Easily understand and manage Joomla ACL

Nested groups, inherited rules and overrides make Joomla ACL powerful but hard to read. PWT ACL cuts through that complexity by showing how permissions are actually applied. This helps you configure ACL correctly, avoid mistakes, and manage permissions with confidence on both small and complex sites.

Joomla user permission overview

Users assigned to multiple groups can lead to unexpected permission conflicts. With PWT ACL, open any user and instantly see which actions are allowed or denied, including overrides. This makes debugging access issues fast and reliable.

Diagnostics tool to fix asset table issues

ACL problems are often caused by migrations, updates or third-party extensions. PWT ACL includes a diagnostics tool that detects and safely fixes issues in the Joomla assets table and related tables. It can repair or rebuild asset structures, helping restore stability and performance.

ACL support for any component

Not all extensions support Joomla ACL out of the box. PWT ACL allows you to define basic ACL rules for any component, including third-party extensions, so you can control backend access consistently across your entire site.

Built on top of the Joomla core

PWT ACL does not introduce its own permission system or custom database tables. It works entirely on Joomla’s core ACL. If you ever remove PWT ACL, your permission setup remains intact.

Clear, copy, import and export permissions

Managing permissions across multiple sites or groups doesn’t have to be repetitive. PWT ACL lets you clear permissions, revert to Joomla defaults, copy permissions between groups, and export or import settings between sites—saving time and reducing errors.

Wizard to set up group permissions

Use the built-in wizard to quickly configure limited backend access for groups. Grant access to one or more components in seconds, without manually navigating dozens of ACL screens.

Show only editable items

Joomla often shows items users cannot edit, which causes confusion. PWT ACL can hide non-editable items in list views for Articles, Contacts and Modules, so users only see what they can actually work with.

CLI and automation support

For advanced workflows, PWT ACL provides CLI commands to fix asset issues or rebuild the assets table. This makes it easy to automate maintenance via cron jobs or scripted tasks.

Scheduled Tasks support

On Joomla 4, 5 and newer versions, PWT ACL integrates with Joomla Scheduled Tasks, allowing you to automate essential diagnostics and maintenance actions directly from Joomla itself.

Compatibility

PWT ACL supports Joomla 3.8 and newer, including Joomla 4, Joomla 5 and Joomla 6.