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Apps and Extensions

J2Commerce can be extended with app plugins that add new features and integrations to your store. Apps integrate directly into the checkout flow, admin dashboard, or storefront to provide additional functionality without modifying core code.

What Are Apps?​

Apps are Joomla plugins that hook into J2Commerce events and workflows. They can:

  • Add new checkout steps (gift wrapping, terms acceptance, surveys)
  • Integrate third-party services (address autocomplete, email marketing)
  • Extend admin functionality (custom reports, bulk actions)
  • Connect external APIs and webhooks

Available Apps​

Address Autocomplete​

The Address Autocomplete app adds Google Places-powered address suggestions to your checkout forms. As customers type their address, they see matching suggestions from Google's database. Selecting an address automatically fills in all fields.

Learn more about Address Autocomplete

AtoShip Multi-Carrier Shipping​

The AtoShip shipping plugin connects your store to the AtoShip multi-carrier shipping platform for real-time rates from USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL. Create and print shipping labels, track packages, and automate order status updates -- all from within J2Commerce.

Learn more about AtoShip Shipping

Installing Apps​

Apps are installed like any other Joomla plugin:

  1. Go to System -> Install -> Extensions.
  2. Upload the plugin ZIP file or use the Install from URL option.
  3. After installation, go to System -> Manage -> Plugins.
  4. Search for the app by name and enable it.
  5. Configure the app in J2Commerce -> Apps.

Configuring Apps​

Most apps have their own configuration page accessible from the J2Commerce Apps dashboard:

  1. Go to J2Commerce -> Apps.
  2. Click on the app name to open its configuration.
  3. Adjust settings as needed.
  4. Click Save to apply changes.

Modules​

J2Commerce includes several frontend modules that display store information in template positions.

Products Module​

Display products in a grid or slider layout with flexible filtering options. Show latest products, featured items, best sellers, or products from specific categories and tags.

Learn more about the Products Module

Categories Module​

Display product categories in various layouts including sliders, grids, and lists.

Learn more about the Categories Module

Developing Custom Apps​

Developers can create custom app plugins by implementing J2Commerce event subscribers. See the Developer Documentation for details on creating custom plugins.