/** * Astra Updates * * Functions for updating data, used by the background updater. * * @package Astra * @version 2.1.3 */ defined( 'ABSPATH' ) || exit; /** * Open Submenu just below menu for existing users. * * @since 2.1.3 * @return void */ function astra_submenu_below_header() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings' ); // Set flag to use flex align center css to open submenu just below menu. if ( ! isset( $theme_options['submenu-open-below-header'] ) ) { $theme_options['submenu-open-below-header'] = false; update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * Do not apply new default colors to the Elementor & Gutenberg Buttons for existing users. * * @since 2.2.0 * * @return void */ function astra_page_builder_button_color_compatibility() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); // Set flag to not load button specific CSS. if ( ! isset( $theme_options['pb-button-color-compatibility'] ) ) { $theme_options['pb-button-color-compatibility'] = false; update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * Migrate option data from button vertical & horizontal padding to the new responsive padding param. * * @since 2.2.0 * * @return void */ function astra_vertical_horizontal_padding_migration() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); $btn_vertical_padding = isset( $theme_options['button-v-padding'] ) ? $theme_options['button-v-padding'] : 10; $btn_horizontal_padding = isset( $theme_options['button-h-padding'] ) ? $theme_options['button-h-padding'] : 40; /** @psalm-suppress InvalidArgument */ // phpcs:ignore Generic.Commenting.DocComment.MissingShort if ( false === astra_get_db_option( 'theme-button-padding', false ) ) { // Migrate button vertical padding to the new padding param for button. $theme_options['theme-button-padding'] = array( 'desktop' => array( 'top' => $btn_vertical_padding, 'right' => $btn_horizontal_padding, 'bottom' => $btn_vertical_padding, 'left' => $btn_horizontal_padding, ), 'tablet' => array( 'top' => '', 'right' => '', 'bottom' => '', 'left' => '', ), 'mobile' => array( 'top' => '', 'right' => '', 'bottom' => '', 'left' => '', ), 'desktop-unit' => 'px', 'tablet-unit' => 'px', 'mobile-unit' => 'px', ); update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * Migrate option data from button url to the new link param. * * @since 2.3.0 * * @return void */ function astra_header_button_new_options() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); $btn_url = isset( $theme_options['header-main-rt-section-button-link'] ) ? $theme_options['header-main-rt-section-button-link'] : 'https://www.wpastra.com'; $theme_options['header-main-rt-section-button-link-option'] = array( 'url' => $btn_url, 'new_tab' => false, 'link_rel' => '', ); update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } /** * For existing users, do not provide Elementor Default Color Typo settings compatibility by default. * * @since 2.3.3 * * @return void */ function astra_elementor_default_color_typo_comp() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); // Set flag to not load button specific CSS. if ( ! isset( $theme_options['ele-default-color-typo-setting-comp'] ) ) { $theme_options['ele-default-color-typo-setting-comp'] = false; update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * For existing users, change the separator from html entity to css entity. * * @since 2.3.4 * * @return void */ function astra_breadcrumb_separator_fix() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); // Check if the saved database value for Breadcrumb Separator is "»", then change it to '\00bb'. if ( isset( $theme_options['breadcrumb-separator'] ) && '»' === $theme_options['breadcrumb-separator'] ) { $theme_options['breadcrumb-separator'] = '\00bb'; update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * Check if we need to change the default value for tablet breakpoint. * * @since 2.4.0 * @return void */ function astra_update_theme_tablet_breakpoint() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings' ); if ( ! isset( $theme_options['can-update-theme-tablet-breakpoint'] ) ) { // Set a flag to check if we need to change the theme tablet breakpoint value. $theme_options['can-update-theme-tablet-breakpoint'] = false; } update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } /** * Migrate option data from site layout background option to its desktop counterpart. * * @since 2.4.0 * * @return void */ function astra_responsive_base_background_option() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); if ( false === get_option( 'site-layout-outside-bg-obj-responsive', false ) && isset( $theme_options['site-layout-outside-bg-obj'] ) ) { $theme_options['site-layout-outside-bg-obj-responsive']['desktop'] = $theme_options['site-layout-outside-bg-obj']; $theme_options['site-layout-outside-bg-obj-responsive']['tablet'] = array( 'background-color' => '', 'background-image' => '', 'background-repeat' => 'repeat', 'background-position' => 'center center', 'background-size' => 'auto', 'background-attachment' => 'scroll', ); $theme_options['site-layout-outside-bg-obj-responsive']['mobile'] = array( 'background-color' => '', 'background-image' => '', 'background-repeat' => 'repeat', 'background-position' => 'center center', 'background-size' => 'auto', 'background-attachment' => 'scroll', ); } update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } /** * Do not apply new wide/full image CSS for existing users. * * @since 2.4.4 * * @return void */ function astra_gtn_full_wide_image_group_css() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); // Set flag to not load button specific CSS. if ( ! isset( $theme_options['gtn-full-wide-image-grp-css'] ) ) { $theme_options['gtn-full-wide-image-grp-css'] = false; update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * Do not apply new wide/full Group and Cover block CSS for existing users. * * @since 2.5.0 * * @return void */ function astra_gtn_full_wide_group_cover_css() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); if ( ! isset( $theme_options['gtn-full-wide-grp-cover-css'] ) ) { $theme_options['gtn-full-wide-grp-cover-css'] = false; update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * Do not apply the global border width and border color setting for the existng users. * * @since 2.5.0 * * @return void */ function astra_global_button_woo_css() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); // Set flag to not load button specific CSS. if ( ! isset( $theme_options['global-btn-woo-css'] ) ) { $theme_options['global-btn-woo-css'] = false; update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * Migrate Footer Widget param to array. * * @since 2.5.2 * * @return void */ function astra_footer_widget_bg() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); // Check if Footer Backgound array is already set or not. If not then set it as array. if ( isset( $theme_options['footer-adv-bg-obj'] ) && ! is_array( $theme_options['footer-adv-bg-obj'] ) ) { $theme_options['footer-adv-bg-obj'] = array( 'background-color' => '', 'background-image' => '', 'background-repeat' => 'repeat', 'background-position' => 'center center', 'background-size' => 'auto', 'background-attachment' => 'scroll', ); update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * Check if we need to load icons as font or SVG. * * @since 3.3.0 * @return void */ function astra_icons_svg_compatibility() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings' ); if ( ! isset( $theme_options['can-update-astra-icons-svg'] ) ) { // Set a flag to check if we need to add icons as SVG. $theme_options['can-update-astra-icons-svg'] = false; update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * Migrate Background control options to new array. * * @since 3.0.0 * * @return void */ function astra_bg_control_migration() { $db_options = array( 'footer-adv-bg-obj', 'footer-bg-obj', 'sidebar-bg-obj', ); $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); foreach ( $db_options as $option_name ) { if ( ! ( isset( $theme_options[ $option_name ]['background-type'] ) && isset( $theme_options[ $option_name ]['background-media'] ) ) && isset( $theme_options[ $option_name ] ) ) { if ( ! empty( $theme_options[ $option_name ]['background-image'] ) ) { $theme_options[ $option_name ]['background-type'] = 'image'; $theme_options[ $option_name ]['background-media'] = attachment_url_to_postid( $theme_options[ $option_name ]['background-image'] ); } else { $theme_options[ $option_name ]['background-type'] = ''; $theme_options[ $option_name ]['background-media'] = ''; } error_log( sprintf( 'Astra: Migrating Background Option - %s', $option_name ) ); // phpcs:ignore WordPress.PHP.DevelopmentFunctions.error_log_error_log update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } } /** * Migrate Background Responsive options to new array. * * @since 3.0.0 * * @return void */ function astra_bg_responsive_control_migration() { $db_options = array( 'site-layout-outside-bg-obj-responsive', 'content-bg-obj-responsive', 'header-bg-obj-responsive', 'primary-menu-bg-obj-responsive', 'above-header-bg-obj-responsive', 'above-header-menu-bg-obj-responsive', 'below-header-bg-obj-responsive', 'below-header-menu-bg-obj-responsive', ); $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); foreach ( $db_options as $option_name ) { if ( ! ( isset( $theme_options[ $option_name ]['desktop']['background-type'] ) && isset( $theme_options[ $option_name ]['desktop']['background-media'] ) ) && isset( $theme_options[ $option_name ] ) ) { if ( ! empty( $theme_options[ $option_name ]['desktop']['background-image'] ) ) { $theme_options[ $option_name ]['desktop']['background-type'] = 'image'; $theme_options[ $option_name ]['desktop']['background-media'] = attachment_url_to_postid( $theme_options[ $option_name ]['desktop']['background-image'] ); } else { $theme_options[ $option_name ]['desktop']['background-type'] = ''; $theme_options[ $option_name ]['desktop']['background-media'] = ''; } if ( ! empty( $theme_options[ $option_name ]['tablet']['background-image'] ) ) { $theme_options[ $option_name ]['tablet']['background-type'] = 'image'; $theme_options[ $option_name ]['tablet']['background-media'] = attachment_url_to_postid( $theme_options[ $option_name ]['tablet']['background-image'] ); } else { $theme_options[ $option_name ]['tablet']['background-type'] = ''; $theme_options[ $option_name ]['tablet']['background-media'] = ''; } if ( ! empty( $theme_options[ $option_name ]['mobile']['background-image'] ) ) { $theme_options[ $option_name ]['mobile']['background-type'] = 'image'; $theme_options[ $option_name ]['mobile']['background-media'] = attachment_url_to_postid( $theme_options[ $option_name ]['mobile']['background-image'] ); } else { $theme_options[ $option_name ]['mobile']['background-type'] = ''; $theme_options[ $option_name ]['mobile']['background-media'] = ''; } error_log( sprintf( 'Astra: Migrating Background Response Option - %s', $option_name ) ); // phpcs:ignore WordPress.PHP.DevelopmentFunctions.error_log_error_log update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } } /** * Do not apply new Group, Column and Media & Text block CSS for existing users. * * @since 3.0.0 * * @return void */ function astra_gutenberg_core_blocks_design_compatibility() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); if ( ! isset( $theme_options['guntenberg-core-blocks-comp-css'] ) ) { $theme_options['guntenberg-core-blocks-comp-css'] = false; update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * Header Footer builder - Migration compatibility. * * @since 3.0.0 * * @return void */ function astra_header_builder_compatibility() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); // Set flag to not load button specific CSS. if ( ! isset( $theme_options['is-header-footer-builder'] ) ) { $theme_options['is-header-footer-builder'] = false; update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } if ( ! isset( $theme_options['header-footer-builder-notice'] ) ) { $theme_options['header-footer-builder-notice'] = false; update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * Clears assets cache and regenerates new assets files. * * @since 3.0.1 * * @return void */ function astra_clear_assets_cache() { if ( is_callable( 'Astra_Minify::refresh_assets' ) ) { Astra_Minify::refresh_assets(); } } /** * Do not apply new Media & Text block padding CSS & not remove padding for #primary on mobile devices directly for existing users. * * @since 2.6.1 * * @return void */ function astra_gutenberg_media_text_block_css_compatibility() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); if ( ! isset( $theme_options['guntenberg-media-text-block-padding-css'] ) ) { $theme_options['guntenberg-media-text-block-padding-css'] = false; update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * Gutenberg pattern compatibility changes. * * @since 3.3.0 * * @return void */ function astra_gutenberg_pattern_compatibility() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); if ( ! isset( $theme_options['guntenberg-button-pattern-compat-css'] ) ) { $theme_options['guntenberg-button-pattern-compat-css'] = false; update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * Set flag to provide backward compatibility of float based CSS for existing users. * * @since 3.3.0 * @return void. */ function astra_check_flex_based_css() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); if ( ! isset( $theme_options['is-flex-based-css'] ) ) { $theme_options['is-flex-based-css'] = false; update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * Update the Cart Style, Icon color & Border radius if None style is selected. * * @since 3.4.0 * @return void. */ function astra_update_cart_style() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); if ( isset( $theme_options['woo-header-cart-icon-style'] ) && 'none' === $theme_options['woo-header-cart-icon-style'] ) { $theme_options['woo-header-cart-icon-style'] = 'outline'; $theme_options['header-woo-cart-icon-color'] = ''; $theme_options['woo-header-cart-icon-color'] = ''; $theme_options['woo-header-cart-icon-radius'] = ''; } if ( isset( $theme_options['edd-header-cart-icon-style'] ) && 'none' === $theme_options['edd-header-cart-icon-style'] ) { $theme_options['edd-header-cart-icon-style'] = 'outline'; $theme_options['edd-header-cart-icon-color'] = ''; $theme_options['edd-header-cart-icon-radius'] = ''; } update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } /** * Update existing 'Grid Column Layout' option in responsive way in Related Posts. * Till this update 3.5.0 we have 'Grid Column Layout' only for singular option, but now we are improving it as responsive. * * @since 3.5.0 * @return void. */ function astra_update_related_posts_grid_layout() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); if ( ! isset( $theme_options['related-posts-grid-responsive'] ) && isset( $theme_options['related-posts-grid'] ) ) { /** * Managed here switch case to reduce further conditions in dynamic-css to get CSS value based on grid-template-columns. Because there are following CSS props used. * * '1' = grid-template-columns: 1fr; * '2' = grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); * '3' = grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); * '4' = grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); * * And we already have Astra_Builder_Helper::$grid_size_mapping (used for footer layouts) for getting CSS values based on grid layouts. So migrating old value of grid here to new grid value. */ switch ( $theme_options['related-posts-grid'] ) { case '1': $grid_layout = 'full'; break; case '2': $grid_layout = '2-equal'; break; case '3': $grid_layout = '3-equal'; break; case '4': $grid_layout = '4-equal'; break; } $theme_options['related-posts-grid-responsive'] = array( 'desktop' => $grid_layout, 'tablet' => $grid_layout, 'mobile' => 'full', ); update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * Migrate Site Title & Site Tagline options to new responsive array. * * @since 3.5.0 * * @return void */ function astra_site_title_tagline_responsive_control_migration() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); if ( false === get_option( 'display-site-title-responsive', false ) && isset( $theme_options['display-site-title'] ) ) { $theme_options['display-site-title-responsive']['desktop'] = $theme_options['display-site-title']; $theme_options['display-site-title-responsive']['tablet'] = $theme_options['display-site-title']; $theme_options['display-site-title-responsive']['mobile'] = $theme_options['display-site-title']; } if ( false === get_option( 'display-site-tagline-responsive', false ) && isset( $theme_options['display-site-tagline'] ) ) { $theme_options['display-site-tagline-responsive']['desktop'] = $theme_options['display-site-tagline']; $theme_options['display-site-tagline-responsive']['tablet'] = $theme_options['display-site-tagline']; $theme_options['display-site-tagline-responsive']['mobile'] = $theme_options['display-site-tagline']; } update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } /** * Do not apply new font-weight heading support CSS in editor/frontend directly. * * 1. Adding Font-weight support to widget titles. * 2. Customizer font CSS not supporting in editor. * * @since 3.6.0 * * @return void */ function astra_headings_font_support() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); if ( ! isset( $theme_options['can-support-widget-and-editor-fonts'] ) ) { $theme_options['can-support-widget-and-editor-fonts'] = false; update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * Set flag to avoid direct reflections on live site & to maintain backward compatibility for existing users. * * @since 3.6.0 * @return void. */ function astra_remove_logo_max_width() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); if ( ! isset( $theme_options['can-remove-logo-max-width-css'] ) ) { $theme_options['can-remove-logo-max-width-css'] = false; update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * Set flag to maintain backward compatibility for existing users for Transparent Header border bottom default value i.e from '' to 0. * * @since 3.6.0 * @return void. */ function astra_transparent_header_default_value() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); if ( ! isset( $theme_options['transparent-header-default-border'] ) ) { $theme_options['transparent-header-default-border'] = false; update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * Clear Astra + Astra Pro assets cache. * * @since 3.6.1 * @return void. */ function astra_clear_all_assets_cache() { if ( ! class_exists( 'Astra_Cache_Base' ) ) { return; } // Clear Astra theme asset cache. $astra_cache_base_instance = new Astra_Cache_Base( 'astra' ); $astra_cache_base_instance->refresh_assets( 'astra' ); // Clear Astra Addon's static and dynamic CSS asset cache. astra_clear_assets_cache(); $astra_addon_cache_base_instance = new Astra_Cache_Base( 'astra-addon' ); $astra_addon_cache_base_instance->refresh_assets( 'astra-addon' ); } /** * Set flag for updated default values for buttons & add GB Buttons padding support. * * @since 3.6.3 * @return void */ function astra_button_default_values_updated() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); if ( ! isset( $theme_options['btn-default-padding-updated'] ) ) { $theme_options['btn-default-padding-updated'] = false; update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * Set flag for old users, to not directly apply underline to content links. * * @since 3.6.4 * @return void */ function astra_update_underline_link_setting() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); if ( ! isset( $theme_options['underline-content-links'] ) ) { $theme_options['underline-content-links'] = false; update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * Add compatibility support for WP-5.8. as some of settings & blocks already their in WP-5.7 versions, that's why added backward here. * * @since 3.6.5 * @return void */ function astra_support_block_editor() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings' ); // Set flag on existing user's site to not reflect changes directly. if ( ! isset( $theme_options['support-block-editor'] ) ) { $theme_options['support-block-editor'] = false; update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * Set flag to maintain backward compatibility for existing users. * Fixing the case where footer widget's right margin space not working. * * @since 3.6.7 * @return void */ function astra_fix_footer_widget_right_margin_case() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); if ( ! isset( $theme_options['support-footer-widget-right-margin'] ) ) { $theme_options['support-footer-widget-right-margin'] = false; update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * Set flag to avoid direct reflections on live site & to maintain backward compatibility for existing users. * * @since 3.6.7 * @return void */ function astra_remove_elementor_toc_margin() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); if ( ! isset( $theme_options['remove-elementor-toc-margin-css'] ) ) { $theme_options['remove-elementor-toc-margin-css'] = false; update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * Set flag to avoid direct reflections on live site & to maintain backward compatibility for existing users. * Use: Setting flag for removing widget specific design options when WordPress 5.8 & above activated on site. * * @since 3.6.8 * @return void */ function astra_set_removal_widget_design_options_flag() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); if ( ! isset( $theme_options['remove-widget-design-options'] ) ) { $theme_options['remove-widget-design-options'] = false; update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * Apply zero font size for new users. * * @since 3.6.9 * @return void */ function astra_zero_font_size_comp() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); if ( ! isset( $theme_options['astra-zero-font-size-case-css'] ) ) { $theme_options['astra-zero-font-size-case-css'] = false; update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** Set flag to avoid direct reflections on live site & to maintain backward compatibility for existing users. * * @since 3.6.9 * @return void */ function astra_unset_builder_elements_underline() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); if ( ! isset( $theme_options['unset-builder-elements-underline'] ) ) { $theme_options['unset-builder-elements-underline'] = false; update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * Migrating Builder > Account > transparent resonsive menu color options to single color options. * Because we do not show menu on resonsive devices, whereas we trigger login link on responsive devices instead of showing menu. * * @since 3.6.9 * * @return void */ function astra_remove_responsive_account_menu_colors_support() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); $account_menu_colors = array( 'transparent-account-menu-color', // Menu color. 'transparent-account-menu-bg-obj', // Menu background color. 'transparent-account-menu-h-color', // Menu hover color. 'transparent-account-menu-h-bg-color', // Menu background hover color. 'transparent-account-menu-a-color', // Menu active color. 'transparent-account-menu-a-bg-color', // Menu background active color. ); foreach ( $account_menu_colors as $color_option ) { if ( ! isset( $theme_options[ $color_option ] ) && isset( $theme_options[ $color_option . '-responsive' ]['desktop'] ) ) { $theme_options[ $color_option ] = $theme_options[ $color_option . '-responsive' ]['desktop']; } } update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } /** * Link default color compatibility. * * @since 3.7.0 * @return void */ function astra_global_color_compatibility() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); if ( ! isset( $theme_options['support-global-color-format'] ) ) { $theme_options['support-global-color-format'] = false; } // Set Footer copyright text color for existing users to #3a3a3a. if ( ! isset( $theme_options['footer-copyright-color'] ) ) { $theme_options['footer-copyright-color'] = '#3a3a3a'; } update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } /** * Set flag to avoid direct reflections on live site & to maintain backward compatibility for existing users. * * @since 3.7.4 * @return void */ function astra_improve_gutenberg_editor_ui() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); if ( ! isset( $theme_options['improve-gb-editor-ui'] ) ) { $theme_options['improve-gb-editor-ui'] = false; update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * Set flag to avoid direct reflections on live site & to maintain backward compatibility for existing users. * * Starting supporting content-background color for Full Width Contained & Full Width Stretched layouts. * * @since 3.7.8 * @return void */ function astra_fullwidth_layouts_apply_content_background() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); if ( ! isset( $theme_options['apply-content-background-fullwidth-layouts'] ) ) { $theme_options['apply-content-background-fullwidth-layouts'] = false; update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * Sets the default breadcrumb separator selector value if the current user is an exsisting user * * @since 3.7.8 * @return void */ function astra_set_default_breadcrumb_separator_option() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); if ( ! isset( $theme_options['breadcrumb-separator-selector'] ) ) { $theme_options['breadcrumb-separator-selector'] = 'unicode'; update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * Set flag to avoid direct reflections on live site & to maintain backward compatibility for existing users. * * Backward flag purpose - To initiate modern & updated UI of block editor & frontend. * * @since 3.8.0 * @return void */ function astra_apply_modern_block_editor_ui() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); if ( ! isset( $theme_options['wp-blocks-ui'] ) && ! version_compare( $theme_options['theme-auto-version'], '3.8.0', '==' ) ) { $theme_options['blocks-legacy-setup'] = true; $theme_options['wp-blocks-ui'] = 'legacy'; update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * Set flag to avoid direct reflections on live site & to maintain backward compatibility for existing users. * * Backward flag purpose - To keep structure defaults updation by filter. * * @since 3.8.3 * @return void */ function astra_update_customizer_layout_defaults() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); if ( ! isset( $theme_options['customizer-default-layout-update'] ) ) { $theme_options['customizer-default-layout-update'] = false; update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * Set flag to avoid direct reflections on live site & to maintain backward compatibility for existing users. * * Backward flag purpose - To initiate maintain modern, updated v2 experience of block editor & frontend. * * @since 3.8.3 * @return void */ function astra_apply_modern_block_editor_v2_ui() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); $option_updated = false; if ( ! isset( $theme_options['wp-blocks-v2-ui'] ) ) { $theme_options['wp-blocks-v2-ui'] = false; $option_updated = true; } if ( ! isset( $theme_options['wp-blocks-ui'] ) ) { $theme_options['wp-blocks-ui'] = 'custom'; $option_updated = true; } if ( $option_updated ) { update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * Display Cart Total and Title compatibility. * * @since 3.9.0 * @return void */ function astra_display_cart_total_title_compatibility() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); if ( ! isset( $theme_options['woo-header-cart-label-display'] ) ) { // Set the Display Cart Label toggle values with shortcodes. $cart_total_status = isset( $theme_options['woo-header-cart-total-display'] ) ? $theme_options['woo-header-cart-total-display'] : true; $cart_label_status = isset( $theme_options['woo-header-cart-title-display'] ) ? $theme_options['woo-header-cart-title-display'] : true; if ( $cart_total_status && $cart_label_status ) { $theme_options['woo-header-cart-label-display'] = __( 'Cart', 'astra' ) . '/{cart_total_currency_symbol}'; } elseif ( $cart_total_status ) { $theme_options['woo-header-cart-label-display'] = '{cart_total_currency_symbol}'; } elseif ( $cart_label_status ) { $theme_options['woo-header-cart-label-display'] = __( 'Cart', 'astra' ); } update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * If old user then it keeps then default cart icon. * * @since 3.9.0 * @return void */ function astra_update_woocommerce_cart_icons() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); if ( ! isset( $theme_options['astra-woocommerce-cart-icons-flag'] ) ) { $theme_options['astra-woocommerce-cart-icons-flag'] = false; } } /** * Set brder color to blank for old users for new users 'default' will take over. * * @since 3.9.0 * @return void */ function astra_legacy_customizer_maintenance() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); if ( ! isset( $theme_options['border-color'] ) ) { $theme_options['border-color'] = '#dddddd'; update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * Enable single product breadcrumb to maintain backward compatibility for existing users. * * @since 3.9.0 * @return void */ function astra_update_single_product_breadcrumb() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); if ( isset( $theme_options['single-product-breadcrumb-disable'] ) ) { $theme_options['single-product-breadcrumb-disable'] = ( true === $theme_options['single-product-breadcrumb-disable'] ) ? false : true; } else { $theme_options['single-product-breadcrumb-disable'] = true; } update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } /** * Restrict direct changes on users end so make it filterable. * * @since 3.9.0 * @return void */ function astra_apply_modern_ecommerce_setup() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); if ( ! isset( $theme_options['modern-ecommerce-setup'] ) ) { $theme_options['modern-ecommerce-setup'] = false; update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * Migrate old user data to new responsive format layout for shop's summary box content alignment. * * @since 3.9.0 * @return void */ function astra_responsive_shop_content_alignment() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); if ( ! isset( $theme_options['shop-product-align-responsive'] ) && isset( $theme_options['shop-product-align'] ) ) { $theme_options['shop-product-align-responsive'] = array( 'desktop' => $theme_options['shop-product-align'], 'tablet' => $theme_options['shop-product-align'], 'mobile' => $theme_options['shop-product-align'], ); update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * Change default layout to standard for old users. * * @since 3.9.2 * @return void */ function astra_shop_style_design_layout() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); if ( ! isset( $theme_options['woo-shop-style-flag'] ) ) { $theme_options['woo-shop-style-flag'] = true; update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * Apply css for show password icon on woocommerce account page. * * @since 3.9.2 * @return void */ function astra_apply_woocommerce_show_password_icon_css() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); if ( ! isset( $theme_options['woo-show-password-icon'] ) ) { $theme_options['woo-show-password-icon'] = false; update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } /** * Handle backward compatibility on version 3.9.4 * * @since 3.9.4 * @return void */ function astra_theme_background_updater_3_9_4() { $theme_options = get_option( 'astra-settings', array() ); // Check if user is a old global sidebar user. if ( ! isset( $theme_options['astra-old-global-sidebar-default'] ) ) { $theme_options['astra-old-global-sidebar-default'] = false; update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } // Slide in cart width responsive control backwards compatibility. if ( isset( $theme_options['woo-desktop-cart-flyout-width'] ) && ! isset( $theme_options['woo-slide-in-cart-width'] ) ) { $theme_options['woo-slide-in-cart-width'] = array( 'desktop' => $theme_options['woo-desktop-cart-flyout-width'], 'tablet' => '', 'mobile' => '', 'desktop-unit' => 'px', 'tablet-unit' => 'px', 'mobile-unit' => 'px', ); update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } // Astra Spectra Gutenberg Compatibility CSS. if ( ! isset( $theme_options['spectra-gutenberg-compat-css'] ) ) { $theme_options['spectra-gutenberg-compat-css'] = false; update_option( 'astra-settings', $theme_options ); } } Exploring Non-UK Licensed Casinos Opportunities and Risks -1677118812 - IAD - Interior Art Design

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As online gambling continues to grow in popularity, many players are exploring various options available outside the UK gaming licenses. The appeal of non UK license casino non UK casinos can often outweigh the restrictions and regulations imposed by local authorities. This article aims to delve into the world of non-UK licensed casinos, exploring their allure, potential risks, and what makes them a preferred choice for numerous players.

What Are Non-UK Licensed Casinos?

Non-UK licensed casinos are online gaming platforms that operate outside the regulations of the UK Gambling Commission. These casinos are licensed by regulatory bodies in other jurisdictions, which may not impose the same stringent rules and requirements as the UK authorities. Countries like Malta, Curacao, Gibraltar, and Costa Rica are known for licensing online casinos and attracting operators due to their friendly regulations and tax benefits.

Why Do Players Choose Non-UK Licensed Casinos?

Many players are drawn to non-UK licensed casinos for several reasons, including:

  • Greater Game Selection: Non-UK licensed casinos often feature a wider variety of games, including those from providers that may not be available in licensed UK casinos. This gives players access to unique gaming experiences.
  • More Generous Bonuses: Operators outside the UK often offer more attractive welcome bonuses and promotions due to the competitive nature of the market. Players can take advantage of these offers to maximize their bankroll.
  • Fewer Restrictions: Non-UK licensed casinos may have less stringent withdrawal limits and deposit requirements, allowing players to enjoy a more flexible gaming experience.
  • Anonymous Play: Some players prefer the anonymity that comes with playing at non-UK casinos, where identity verification processes may be less rigorous.

The Allure of Greater Bonuses

One of the main attractions of non-UK licensed casinos is their bonus offerings. These can range from generous welcome bonuses and free spins to loyalty rewards and cashback incentives. Since these casinos are not bound by the same regulations as UK operators, they often provide more lucrative promotions to attract players. It’s important, however, to read the terms and conditions carefully, as wagering requirements can vary significantly from one casino to another.

Understanding the Risks

While the advantages of non-UK licensed casinos are appealing, it is essential to be aware of the potential risks involved. These include:

  • Lack of Regulatory Oversight: Without the strict regulations of the UK Gambling Commission, players may encounter issues with fairness, security, or withdrawal times. It is crucial to research the licensing authority and ensure it is reputable before signing up.
  • Limited Player Protection: Players at non-UK casinos may not benefit from the same level of consumer protection offered by UK operators. This includes measures for responsible gambling and dispute resolution.
  • Withdrawal Problems: Some non-UK licensed casinos have been reported to have delays or difficulties in processing withdrawals. Players should investigate the reviews and ratings of a casino before depositing money.

Choosing a Safe Non-UK Licensed Casino

Choosing a safe and reliable non-UK licensed casino involves thorough research and consideration. Here are some factors to keep in mind:

  • Licensing Authority: Check the casino’s licensing details. A reputable license from jurisdictions like Malta or Gibraltar can provide some level of assurance regarding the site’s legitimacy.
  • Player Reviews and Reputation: Online forums and review sites can offer valuable insights into a casino’s reputation. Look for feedback regarding payouts, customer support, and general player experiences.
  • Payment Methods: A variety of secure payment options is essential for safe transactions. Ensure they offer well-known and trusted payment methods.
  • Responsible Gambling Policies: Ensure the casino promotes responsible gambling by providing tools and resources to help players manage their gaming habits.

Popular Non-UK Licensed Casinos

There are several non-UK licensed casinos that have garnered a loyal following among players. Some of the popular ones include:

  • Bet365: While primarily known as a UK operator, Bet365 also caters to international markets with diverse offerings and bonuses.
  • 1xBet: Originating from Russia, 1xBet is widely recognized for its extensive game library and innovative betting options.
  • Wild Casino: Based in Panama, Wild Casino is appreciated for its generous bonuses and a vast selection of slot games.
  • mBit Casino: A cryptocurrency-focused casino that offers various Bitcoin games, catering to tech-savvy players.

The Future of Non-UK Licensed Casinos

The landscape of online gambling is constantly evolving. As regulations around the world tighten, non-UK licensed casinos may face increasing scrutiny. However, they will likely continue to appeal to players seeking more options and flexibility. It’s essential for players to stay informed about changes in regulations and to prioritize safety and security when choosing where to play.

Conclusion

Non-UK licensed casinos present both opportunities and risks for online gamers. While they offer a plethora of gaming options, attractive bonuses, and fewer restrictions, players must remain vigilant when selecting a platform. By conducting thorough research and preparing for potential challenges, players can enjoy a rewarding gaming experience while navigating the non-UK regulated landscape.

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