FAQ
These answers cover pkg_rca_feedfactory Pro behavior on Joomla 4 through 6. Version-specific CLI strings live in media/com_rca_feedfactory/docs/ on your site.
Is this the same as Joomla built-in feeds?
No. Joomla format=feed exports your articles as RSS or Atom. Feed Factory imports external RSS or Atom into com_content articles. Those are opposite jobs.
What exactly am I installing?
Pro package pkg_rca_feedfactory installs com_rca_feedfactory, mod_rca_feedfactory, mod_rca_feedfactory_categories, plg_system_rca_feedfactory, plg_content_rca_feedfactory, plg_finder_rca_feedfactory, and plg_search_rca_feedfactory together.
How much does it cost?
One-time Pro purchase currently documented at $129 for the suite. Updates follow RCA Pro terms via private Pro feed at https://recreatinganew.com.
Do I need Magpie?
No. Parsing is SimplePie only and Magpie was removed from the RCA line.
Can I schedule imports?
Yes. Use Joomla scheduled tasks or server cron against the component fetch flow documented for your version, plus on-demand manual fetch from administrator for testing.
What is Import2Content?
Per-feed rules that map remote item fields into Joomla article fields: title, body, enclosures, categories, publish state, author, images, and related mappings depending on feed shape and your configuration.
Why am I not seeing updates on the free feed?
Feed Factory 6.0.x is Pro. Updates come from private Pro feed, not free public feed.
Do I need RCA Helix Compat?
No for basic import into com_content. Helix Compat is optional when you want Helix blog formats or Helix and core image sync on imported articles, with version gates described in Integrations.
Can Feed Factory export my site as RSS?
No. Use Joomla core format=feed or menu feed links for export. Feed Factory is import-only by design.
What happens if I uninstall?
Imported articles remain in com_content unless you delete them. Plugins and modules uninstall with the package. Remove cron or scheduled tasks that called fetch.
Where do docs live after install?
media/com_rca_feedfactory/docs/ on the site, plus README and CREDITS in the package.
Where do I get help?
Email