbnail" or platform thumbnail from API
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  Using Shadow DOM
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  Refactored video platform handling logic
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  Optimized thumbnail delivery from platform API and its fallback
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  Dimensions adjustment by one side respecting selected aspect ratio
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  More strict fallback on any wrong video dimension values
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  Autopause option has been removed and enabled by default
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  Iframe title attribute filled with video title
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  Single JS script for initialization of all videos on the page
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  Using a JavaScript mutation observer
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  Ajax reload on element edit in customizer
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  Using video field type to enable video preview in the element (Joomla)
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  Optimized element settings conditions
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  Optimized element settings UI/UX
Version 1.0.6

February 01, 2024
- added
  
  Player keyboard shorcuts option
Version 1.0.5

January 31, 2024
- fixed
  
  Vimeo wrong video URL error
Version 1.0.4

January 29, 2024
- changed
  
  Video thumbnail image default fallback resolution -> 4k
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  Placeholder background color while thumbnail loads
Version 1.0.3

January 29, 2024
- added
  
  Video thumbnail image fallback
Version 1.0.2

January 26, 2024
- new
  
  YouTube Shorts support
- new
  
  WordPress update server
- added
  
  Show title option
- added
  
  Custom play icon
- added
  
  Auto-Pause option for modal integration
- chaned
  
  Autoplay feature now support 2 modes
Version 1.0.1

January 16, 2024
- added
  
  Autoplay inview
Version 1.0.0

January 13, 2024
- added
  
  Initial release

Lazy Video

Version 1.4.2

Version 1.4.1

Version 1.4.0

Version 1.3.3

Version 1.3.2

Version 1.3.1

Version 1.3.0

Version 1.2.5

Version 1.2.4

Version 1.2.3

Version 1.2.2

Version 1.2.1

Version 1.2.0

Version 1.1.1

Version 1.1.0

Version 1.0.6

Version 1.0.5

Version 1.0.4

Version 1.0.3

Version 1.0.2

Version 1.0.1

Version 1.0.0