Introduction
Discourage casual copying on Joomla sites with configurable right-click, selection, drag, keyboard, and developer-tools deterrents.
Right Click Disable 2.5 is built for Joomla 4, Joomla 5, and Joomla 6 with a modern service-provider architecture, native JavaScript, toast and popup alerts, and independent plugin or module installs.
Use the system plugin for site-wide rules with group, component, and URL exclusions. Use the module when Joomla menu assignment and Access levels already decide where the rules belong. Each works on its own. Do not enable both on the same page.
Why site owners choose it
- Plugin or module: site-wide rules or selected-page rules without a second product
- Modern alerts: popup dialog, toast notification, native alert, or silent prevention
- Device control: enable or disable independently on mobile, tablet, and desktop
- Editor-safe defaults: inputs, textareas, selects, and common editors stay usable
- Dynamic content ready: delegated listeners cover lazy-loaded and AJAX content
- Message presets: Short, Friendly, Firm, or custom HTML with optional per-action text
- Toast styling: six positions, duration, colours, accent, and maximum width
- Keyboard and clipboard: block copy, cut, paste, select-all, and custom combinations
- Joomla 4 / 5 / 6 architecture: namespaces, service providers, dispatcher, and Web Asset Manager
Perfect when you want
- Soft deterrents against casual right-click copying on portfolios or photo sites
- Selected-page protection using Joomla Access levels and menu assignment
- Clear visitor messaging without a harsh or broken browsing experience
- A package that installs cleanly as plugin-only, module-only, or both (used separately)
What's included
- System plugin: Right Click Disable (site-wide)
- Site module: Right Click Disable (menu and position based)
- Install package:
pkg_rightclick_disable_2.5.zip
Quick start
- Install
pkg_rightclick_disable_2.5.zipvia System → Install → Extensions - For site-wide use: enable System - Right Click Disable and configure exclusions
- For selected pages: create a Right Click Disable module, set Access and menu assignment, and keep the plugin disabled
- Choose Popup, Toast, Alert, or None
- Review keyboard, editor exceptions, and message settings
- Clear cache and test on a representative page
Requirements
- Joomla 4, 5, or 6
- PHP 8.1 or later recommended
Honest limitation
These controls are deterrents, not encryption or DRM. Motivated visitors can still access page content through other browser or network methods.
Right Click Disable 2.5: discourage casual copying, keep real editing usable.
Right Click Disable
- Version:
- 2.5
- Developer:
- Infyways Solutions
- Last updated:
-
Jul 19 2026
1 day ago - Date added:
- Nov 19 2014
- License:
- GPLv2 or later
- Type:
- Paid download
- Includes:
- m p
- Compatibility:
- J4 J5 J6
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