Archived CMS extension

Install legacy Hitsteps on Joomla 2, 3 and 4

The Joomla package includes the Hitsteps component, extension, and module. Download it, install it from Joomla administrator, then add your API key.

Guide version

Legacy Joomla 2, 3 and 4

Version 2.08 is archived for websites that cannot yet upgrade Joomla. It receives no compatibility or security updates; use version 3 on Joomla 5 and 6.

Versie2.08
Last update26 April 2022
CompatibilityJoomla 2.x - 4.x

Before you start

Joomla administrator access
The downloaded Hitsteps Joomla package
Your Hitsteps API key
Joomla 4 installation
1

Open Extensions installer

In Joomla administrator, open System from the left sidebar. Under Install, choose Extensions.

Open Extensions installer
2

Upload the package

Drop the downloaded Hitsteps extension into the upload area or choose the file manually.

Upload the package
3

Open Plugins

After installation succeeds, go back to System and open Plugins under Manage.

Open Plugins
4

Configure Hitsteps

Find the Hitsteps plugin, paste your API key, and save the changes.

Find Hitsteps plugin
Joomla plugin API key
5

Enable dashboard modules

Enable the administrator modules if you want a Hitsteps summary in your Joomla control panel.

Enable dashboard modules
Joomla 3 installation
1

Open Extension Manager

Log in to Joomla administrator and open Extension Manager.

Open Extension Manager
2

Upload and install

Choose the downloaded extension file and click Upload and Install.

3

Open Plugin Manager

Use the Extensions menu to open Plugin Manager.

Open Plugin Manager
4

Enable Hitsteps

Search for Hitsteps, open the plugin, enter your API key in Basic Options, and save.

Enable Hitsteps
5

Confirm summary data

Visit your website and open the Joomla control panel to confirm Hitsteps is receiving traffic.

Confirm summary data
Uninstall from Joomla
1

Joomla 4

Open System, then Extensions under Manage. Find Hitsteps, select it, and click Uninstall.

Joomla 4 extensions
Joomla 4 uninstall
2

Joomla 3

Open Extensions, then Manage. Select the Hitsteps plugins and click Uninstall.

Joomla 3