Kide Shoutbox Lite
Version
1.4.1 (last update on May 3, 2013)
Rating
Compatibility
Reviews
44
License
GPLv2 or later
Non-Commercial
Type
Date Added
3 September 2009
- Works in Joomla 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.5 and 3.0
- Captcha
- User color
- Ability to view history
- Ban users
- Icons
- Sound notification when a message is sent
- Template system
Changelog
03 May 2013 - v1.4.1
^ Restored "time bar" (thanks feddx)
11 Apr 2013 - v1.4.0
# Deleted http push method (a lot of problems with apache servers)
# Fixed bug with sessions in module (thanks fraenk)
02 Apr 2013 - v1.3.5
# Be sure mysql cache is disabled in "push" ajax request
# Be sure "push" ajax request ends with javascript abort
# Fixed bug when alert of new messages
! Changed default session time from 100 to 200 seconds
! Changed default max execution time from 90 to 60 seconds
01 Apr 2013 - v1.3.4
+ Change tab title when it's not actived for alert of new messages (pro version)
+ New option in kide config to disable privates
+ Show IP in admin kide messages
25 Mar 2013 - v1.3.3
# Fixed bug loading messages (thanks Sébastien, cmrcmr)
13 Mar 2013 - v1.3.2
# Fixed bug with youtube videos (thanks Led)
# Fixed bug with duplicate messages (thanks Led)
20 Feb 2013 - v1.3.1
# Fixed bug with relative paths (thanks m0nter, NorfolkBroad)
# Fixed bug in private messages
17 Feb 2013 - v1.3.0
^ Ajax, MySQL and JavaScript improvements (faster)
+ Notifications by http push
! Deleted options: direct access and fast init
! Script installer, updater and uninstall in same file for all Joomla version
16 Feb 2013 - v1.2.7
# Fixed bug in mod users inline (thanks Dirk Hoffmann)
^ Updated fr-FR language (thanks Mightymax)
! Moved scripts to individuals tags (if there are errors, they won't affect)
03 Feb 2013 - v1.2.5
^ Not show guests in module_users_inline when chat is only for registered users (thanks Sinterklaas)
^ New option: guests can read, write, nothing (thanks Sinterklaas)
^ Updated language files
! Kide component in a single zip (for all Joomla versions, if you have some problem reinstall it)
I've been using Kide for a few months and suddenly the mod wasn't working anymore. At first I thought it was due to an upgrade to J2.5.9, but no, rather java trouble on my page. JoniJnm readily helped me anyhow, upgraded his files and was around until I had installed everything and it started working again. Big kudos!
We use this extension on a fairly intensive and large site. We use it on our Joomla 1.5 site and now also 2.7. Being the free version, i seldom expect great service but we did have a problem related to user access, seemed a general issue which i mailed the developer regards and found a temp solution myself. The awesome news... the developer not long afterwoods released an update with the fix in ... the version we have upgraded to! Nice to see developers taking pride. The extension works great and certainly fills our needs for what we are looking...keep it up guys
I like how this looks on my site configuration is easy and has lots of fetures, Only problem is description syas captch when in fact it's recaptcha and this poses a problem as there is no way to configure the way recapthca looks or it's size with this mod. Good idea but needs some work, Plain capthca whould be better as it would not push the size of sidebars like recaptcha does.
It's simple, easy to install and configure, and works fine. Pro version isn't expansive, it's a really good thing.
But, I would add some suggestions :
- How about multiple instance/chan ? I would use more than 1 box on my website, and not on the same chan. I don't know if it is possible. Didn't find anything on the forum about this, so, I think it isn't. And i'm not sure making a second install would be a great idea =P
- Disabling smileys didn't work on my website. Don't know why. But if disabled, I would remove the button above list of users
- With dark template, I don't have border on the chat, list of users, and text area, if the chat is on a popup.
Rest is ok. Really good extension !
But, I would add some suggestions :
- How about multiple instance/chan ? I would use more than 1 box on my website, and not on the same chan. I don't know if it is possible. Didn't find anything on the forum about this, so, I think it isn't. And i'm not sure making a second install would be a great idea =P
- Disabling smileys didn't work on my website. Don't know why. But if disabled, I would remove the button above list of users
- With dark template, I don't have border on the chat, list of users, and text area, if the chat is on a popup.
Rest is ok. Really good extension !
thanks a lot for this amazing shoutbox ,,really nice,,it works without any problem even the pro version price is really helpful ,,,thanks again ,,i luv it :)
I like this shoutbox out of all the ones Ive tried. Its highly customisable to suit your needs.
If I have one complaint since upgrading from 0.9.6 the youtube links are broken and it keeps jumping to the top of the box when looking at older messages. I see that it says its fixed in the changelog but it doesnt appear to be??
If I have one complaint since upgrading from 0.9.6 the youtube links are broken and it keeps jumping to the top of the box when looking at older messages. I see that it says its fixed in the changelog but it doesnt appear to be??
This is a great component/module, very well developed, highly customizable and actively maintained and supported. I like my chat to be fully hosted in my site (in order to avoid the uncertainty/costs of external hosts and the bad behaving widgets of MSN etc). And this one has everything I want, and -most importantly- an excellent support!
Thanks, just what I need!
The best way to have a chat without having to rely on a hosted.
Runs smoothly.
I've tried installing several times on different sites and always gives me jpfchat problems and errors.
Thanks for this great extension Joni!
Runs smoothly.
I've tried installing several times on different sites and always gives me jpfchat problems and errors.
Thanks for this great extension Joni!
I was looking for that type of box, just what I need!
However, it is not in french yet? Which file should I modify to set the front end in french for my users?
I'm just starting using joomla !!
However, it is not in french yet? Which file should I modify to set the front end in french for my users?
I'm just starting using joomla !!
Owner's reply
fr-FR language is not included. You have to edit the file language/en-GB/com_kide.en-GB.ini
If you create the fr-FR you attach it in my forum support.
Thanks!
First of all thanks for this excellent component.But if you write too long messages then table goes to endless, and you can't see the messages completely or it breaks down template of your web site.
And I wonder what did you do private message system in new version of the component? where is it now? why did you remove that useful feature?
Thank you...
And I wonder what did you do private message system in new version of the component? where is it now? why did you remove that useful feature?
Thank you...
Owner's reply
Hi!
Fixed the first problem, I will upload the v0.9.2 soon.
Private messages are only in pro version, sorry
Good component, i liked it. Anyway i would like to ask and suggest some things.
Is possible to become users online in the chat as soon as they log in in the website? I mean, the user needs to go to the chat page to be "online"?
And is possible to implement user status (busy, away, etc) and add the private windows in the module?
Thanks for helping.
Is possible to become users online in the chat as soon as they log in in the website? I mean, the user needs to go to the chat page to be "online"?
And is possible to implement user status (busy, away, etc) and add the private windows in the module?
Thanks for helping.
Owner's reply
I can get all users from the sessions table of Joomla, but if a user isn't in the module or component, he can't know that he has, for example, new messages. Kide is not created to send private messages, it's used to chat online.
The status... I think won't be implemented soon. About the private messages, the module alerts you when someone sends a message, so you can read it in component
I've been looking for this kind of thing for quite a while, and I have found nothing better than Kide so far... So many features of free version, working just out-of-the-box! Using it on two community sites of mine...
Pros:
> Ease of installation
> Ease of use
> Nice features (sound, CB integr.)
> Fast enough
Cons:
> Does not adapt to dark templates, had to fix manually via CSS
> (miiiinor one) Hard to replace notification sound, SWF; default is fine though not ideal :)
Looking forward to themes :)
Pros:
> Ease of installation
> Ease of use
> Nice features (sound, CB integr.)
> Fast enough
Cons:
> Does not adapt to dark templates, had to fix manually via CSS
> (miiiinor one) Hard to replace notification sound, SWF; default is fine though not ideal :)
Looking forward to themes :)
very nice application, worked first time after installing! only thing that bothers me is that "kide shoutbox vX.X" sorta "banner" but hey, gotta be something for non-commercial :) good job
Owner's reply
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