--- title: "What's new in the Joomla Crusco Canonical URL plugin" description: 'Changelog: Here are some of the new features and improvements we have made to the Crusco Canonical URL plugin for Joomla.' lang: en-GB type: Article category: 'Crusco Canonical URL' image: 'https://www.htmlcrusco.it/images/crusco-extension-changelog.svg' author: name: 'Luca Gabbiati' url: 'https://www.htmlcrusco.it' date: '2024-12-30T14:29:34+00:00' lastmod: '2026-09-03T09:23:11+00:00' canonical_url: 'https://www.htmlcrusco.it/en/joomla-extensions/crusco-canonical-url-plugin-for-joomla/changelog' --- ![A window with the text “Changelog” in the center and a few lines of PHP source code in the background](https://www.htmlcrusco.it/images/crusco-extension-changelog.svg) ## What's new The HTML Crusco team works every day to improve the **Crusco Canonical URL plugin for Joomla**. Here are some of the new features and improvements we have made to the plugin thanks in part to the suggestions we received from our beloved users. ### v3.7.0 Added - This release introduces official support for the [Kunena](https://www.kunena.org/) extension, including the addition of the `rel="next"` and `rel="prev"` tags to aid the indexing of all public pages on your forum. [What does ‘official support’ mean?](https://www.htmlcrusco.it/en/joomla-extensions/crusco-canonical-url-plugin-for-joomla/how-to#docs-officially-supported) Changed - The warning message in the settings for the Joomla ‘System - Sef’ plugin can now appear in two colours, depending on the potential risk: yellow and red. ### v3.6.0 Added - This release introduces the much-requested official support for the great [Membership Pro](https://joomdonation.com/joomla-extensions/membership-pro-joomla-membership-subscription.html) extension! Changed - The function for fixing components using “creative” routing has been optimised. ### v3.5.0 Added - Features for better integration with the [new Joomla plugin for GEO](https://www.htmlcrusco.it/en/joomla-extensions/crusco-agentic-content "Optimizes your Joomla content for ChatGPT & generative AI while protecting your copyright") (Generative Engine Optimization). ![A robot holding content tailored perfectly for AI agents](https://www.htmlcrusco.it/images/crusco-agentic-content.svg) [Step into the future of SEO today!](https://www.htmlcrusco.it/en/joomla-extensions/crusco-agentic-content) Changed - Improved URL cleaning. - Following [Google’s John Mueller guidelines](https://www.searchenginejournal.com/canonical-and-noindex-at-same-time/528501/ "Google Clarifies Simultaneous Use of Canonical & Noindex"), the canonical link is no longer added to `noindex` pages. - This release unifies the update servers for Personal, Professional, and Agency subscriptions. ### v3.3.0 Added - It is now possible to choose a **301** status code for redirects, instead of the default **303** used in Joomla. For more information about status codes, read [Select the status code for the redirect](https://www.htmlcrusco.it/en/joomla-extensions/crusco-canonical-url-plugin-for-joomla/how-to#docs-statuscode). ![](https://www.htmlcrusco.it/images/ext-ss/crusco-canonical-url/crusco-canonical-url-status-code-301-303.png) The option to select the redirect status code Changed - Improved pagination function and performance. - All jQuery scripts in the backend have been rewritten in JavaScript to improve execution speed by eliminating the overhead of an external library. - The canonical feed is now injected by default into the HTTP headers. This prevents RSS/Atom feeds from being indexed as duplicates. - Code refactoring. ### v3.2.0 Added - **Official support for JEvents extension!** ⚡ Changed - The general built-in spam query filter is also active on components that are not officially supported. Fixed - Pagination warning for some unsupported components. ### v3.1.6 Fixed - Conflict between T4 templates and the “Remove other canonical links” settings. - A warning on T4 author page. ### v3.1.0 Changed - Enhanced built-in spam query filter for [all officially supported elements](https://www.htmlcrusco.it/en/joomla-extensions/crusco-canonical-url-plugin-for-joomla/how-to#docs-officially-supported). ### v3.0.0 Added - Terms allow list for smart search canonical URL. To learn about the importance of this option, read the article [Negative SEO and Joomla: how to ward off one of the most damaging attacks](https://www.htmlcrusco.it/en/blog/negative-seo-and-joomla-how-to-ward-off-one-of-the-most-damaging-attacks). Changed - Improved the general built-in spam query filter. Fixed - “Undefined array key” warning related to the latest update of the Yootheme language selector in the backend. *Thanks @MyronS* - Removed the unnecessary query string parameter added by T4 (?) during the the Joomla routing for category view. *Thanks @Fanda* ### v2.9.0 Added - Terms exclusion list for smart search canonical URL. This is useful to block [negative SEO attack](https://www.htmlcrusco.it/en/blog/negative-seo-and-joomla-how-to-ward-off-one-of-the-most-damaging-attacks) if you choose to consider the search term in the canonical address. ### v2.8.0 Added - Smart search section: new option to consider or ignore the search term in the canonical URL. ### v2.7.0 Added - "Remove URL language code" for localised canonical domain now also acts on alternate language meta tags *Thanks @JeffreyJ for the suggestion* ### v2.6.0 Added - "Remove URL language code" option for localised canonical domain. - Missing translations for "Redirect to canonical" options. Changed - Translation for the warning about Joomla System SEF plugin settings. ### v2.5.0 Added - Compatibility with Joomla! 6 - Automatic generation of canonical URLs for third-party components that are not formally supported (experimental) - Canonical domain management: 1. General domain 2. Domain based on content language - Option to put canonical domain in alternate language meta tag - Option to enable Redirect to canonical - Option to insert the canonical URL in the HTTP header - Option to insert the SEO URL pagination structure in the HTTP header Changed - Trailing slash for canonical now has three options: 1. No change 2. Enforce URLs without trailing slash 3. Enforce URLs with trailing slash - Improved integration with Joomla's SEF system plugin - Graphical appearance of the plugin configuration page - Graphic appearance in the back-end of the management and display of custom and auto-generated canonical URLs - Plugin code and structure optimization ### v1.2.3 Changed - The “Remove other canonical URL tags” setting now has three options: 1. No 2. Only if the one from Crusco is in place 3. All ![Option to remove other canonical URL tags in the settings of the Crusco Canonical URL plugin for Joomla](https://www.htmlcrusco.it/images/crusco-canonical-url-remove-other.jpg)The new option to remove other canonical tags in the settings of the Crusco Canonical URL plugin for Joomla. ### v1.2.2 Added - **Support for SP Page Builder!** ⭐ As requested by many users, as of this version, for the [Personal, Professional and Agency](https://www.htmlcrusco.it/en/joomla-extensions/crusco-canonical-url-plugin-for-joomla/subscribe) subscriptions of the plugin, the function of automatically generating canonical URLs also acts on menu items pointing to SP Page Builder pages. ![SP Page Builder option in the settings page of Crusco Canonical URL plugin for Joomla](https://www.htmlcrusco.it/images/crusco-canonical-url-sp-page-builder.png)To set canonical URL in SP Page Builder, enable this switch in Crusco Canonical URL plugin for Joomla. Changed - Auto mode now also takes into account content with guest access. Fixed - Registry error when updating the plugin with Free subscription plan. ### v1.2.1 Added - Improved the feature of cleaning the page from other canonical URL tags inserted, for example, by third-party templates. This feature can now be turned on or off via a switch in the plugin settings. For maximum performance from the plugin, activate it only when necessary. Changed - Code optimization. ### v1.2.0 Added - **Support for Convert Forms!** ⭐ As requested by many users, as of this version, for the [Personal, Professional and Agency](https://www.htmlcrusco.it/en/joomla-extensions/crusco-canonical-url-plugin-for-joomla/subscribe) subscriptions of the plugin, the function of automatically generating canonical URLs also acts on menu items pointing to forms created with Convert Forms. ![Convert Forms option in the settings page of Crusco Canonical URL plugin for Joomla](https://www.htmlcrusco.it/images/crusco-canonical-url-convert-forms.png)To set canonical URL in Convert Forms, enable this switch in Crusco Canonical URL plugin for Joomla. Changed - In the function to obtain menu items, the plugin now retrieve also the params. This will be used for new features in upcoming versions of the plugin. ### v1.1.9 Added - "All tags" routing for single tag auto canonical URL also on free plan. - Support request form link in plugin configuration page. - Plugin JED link to plugin configuration page. - Reminder "Remember to add the Download ID to receive plugin updates" after plugin installed. Fixed - Custom canonical URL not showing in archived articles. - Modal window during cleaning custom canonical URLs operation. Changed - Accessibility: increased the contrast of button text for accessibility. ### v1.1.8 Fixed - Tag routing in special circumstances (taglistlanguage\_filter + multilanguage site + cross-language tag).