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Open Extensions installer
In Joomla administrator, open System from the left sidebar. Under Install, choose Extensions.
CMS extension
Install Hitsteps on Joomla 5 and 6
The Joomla package includes the Hitsteps component, plugin, and modules. Version 3 uses native Joomla services and events, upgrades existing Hitsteps settings in place, and does not need a compatibility plugin.
Joomla 5 and 6 Guide version
Joomla 5 and 6
This is the current guide for the native Joomla 5/6 extension. Joomla 2, 3, and 4 use the archived guide.
Version3.0.0
Last update3 August 2026
CompatibilityJoomla 5 and 6
Before you start
Joomla administrator access
The downloaded Hitsteps Joomla package
Your Hitsteps API key
Joomla 5 and 6 installation
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Upload the package
Drop the downloaded Hitsteps extension into the upload area or choose the file manually.
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Open Plugins
After installation succeeds, go back to System and open Plugins under Manage.
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Configure Hitsteps
Find the Hitsteps plugin, paste your API key, enable the plugin, and save the changes.
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View the four widgets
Open Components, then Hitsteps Analytics, to see the analytics summary, Online Visual, recent visitors, and visitor map. The same four widgets appear on the administrator dashboard.
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Verify live tracking
Open your public website in another browser tab, then confirm that your visit appears in the Hitsteps live dashboard.
Upgrade from legacy v2.08
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Back up Joomla
Create a current site and database backup before changing extensions.
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Install v3.0.0 over v2.08
Upload the new package without uninstalling v2.08 first. Joomla upgrades the existing component, plugin, and modules in place.
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Confirm your settings
Open the Hitsteps plugin and confirm that the API key, language, privacy choices, and module assignments were preserved.
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Test without compatibility mode
Disable Joomla compatibility plugins, clear cache, and verify the public site and administrator before removing your backup.
Uninstall from Joomla
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Open managed extensions
Open System, then Extensions under Manage, and search for Hitsteps Analytics Package.
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Uninstall the package
Select the Hitsteps Analytics package and click Uninstall. Joomla removes its component, plugin, modules, media, and update-site records together.