🚀 Build Anything with Joomla
💡 What is JoomCCK?
JoomCCK (Content Construction Kit) is a powerful Joomla extension that transforms your website into a flexible content management platform. Create custom content types, define unlimited fields, build complex data relationships, and launch any type of web application — all without writing a single line of code.
Whether you're building a marketplace, directory, job board, or any data-driven website, JoomCCK provides the foundation to bring your vision to life.
🔥 Why JoomCCK?
📋 Unlimited Content Types
Create any type of content structure — from simple articles to complex product catalogs. Define custom fields, set validation rules, and build exactly what your project needs without writing code.
🔗 Powerful Relations System
Link records together to build complex data relationships. Create parent-child hierarchies, related items, and cross-references between different content types.
🔍 Advanced Search & Filtering
Built-in filtering system with multiple filter types, AJAX-powered search, category filters, tag filters, and field-based filtering. Help users find content fast.
💰 E-Commerce Ready
Sell digital products, physical goods, or access to content. Integrated payment gateways, order management, download restrictions, and multi-vendor marketplace support.
👥 Multi-User & Multi-Vendor
Support multiple content creators, vendors, or authors. Each can manage their own listings with personalized dashboards and statistics.
⭐ Rating & Review System
Multiple rating templates (stars, hearts, thumbs), user reviews, voting system, and karma/reputation tracking for community engagement.
💬 Comments & Community
Built-in comment system with moderation, nested replies, and integrations with popular comment platforms. Build engaged communities around your content.
🔔 Smart Notifications
Email notifications for new content, updates, and comments. Daily, weekly, or monthly digests. Keep users informed automatically.
📊 Audit Trail & Versioning
Track all changes with complete edit history. Roll back to previous versions. Full moderation workflow for content approval.
🗺️ Google Maps Integration
Display content on maps, enable location-based search, and add geographic context to your records.
🔍 SEO Optimized
SEF URLs, meta tags, Open Graph support, auto-generated metadata, and auto-link tags for internal SEO improvement.
🎨 Flexible Templates
Customizable input forms, output displays, and filter templates. Responsive Bootstrap 5 design out of the box.
📤 Import/Export
Migrate data in and out with CSV and JSON support. Backup and restore your content easily.
📦 Extension Packing
Package your JoomCCK sections as installable Joomla extensions. Distribute or sell your custom configurations.
🎯 Use Cases
JoomCCK opens incredible possibilities for constructing websites. Build almost anything:
| Use Case | Description |
|---|---|
| 🛒 E-Commerce & Marketplaces | Product catalogs, multi-vendor stores, digital downloads |
| 🏠 Real Estate Portals | Property listings with maps, filters, and agent profiles |
| 🚗 Auto Markets | Vehicle listings with specs, images, and dealer management |
| 💼 Job Boards | Job postings, company profiles, applicant tracking |
| 📁 File Downloads | Software distribution, document libraries, media archives |
| 🖼️ Galleries & Media | Photo galleries, video collections, portfolio sites |
| 📝 Blogs & Publishing | Multi-author blogs, news portals, magazine sites |
| 💬 Forums & Communities | Discussion boards, Q&A platforms, member directories |
| ⭐ Review Platforms | Product reviews, service ratings, comparison sites |
| 🎫 Support Desks | Ticket systems, knowledge bases, help centers |
📋 Field Types
🆓 Free Version (27+ Fields)
| Category | Fields |
|---|---|
| 📝 Text | Text, Textarea, HTML, Password, Email, URL, Telephone |
| 🎛️ Selection | Checkbox, Radio, Select, Multiselect, Boolean, List Autocomplete |
| 📅 Date/Numbers | DateTime, Digits |
| 🖼️ Media | Image, Gallery, Video, Audio, Uploads |
| 💰 Commerce | Pay To Download |
| 🔍 SEO | Open Graph, Auto Metadata |
| 🔗 Relations | Records (linked items) |
| 📊 Display | Status, ReadMore |
🆓 Free vs 🌟 Extended Version
✅ Free Version Includes
- ✅ All 27+ core field types
- ✅ Unlimited custom content types
- ✅ Advanced search & filtering
- ✅ Rating & comments system
- ✅ E-commerce basics (Pay To Download)
- ✅ Import/Export functionality
- ✅ 5 core modules
- ✅ SEO features (SEF URLs, Open Graph, Auto Metadata)
- ✅ Audit trail & versioning
- ✅ Template customization
🌟 Extended Version Adds
📦 13 Additional Field Types
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| 🔗 Child | Related records linking |
| 🔗 Parent | Parent record linking |
| ⏱️ Dripcontent | Time-based content release |
| 📍 Geo | Geolocation with maps |
| ✍️ Signature | Digital signature capture |
| 📊 Multilevelselect | Hierarchical dropdowns |
| 🛒 Q2C | Quick2Cart e-commerce integration |
| 📝 Register | User registration forms |
| 🔒 Related_access | Access control for relations |
| 🛒 J2Store | J2Store e-commerce integration |
| 💳 Paytoaccess | Payment gating for content |
| 🎟️ Payvoucher | Voucher/coupon system |
| 🐦 TwitterCard | Twitter metadata |
📦 6 Additional Modules
| Module | Description |
|---|---|
| mod_joomcck_followers | User followers tracking |
| mod_joomcck_ifollow | Follow functionality |
| mod_joomcck_notifications | User notifications |
| mod_joomcck_participants | Event participants |
| mod_joomcck_sectionstatistics | Section analytics |
| mod_joomcck_userstatistics | User activity stats |
💬 Comment System Integrations
cComment, Disqus, Facebook Comments, Komento, RSComment, VK
👥 Social Platform Integrations
JomSocial, EasySocial, CommunityBuilder, SLogin
💳 Payment Gateways
2Checkout, RoboKassa
📄 Data Formatters
XML, CSV, INI, JSON, Joomla Update
🔗 Auto-Link Tags (SEO Feature)
Automatically converts tag keywords in HTML/Textarea content to clickable internal links, improving your site's internal SEO structure.
📦 Included Modules (Free)
| Module | Description |
|---|---|
| mod_joomcck_category | Category listing and navigation |
| mod_joomcck_filters | Advanced filtering interface |
| mod_joomcck_records | Record listing and display |
| mod_joomcck_submitbutton | Submit form button |
| mod_joomcck_tagcloud | Tag cloud display |
🛠️ Requirements
| Requirement | Version |
|---|---|
| PHP | 8.1+ |
| Joomla | 4.2+ |
| Bootstrap | 5+ |
📥 Installation
- Download the latest release from GitHub Releases
- Log in to your Joomla administrator panel
- Go to System → Install → Extensions
- Upload and install the package
- Navigate to Components → JoomCCK to get started
📚 Documentation & Support
🤝 Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Here's how you can help:
- 🍴 Fork the repository
- 🌿 Create a feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature) - 💾 Commit your changes (
git commit -m 'Add amazing feature') - 📤 Push to the branch (
git push origin feature/amazing-feature) - 🔃 Open a Pull Request
📄 License
JoomCCK is released under the GNU General Public License v2.0.