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Introduction

Important

This documentation was last updated on February 25th, 2025. The current version of the RealHomes is v4.3.8 , so please ensure to use latest version of RealHomes to take advantage of the latest features and improvements.

Thank you for choosing the RealHomes Theme! For any inquiries not covered in this documentation, you can:

  • Search our Knowledge Base
  • Reach out through our Support Platform
  • Need help obtaining your item purchase code from ThemeForest? Refer to this guide.
  • If your support period has expired, please check out this article to extend or renew your item support.
  • Consult to this article for guidance on how to update the RealHomes Theme.

What's New in RealHomes v4.3.7 and v4.3.8?

Discover the latest updates in RealHomes v4.3.8, featuring enhancements, fixes, and new functionalities:

  • Added OTP Verification Method for Social Login
    Applied another extra layer of security for Social Login feature through One-Time Password

  • Better Functionality in Elementor Widgets
    Improved Single Property Page Widgets for Elementor.
    Ensured Properties Map Elementor Widgets must have an option to display all found properties.

  • Improved Email & OTP Handling
    Applied RealHomes email template to OTP emails for consistency.
    Fixed JavaScript issues related to OTP email handling.

  • Enhanced Security with reCAPTCHA Option
    Added a solution to replace or hide the default Google Sitewide CAPTCHA with an alternative option.

  • Improved Logo Customization in Modern & Ultra Designs
    Introduced Customizer controls to modify the logo size in Modern and Ultra designs.

  • Refined Search Experience
    Additional Sort By options for a better search experience for properties listing pages.

  • Optimized Placeholder Image Handling
    Resolved 404 errors for placeholder images.

  • Enhanced RHEA Properties Widgets
    Fixed an issue where the Property Status and Type background color options weren’t working.

  • Improved Booking Localization
    Addressed pending localization issues to ensure proper translations.

  • UI Enhancement for Empty Search Results
    Improved the "No Properties Found" UI in the Standard Top Map Search Variation.

  • Bug Fix: Similar Properties Layout
    Fixed a layout bug in the Similar Properties section on propert details page.

  • Bug Fix: Password-Protected Pages
    Resolved an issue where the password protection feature wasn’t functioning correctly for pages.

For a complete list of updates and fixes, visit our Change Log.

Tips to Improve Website Performance

Here are some recommended practices to optimize your website's performance:

  • Hosting: Opt for an SSD-based VPS over shared hosting for better resources.
  • PHP & MySQL: Ensure you're running PHP 7.4 or newer and MySQL 5.6 or higher. Contact your hosting provider for updates.
  • Caching: Use a reliable cache plugin like WP Fastest Cache. Test your site thoroughly after configuration.
  • Speed Optimization: Enhance loading times with plugins like Flying Pages.
  • Image Optimization: Compress images with a plugin like Imagify.
  • CDN: Use a CDN service to deliver content faster and more efficiently.

RealHomes Specific Cache Configurations

When configuring cache for RealHomes, keep these points in mind:

  • JavaScript Files: Do not combine JavaScript files; RealHomes loads scripts dynamically based on various settings, which can lead to errors if combined.
  • Cookies: RealHomes uses cookies like realhomes_current_currency. Ensure your cache plugin excludes pages using these cookies, or ask your hosting provider to handle this if using managed hosting like WPEngine.

Using a Child Theme

To ensure smooth updates of the parent theme, we strongly recommend using a child theme. The main theme package (rh-main-package.zip) downloaded from ThemeForest includes a ready-to-use child theme (realhomes-child.zip).

Updating the Theme

RealHomes supports auto-updates within the WordPress dashboard. If you're updating from an older version, refer to this knowledge base article for detailed instructions.

For further assistance, please register or log in at our Support Platform and submit your question. Our support team is here to help!

Support Policy

Included in Support

  • Technical assistance on theme features.
  • Resolution of reported bugs and issues.
  • Guidance on included third-party assets.

Not Included in Support

  • Custom code modifications.
  • Theme installation and setup services.