JomSocial

Spec sheet

Product

JomSocial is a Joomla extension for building community and social networking websites.Read 12 Oct 2026 · jomsocial.com

Free plan

NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · jomsocial.com

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.Read 12 Oct 2026 · jomsocial.com

Activity stream

Members can share status updates, photos, videos, events, and polls, and like, comment on, and share posts.Read 12 Oct 2026 · jomsocial.com

Administration

Administrators can moderate members, groups, events, and posts, and monitor activity and the mail queue.Read 12 Oct 2026 · jomsocial.com

Event hosting

YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · jomsocial.com

Groups and events

Groups support discussions, polls, files, and events; events support invitations, participant lists, and iCal imports.Read 12 Oct 2026 · jomsocial.com

Joomla dependency

JomSocial requires Joomla installed on the server and cannot run as a standalone community without Joomla.Read 12 Oct 2026 · jomsocial.com

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.Read 12 Oct 2026 · jomsocial.com

Membership limitation

JomSocial does not include built-in membership or subscription facilities; its FAQ points to third-party extensions for that functionality.Read 12 Oct 2026 · jomsocial.com

Messaging

Members can privately message one another, share media files, and use group messaging and chat.Read 12 Oct 2026 · jomsocial.com

Moderation tools

YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · jomsocial.com

Private spaces

YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · jomsocial.com

Profiles

Administrators can configure custom profile fields and multiple profile types, and members can use cover photos and avatars.Read 12 Oct 2026 · jomsocial.com

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.Read 12 Oct 2026 · jomsocial.com

User limit

The FAQ says JomSocial imposes no limit on community user count, while noting that larger communities consume more resources.Read 12 Oct 2026 · jomsocial.com

Plans and prices

Every JomSocial plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Community Platforms#119 of 1266.9