FaLang 
Version
1.2.0 (last update on Jan 23, 2013)
Rating
Compatibility
Reviews
151
License
GPLv2 or later
Non-Commercial
Type
Date Added
17 October 2011
Editor's Note
- This extension requires registration to download.
With extensions you can translate k2, aiContactSafe, Docman , Redshop, jDownload, phocaDownload ....
The free version has a backlink to faboba site. You can remove it if you upgrade to a basic or standard version without loosing your translations and parameters.
The Free version has no limitation.
Falang doesn't use the default language system of Joomla 2.5 and 3.0. You don't have to specify a language for each content article or menu item (which results in a huge amount of duplication).
Did you ever ask yourself how you can create a multi-lingual website without copying every single item and re-creating them in the new language? Then Falang is one of the possible answers to this problem.
In case of problems look for the solution in that page: falang’s problems resolution
Falang is a fork of Joomfish 2.1.7 which has been re-written to be compatible with Joomla! 2.5 and now Joomla! 3.0.
1.2.0 (2013/01/23)
+ Compatible with Joomla 3.0
+ fix bug in category filter details
+ fix compatibily with mysql 5.5 (engine)
hello,
I loved this component, I tried at first the free version menus, article and modules have very good market by 5 munites cons I have not succeeded in translating two components (widgetkit and rsform ) but thanks to the support professional stephane I could have my website translated carefree and not even 10 munites! I'm flattered! thank you very much Stephane! it is very pleasant
I loved this component, I tried at first the free version menus, article and modules have very good market by 5 munites cons I have not succeeded in translating two components (widgetkit and rsform ) but thanks to the support professional stephane I could have my website translated carefree and not even 10 munites! I'm flattered! thank you very much Stephane! it is very pleasant
I developed a couple of websites with Joomla 1.5 and Joomfish. Joomla moved on, Joomfish slowed down and I was left with a problem. I thought there was no alternative to such a consolidated and solid solution like Joomfish.
There are two good news. 1. FaLang is a perfect and simple alternative to manage multilingual sites that just works, and 2. The support is outstanding. Stéphane's quality of support is top notch to the point of raising the question: does that guy ever sleep?
There are two good news. 1. FaLang is a perfect and simple alternative to manage multilingual sites that just works, and 2. The support is outstanding. Stéphane's quality of support is top notch to the point of raising the question: does that guy ever sleep?
I tried the free version of Falang. I think it is easy to use and that saves you a lot of time because using the Joomla built in translation system is very tedious because you have to duplicate the content for each language. When translating a menu item I had a problem so I contacted the developer. He answered me very soon so I decided to buy the component license. He solved my problem fast and efficiently. I think this extension is a must have for Joomla multilingual sites.
We have used this component on a larger site. It has been published in more than 5 languages. Among these, the following non-western languages: arabic, chinese and russian.
We used the FaLang component and Joomla 2.5.1.
The component has worked out great for us. The support from the author was very fast and responsive.
The component is easy to install and use. We did some adaptions to be able to translate site specific content (event/calendar functions), and didn't encounter any problems in doing so.
We used the FaLang component and Joomla 2.5.1.
The component has worked out great for us. The support from the author was very fast and responsive.
The component is easy to install and use. We did some adaptions to be able to translate site specific content (event/calendar functions), and didn't encounter any problems in doing so.
First off, I have used Joomfish for 1.5 sites. Secondly, I did not understand the Joomla 1.7 language pack configuration before I started.
I was really glad to find something to bridge the gap in 1.7. I bought the license because I needed to turn 2 project quickly.
Stephane was really responsive given the time difference. I am in US, she is 12 hours difference... I think.
Falang does not require you enter publish dates.. it does it automatically. So this is better than Joomfish
It installs easily and worked fine out of the box. Stephane's documentation is so easy a beginning Joomla person should have no problem.
Very cool fork! Thank Stephane!
I was really glad to find something to bridge the gap in 1.7. I bought the license because I needed to turn 2 project quickly.
Stephane was really responsive given the time difference. I am in US, she is 12 hours difference... I think.
Falang does not require you enter publish dates.. it does it automatically. So this is better than Joomfish
It installs easily and worked fine out of the box. Stephane's documentation is so easy a beginning Joomla person should have no problem.
Very cool fork! Thank Stephane!
Hello all! First time Im moved to write a review about any extension. I have over 10 years joomla experience, seen many many great extensions, but no matter how good an extension is if the support is bad then the extension is bad also. Tonight, testing this great Joomfish alternative I must say that fullfills all my expectations, and above all, a superb support. As I was testing it I had an issue, and was moved to send an email to the publisher, and incredible, less than 5 minutes later I had a response, 10 mins later everything was fixed by them directly in my site. That's what I call "Good Extension, Great Support". Try it without fears, you won't be dessapointed.
it is a good idea, finally someone is making another component to manage the poor multilingual feature of joomla, the component is growing fast, but it still has some bugs and there is no forum on the website of the developer so there is no way to understand how fix the bugs. I'm having the same bug as the user phoenix011, Falang seems to work well for everything except for the menu items, it doesn't work at all for the menu items.
So I wouldn't say it has a stable release of the component.
So I wouldn't say it has a stable release of the component.
Owner's reply
Your review is strange because it's work for everyone with the menu.
Alltogether I am really happy with FaLang.
But today I came accross a really anoying bug. After I translated some menu titles, alias, refreshed the page the translation did not show up!
Everything seems to work ok, I mean, translating content, modules etc, just the menu translation does not work. Please let me know if somebody experiencing the same problem.
But today I came accross a really anoying bug. After I translated some menu titles, alias, refreshed the page the translation did not show up!
Everything seems to work ok, I mean, translating content, modules etc, just the menu translation does not work. Please let me know if somebody experiencing the same problem.
Owner's reply
Contact me by mail too fix it.
I am in touch with Joomla since Limbo/Mambo time and designed/manage several websites (some single language, some multi). As for J1.5 was used JoomFish - IMHO best solution for MultiLang. sites, but starting with J1.6/1.7 and now withJ2.5 I missed this possibilty for MLS "easy to go" management.
Few days ago found FaLang extension and... tried it on J2.5 test installation.
Technically - no problem, installed like a charm and plg setled up withot any problems.
Functionally, rather similar to JoomFish (as it is also stated by Author - it's based on JoomFish), still I missed something (due to some missunderstandings or missreadings of docs) in settings or test site settings and not all worked as I expected. Probably, I missunderstood some features or technical aspects, therefore I wrote an email to Author - Stephane. Same day quick reply with short and direct answers, I got the idea and tested it again - all works as described. Fantastic!
Now, only one aspect I found, that I do not know how to solve in easy way (may be have to read and try more) - can not translate article from another language to default site language (there is no possibility to chose it in translation menu). Thus, I found solution - to translate article to default language from another - change default langugae for translation moment.
May be folks can suggest right way for this.
But! A big thanks to FaLang author for this great app for MLS!
Few days ago found FaLang extension and... tried it on J2.5 test installation.
Technically - no problem, installed like a charm and plg setled up withot any problems.
Functionally, rather similar to JoomFish (as it is also stated by Author - it's based on JoomFish), still I missed something (due to some missunderstandings or missreadings of docs) in settings or test site settings and not all worked as I expected. Probably, I missunderstood some features or technical aspects, therefore I wrote an email to Author - Stephane. Same day quick reply with short and direct answers, I got the idea and tested it again - all works as described. Fantastic!
Now, only one aspect I found, that I do not know how to solve in easy way (may be have to read and try more) - can not translate article from another language to default site language (there is no possibility to chose it in translation menu). Thus, I found solution - to translate article to default language from another - change default langugae for translation moment.
May be folks can suggest right way for this.
But! A big thanks to FaLang author for this great app for MLS!
I rised a compatibility issue with another extension, and the author fixed the problem very soon and kept me informed about that.
This extension is much reliable and has a good support. -Fox-
This extension is much reliable and has a good support. -Fox-
My thirst thinking was 'excellent', because of the great component with its features and the very fast en kind support of the author.
At this moment, there are some components which are not supported by FaLang so they can't be translated. No problem, the important things on a joomla site can be translated. I hope in the future there will be some more components which will be supported.
So I guess I can't give less then excellent.
Thanks for this great component!
At this moment, there are some components which are not supported by FaLang so they can't be translated. No problem, the important things on a joomla site can be translated. I hope in the future there will be some more components which will be supported.
So I guess I can't give less then excellent.
Thanks for this great component!
Best solution for translation in J1.7 and J2.5, it works like Joomfish for Joomla 1.5 version.
Really easy to use for content (cantegories, menús, new...). It would be really usefull having a Forum on their website, i´m trying to add rokgallery support, i have two xml files to translate slices and files but it doesnt work and there is not a Community support for their free version. Otherwise very good work. THANKS!!!
Really easy to use for content (cantegories, menús, new...). It would be really usefull having a Forum on their website, i´m trying to add rokgallery support, i have two xml files to translate slices and files but it doesnt work and there is not a Community support for their free version. Otherwise very good work. THANKS!!!
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