20 Joomla file management extensions and plugins

Posted in joomla by Alex | Tags: component, download, extensions, joomla, modules, plugins

As I support WordPress I also support Joomla and Drupal, and for this great post I prepared 24 file management extensions and plugins for your Joomla website.

For a WordPress powered website, I find it more difficult to set up a user powered download directory, especially when you have eager clients to try out your developed project. This can cause loads of downtime and client rage when they don’t find out how to set up that download file.

For a file management directory I find Joomla the best CMS to build. It`s easy light, works out of the box in 50 seconds flat and has great functionality and support.

Joomla file management plugins and extensions

Attachments for content articles

A article attachment component and plugin that allows the user to attach files to any Joomla article. This pack comes with a component that allows file upload and a plugin that hooks inside the article and show off the attachments. Currently it hits popular tag on the Joomla Extensions Directory.

Phoca Download

A complete Joomla file management component ready to use out of the box. It supports sections, categories and articles as well as static pages, Phoca Download is one of the best download components for any Joomla Download powered website.

RokDownloads

The RokDownloads is a Joomla file downloads manager that provides management of files and folders for you to present downloads to your site visitors. The component does not hack the Joomla! code base and tracks its own separate tables. Works native on any Joomla 1.5 installation right out of the box and comes with a file manager component 3 modules and a search plugin.

jDownloads

This is a extensive Joomla Download component with special features like downloads can now have screenshots/images, automate thumbnail creation after uploading images, viewing the screenshots/thumbnails in the ‘lightbox’ and many more. This is a simple component that comes with some modules for download show-off and a search plugin.

Remository

One of the most widely used download manager component for Joomla, remository is simple, easy to install and customize and provides the perfect file repository. One of the great features of the Remository is the ability to view and also download video files directly for a Joomla website. Files can be uploaded by users, and locally hosted files can be stored in either the database or the file system. Thumbnails can be uploaded along with files, or automatically generated with uploads of image files and many more great features.

DOCman

This is one of the most popular file management components used by Joomla users. It has been supporting file downloads since the beginnings of Joomla 1.0.x. DOCMan can users can easily upload and manage files across multiple categories and make them available for download on a your Joomla websites.

JotLoader

JotLoader is a native Joomla 1.5 and 1.0.x multi language file management component with auto publish feature, allowing administrator operations with groups of files for easier maintenance as well as allocation of external download root directory. Downloads can be categorized in different categories and with stand alone menu placements.

RubberDoc (Beta)

A simple download manager that allows you to simply add download and upload links inside Joomla articles with ease. Keep your downloads in line with RubberDoc. It has Ajax Multiple File Upload and the ability to embed document links within the articles.

VFM File Repository

With VFM File repository you can create manage and customize download files and directories with the ability of setting access permission for each File, Directory with own Usergroups or Joomla Usertypes. NOTE This extension requires registration to download. Perfect for paid and subscription downloads.

JC – JoomDocs

One of the easiest to configure Joomla download manager components, you simply click on the scan button in the administrator section download able files will instantly show up on your main page with a download link. Administrator Section allows to add unlimited file types, add/scan unlimited categories/sub-categories, add more server hard drives, and more much. JoomDocs is totally configurable.

FTP System (Documents Upload and Download)

Easily provides any Joomla user with a ability to upload and download files using this component. The extension has 2 features: any user can upload and download and view their OWN documents. The super administrator is also authorized and any user can view and download all of the article download files.

ionFiles

A simple and efficient download manager for Joomla that groups all downloads in one place. This extension is perfect for anyone who want all of their downloads in one place. There are no categories to browse just one big place.

Shared Private Space

This is a private space component that enables a private space for every Joomla user. Using a simplified interface, the user can upload and delete files in his private folder. Also there is a automated email send option from the Joomla server.

FileCabinet

Small file manager for Joomla. It supports download, upload, category submission and it also has a download counter and log per downloaded files. Great for small download section within small websites.

Jooget!

A very flexible and free download manager for Joomla. It comes with a few nice modules and a very great CommunityBuilder integration plugin that you can use for your community builder user profiles. Also it supports creation of an access panel public for giving the possibility to the user to upload rows.

Whatever Download

A simple yet effective plugin that allows your Joomla user to download any photo or .pdf document without selecting “save target as..”. With this plugin you can download via the regular browser download client.

JX List Files

This module lists the files of a directory on your web server. It can also make links for those files on your server. I think this is the most simple and effective direct download linking module for Joomla.

Matamko

Matamko allows your web users to send files to each other easily. A great component with great functionality that your Joomla users can use to send files to anyone on the net. A great tool for monetizing your website.

Core Design Attachments plugin

A simple and effective article attachment plugin that attaches files to your article via front end Joomla. The perfect tool for anyone who want sharing small stuff along with reading a article.

Visual Downloader

Visual Downloader is a download component that allows the user to associate images with download files. The best when it comes to a template selling website that allows image previews along with downloads.

These are the best download management plugins, modules and components for a Joomla powered website. If you know any other component please leave it in the comments below and I will add it to the list.

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