Docy v4.0.0: A Major Update Packed with New Features and Improvements

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We’re excited to announce the release of Docy Theme v4.0.0, and it’s a big one! This update is all about making your experience smoother, more flexible, and user-friendly. Whether you’re running a helpdesk, knowledge base, or documentation website, this update brings new features, improved designs, and some important fixes that we know you’ll love.

First of all, take a look at the changes to the Docy documentation theme:

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What’s New in Docy 4.0.0?

Switched to Codestar Framework for Better Control:

We’ve replaced the old meta fields with the Codestar Framework (CSF). This change makes customizing and managing your site easier than ever, giving you more flexibility and a better overall experience.

Add Videos to Page Banners:

You can now include videos on page banners! This feature helps make your pages more dynamic and visually engaging.

Consistent Search Banner Across Pages:

The Search Banner is now applied across all pages to keep your site looking uniform. This creates a cleaner and more consistent design.

Parent Page Display on Banners:

If a page has a parent, you’ll see it displayed right above the main page title in the banner. This improves navigation and helps users understand where they are on your site. 

Show Last Modified Date on Blog Posts:

Blog posts now include a last modified date, so readers can see when the content was last updated especially helpful for those regularly maintaining their posts.

Customizable Search Banner Title Template:

A new title.php file has been added, giving you more control over how the search banner title looks and functions.

Automatic Field Conflict Resolution:

If you were using Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Docy now automatically removes conflicting fields and groups created by ACF, ensuring everything runs smoothly with the new Codestar Framework fields.

Enhancements & Improvements

More Control Over Search Results:

The search form now supports unlimited post types, and you can choose which content types appear in the search results via a new option under Theme Settings Header Search Banner and then ‘Select Post Types to Include’.

Better Menu Design:

We’ve improved the hover and active states for menu items, making navigation feel smoother and more intuitive.

Breadcrumbs Made Better:

The breadcrumb design and functionality have been updated to improve user navigation and deliver a cleaner look. Previously, breadcrumbs did not show the page title, which has now been fixed to enhance clarity. Additionally, for better navigation, steps like Cart > Checkout are now visible in the breadcrumb path on pages like the checkout page, which was missing earlier.

WooCommerce Design Updates:

The Cart block and Checkout page designs have been updated to look cleaner and more user-friendly. The Grouped Product Details Page also got a design refresh to improve readability.

Updated Sticky Tab Icon Design:

The sticky tab icons have been given a more modern and polished look.

Cleaner and Lighter Theme:

Unnecessary meta fields have been removed to improve theme performance and keep things lightweight.

Improved Comment Form Design on Mobile:

We’ve enhanced the comment form design to make it easier to use on mobile devices.

Badge Design Refresh:

Badges across the theme have been updated to look cleaner and more professional.

Fixes You’ll Appreciate

Doc Sidebar on Mobile:

Fixed an issue where the sidebar on single doc pages wasn’t displaying properly in mobile view.

Cart Page Header Colors:

Resolved a color issue with table headers on the WooCommerce cart page.

Hero Section Z-Index Issue:

Fixed a stacking issue in the Hero focus area to make everything display correctly.

Video Playlist Error:

Resolved a PHP error that appeared in the video playlist widget.

Hero Search Design (Preset 03):

Fixed a design issue in Preset 03 of the Hero search widget to make it look the way it should.

Why This Update Matters

With Docy v,4.0.0 we’re making sure the theme stays up-to-date with modern requirements, is easy to use, and works seamlessly for all your documentation and helpdesk needs. These new features and improvements are all about giving you more control, flexibility, and a better experience for both you and your users.