Latest Extensions

1. Gmail SMTP OAuth for Joomla

   This Free Gmail SMTP OAuth 2.0 Plugin for Joomla overrides the default Joomla Email SMTP settings and uses your Gmail or Google Workspace account for fast, safe and secure Email delivery.

2. MW Quick Gallery

   **MW Quick Gallery

   MW Quick Gallery is a lean yet powerful content plugin for Joomla 5 and 6 that lets you create modern, responsive image galleries from folders in just a few seconds – no extra framework, no complex components, no media chaos.

   Short Description

   With a simple shortcode like
   {gallery path='images/my-folder'}
   MW Quick Gallery turns any image folder into an elegant, mobile-optimized gallery with a lightbox and keyboard navigation. Perfect for project overviews, team pages, product galleries, or event photos.

   Developer: Mertsch-Web
   Version: 1.0.2
   License: GPLv2 or later
   Compatibility: Joomla 5.x – 6.x, PHP ≥ 8.1

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   Key Features

   • Folder-based gallery
     Automatically reads all images from a given folder (JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP) and builds a gallery.

   • Modern responsive grid
     CSS grid layout without any additional CSS framework, with configurable number of columns (2–5 columns).

   • Professional lightbox
     Glassmorphism-style design with blur effect, fullscreen view, close button, ESC to exit, and keyboard navigation (left/right).

   • Unified thumbnails
     Square thumbnails for a clean, professional look.

   • Performance-focused
     Lazy loading and optimized rendering for fast load times, even with larger galleries.

   • Simple content integration
     Controlled via shortcodes in the editor; all default options can be configured globally in the plugin backend.

   • No framework dependencies
     Vanilla JavaScript and pure CSS – no jQuery, no mandatory Bootstrap.

   • Automatic updates
     Integrated with Joomla’s Extension Update system via an update server for convenient upgrades.

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   Typical Use Cases

   • Project and portfolio galleries
   • Team and staff overview pages
   • Product category image overviews
   • Event, trade fair, and conference photos
   • Quickly assembled image pages without a separate component structure

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   Usage in Articles

   After installation and activation, simply insert the shortcode into your article, for example:

   • Basic example:
     {gallery path='images/projects/2025'}

   • With column count and title:
     {gallery path='images/team' columns='5' title='Our Team'}

   • With custom column count:
     {gallery path='images/products/category-a' columns='3'}

   The path is relative to the Joomla root. Global defaults like column count, thumbnail size, and lightbox behaviour are managed centrally in the plugin options.

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   Configurable Settings (Backend)

   In the plugin settings you can define global defaults, which can be overridden per gallery if needed:

   • Number of columns: 2–5 columns in the grid (default: 3)
   • Thumbnail size: Thumbnail edge length in pixels (default: 200)
   • Gap: Spacing between images in pixels (default: 10)
   • Lightbox: Enable or disable the lightbox feature (default: enabled)

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   Technical Details

   • Type: Content plugin
   • System: Joomla 5.0 – 6.999
   • PHP: 8.1 or higher
   • Layout: CSS Grid, mobile-first, fully responsive
   • JavaScript: Vanilla JS, no jQuery dependency
   • Performance: Lazy loading, optimized output, minimal overhead

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   Changelog (Excerpt)

   Version 1.0.2 (27 November 2025)

   • Improved, consistent square thumbnail rendering
   • Optimized lightbox with glassmorphism styling and enhanced navigation
   • Update server integration for Joomla’s update system
   • Verified compatibility with Joomla 5 and 6
   • Various performance optimizations
   • Added donation button in the backend

   Version 1.0.0 (November 2025)

   • Initial release
   • Basic gallery functionality
   • Lightbox integration
   • Responsive grid layout

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   Support and Development

   MW Quick Gallery is developed and maintained by Mertsch-Web as a free solution.
   Support requests, feedback, and feature ideas are welcome.

   Author: Mertsch-Web
   Website: [https://mertsch-web.de]
   Email: [info@mertsch-web.de]

   If you would like to support ongoing development, the author appreciates voluntary donations.

3. Smart Redirects

   Smart Redirects – Intelligent Redirects for Joomla

   Smart Redirects is the central control hub for redirects in Joomla. Automatic, clean, reliable — and built for websites that grow. Whether it’s a relaunch, restructuring, SEO improvement, or 404 monitoring: Smart Redirects ensures that visitors and search engines always reach the right destination.

   Why Smart Redirects?

   Many Joomla sites handle redirects reactively: an error occurs, a redirect is created — done. That may work for small websites, but after a relaunch, content migration, or major SEO project, things can quickly become messy and inefficient. Smart Redirects takes redirects to the next level. Instead of treating them as isolated fixes, the extension turns redirects into a strategic tool for quality assurance, user experience, and search engine optimization. It helps you detect issues early, work systematically, and make long-term decisions.

   Key features

   ✅ Automatic 404 logging — no more manual error hunting
   ✅ Create redirects with one click — save time and prevent traffic loss
   ✅ Supports exact, wildcard & RegEx redirects — ideal for blogs, shops, migrations & complex site structures
   ✅ Tracks redirect hits and trends — understand what’s truly needed
   ✅ Unified management interface — redirects, error logs & tools in one place
   ✅ Clear, modern UI — easy for admins, agencies & SEO teams
   ✅ Built for scalability — reliable even on large, evolving websites

   Who Is It For?

   • Website owners who want full control
   • Agencies managing multiple Joomla installations
   • SEO professionals working with redirects strategically
   • Projects involving migration, restructuring or relaunch

4. CustomCart for YOOtheme Pro

   CustomCart transforms your Joomla website into a powerful e-commerce platform with seamless Stripe payment processing, real-time order tracking, and a stunning shopping experience that integrates perfectly with YOOtheme Pro. Built for Joomla 5 & 6, it gives you complete control over your store with an intuitive admin dashboard, automated shipping notifications, and beautiful product displays that convert browsers into buyers. Stop wrestling with bloated e-commerce solutions when CustomCart delivers everything you need to start selling online, nothing you don't.
   Requires YOOtheme Pro

5. JO JDownloads Counter

   JO JDownloads Counter is an essential Joomla extension that displays comprehensive download statistics from your JDownloads component. It provides real-time insights into your site's download activity with a clean, professional interface that can be fully customized to match your site's design. Perfect for showcasing your content's popularity and engagement, this module helps build credibility and keeps visitors informed about your most active content.

   Key Features:

   ★ Total Downloads Counter: Display the complete count of all downloads from published JDownloads files.
   ★ Last Download Tracking: Show when the most recent download occurred with human-readable time format (e.g., "2 days ago", "5 hours ago").
   ★ Customizable Text Labels: Personalize the display text for both total downloads and last download fields.
   ★ Font Awesome Icons: Enhance visual appeal with customizable icons for both counters using Font Awesome classes.
   ★ Flexible Layout Options: Choose between vertical stack layout or horizontal inline display to fit your sidebar or content area.
   ★ Complete Design Control: Full customization of colors (icon, label, counter) and sizes (icon, label, counter) using any CSS units (px, rem, em) for perfect design integration.
   ★ Real-time Statistics: Automatically updates to reflect the latest download activity without manual intervention.