JCE 
Version
2.3.2.4 (last update on May 6, 2013)
Rating
Compatibility
Reviews
436
License
GPLv2 or later
Non-Commercial
Type
Date Added
5 March 2006
Uses Updater?
- Yes
Includes advanced Image/Media, File and Link handling, plugin support, and an Administration interface for editor configuration.
Images
If you are using Joomla, than you need this extension. Period. Do not even attempt to use any other editor. Every time I think the developers have done the best they could, they prove me wrong.
JCE is still under constant development, and bugs don't last long with this group. Routine releases correct any reported issues, with nary a hiccup.
And if you're still using just the free component/plugin, you are missing the true value of JCE. Fork over the measly subscription ($20 per year right now) and get hold of some awesome plugins. Pay these guys to keep up the development, because this extension is worth so much more.
In the end, you and your users/clients will be much, much happier with your end product if you integrate JCE. Thanks to the developers on this one!!!
JCE is still under constant development, and bugs don't last long with this group. Routine releases correct any reported issues, with nary a hiccup.
And if you're still using just the free component/plugin, you are missing the true value of JCE. Fork over the measly subscription ($20 per year right now) and get hold of some awesome plugins. Pay these guys to keep up the development, because this extension is worth so much more.
In the end, you and your users/clients will be much, much happier with your end product if you integrate JCE. Thanks to the developers on this one!!!
Having tried JCE a few years back I felt there were some things lacking (or maybe I didn’t find the initial app intuitive) I found myself searching for an editor that did all.
I tried some of the others (which do a fair job) but recently returned to JCE after struggling to find a decent way to incorporate flash and create image popups.
The small charge for a subscription to the extra add-ons is well worth it as it really is all in one (Image Manager, Utilities, Media Manager etc) and will save a lot of time.
Just a note on the media manager; if using, you must initially 'activate' it (JCE>Config>Groups>layout) besides that; an essential, well thought-out, and intuitively developed extension.
I tried some of the others (which do a fair job) but recently returned to JCE after struggling to find a decent way to incorporate flash and create image popups.
The small charge for a subscription to the extra add-ons is well worth it as it really is all in one (Image Manager, Utilities, Media Manager etc) and will save a lot of time.
Just a note on the media manager; if using, you must initially 'activate' it (JCE>Config>Groups>layout) besides that; an essential, well thought-out, and intuitively developed extension.
I installed this component specifically because the TinyMCE editor doesn't handle JavaScript properly.
The TinyMCE editor makes it very difficult to include Google Adsense code in your articles (you have to turn off the TinyMCE editor, insert the code, and then never edit that article with the TinyMCE editor after that).
I was looking for a solution that would allow me to insert Google Adsense javascript code without having to turn off the editor. So I installed the JCE editor to see how it handled JavaScript.
At first, I was infuriated that there was no HTML button on this editor at all! After poking around for about a half-hour, I figured out that you have to go into the Group settings under Components...JCE Administration, click on the "default" group, click on "layout", and then drag the icons for HTML editing into the "current editor layout".
So for all of you who are confused by the lack of an HTML button, it is there, you just have to configure it, and the configuration is VERY well buried in the settings.
Hope this information is helpful to some of you.
The TinyMCE editor makes it very difficult to include Google Adsense code in your articles (you have to turn off the TinyMCE editor, insert the code, and then never edit that article with the TinyMCE editor after that).
I was looking for a solution that would allow me to insert Google Adsense javascript code without having to turn off the editor. So I installed the JCE editor to see how it handled JavaScript.
At first, I was infuriated that there was no HTML button on this editor at all! After poking around for about a half-hour, I figured out that you have to go into the Group settings under Components...JCE Administration, click on the "default" group, click on "layout", and then drag the icons for HTML editing into the "current editor layout".
So for all of you who are confused by the lack of an HTML button, it is there, you just have to configure it, and the configuration is VERY well buried in the settings.
Hope this information is helpful to some of you.
Owner's reply
Unfortunately the no-show HTML / AdvCode button is due to a bug in JCE Admin Component 1.5.1
This will be fixed in the next update.
Thanks for this excellent Extension. Makes administrating Articles very easy mit many different cool features..
This just keeps getting better and better. Actively updated and improved. Bugs squashed. New layouts of the componants makes working in the backend even easier. Integrates with just about any other extension, and can eliminate the need for many others with its plugins and advanced functionality.
One of the best joomla investments I've made. For real.
One of the best joomla investments I've made. For real.
The update to 1.5 native is very good news. JCE is a welcome free editor upgrade all by itself and there are some fine additions to be had for a low cost subscription.
One must do configuration change after you install. Open up the JCE admin area from Components and under configuration change the File Directory Path to your main images folder (take off "stories") so all your images are available when you try to insert something.
One must do configuration change after you install. Open up the JCE admin area from Components and under configuration change the File Directory Path to your main images folder (take off "stories") so all your images are available when you try to insert something.
After using JCE editor for over 15 sites in the last year, I though that it was about time to submit a recommendation on the Joomla website.
I have tried other editors and the JCE editor is simple superior to all of them. Great support and features around photos, files and video make this editor stand out.
Great work!! Highly recommend this editor
I have tried other editors and the JCE editor is simple superior to all of them. Great support and features around photos, files and video make this editor stand out.
Great work!! Highly recommend this editor
Extremely useful for linking articles and putting in images.
Would recommend to anyone to use it rather than Joomla's default or any other.
Would recommend to anyone to use it rather than Joomla's default or any other.
It works first time, every time. Includes all sorts of nifty touches and allows authors ranging from complete newbies to experienced writers to be productive.
You may have seen the dire warnings about the WYSIWYG editor messing up your custom HTML code in an article. Not with JCE: if it's good HTML, JCE leaves it alone. That feature alone makes this editor a winner for me.
Nice job!
You may have seen the dire warnings about the WYSIWYG editor messing up your custom HTML code in an article. Not with JCE: if it's good HTML, JCE leaves it alone. That feature alone makes this editor a winner for me.
Nice job!
I had enjoyed JCE for Joomla 1.0.X, and I was happy to see the 1.5 version, which is great, as always.
I had been having issues with TinyMCE on Chrome and Safari (Front-end editors unable to save changes) and tweaks were messy.
JCE is a dream come true. It worked beautifully first time! I almost can't believe the ease and extent of customisation offered by this lovely little tool.
Makes me wonder why I didn't search for a new editor earlier! (Maybe I have just come to accept that many things in Joomla need a little hack to get them working as I want! ;-)
Excellent work!!
JCE is a dream come true. It worked beautifully first time! I almost can't believe the ease and extent of customisation offered by this lovely little tool.
Makes me wonder why I didn't search for a new editor earlier! (Maybe I have just come to accept that many things in Joomla need a little hack to get them working as I want! ;-)
Excellent work!!
JoomlaFCK kept adding this   tag in my html code, causing my content to not save after that particular tag. Took me 3 hours to figure out the problem and fixed it by installing JCE.
Thank you very much! For saving me from a heart attack!
Thank you very much! For saving me from a heart attack!
Yes, I've tried them all. And the JCE is optimized for Joomla. I was very happy with the idea of the so popular FCK, however it was not optimized for joomla by both of the developers. This editor is made with J in mind, the developer is continuously working on the software and providing the users with a piece of art in editing!
Thank you!
Thank you!
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