We’re thrilled to announce the release of WpResidence 5.2.0, packed with powerful new features, enhanced functionality, and a completely redesigned user experience. This major update transforms how you build and manage real estate websites with cutting-edge tools and modern design capabilities.
What’s New in Version 5.2.0
Two Stunning New Demos
Experience the future of real estate website design with our brand-new demo sites:
- Emirates Demo – Showcasing luxurious property presentations
- Phoenix Demo – Featuring modern, clean layouts
Both demos are fully built with Elementor and demonstrate the powerful new features available in WpResidence 5.2.0.
WpResidence Studio Templates: Complete Design Control
Take your customization to the next level with our new template system:
New Template Types:
- Single Agent pages
- Agency profiles
- Developer showcases
- Blog posts
- Property pages (now managed through Studio)
Advanced Template Assignment:
- Target specific post types with custom headers and footers
- Create unique property templates for different categories
- Assign templates based on custom taxonomies
- Full Elementor integration with 50+ specialized widgets
Redesigned Site Settings Panel
The WpResidence Site Settings has been completely redesigned with:
Enhanced Management Options:
- White-label functionality – Rebrand WpResidence with your own name and logo for client projects
- CSV import – Import location data (cities and areas) directly from CSV files
- Custom post type control – Manage display of agents, agencies, properties, and developers
- Direct feedback system – Send theme feedback directly to our team
Revolutionary Custom Field Display Builder
Streamline your workflow with our new drag-and-drop interface:
- Reorder WpResidence custom fields visually
- No more manual ordering buttons
- Intuitive controls for site admins and agents
Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) Integration
Seamlessly integrate your custom fields:
- Automatic inclusion of ACF fields in property pages and searches
- Support for text, textarea, number, and select field types
- Compatible with agent pages and other custom post types
- Expandable support for more field types in future updates
Powerful New Elementor Widgets
Property Gallery Widget
- Grid layout options (4, 5, or 6 columns)
- Fully responsive design
- Device-specific layout controls
WpResidence Scroll Gallery
- Modern horizontal scrolling experience
- Perfect for image-heavy listings
- Dynamic presentation capabilities
Call to Action Widget
- Eye-catching banner creation
- Custom text and button options
- Flexible background settings
- Ideal for promotions and featured listings
Enhanced User Experience Features
Header Widget Improvements
- Login icon with optional text display
- Better user navigation experience
Agent Management Enhancements
- Email obfuscation to prevent bot scraping
- Automatic approval notification emails
- New sorting controls (name, date, ID)
- Improved mobile and phone number display
Reviews System Overhaul
- Reviews now managed as custom post types
- Separate from blog post comments
- Enhanced review management capabilities
Half Map Layout Options
- Toggle footer display for half map property lists
- Compatible with both theme and Elementor footers
- Improved user experience control
Technical Improvements
Performance & Optimization
- General performance enhancements across the theme
- Code optimizations for better loading times
- Improved caching mechanisms
Important Fixes
- MlsImport.com featured image display
- Custom titles in Overview widget
- Recent Items widget duplicates and featured labels
- Cluster functionality with Open Street Map and Ajax search
- WordPress 6.8 text_domain compatibility
- Multi-currency dropdown display
- Menu caching and WPML language switching
Updated Components
All core components have been updated to version 5.2.0:
- WpResidence Theme
- WpResidence Core Functionality Plugin
- WpResidence Elementor Plugin
- WpResidence Elementor Studio Plugin
- WpEstate CRML Plugin
- Revolution Slider (v6.7.35)
- WPBakery Page Builder (v8.5.0)
- Updated translation files and .pot files
Important Update Information
Before updating, please:
- Update all plugins from Appearance → Install Plugins
- Clear all caches (browser, theme, CDN, plugin, and server caches)
- Reselect user roles for approval if they are translated
- Ensure agent selection in Theme Options for dropdown functionality
Post-update actions:
- Property templates have moved to the Studio section
- Comments/reviews have been moved to the Reviews section
- User types for agents may need reselection after translation
Perfect For
- Real Estate Agencies looking for modern, professional websites
- Property Developers showcasing their projects
- Individual Agents building their personal brand
- Web Designers creating client websites with white-label options
- Getting Started
Detailed demo import videos and step-by-step setup guides will be available soon. Check our documentation for comprehensive instructions on using all new features.
Support & Feedback
We’re always improving based on your feedback. For questions, support, or feature requests, contact our client support team. Your input helps shape future updates and ensures WpResidence continues to meet your evolving needs.
FAQ
What are the new demo sites included in WPResidence 5.2.0, and how are they built?
WPResidence 5.2.0 adds two new demo sites: the Emirates Demo, focused on luxurious property presentations, and the Phoenix Demo, built around modern, clean layouts. Both demos are built with Elementor and are designed to showcase the new capabilities introduced in version 5.2.0.
What is WPResidence Studio Templates, and what can I build with it in 5.2.0?
WPResidence Studio Templates is a new template system that gives you more control over how key site content is designed and displayed. In 5.2.0 you can create templates for Single Agent pages, Agency profiles, Developer showcases, Blog posts, and Property pages (property pages are now managed through Studio).
It also supports advanced template assignment, including setting custom headers and footers per post type, creating different property templates for different categories, and assigning templates based on custom taxonomies. The system integrates with Elementor and includes 50+ specialized widgets.
How does the redesigned WPResidence Site Settings panel help with real estate site administration?
The redesigned WPResidence Site Settings panel adds multiple management tools aimed at simplifying administration and client work. It includes white-label functionality so you can rebrand WPResidence with your own name and logo for client projects, CSV import for location data (cities and areas), and custom post type control for managing the display of agents, agencies, properties, and developers.
It also introduces a direct feedback system that lets you send theme feedback directly to the WPResidence team.
What is the Custom Field Display Builder, and how does ACF integration work in WPResidence 5.2.0?
WPResidence 5.2.0 introduces a Custom Field Display Builder that lets you reorder WPResidence custom fields using a drag-and-drop interface. This replaces manual ordering buttons and is designed to be intuitive for site admins and agents.
It also adds Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) integration that automatically includes ACF fields in property pages and searches. The integration supports text, textarea, number, and select field types, and is compatible with agent pages and other custom post types.
What should I do before and after updating to WPResidence 5.2.0?
Before updating to WPResidence 5.2.0, update all plugins from Appearance -> Install Plugins, then clear all caches (browser, theme, CDN, plugin, and server). If user roles for approval are translated, reselect those roles, and ensure agent selection is set in Theme Options so the dropdown works correctly.
After updating, note that property templates have moved to the Studio section and comments/reviews have moved to the Reviews section. Also, user types for agents may need to be reselected after translation.
