Manage a Joomla website more efficiently and faster. We'll go through five helpful administration extensions - plugins and modules - that can make working in the Joomla admin area easier and more pleasant.
Phoca Top Menu Module
Let’s start with the Phoca Top Menu module. This module adds a top menu bar for desktop users, where an alternative Joomla menu can be displayed. For many users, this can offer a clearer and more structured navigation. Besides better structure, it also speeds up work on desktop, since the menu items are much easier to access.
Phoca Filter Options Plugin
Next, let’s take a look at the Phoca Filter Options plugin. When working with long lists of settings in Joomla, finding a specific option can sometimes take a lot of time. This plugin makes that easier. It adds a filter that helps quickly locate parameters within larger configuration panels. This makes extension setup faster, as it’s possible to jump straight to the needed setting.
See: Phoca Filter Options plugin
Phoca Collapse Plugin
Then, there’s the Phoca Collapse plugin. It’s especially useful when working with settings that use subforms containing many fields. In such cases, it can be difficult to organize or reorder individual subform sections. This plugin allows less important details to be hidden, so the item becomes easier to manage. It makes it much simpler to sort or rearrange parts of the subform without being distracted by too much information.
Phoca Desktop Plugin
Now, let’s move on to the Phoca Desktop plugin. This plugin makes it possible to create custom shortcuts right on the Joomla administration dashboard. These shortcuts can point not only to main sections, but also to specific actions - for example, 'Add New Article' or 'Add New Menu Item'. It’s a great way to speed up access to frequently used tasks. This can be helpful for administrators, and also for clients, who can get direct access to the actions they use most, without needing to go through the full menu structure.
See: Phoca Desktop plugin
Phoca Redirects Dashboard Module
Finally, there’s the Phoca Redirects Dashboard module - a useful tool for situations where automatic features run in the background and are easy to forget. For example, Joomla’s Redirect plugin can be used to track 404 error URLs, but if it’s left active for a long time, it may collect large amounts of data - often from bots. This module adds a warning to the admin dashboard when the number of saved URLs reaches a set limit. It serves as a reminder that the Redirect plugin is active, and helps prevent the database from becoming overloaded, which could affect site performance.
See: Phoca Redirects Dashboard module
Be sure to try some of these extensions to make managing the Joomla administration easier, more efficient, and faster.