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JomSocial
What JomSocial is
JomSocial is a paid Joomla extension for building community and social networking websites on self-hosted or web installations. Members can post status updates, photos, videos, events, and polls, then like, comment on, and share posts. Administrators configure custom profile fields and multiple profile types, while members use cover photos and avatars. Private messaging supports media, group messaging, and chat. Groups provide discussions, polls, files, and events; event tools include invitations, participant lists, and iCal imports. Video sharing supports providers including YouTube, Facebook, and Vimeo, while location features describe Google Maps and OpenStreetMap integrations. Administrators can moderate members, groups, events, and posts and monitor activity and the mail queue. JomSocial requires Joomla installed on the server and cannot run as a standalone community. It has no built-in membership or subscription facilities, so those require third-party extensions. The FAQ states there is no imposed user limit, though larger communities consume more resources. A six-month subscription includes VIP forum support and new releases; expired subscriptions lose downloads and support.
Who it suits
JomSocial suits Joomla site owners creating communities with profiles, groups, events, messaging, media, and moderation. It is intended for self-hosted or web deployments where Joomla is already installed.
What it does well
- Rich activity stream for community posts
- Private and group messaging
- Groups and events with file support
- Custom profiles and profile types
- No imposed community user limit
What to know first
- Requires Joomla on the server
- Cannot run as a standalone community
- No built-in membership or subscription tools
- Expired subscriptions lose downloads and support
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| JomSocial Pro | JomSocial Pro core · JomSocial templates · 4 Pro themes · 16 premium add-ons · Support helpdesk | On request |
As jomsocial.com lists them, read 23 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
JomSocial provides broad community features inside Joomla, including profiles, groups, events, messaging, and moderation. Plan for Joomla dependency and third-party extensions if you need memberships or subscriptions.
Facts from JomSocial's own pages
- Activity stream
- Members can share status updates, photos, videos, events, and polls, and like, comment on, and share posts. · jomsocial.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Administration
- Administrators can moderate members, groups, events, and posts, and monitor activity and the mail queue. · jomsocial.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Event hosting
- Yes · jomsocial.com, 23 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · jomsocial.com, 23 Sept 2026
- Groups and events
- Groups support discussions, polls, files, and events; events support invitations, participant lists, and iCal imports. · jomsocial.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Joomla dependency
- JomSocial requires Joomla installed on the server and cannot run as a standalone community without Joomla. · jomsocial.com, 12 Oct 2026
- License
- The maker's license says JomSocial's PHP code is released under GNU GPL version 2, while listed assets such as images, manuals, stylesheets, and JavaScript use a proprietary license unless otherwise authorized. · jomsocial.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Media and maps
- The product supports video sharing from providers including YouTube, Facebook, and Vimeo, and describes Google Maps and OpenStreetMap integrations for location sharing. · jomsocial.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Membership limitation
- JomSocial does not include built-in membership or subscription facilities; its FAQ points to third-party extensions for that functionality. · jomsocial.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Messaging
- Members can privately message one another, share media files, and use group messaging and chat. · jomsocial.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Moderation tools
- Yes · jomsocial.com, 23 Sept 2026
- Private spaces
- Yes · jomsocial.com, 23 Sept 2026
- Product
- JomSocial is a Joomla extension for building community and social networking websites. · jomsocial.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Profiles
- Administrators can configure custom profile fields and multiple profile types, and members can use cover photos and avatars. · jomsocial.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Support and updates
- The FAQ says a six-month subscription provides VIP forum support and new releases, and that expired subscriptions no longer include downloads or support. · jomsocial.com, 12 Oct 2026
- User limit
- The FAQ says JomSocial imposes no limit on community user count, while noting that larger communities consume more resources. · jomsocial.com, 12 Oct 2026
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