Changelog

• New Profile verification with a "Verified" badge displayed next to user names.
• New Display of freelancer’s service offerings on the profile page.
• New View count displayed on "My Services" page.
• New Improved Escrow page with clear information on unreleased/unaccepted payments.
• New Customizable table columns now available in backend.
• Imp Codebase improved to meet Joomla coding standards.
• Fix Fixed missing service title in Outgoing Escrow page.
• Fix Resolved multiselect issues in backend.

• NEW Improved SEF URLs: Enhanced user-friendly URLs for better navigation and readability.
• NEW Optimized for SEO: Significant improvements to boost search engine rankings and visibility.

• New Disable checking for available fund when ordering a service.
• New Meta title and description set for View Service & User Profile pages.
• New Provision to delete attachments in Portfolio.
• Imp Updated to Dropzone.js library to the latest version 5.9.3.
• Imp Files added to queue are uploaded automatically.
• Fix Error uploading WebP images in Dropzone fixed.
• Fix Dropzone Cancel button clears Skills field fixed.
• Fix List of Projects menu showing only Open projects fixed.
• Fix File Manager delete file not working fixed in J5.
• Fix Minor CSS fixes.

• New Pagination added to Show My Bids page.
• New Pagination added to Escrow Payments page.
• New Added new date format (31 Dec 2024).
• Fix Pagination error in Search Project page.
• Fix Unpublished User Groups are shown in frontend.

• New Freelancers can deleted or trash their services from frontend.
• Fix Itemid added to Service and Project URLs in email template.
• Fix Error sending private messages fixed.
• Fix Removed metadata.xml.

• New Password meter added on registration page for improved security.
• Imp Updated the copyright information for 2024.

• New Compatible with Joomla 5+.
• New Compatible with PHP 8.2.

• New Categories Module can link to Projects and Services.
• Imp Project and Service links are modified for SEF.

• New Replaced AddThis with ShareThis social bookmarking.
• Imp Removed unwanted CSS names and image files.
• Imp Renamed Moneybookers to Skrill.
• Fix Fixed Search module failed to search Services.

• New Added validation for URLs.
• Fix Tooltip popups fixed.
• Fix Minor bug fixes.

• Fix Minor bug fix.

• New Currency symbol can be displayed before the number.
• New Freelancers can set services to unpublished.
• Imp Updated the copyright information for 2023.

• New Compatible with PHP 8.1.

• Fix Filter users by location.
• Fix Sort users by rating.

• New List Project & Services from multiple categories.
• New Enable or disable receiving bids for projects.

• New List Services from particular category.
• Fix Fixed Project Categories on List of Projects menu.

• Imp Updated copyright information.
• Fix Fixed the ordering issue with Categories.

• New Ability to enable or disable Freelance Services.
• IMP All the email sending codes are caught for exception.
• FIX Plan not selectable while buying new subscription.

• New Fully Compatible with all-new Joomla 4.0.
• New Every single page recoded for Joomla 4.0.
• New All the class names are namespace for the latest PHP version.
• New Fresh and new look & feel.
• New More Search Filters added at the backend.
• New Minor CSS changes.

• New Buyers can filter their favorite users.
• Imp Contact number is made a required field.
• Imp Portfolio is set to Published by default.
• Imp Minor CSS changes.

• New Admin can Refund the plan subscription.
• New Added logic in frontend for zero budget projects.
• New Plugin event onAdminRefundSubscription added.

• New Plugin event onAdminApproveDeposit added.
• New Plugin event onAdminApproveWithdraw added.
• New Plugin event onAdminAddOrDeductFund added.

• Imp User can share his own profile page.
• Imp Show name or username in the router url.
• Fix Latest Projects page to show only Open projects.
• Fix Project commission calculation in the invoice.
• Fix Changed to landing page of PayPal after payment.
• Fix Minor CSS fixes.

• New Override CSS with custom.css
• New Addition of trigger event onSubscriptionAfterSave.
• Imp Backend: Duplicate queries removed from Show Users.
• Fix Hardcoded backgroud colors removed from home and menu.
• Fix Backend: Cannot delete files from File Manger.
• Fix Backend: Fixed saving project with empty status.

• FIX Reporting Action fixed for PHP 7.4.
• FIX Warning fixes for PHP 7.4.

• New All new range slider library with touch support.
• Fix Collapse menu fix on JoomBri Menu module.
• Fix Fixed empty link to Categories module in the thumbnail view.
• Fix Fixed minor CSS issues on mobile view.
• Fix Portfolio images cannot store more than 4 images.

• NEW Bootstrap Framework updated to 4.5
• IMP Minor CSS improvements.
• Fix Dropzone responsive fix on smaller screens..
• Fix SimpleModal popup responsive fix on smaller screens.

• NEW Updated to Bootstrap 4.4.
• NEW Joomla Core library classes are namespaced.
• NEW Tags module conversion from SWF to HTML5 Canvas.
• NEW Updated the Copyright information.
• IMP Removed unwanted codes.

• NEW Site Admin can save pages without closing the current page.
• FIX Warning errors have been fixed.

• New Search Module can search both Projects and Services.
• New Updated 2Checkout payment gateway.

• Fix Custom Field validation fix for Checkboxes and Radio buttons.

• New Search Module can search both Projects and Services.
• New Updated 2Checkout payment gateway.

• Fix Custom Field validation fix for Checkboxes and Radio buttons.

• [New] Built-in File Manager at the backend.
• [New] Load More Feeds in User Dashboard using AJAX request.

• [Fix] Component id was not during the installation.
• [Fix] Updated Facebook callback URL which was sending dynamic session variable.
• [Fix] Removed unnecessary image files from image folder.

• [New] Compatibility with PHP 7.2+
• [New] Updated Facebook SDK to v5.7
• [New] Updated dropzone.js to v5.5
• [New] Updated autosize.js to v4.0.2
• [New] Updated barrating.js v1.2.2
• [New] Updated cropit.js to v0.5.1

• [Fix] Fixed thumbnail alignment in user profile page under portfolio.
• [Fix] Fixed terms & condition pop-up in user registration page.

• [New] Compatibility with PHP 7.1+
• [Fix] Minor Fixes.

• [New] Added pagination to Private Messaging Inbox.
• [Fix] Minor Fixes.

• [Fix] Minor Fixes.

• [Fix] Fatal class redeclaration error “FieldsHelper” in Joomla 3.7.

• [Fix] Minor Fixes.

• [Imp] Duplicate queries removed.
• [Imp] PayPal IPN updated.
• [Imp] And minor fixes.

• [New] Amended menu metadata to the system.

• [Imp] Updated the copyright info for 2016.

• [New] Attach image to categories.
• [New] Categories module can display items in thumbnail view.

• [Imp] Removed redundant codes.
• [Imp] Check and filter user inputs.
• [Imp] Minor CSS improvements.
• [Fix] Conflicting icon names fixed

• [Fix] Unpublished sub-category items listed in front-end.
• [Fix] Pending notification for service approval to admin when turned off.

• [Fix] Set Google Maps API Key to display map in front-end.

• [Fix] Removed all the deprecated functions except JError and Jobject.

• [Fix] Guest users not redirected while placing service order [#3600].
• [Fix] Redirection fixes in several pages.

• [New] Enhanced Profit Summary page in the backend.

• [Imp] Enhanced the security of PayPal payment gateway.
• [Fix] Deprecated function used in PayPal gateway (PHP 7).

• [Fix] Deprecated constructor names used in gateways (PHP 7).

• [Imp] New logout redirection param added to JoomBri Menu [#3437].
• [Fix] JoomBri Menu function redeclaration error [#3460].

• [New] Multiple image attachments for Portfolio.
• [New] Payment gateways configurable for subscription, deposits & withdrawals.
• [New] Show plan description popover in frontend.
• [New] Colorize subscription plan individually.
• [New] Filter users by rating and hourly rate for private invite projects.

• [Imp] Latest Project module can filter project by ugrades.
• [Imp] Featured projects are sorted in search project page.
• [Imp] Confirm action before releasing and accepting escrow.
• [Imp] New dashboard icons in backend.
• [Imp] Ability to rename payment gateway from backend.
• [Imp] function getDaysType formatted with JText Plural library.
• [Imp] Addition of new plugin event onReturnAfterPayment.
• [Imp] Addition of new plugin event onUserSendPrivateMessage.
• [Fix] function projectFillInfo does not work on mobile [#3394].
• [Fix] Facebook Connect fix.
• [Fix] File type custom field required validation.
• [Rem] Removed Run SQL function.

• [Fix] Issues with hourly project from backend [#3371].
• [Fix] Fatal error in JoomBri Menu module [#3337].
• [Fix] Deprecated constructor names used in plugins (PHP 7).
• [Fix] Button CSS fix in plan selection page [#3355].

• [Imp] Wrapper class added to provide fix for Bootstrap v2 & v3 CSS conflicts.

• [New] JoomBri Menu Brand link to user profile.

• [Fix] Removed unnecessary menu related files.
• [Fix] Removed unnecessary ids from gateway XMLs.
• [Fix] Disable JoomBri Menu on invoice.
• [Fix] Warning messages in userlist page for Joomla registered users.
• [Fix] Terms & Conditions popup using SimpleModal Library.
• [Fix] Search module conflicts search page with Chosen library.
• [Fix] Invoice from backend showing administrator in URL.
• [Fix] Invalid username in Compose page [#3270].

• [Imp] Updated Dropzone library to v4.2.
• [Imp] Addition of new plugin event onUserCreateProfile.
• [Imp] Escrow ID added to escrow related events.

• [Fix] Escaped missing JText for Tabs.

• [New] Image attachments for Projects.
• [New] Latest projects module displays projects in thumbnail view.
• [New] Backend summary showing profit from services.
• [New] JoomBri Menu rendered using Module.
• [New] Bootstrap and responsive JoomBri Menu.

• [Fix] Negative symbol for zero currency value.

• [Imp] Updated the copyright info for 2016.
• [Fix] YouTube video privacy.
• [Fix] Duplicate services for users with multiple active subscription.
• [Fix] CB rendering thumbnail instead of profile picture.

• [Imp] Updated the copyright info for 2016.
• [Fix] YouTube video privacy.
• [Fix] Duplicate services for users with multiple active subscription.
• [Fix] CB rendering thumbnail instead of profile picture.

• [New] Tax added while depositing fund.
• [New] Disable filtering project notification based on skills and location.
• [New] Percentage of fee added while withdrawing fund.

• [Fix] Unable to select skills when maximum skills set to 0.
• [Fix] Updated function getPaymentStatus for Expired status.

• [New] New Crop and upload for profile picture.
• [New] Autocomplete library migrated to jQuery.
• [New] Pending tasks shows invitation for projects.
• [New] Send reminder before subscription expires.

• [Imp] Hide services for expired subscriptions.
• [Fix] Search User: Slider range is 0 to 0 for starting site.
• [Fix] Minor CSS fixes.

• [New] Migration from MooTools to jQuery library [Phase 1].
• [New] New pop-up modal using Simple Modal jQuery library.

• [Fix] Bootstrap slider conflict with jQuery UI.

• [New] Hide Business Name from frontend users.

• [Imp] Avoid multiple escrow payment for same project.
• [Imp] Display user address in invoice.
• [Imp] Replaced checkbox to chosen dropdown for skills.
• [Imp] Replaced Hourly Rate dropdown to range selection in search.
• [Imp] Remember previous selected tab.
• [Fix] Update message status read from progress pages.
• [Fix] Max Skills and Plan Settings reset to default after updates.
• [Fix] Spacing in Latest Project and Categories modules.

• [New] Enhanced user search page.
• [New] Sort users by rating, hourly rate, name, etc.
• [New] New rating page for projects and services.
• [New] Skills tags in project, service and user pages.
• [New] New YouTube type custom field.
• [New] Invoice for services.
• [New] Show country flags with location info.
• [New] Rate users after the completion of project.

• [Fix] Location wrong ordering after saving.
• [Fix] Store service order ID in Escrow table.

• [Fix] [MEDIUM] All user inputs are tested and sanitized.
• [Fix] [MEDIUM] Rechecked entire system for missing quotes in all SQL queries.
• [Fix] [MEDIUM] Removed PHP global variables.
• [Fix] Empty map space shown on project detail page.
• [Fix] Highlight message field as required in place bid page.

• [Fix]  HIGH Possible SQL Injection in user list page.
• [Fix] Profit summary page showing wrong Profit from Deposit.
• [Fix] Removed YouTube link mandatory from Portfolio page.
• [Fix] Users can subscribe to wrong plans from homepage module.

• [Fix] Tags Module: Show only open projects
• [Fix] Tags Module: Color fix
• [Fix] Mootools show/hide function not working on some sites.

• [Fix] Incorrect project commission when the fixed amount project commission is zero.

• [New] Escrow for Services.
• [New] Warn about disabled user registration.

• [Imp] Backend: Pagination list limit added.
• [Fix] Service instruction shown on Service Details page.

• [New] Show or hide SEO and Upgrade options in project edit page.

• [Imp] Validate empty description in post or edit project page (tinyMCE).
• [Fix] Validation fix for fast delivery duration with base duration.
• [Fix] Incorrect checking of lat & long in front-end not showing map.
• [Fix] Incorrect Rater name in view service page.

Version 1.6.0.0 Beta Build 3927

• [New] Admin can review, approve or disapprove services before publishing.
• [New] Buyers and Sellers can rate/review for Services.
• [New] Module: Module showing latest Services.

• [Imp] Updated the copyright info for 2015.
• [Fix] JoomBri Menu not loading on mobile devices.

Version 1.5.0.1 RC Build 3611

Version 1.5.0.0 Beta Build 3524

• [Imp] Add to Favorite is visible to buyers only.
• [Fix] Back-end profile tab not showing profile details.
• [Fix] SQL error: Invite a user to bid when the buyer has no project.
• [Fix] Add to Favorite not working on user list page.
• [Fix] Invoice from back-end showing administrator in URL.
• [Fix] Confirm password verification fixed.

• [New] Compatible with Joomla 3 only.
• [New] New Look & Feel for back-end.
• [New] Ability to set user profile public.

• [Imp] Hold Funds when withdraw request is raised.

• [Fix] Stop multiple bids by repeatedly pressing SAVE button.
• [Fix] Stop multiple project posting by repeatedly pressing SAVE button.
• [Fix] Server-side check for bids left.
• [Fix] Validated hours per day in project posts and bids.
• [Fix] Validated budget range in back-end.

• [New] Invite Freelancers to bid directly from profile page.
• [New] Add Favourite button added to userlist and profile page.
• [New] Send Message button added to userlist and profile page.

• [Imp] Show scroll bar for long message thread.
• [Fix] Pagination issue on invite user page.
• [Fix] JoomBri menu RTL right align.
• [Fix] Module Feeds & Messages to follow Private Message moderation.
• [Fix] Facebook Signup use email as username if not set.

• [New] Private-Invite projects to invite selected Freelancers to bid.
• [New] Set Freelancers as Favorite.
• [New] Send Message link on project detail page.

• [Imp] Project links are rendered from LinkHelper class.
• [Fix] Custom Field options added to language file for translation.

• [New] Admin can edit Private Messages from back-end.
• [New] Private Messages are moderated before sent to the recipient.
• [New] Admin can set to hide bid details from other bidders (sealed projects bids).
• [New] Admin can remove transactions from back-end.
• [New] Admin can remove bids from back-end.
• [New] Unapproved requests are highlighted on Admin Dashboard.
• [New] Portfolios can be turned off for a particular usergroup.
• [New] Maximum skills can be edited from back-end.
• [New] Notify bid looser.
• [New] Backend dashboard show the current and latest version

• [Sec]  Entire component has been checked for Request Forgeries (CSRF).
• [Imp] Inbox and Sentbox combined in Private Messages.
• [Fix] getTotalFund return null valve when no entries in transaction table.

• [New] Buyer/Freelancer can mark Hourly projects' payment as complete.
• [New] Custom Field of type FILE has been added.
• [New] Re-post expired projects.
• [Imp] Category ID limit on Project and User table increased from 50 to 250.
• [Fix] JomSocial Avatar and Thumbnail view bug fixed.

• [Imp] Commission for Hourly Projects are calculated from percent only.
• [Fix] Empty info box on plan selection page for 0% tax.
• [Fix] Active JoomBri menu item issue - fixed for Joomla 3.2.
• [Fix] Commission sign change to (-) in invoice for project.
• [Fix] Mootools Utility selectors added on input[name=“”] (v1.2.8.1)
• [Imp] Choose & Continue jQuery-mootools issue fix (v1.2.8.1)

• [Imp] Commission for Hourly Projects are calculated for every fund transfer.
• [Imp] DATE_ADD function used in Expiration Reminder plug-in.
• [Imp] Buyers can Pick user from Expired Projects.

• [New] Project expiry reminder is sent.
• [Imp] New project status “Expired” added.
• [Fix] Portfolio attachment fixed.
• [Fix] Rounding error when escrow is accepted.

• [Imp] When project is reopened, denied freelancers status is reset.
• [Imp] Buyer receive emails for changed bid.
• [Imp] Send notification if project details changed.
• [Fix] Backend: Admin cannot cancel new project (thread #1729).

• [New] Custom Field tags can be amended to email templates.

• [Fix] Ordering issues with user group manager.

• [New] Buyers can post hourly projects.

• [Imp] Improvement on RTL support.
• [Fix] Category module counts closed projects.
• [Fix] Joomla User Group is over written by JoomBri Registration.

• [New] RTL support.
• [New] Skill/Category selection replaced with check-box.

• [Fix] Buyers prompted to choose Skills from the list v1.2.2.1.

• [New] Multiple file attachments (upto 5) in Portfolio.

• [Imp] Project Commission displayed twice for dual operation user group.
• [Imp] jsafe param is added for alert functions including sprintf.
• [Imp] Display error if no usergroup, plan and gateway.
• [Fix] Project fields shown on profile page when no fields assigned.
• [Fix] Confidential is shown for profile owners too.
• [Fix] table/usergroup.php conflict (thread #1490)

Version 1.2.0 Beta 2 Build 1905

Version 1.2.0 Beta 1 Build 1821

• [Fix]  PHP 5.4 Strict Standard notices are fixed.

• [New] Sign in with Facebook account.
• [New] Manage Private Messages from backend.
• [New] Added form validation for Hourly Rate and Project Expires fields.
• [New] Confirm message before accept/deny/retract bid and delete project.
• [Imp] Buyer can download NDA after the project is closed.
• [Imp] Check fund is split for Buyers and Freelancers.
• [Imp] Duration (remaining/past) now shows years and months.
• [Imp] Post project page shows the grand total.
• [Imp] `valuetext` column removed from custom field value table.

• [New] Added compatibility with JomSocial to stream activities.
• [Imp] Bid amount is checked within budget range while placing bid.
• [Imp] Low bid notification restricted to Sealed Projects.
• [Fix] Fixed SQL 500 error for J3.0 in optimize database page (1261#3633)

• [New] Ability to search users.
• [New] Backend summary shows Profit From Subscriptions.
• [New] Admin can Release/Cancel Escrow from backend.
• [New] Project will not be submitted if the balance is insufficient.
• [New] Admin can generate inoive from backend.
• [New] Module Added: JoomBri Balance
• [Imp] JoomBri Menu considers Joomla access levels.

• [New] Limit number of projects/bids based on their membership.

• [New] File downloads (from projects, portfolios, private messages) made over PHP script.
• [New] Optimise database feature which removes deleted users from JoomBri tables.
• [New] Filter projects from a particular category in menu.

• [Imp] Joomla user group selection made into checkboxes in User Groups?.
• [Imp] User group and category select list instead of IDs.
• [Fix] Buyer can bid on his own project.
• [Fix] Currency formatting error.

• [New] Ability to skip plan selection page during registration.

• [Imp] Free plans do not show “Checkout” page.

• [New] Ability to show Real Names instead of Usernames.
• [New] Invoice for project commission deducted.

• [Imp] Itemid replaced with JRoute::_('index.php').
• [Imp] Currencies formatted using function formatCurrency.

• [New] Discussion Forum or Public Clarification Board added.

• [Imp] Fund info shown in plan selection page.

Version 1.1 Beta 2 Build 1201

Version 1.1 Beta 1 Build 1114

• [New] Brithdate field type added.
• [New] AJAX search for categories field.
• [New] Added script to uninstall modules and plugins while uninstalling.
• [New] Project upgrade - NDA added.
• [New] Attach files in bids page while sending PM.
• [New] Compatible with FaLang (for multi-language site).
• [Imp] darkwing-LightFace replaced with v0.97
• [Fix] Usergroup edit page showing Project fields - hidden.
• [Fix] Sub-categories not shown in search page.

• [New] Picture displayed in user profile page.
• [New] Detailed Rating added to user profile page.
• [New] Dashboard showing pending user's actions.
• [New] Feeds & Messages module can show Unread items.
• [Imp] User info (skills, etc) are editable with CB/JS profile.

• [New] Freelancers receive projects relevant to their skills.
• [New] Email notification Preferences.
• [New] Module: Added new module to show News Feed and Private Messages.
• [New] Module: Statistics module can show total Open Projects.
• [New] Plugin: Added new Search plugin to search JoomBri database.
• [Imp] Categories are grouped in select field.

• [New] Generate and print invoice for Memberships, Fund Deposits and Withdrawals.
• [New] Plan detail page added in Subscription History.
• [New] Custom Fields for Projects.
• [New] New Payment Gateways - Moneybookers, Authorize.Net, 2Checkout.
• [New] Project list can show Open, Frozen, Closed, Featured, Sealed, Urgent and Sealed projects.

• [Fix] Budget Range for large numbers shown in scientific notation.

• [New] Attachment in PMs.
• [New] JoomBri usergroup linked with Joomla usergroup.
• [New] Budget modified to be in drop-down.
• [New] Module: Tags can display Chinese, Thai (Unicode format).
• [New] Module: Latest can show projects from a particular category.

• [New] Notifications & Feeds of Bids, Payments, User Ratings, Private Messages status on Dashboard.
• [New] Approval of Freelancers/Buyers by admin.
• [New] Reporting for Projects and Profiles with automated action.
• [New] Enable/disable fund check while picking freelancer.
• [New] Social bookmarking on project & profile page.

• [New] Post Featured, Private, Urgent and Sealed projects.
• [New] Admin can review projects before going live.
• [New] RSS Feed for latest projects.
• [New] Remaining time shown in days, hr, min, sec format.
• [New] Module: Recent Users module can show Top-Rated users.
• [New] Module: JoomBri Statistics created.

• [Imp] Only users set to receive System Email will receive admin related e-mails.

• [New] AJAX user suggestion and Send PM button on profile page.
• [New] Ability to disable JoomBri Menu.
• [New] Integration with JomSocial and Community Builder.
• [New] User list page showing all the users (categorize by user groups).
• [New] Plugin: Registration Redirector plug-in created.

• [Fix] Unable to create “Main Category” in the back-end.
• [Fix] Registered users cannot choose JoomBri Roles.

• [New] Built-in private messaging system in threaded view.
• [New] Review count and Rating value shown in Bid list, Profile and Pick user pages.
• [New] Form validation added to Place Bid form.

• [Fix] Fatal error while creating new custom field.

New Initial stable version