Many of webmasters choose JComments component as one of the most suitable comment systems for Joomla. The secret of the popularity is its ease. Clean code and structure, full compatibility with both J2.5 and 3.x series, MVC model, basic features and integration with many 3rd party extensions allow to release simple comments in a short time. So, core features are good, but what about additional functional? It can be released through standard modules and 3rd party extensions that has been written by other developers.
Let’s make a little tour of existing JComments extensions that might be useful in site development.
Front-end module that displays list of most commented articles or even component objects (from 3rd party extensions that are integrated with JComments). It’s possible to change tracking comments time via back-end param.
A must-have plugin providing avatars support from popular components like JomSocial, Community Builder, Kunena, K2 and many other (huge list!). It’s possible to use Gravatar too. Avatars will be displayed in feed of comments (flat or tree mode). To use it correctly, you must choose from which extension avatars should be used, then enable plugin and enable “Display Avatars” param in JComments configuration.
This module can be useful for administrators since it displays a list of the latest comments in back-end dashboard. It might be useful if comments are under moderation and you need to verify it first.
If you’re going to implement site authentication via social profiles - SLogin component is the best solution. This free plugin provides easy integration of SLogin in JComments component. Here is an overview article about social authorization.
In some cases that’s useful for the authors of the articles to get auto subscription on comments feed of their article. Authors might be subscribed automatically if any first comment appears. A good add-on for sites of portal type.
Those who are using ZOO CCK for building websites, will appreciate a plugin allowing to include JComments into ZOO content. This free plugin might be useful if you don’t want to create special element manually.
Add-on for Mobile Joomla component provides correct displaying of JComments component in mobile devices. It can be useful if you’re using Mobile Joomla.
Social authentication has become very popular nowadays and there is such a solution for Joomla called SLogin allowing to log in the website via social profiles. This commercial plugin provides full integration of SLogin in JComments. It costs just €10. The plugin may also do repost comment in social network.
Stylish module grouping comments in wall mode. It’s possible to use custom styles and layouts for module and manage module’s look through own template. It’s possible to set up columns and grids along with scrolling and Fade-in / out effects. Mootools is required. As a result you may get comments organized as a slideshow or slider.
Now you’ve got a basic information about useful free and commercial JComments add-ons. If you’re using this component for organizing comments on the website, you may also try our JComments templates that will turn comments into professional look and design with Mobile friendly layout.
Executive manager, web developer, and Joomla enthusiast. He has been a part of and worked in many of the major web development roles over his 11 years, taking on various projects. Personal site: eugenesivokon.com
Top 10 extensions for JComments
By Eugene Sivokon Tuesday, 14 October 2014
Many of webmasters choose JComments component as one of the most suitable comment systems for Joomla. The secret of the popularity is its ease. Clean code and structure, full compatibility with both J2.5 and 3.x series, MVC model, basic features and integration with many 3rd party extensions allow to release simple comments in a short time. So, core features are good, but what about additional functional? It can be released through standard modules and 3rd party extensions that has been written by other developers.
Let’s make a little tour of existing JComments extensions that might be useful in site development.
JComments Most Commented
Compatibility: Joomla 3.x, 2.5
Type: Free
Front-end module that displays list of most commented articles or even component objects (from 3rd party extensions that are integrated with JComments). It’s possible to change tracking comments time via back-end param.
JComments Latest Backend
Compatibility: Joomla 3.x, 2.5
Type: Free
A must-have plugin providing avatars support from popular components like JomSocial, Community Builder, Kunena, K2 and many other (huge list!). It’s possible to use Gravatar too. Avatars will be displayed in feed of comments (flat or tree mode). To use it correctly, you must choose from which extension avatars should be used, then enable plugin and enable “Display Avatars” param in JComments configuration.
JComments Latest Backend
Compatibility: Joomla 3.x, 2.5
Type: Free
This module can be useful for administrators since it displays a list of the latest comments in back-end dashboard. It might be useful if comments are under moderation and you need to verify it first.
JComments Social Login
Compatibility: Joomla 3.x, 2.5
Type: Free
If you’re going to implement site authentication via social profiles - SLogin component is the best solution. This free plugin provides easy integration of SLogin in JComments component. Here is an overview article about social authorization.
K2 JComments
Compatibility: Joomla 3.x, 2.5
Type: Free
Are you bored with the standard K2 comment system? This plugin enables JComments into K2 articles.
JComments AutoSubscribe
Compatibility: Joomla 3.x, 2.5
Type: Free
In some cases that’s useful for the authors of the articles to get auto subscription on comments feed of their article. Authors might be subscribed automatically if any first comment appears. A good add-on for sites of portal type.
JComments Zoo integration
Compatibility: Joomla 3.x, 2.5
Type: Free
Those who are using ZOO CCK for building websites, will appreciate a plugin allowing to include JComments into ZOO content. This free plugin might be useful if you don’t want to create special element manually.
JComments Mobile Joomla Extension
Compatibility: Joomla 3.x, 2.5
Type: Commercial
Add-on for Mobile Joomla component provides correct displaying of JComments component in mobile devices. It can be useful if you’re using Mobile Joomla.
JComments Slogin Repost
Compatibility: Joomla 3.x, 2.5
Type: Commercial
Social authentication has become very popular nowadays and there is such a solution for Joomla called SLogin allowing to log in the website via social profiles. This commercial plugin provides full integration of SLogin in JComments. It costs just €10. The plugin may also do repost comment in social network.
JComments Wall
Compatibility: Joomla 3.x, 2.5
Type: Commercial
Stylish module grouping comments in wall mode. It’s possible to use custom styles and layouts for module and manage module’s look through own template. It’s possible to set up columns and grids along with scrolling and Fade-in / out effects. Mootools is required. As a result you may get comments organized as a slideshow or slider.
Now you’ve got a basic information about useful free and commercial JComments add-ons. If you’re using this component for organizing comments on the website, you may also try our JComments templates that will turn comments into professional look and design with Mobile friendly layout.
Eugene Sivokon
Executive manager, web developer, and Joomla enthusiast. He has been a part of and worked in many of the major web development roles over his 11 years, taking on various projects. Personal site: eugenesivokon.com