CMS extension

Install Hitsteps on Joomla

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

Download v2.08 All integrations
Version2.08
Last update24 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