What is K2 component in Joomla?
K2 is a Joomla extension built to replace the default article system in Joomla. In Joomla 1.5, there were options only for adding title and content body. Later, article images were introduced as separate fields, but there was no support for auto-resizing. In Joomla 3. x, tags were introduced as separate components.
What is K2 extension?
K2 was built as a complete replacement of the default article system in Joomla!. Install it like any Joomla! extension, import your articles from the default Joomla! article system and you instantly get a host of new features for your existing content: rich content forms for items (think of Joomla!
What is Joomla module?
Joomla! modules are lightweight extensions or “widgets” that can be inserted into a page to display specific types of pre-configured content. Typical examples include the login module, latest news module and banner module.
Does K2 support Joomla plugins?
– The most advanced, yet easiest to use templating system (with multiple template override sets) to create any type of content you want – the true power of K2! K2 fully supports the Joomla API, which means any Joomla plugins will function properly within the K2 component & modules, either in the frontend or backend.
What is the K2 content extension?
Introducing K2, the powerful content extension for Joomla! You’ve already been there… Joomla! is a great content management system. In fact it’s considered one of the best in the world. But the default article system in Joomla! is so spartan! Just a title, your content body and that’s it. This is where K2 comes in.
What software do I need to install to use K2?
To utilize the built-in media & gallery features you need to install AllVideos (free) & Simple Image Gallery Pro, both provided by JoomlaWorks. K2 is developed by JoomlaWorks & licensed under the GNU/GPL license.
Why use K2 in Joomla?
Using K2, you can transform your Joomla website to a news/magazine site with author blogs, product catalogs, work portfolio, knowledge base, download/document manager, directory listing, event listing & more, all this bundled under one package! Give K2 a try & you’ll instantly love it!