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01.02.2026 05:29:24

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Dear jDownloads users, There is currently no Joomla 6 compatible version available. However, we are working on it and hope to release it shortly.

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#31

General / Features about jDownloads

Last post by neenonw89 - 15.01.2026 05:10:43

File Management: The Joomla backend makes it easy to share, organize, and handle files. For better order, administrators can make more than one category and subcategory.
Interface That Is Easy to Use: The front end interface is easy to use, so users can view, find, and download files without any problems.
Customizable Layouts: JDownloads lets users choose from different layouts, such as list and grid views, to change how files are shown.
Administrators can decide which user groups can share, download, or view certain files by setting rights for each group.
Download Statistics: Built-in statistics keep track of file downloads and user behavior, which helps admins figure out which files people like the most.
Support for Multiple Languages: JDownloads works with Joomla's international features, so it can be used on websites that are in more than one language.
SEO-Friendly: The app was made with SEO best practices in mind, which makes it easier for search engines to find.
Integration with Joomla: It works well with Joomla's main features, like managing users and setting up menus.

#32

Bugs! / Re: Error by making my testsit...

Last post by wim49 - 11.01.2026 11:47:12

Hi Arno,

The message is in Dutch: "Deze component heeft geen instellingenopties". I translated that into English.

What I meant by "everything works fine" is: everything works fine in the front-end.
In the back-end, the control panel reports that the upload directory doesn't exist. When I try to change it with Options, I get that error.
When I try to make a new download I get the error: "Joomla\CMS\Filesystem\Folder::files: Pad is geen map. Pad: /home/wijnin22/domains/mensinghesingers.nl/public_html/jdownloads¨
When I try to update jDownloads to 4.0.49 I get the error: Fout bij het updaten: jDownloads
Undefined constant "DS"

Regards,
Wim

#33

General / Re: Best way to integrate a cu...

Last post by Arno - 10.01.2026 19:00:27

There are several tools available in the Joomla extensions for integrating PHP scripts into Joomla.
See www.joomla.org

The jDownloads forum is not the right place. Sorry.

#34

General / Re: Handling external interact...

Last post by Arno - 10.01.2026 18:54:25

Hi,
Unfortunately, I don't really understand what you mean.
A detailed description of your website and your jDownloads content might help.
A link (via PM) would also be helpful.

#35

Bugs! / Re: Error by making my testsit...

Last post by Arno - 10.01.2026 18:44:27

Hi Wim49,
I cannot find text like this: this component has no options
in a 5.4 Joomla installation. Are you sure this was the exact message?

QuoteAnd then all works fine.

You mean in the frontend? You can see jDownloads download area and can also download files?

#36

This and that... / Re: Assign downloads to multip...

Last post by Arno - 10.01.2026 18:29:32

Quote from: rubberyjust on 08.01.2026 08:26:58I would like to request a feature that allows a single download to be assigned to multiple categories at the same time.

I understand this request. However, jDownloads has a specific structure that allows it to check the correct existence of all categories (in the form of directories) and all downloads (in the form of files) at any time, and also enables categories or downloads to be added quickly via FTP.
To do this, the category and downloads database structure must be virtually identical to the folders and files physically stored on the server. This would be difficult to achieve in the way you want, or only possible with considerable additional effort.
Therefore, the form you desire is not currently planned.

However, after you have created a download in a category, you can add further new downloads (in other categories) that refer to the file of the first download. This gives you a main entry that applies to several categories. It's a bit more complicated, but it works.
See pics.

#37