Introduction

Downloads, File Management

Many modules and plugins provided by the jDownloads team are included in and are automatically installed with the jDownloads component.


The Best Download Manager for Joomla!

jDownloads supports many languages. English and German languages are included with the component and many others are available on www.jdownloads.net or www.transifex.com.

Two different versions are available for Joomla 3 and Joomla 4 & 5.

Main Features

(Only a few examples)

  • What is a Download?: Obviously it includes the file that is to be downloaded but in jDownloads there are many more optional features to show the user or potential customer. You may have a text description, multiple images, an MP3 or an MP4 preview complete with player. You can show size, author, price, rating, popularity, etc., etc. All of it configurable.
  • Unlimited Category Tree: The downloads can be organized by customized categories and subcategories. A folder is created for every category, usually the folder has the same name as the category, so you have exactly the same structure on your server as in your download area. There is an option to use a different folder name if desired.
  • Access Rights for Categories: You can set the 'download' rights for categories and downloads for every Joomla user group. So it is possible, for example, that all guests can view the category (and the files) but only registered users can download the files. And say users with Publisher or similar rights can create new Downloads including uploading the main download file, together with preview text, images, audio clips (MP3) and video clips (MP4).
  • User Groups: jDownloads fully supports now the Joomla Access Permissions and Access Levels for Categories and Downloads. This allows a wide variety of controlling user groups in who is able to see what, control download access and of course uploading of new Downloads.
  • User Groups Settings: jDownloads has the ability to set different download capability limits for each Joomla! User Group. Also for User Groups that have 'create download' permissions then each user group may have their individual selection of 'questions' asked by the creation/edit Downloads form the upload form may be set. Furthermore jDownloads resolves the 'challenge' of users belonging to multiple groups with an 'importance' value.
  • Frontend Edit functionality: You can define in the configuration, that particular user groups can edit/update/delete their own downloads from the Frontend. Additionally you can select jDownloads user groups who can edit Downloads in specific categories from the Frontend. ... and many others.

See a more detailed feature list here:
http://www.jdownloads.com/index.php/features/jdownloads-features-v3-9.html

But best of all visit our demo installations and see for yourself!

Der beste Download-Manager für Joomla!

Viele Module und Plugins, die vom jDownloads-Team zur Verfügung gestellt werden, sind in der jDownloads-Komponente enthalten und werden automatisch mit dieser installiert.

jDownloads unterstützt viele Sprachen. Englische und deutsche Sprachdateien sind in der Komponente bereits enthalten. Viele andere sind auf www.jdownloads.net oder www.transifex.com verfügbar.

Es stehen zwei unterschiedliche Versionen für Joomla 3 und Joomla 4 & 5 zur Verfügung.

Funktionen

(nur einige wenige Beispiele)
- Was ist ein Download?
Offensichtlich enthält es die Datei, die heruntergeladen werden soll, aber bei jDownloads gibt es noch viele weitere optionale Funktionen, die dem Benutzer oder potentiellen Kunden angezeigt werden können. Sie können eine Textbeschreibung, mehrere Bilder, eine MP3- oder eine MP4-Vorschau komplett mit Player anzeigen. Sie können Größe, Autor, Preis, Bewertung, Popularität, etc. anzeigen. All dies ist konfigurierbar.
- Unbegrenzte Anzahl Kategorie-Ebenen:
Die Downloads können nach benutzerdefinierten Kategorien und Unterkategorien organisiert werden. Für jede Kategorie wird ein Ordner erstellt, in der Regel hat der Ordner den gleichen Namen wie die Kategorie, so dass Sie auf Ihrem Server genau die gleiche Struktur haben wie in Ihrem Download-Bereich. Es besteht aber auch die Möglichkeit, auf Wunsch einen anderen Ordnernamen zu verwenden.
- Zugriffsrechte für Kategorien:
Sie können die 'Download'-Rechte für Kategorien und Downloads für jede Joomla-Benutzergruppe festlegen. So ist es z.B. möglich, dass alle Gäste die Kategorie (und die Dateien) sehen können, aber nur registrierte Benutzer die Dateien herunterladen können. Und sagen wir, Benutzer mit Autoren-oder ähnlichen Rechten können neue Downloads erstellen, einschließlich des Hochladens der Haupt-Download-Datei, zusammen mit Vorschautext, Bildern, Audio-Clips (MP3) und Video-Clips (MP4). Auch das Erstellungs- oder Bearbeitungsformular ist voll umfänglich konfigurierbar.
- Benutzergruppen:
jDownloads unterstützt jetzt vollständig die Joomla-Zugriffsberechtigungen und Zugriffsebenen für Kategorien und Downloads. Dies ermöglicht eine Vielzahl von Kontrollmöglichkeiten für Benutzergruppen, wer was sehen kann, den Download-Zugang und natürlich das Hochladen neuer Downloads zu kontrollieren.
- Einstellungen für Benutzergruppen:
jDownloads hat die Möglichkeit, für jede Joomla! Benutzergruppe unterschiedliche Download-Fähigkeitsgrenzen festzulegen. Auch für Benutzergruppen, die 'Download erstellen' Berechtigungen haben, kann jede Benutzergruppe ihre individuelle Auswahl an 'Fragen' haben, die durch das Erstellen/Bearbeiten von Downloads im Upload-Formular gestellt werden können. Außerdem löst jDownloads die 'Herausforderung' von Benutzern, die mehreren Gruppen mit einem 'Wichtigkeits'-Wert angehören.
- Frontend-Edit-Funktionalität:
Sie können in der Konfiguration festlegen, dass bestimmte Benutzergruppen ihre eigenen Downloads über das Frontend bearbeiten/aktualisieren/löschen können. Zusätzlich können Sie jDownloads-Benutzergruppen auswählen, die Downloads in bestimmten Kategorien über das Frontend bearbeiten können.
... und viele andere.

Hier finden Sie eine detailliertere Übersicht über die vielen Funktionen:
http://www.jdownloads.com/index.php/features/jdownloads-features-v3-9.html

Aber am Besten besuchen Sie unsere Demo Installationen und machen Sie sich selbst ein Bild!

Functionality
It is complete you can do almost everything you can think off.
Ease of use
The basic is simple if you have some experiance with joomla it is straight forward. You can make you own layout and much more.
Support
Wat OK and quick for a free extension.
Documentation
Nice doc's with much details and complete, you need this documentation.
I used this to: Free downloads about 400 downloads for a sportclub members with 5 access levels. example:, full members, trainers , management etc.
Functionality
Very flexible. I use it with Akeeba subscriptions on several membership sites.
Ease of use
Easy to use and install.
Support
The forum contains a lot of excellent step by step guidance on common situations. As a user, I expanded my understanding of ACL.
Documentation
Pretty good, and the forum is even better.
I used this to: Managing membership sites in conjunction with Akeeba Subscriptions. Yeah, I know Subscriptions is no longer supported, but I really like it.

an all in one extension



Posted on 26 February 2016
Functionality
Amazing. It's a complete set of functions that any download website needs. I used it and its really functional and met all my needs
Ease of use
Piece of cake. User friendly full of customization options and processes.
Support
I used a free version so didn't know about its support. But such vast and cutting edge extension must have good support system
Documentation
Its fully documented with nice and step by step tutorials. I'm very beginner Joomla user, but used it easily.
I used this to: I used it in my free educational content sharing website entitled parastar.info. you can check it as Demo of JDownload. It's really met my needs and solve my problems.
Functionality
You need to create a download area? This extension is your first choice.
Ease of use
Well documented and everything works fine.
Support
I've seen paid extensions which offer worse support so I really have to say that the support is amazing. Special Thanks to Colin! :-)
Documentation
Available and understandable.
I used this to: Several customer projects.
Functionality
Tutto quello che serve, gestione di download, upload e servizi lo fa e lo fa per bene.
Ease of use
Facile da usare e configurare, un po' meno intuitiva la gestione e modifica del layout (pare che con i prossimi aggiornamenti miglioreranno)
Support
Scritto sul loro forum, il giorno stesso mi hanno risposto; gentilissimi e disponibilissimi, risolvono i problemi e ne correggono i bug.
Documentation
Avrei apprezzato qualcosa in più, alcuni parametri non sono chiarissimi (sarà la traduzione?) ad ogni modo è così facile da usarechenonserve
I used this to: Per gestire un sito di visualizzazione, upload e download pdf (ma anche altri file), organizzato tramite cartelle (categorie). Utilissima la tree view, compresa nel pacchetto.
Functionality
Exceptional. It covers all bases
Ease of use
Very easy to use. Its extended features may make it look complex. Use only those you need and don't worry about the rest.
Support
I only needed help in one case and the support was accurate and prompt.
Documentation
Very good
I used this to: Provide hotel high definition photos, logos, fact sheets, and ebrochures to co-operating travel professionals.

I love this component



Posted on 22 December 2015
Functionality
great
Ease of use
easy
Support
don't know, never required
Documentation
I used this to: joomla 3+
Functionality
Simple yet fully functional as a download manager
Ease of use
Very
Support
Have needed support on a couple issues and have received phenomenal service. Even suggestions on my site completely unrelated to the issue.
Documentation
In depth
I used this to: A church website.

Highly Configurable



Posted on 18 November 2015
Functionality
Ended up using jdownloads after trying a few others. This was the first that I could configure to behave pretty much as I wanted.
Ease of use
When you get used to it, it pretty easy. Some detailed documentation helps.
Documentation
Extremely detailed in some of the more tricky areas (eg configuring frontend uploading/editing).
I used this to: Providing document download areas with the ability for some registered users to upload in the frontend.
Functionality
Easy to install, with many features, has a lot of languages for download, also translation in FaLang possible (download from FaLang Site)
Ease of use
It's self evident, that a component like this one with so many features needs a little time to understand and configure.
Documentation
Detailled documentation on website - great
I used this to: A website of a customer who releases articles and pictures for download for press in several languages

jDownloads

Version:
4.0.41
Developer:
Arno Betz
Last updated:
Mar 06 2024
2 months ago
Date added:
Aug 17 2007
License:
GPLv2 or later
Type:
Free download
Includes:
c m p
Compatibility:
J3 J4 J5
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Uses Joomla! Update System

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