Developer Changelog

View the latest changes to APIs, developer features, and documentation.
New
Velo
Stores
February 2, 2026

New events: Stores Catalog V3 APIs

Velo Backend events are now available for the Stores Catalog V3 APIs. Since the Wix SDK doesn't yet support backend events for site development, use the Velo backend events along with the Stores Catalog V3 API methods.
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Updated
Velo
$w Editor Elements
November 26, 2025

New param: $w HtmlComponent allow property

The $w HtmlComponent element now supports the allow property. The allow property sets an gets the browser permissions for the HTML Component.
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Deprecated
Velo
Bookings
November 23, 2025

Deprecated API: Bookings wix-bookings-backend Velo APIs

All APIs in the wix-bookings-backend module will be deprecated on June 30, 2026. This includes: Learn more about:
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New
SDK
Velo
Window
November 4, 2025

New method: Set Background Scroll wix-window frontend

Version 1.46.0
A new method, setBackgroundScroll(), is now available in the wix window frontend API. This method allows you to set whether a site visitor can scroll a site in the background while a lightbox popup is open.
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Deprecated
SDK
Velo
Events
October 30, 2025

Deprecated API: Events wix-events-frontend API

The wix-events-frontend API will be deprecated on March 31, 2026 and replaced with the Form, Rsvp, Orders, and Ticket Reservation SDK APIs. After this date, the wix-events-frontend API will no longer be supported or receive updates. Please update your implementations to use the replacement APIs for continued support and access to new features.
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Deprecated
SDK
Velo
Bookings
October 28, 2025

Deprecated API: Bookings wix-bookings-frontend API

The wix-bookings-frontend API will be deprecated on March 31, 2026 and replaced with the Time Slots, Bookings, and eCommerce SDK APIs. See End-to-End Booking Flows for complete implementation examples. After this date, the wix-bookings-frontend API will no longer be supported or receive updates. Please update your implementations to use the replacement APIs for continued support and access to new features.
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Deprecated
Velo
Bookings
October 28, 2025

Deprecated API: Bookings Velo wix-bookings-backend Resources API

The wix-bookings-backend Resources API will be deprecated on March 31, 2026 and replaced with the Resources, Resource Types, Staff Members, and Calendar Schedules SDK APIs. After this date, the wix-bookings-backend Resources API will not be maintained or supported. Plan your migration as soon as possible to ensure continued functionality and support.
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Updated
Velo
$w Editor Elements
August 25, 2025

New param: $w Breadcrumbs accessibility ariaLabel property

The $w Breadcrumbs element now supports the ariaLabel property in its accessibility object. This allows you to specify a custom ARIA label for Breadcrumbs, improving accessibility for assistive technology users.
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Updated
Velo
$w Editor Elements
August 11, 2025

New param: Accessibility Properties for $w Elements

The accessibility object for supported $w elements now includes these additional properties:
  • ariaAtomic
  • ariaBusy
  • ariaControls
  • ariaErrorMessage
  • ariaLive
  • ariaOwns
  • ariaRelevant
Note that not all elements support the accessibility object, and support for individual accessibility properties varies by element. For example:
  • TextBox supports 6 of the 7 new properties.
  • MultiStateBox supports a different set of 6 of the new properties.
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Deprecated
Velo
SDK
Chat
Inbox
August 6, 2025

Deprecated API: Wix Chat Backend

The Wix Chat Backend API has been deprecated. Learn more about how to migrate from Wix Chat Backend.
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Updated
Velo
Data
June 3, 2025

New hooks: Data API

The Data Hooks module includes two new hooks: To refine a distinct query, use WixDataDistinct methods in the beforeDistinct() hook.
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Updated
Velo
Window
May 28, 2025

New method: Window Frontend registerEventListener

The Window Frontend API has a new registerEventListener() method.
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New
Velo
$w Editor Elements
May 11, 2025

New API: $w TextEffects element API

The Text Effects element is a decorative text element with which you can display text with styles, colors, fonts, and graphic effects, such as shadows, outlines, and gradients. This element is only available in Wix Studio and is not yet available to all users.
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