JomSocial review
A self-hosted Joomla extension for profiles, groups, discussions, and events.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
JomSocial adds social-networking features to a Joomla site, making it a fit for organizations that want member profiles, activity streams, groups, discussions, and events within a self-hosted community. It also includes photo and video galleries. Because it requires Joomla to be installed on the server, it suits site owners already working with that platform rather than teams seeking a standalone hosted community service.
Community spaces can be public or private: groups can require admin approval for membership, and group discussions support announcements and file sharing. Event features cover public and private events, including events associated with groups. Administrators can configure who may create groups and events and moderate group creation and event activity. These controls make JomSocial relevant when access rules and administrator oversight matter alongside member interaction, though the listed moderation scope is specific to events and group creation.
JomSocial Pro includes the core extension, templates, four Pro themes, 16 premium add-ons, and support helpdesk access. The vendor sells access through a subscription, and the listed plan is paid; a free plan is not offered. Support channels include community resources, documentation, and tickets, while the published details state that support is not available around the clock. JomSocial is a reasonable fit for small through enterprise organizations that can manage a Joomla installation and want community features on their own site. Teams that do not want to operate Joomla or need a hosted service should look elsewhere.
JomSocial pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Combines profiles, activity streams, groups, discussions, and galleries
- Supports private groups with membership approval and file sharing
- Lets administrators configure permissions and moderate group and event activity
- Where it doesn't
- Requires Joomla installed on your server
- Not a standalone hosted community service
- Pro access is sold by subscription rather than as a free plan
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