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Gives excellent module flexibility, excellent support, easy handling and config. I can't go without it. This stands in all for the genius and creativity involved by the developer.

Highly recommended.

This module is a dream come true. We've been using the Pro version on our site for years, and only recently realized just how powerful it really is. The ability to custom-tailor the appearance and functionality of each and every page of our site is simply brilliant. While some conditions might be a bit hard to define sometimes (due to the way other components are designed, not Metamod's fault), there always seems to be some way to control exactly how and when a module will be displayed.

Here's a prime example. We needed to display some modules on all Kunena pages except for one. There was no way to configure this through menu assignments. There was no easy way to do it through Kunena (except modifying the source code). The only elegant way to do it was to pull a variable using the JRequest function and create a condition based on the result. Metamod managed this flawlessly, and the result is upgrade-proof (future upgrades to Kunena or our site template won't destroy the result).

Another great example: during site development, we needed to have modules show up just for us in our office. Using the IP address feature, we were able to do just that. This way we could work on development without interfering with daily site usage by our customers.

The documentation on the site is very useful, especially the "Recipes" which provide a great baseline for figuring out how to get the module to do what you want.

We've never needed to ask for support, so I don't know how good or bad that aspect is.

While Metamod itself is an excellent module, I highly recommend the Pro edition for those who want maximum flexibility.

My client wanted a backend for members with a forum and whatnot, but did not want to have the Promo modules published for people who were already members. So I needed a way to unpublish modules for registered users and MetaMod was the answer. After installing it, I reviewed the parameters, which looked confusing at first. But I just put in the ID of the modules I wanted to unpublish for registered users, selected the proper setting and MOST IMPORTANTLY, I had to unpublish the promo modules in the module manager (due to them being republished and controlled by MetaMod) for it all to work without much of a learning curve. I was disappointed with the empty div's though once users log in, so I upgraded to MetaMod Pro and everything works beautifully now and my client is super happy!

I searched for an extension that would allow me to hide a module when users are logged in.

I found this

Downloaded it

Backed my site up

Installed it

& Set it up(working a treat) In less than 5 minutes!

Thanks!

Well, first, I have to admit that this looks like amaizingly good module, but it didn't work for me... I set everything as it was described, but nothing happened, like I never installed it. I was trying to solve this, but with no success. I recommend this to some1 who has a little bit more patience to go through support and find solution.

You really need this for any dynamic website.

Modular control is so cool! I really recommend the Pro version if you dont want empty div's but if you dont care get the free one.

Thanks MetaMod!

It is incredible how easy to install, and how powerful this extension is.
The only problem I had was with the surrounding css and html. Something that you can work around to get a great final look of your modules. But I ended buying the Pro version and, and in a snap it was perfect. It is worth every single penny that I paid for it.
This guy should be nominated to the nobel of the ideas and realization. And the extension should be nominated as the best extension for Joomla (with no doubt).
Now I can play positioning different modules depending on the logged-in user and the language selected or even the browser's language. This is my new toy.
I have different menus with different configurations depending on the language chosen by the user. I don't have to translate the menus anymore. It is better to have different menus because of the different categories available for the languages.
Simple: It is one of the most useful extensions available.
Thanks a million.

This is a VERY useful extension, it is so flexible and can be used for so many different things, making websites more automated and cost effective to maintain.

Also the Metamod guy is VERY helpful, he gives a fast response to queries and goes out of his way to help. For a non-commercial extension the service is excellent. If you have questions just be sure to follow forum rules and provide relevant info and links so he can try and resolve your issue quicker. If you find it useful then be kind and donate because we need to help keep these good companies in business, cos without them we would need to spend so much more development time and money.

Thanks Metamod Guy :)

This module is very useful! So useful for me i had to register and give kudos to the creators. Works perfect especially for modules/components that IE can't display properly.

I was in search for a tool to hide a module from logged-in users. Meta mod done it very cool.. No hassles in configuring... Crystal clear documentation in the module itself.

Tons of flowers to the creator

I have been so impressed with the support provided, and what can be achieved by using metamod, that I have finally made this, my first review! I am still very much a novice, I confess I did struggle a little as I know no PHP but I could not have asked for better, and so very prompt, customer support. I have been pulling my hair out to achieve the end results that metamod is simply designed to do. Thank you guys for an excellent addition to any Joomla site but particularly those with Virtuemart! Definitely worth the investment. Thanks again

I have came across a lot of situation, where either the product is bad or the support is bad. But here both are AWESOME!
MetaMod looks promising!
And I would suggest to buy MetaMod Pro, since it doesnt exactly what it says, and all the controls are right on your hands.
If you want to really control what to come, what not to come, then this is the last stop!
MetaMod Pro and MetaMod and Stephen rocks!

It really is as good as everyone says. It is hard for me to think about Joomla now without MetaMod Pro installed. Support is everything you could ever ask for and much more. Thanks Stephen.

Took me a couple of seconds to figure out then its home free! Really so helpful!

*You do need to know very very basic PHP though.

Cheers module maker!

theres a lot to learn here but the forum makes this very easy. use it to your advantage

I recently developed a site where publishers would login only to be horrified tha the article editor was half hidden behind the right column modules. This kind of thing should not be happening and should have been accomodated long ago by the Joomla Developers. This is something that template designers have had to create workarounds to solve. Finally MetaMod to the rescue as this little gem allows you to assign those right column modules inside of it and once a publisher logs in they are hidden from view. Problem solved as once the right column is hidden the editor expands out and is in complete view as it should be.

BRAVO MetaMod!

I still give it a 5 star because I know it is a module that should be a Joomla core element. A CMS is only powerful when one can do anything in any position with it. Joomla is a little bit stiff, but thanks to this developer made flexible.
For me though as non-php coder chose joomla cms because of its easy to use, hardly having to use to much coding, but unfortunatly now has to face again the hard to understand PHP codes in this module. If only the maker could create a YouTube video and show me how to write the correct php lines for each use, it would be perfect..

Hey Guys,

this is the best extesion ever! I love it.

I had a minor spacing issue caused by the order of the items in the Module Manager. I received a very timely and useful response from Stephen -- and his suggestion worked the first time. The Pro version of this module is a must-have for any serious Joomla site.

As many other people this is my first review and it starts with METAMOD. I had to create an account to tell what a great support you get from this compagny. This module is so cool, a real must have. It gives you so much control on your website.