Introduction
Responsive Facebook Comments is a comprehensive Joomla extension package that includes two powerful plugins for integrating Facebook's official Comments widget into your Joomla website. This package provides both automatic display on articles and flexible shortcode-based placement, giving you complete control over Facebook Comments integration. Perfect for blogs, news sites, custom layouts, modules, and any content-driven website that wants to leverage Facebook's social commenting features.
Two Powerful Plugins in One Package
Content Plugin - Automatic Display
- Automatically displays Facebook Comments after article content
- Perfect for blogs, news sites, and content-driven websites
- Advanced exclusion options (categories, views, articles)
- Support for both App ID and User ID moderation
- Customizable display settings (posts count, width, padding, margin)
System Plugin - Shortcode Placement
- Insert Facebook Comments anywhere using shortcodes: {rfbcomment}width{end-rfbcomment}
- Perfect for custom layouts, modules, and specific placement needs
- Multiple instances on the same page with different widths
- Works in articles, modules, custom HTML, and templates
- App ID moderation support
Use Both Together
- Both plugins can be used simultaneously
- Share the same Facebook SDK for optimal performance
- No conflicts or duplicate loading
- Maximum flexibility for your content strategy
Key Features
Facebook Comments Integration
- Native Facebook Comments widget with Facebook SDK v18.0
- Proper FB.init() and FB.XFBML.parse() implementation for reliable rendering
- Fully responsive design that adapts beautifully to all screen sizes
- Real-time comment synchronization with Facebook
- Cross-browser compatible with all modern browsers
Moderation Control
- App ID Moderation: Use Facebook App ID for app-based moderation, allowing multiple moderators through Facebook's moderation dashboard
- User ID Moderation: Assign specific Facebook User IDs as moderators for direct comment management (Content Plugin)
- Support for multiple User IDs enabling team-based moderation
- Access Facebook's built-in moderation dashboard for comprehensive comment management
- Easy configuration with clear labels and validation
Flexible Placement Options
- Content Plugin: Automatic display after article content - set it and forget it
- System Plugin: Shortcode-based placement - complete control over where comments appear
- Custom width per instance (via shortcode or plugin settings)
- Multiple instances support (System Plugin)
- Works anywhere HTML is supported
Customizable Display
- Control number of comments displayed (1-100 posts)
- Set custom width for comments widget (pixels or percentage)
- Customize padding and margin around the widget
- Choose between light and dark color schemes
- Flexible styling options to match your design
Advanced Exclusions (Content Plugin)
- Exclude specific categories from displaying comments
- Exclude individual articles by ID for precise control
- Exclude Featured Articles, Blog Layout, or Category View
- Combine multiple exclusion rules for comprehensive control
- Easy-to-use interface with clear options
SEO Friendly
- Automatically adds fb:app_id and fb:admins meta tags
- Each article/page gets its own unique comment thread based on URL
- Proper Open Graph integration for Facebook
- Contributes to social signals and engagement metrics
Security Enhanced
- XSS prevention with proper input sanitization
- CSS value validation to prevent injection attacks
- Strict validation for App ID and User ID formats
- Follows Joomla security best practices throughout
- Secure implementation with modern coding standards
Performance Optimized
- Prevents duplicate SDK loading even with multiple instances or shortcodes
- Asynchronous SDK loading without blocking page render
- Lightweight code with minimal overhead
- Efficient processing with minimal resource usage
- Fast page loads with optimized assets
Modern Technology
- Full Joomla 4, 5 & 6 compatibility with modern coding standards
- Modern PHP 8.0+ code following Joomla best practices
- Uses modern Joomla namespaces and APIs throughout
- Future-proof design with regular updates
- Cross-browser compatible with all modern browsers
Quick Start
Content Plugin Setup
1. Install the extension package
2. Navigate to Extensions → Plugins → Content - Responsive Facebook Comments
3. Enable the plugin
4. Configure moderation settings (App ID or User ID)
5. Set display options and exclusions
6. Comments will automatically appear on articles
System Plugin Setup
1. Navigate to Extensions → Plugins → System - Responsive Facebook Comments
2. Enable the plugin
3. Configure App ID (optional, for moderation)
4. Set display options (posts count, padding, margin)
5. Add shortcode {rfbcomment}width{end-rfbcomment} in your content
6. Comments will appear where you place the shortcode
Perfect For
- Blogs - Automatic comments on blog posts (Content Plugin)
- News Sites - Social engagement on news articles (Content Plugin)
- Custom Layouts - Flexible placement with shortcodes (System Plugin)
- Modules - Add comments to Custom HTML modules (System Plugin)
- Landing Pages - Custom comment placement (System Plugin)
- Content Websites - Any scenario requiring Facebook Comments
- Magazine Sites - Engage readers with social comments
- Corporate Blogs - Connect company content to social media
Configuration Options
Content Plugin Settings
- Moderator Settings: Number of posts, App ID or User ID moderation
- Manage Contents: Category/article exclusion, view controls, styling (padding, margin, width)
System Plugin Settings
- General Settings: Number of posts, padding, margin
- Moderator Settings: App ID for moderation
- Shortcode Usage: {rfbcomment}width{end-rfbcomment}
Technical Features
Modern & Compatible
- Full Joomla 4, 5 & 6 compatibility
- Modern PHP 8.0+ code
- Facebook SDK v18.0 integration
- Proper async loading for performance
- Future-proof design with regular updates
Security Enhanced
- Built with security best practices
- Input sanitization and XSS prevention
- CSS value validation
- Strict App ID and User ID validation
- Secure implementation throughout
Performance Optimized
- Single SDK load prevention
- Async SDK loading
- Lightweight code implementation
- Efficient processing
- Minimal resource usage
Responsive Design
- Works perfectly on desktop, tablet, and mobile
- Adapts to all screen sizes
- Touch-friendly interactions
- Mobile-optimized display
Support
- Documentation: https://joomlax.com/documentation/responsive-facebook-comments
- Support: https://support.joomlax.com
- Store: https://www.joomlax.com
Why Choose Responsive Facebook Comments?
Two Integration Methods - Automatic display (Content Plugin) and flexible shortcodes (System Plugin)
Use Both Together - Maximum flexibility with no performance penalty
Moderation Control - App ID or User ID moderation with Facebook's moderation dashboard
Flexible Placement - Automatic on articles or place anywhere with shortcodes
Custom Width - Set different widths for each comment instance
Advanced Exclusions - Precise control over where comments appear (Content Plugin)
Facebook SDK v18.0 - Latest SDK for optimal performance
SEO Friendly - Proper meta tags and Open Graph integration
Security Enhanced - XSS prevention and input validation
Performance Optimized - Single SDK load, async loading, minimal overhead
Fully Responsive - Perfect display on all devices
Modern Technology - Built with latest web standards and Joomla best practices
Easy Configuration - User-friendly interface with clear settings
Future-Proof - Joomla 4, 5 & 6 compatible
Well Documented - Comprehensive documentation and examples
Transform your content engagement with Responsive Facebook Comments. This complete package provides everything you need to integrate Facebook Comments into your Joomla website, whether you want automatic display on articles or flexible shortcode-based placement. Perfect for any Joomla website that wants to leverage Facebook's social commenting features with professional moderation and flexible display options.
Responsive Facebook Comments
- Version:
- 1.9
- Developer:
- Infyways Solutions
- Last updated:
-
Dec 10 2025
1 day ago - Date added:
- Nov 19 2014
- License:
- GPLv2 or later
- Type:
- Paid download
- Includes:
- p
- Compatibility:
- J4 J5 J6
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