Make EasySocial 4.0.x work better on Joomla 4, 5 and 6
RCA EasySocial Compat keeps EasySocial 4.0.x usable on modern Joomla and PHP 8.
It patches known break points on install, keeps one activity stream row per Joomla article instead of a flood of edits, upgrades the emoji picker with search, and optionally lets members paste clipboard images into the story composer. EasySocial itself still comes from StackIdeas. This free plugin is the compatibility layer that makes the community stack survive the upgrade.
FREE
Single site license
1 year of updates
Priority support
If it breaks, we fix it
1 ZIP. 3 Extensions
System plugin, chat module, and component
Set Chat Path
Set your chat folder -- no hard-coded path default
Friend-List Modes
Choose how friend lists work in component options
Custom Avatar
Use either Joomla or EasySocial profile avatar
Live Chat Dock
Online/Busy/Away status colors
Staff Module
Live support dock with ArrowChat private and public chat rooms
Drag/Expand Window
Draggable and expandable chat windows
Dashboard Diagnostics
Check folder, autoload, bridge and other options
Custom.css Wins
Loads custom.css last without fighting !important wars
Joomla 4/5/6
Full compatible with J4/5/6, with J7+ stubbing
Click the element. Themer finds the rule.
Change the value. See it instantly.
Like it? Write it to Custom CSS.
Search keywords
Select it, Change it
Change styles, live.
Click any element, find the CSS rule behind it, change the value and see the result instantly. When it looks right, save it directly to your custom CSS file.
- Find the rule without hunting through stylesheets
- Preview changes directly on the live page
- Save the finished CSS when you're happy with it
Who It's For
Joomla Sites with ArrowChat
Websites using ArrowChat -- a self-hosted live chat software based on PHP script and jQuery.
Support/Hotline Teams
Support teams who want a staff presence dock without doing template surgery.
Communities
Social media sites without integrated chat and who want real Joomla chat integration
Requirements & Compatibility
Joomla 4, 5, 6
Fully Tested on J4/5/6
PHP 8.1+
PHP 8.1 or higher
(8.2+ recommended)
Database
MySQL 5.7+
MariaDB 10.3+
Browser
All modern browsers
Responsive layout
Updates
via Joomla Updater
License
GNU GPL v2 or later
FREE
Single site license
1 year of updates
Priority support
If it breaks, we fix it
Features
One ZIP, three extensions
ArrowChat folder set in component Options — no hard-coded `messenger` default
Friend list modes you pick in Options (all online, friends-based, or online without a friend-table join)
Joomla or EasySocial profile photos in chat (replaces default Gravatar) — Options → Avatars + Write bridge
Staff dock with colored status rings (online / busy / away / offline) from ArrowChat presence
Staff module: icon size, custom icon, horizontal/vertical, viewport dock
Draggable and expandable private chat windows
Dashboard that tells you what’s missing (folder, autoload, bridge, options cache)
`custom.css` wins over ArrowChat styles without fighting `!important` wars
Joomla 4 / 5 / 6 · free update feed
GPL Open Source
Free to use, modify and share
Instant Download
Download your ZIP immediately
Expert Support
Support from the RCA developer.
Regular Updates
Updates via Joomla Updater
Joomla 4/5/6/7+
Built for Joomla 4/5/6, + J7 stub