SimpleReview · for Joomla · Chrome Extension

Click any element on your Joomla site. Get a code fix.

Stop paying $40/hour for a one-line tweak. SimpleReview reads your templates/[template]/html/ override system, language strings, and module overrides — and opens a Pull Request you can review and merge. Native Joomla module currently in approval at the Joomla Extensions Directory (JED).

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What SimpleReview can fix on Joomla

Template overrides in templates/[template]/html/com_[component]/

Backend overrides in administrator/templates/[template]/html/

Language strings in language/[lang]/[lang].com_[component].ini

Module override files (mod_*)

Custom CSS/JS in templates/[template]/css/, js/

User template params and index.php layout

Hide "Powered by Joomla!" / footer credit

Cache clear (administrator/cache/) for stuck visual states

Works with Joomla 4.x, 5.x. Joomla 3.10 EOL — limited. Custom templates (Helix Ultimate, YOOtheme, Quix, JS_Unlimited, Cassiopeia) — yes if standard override pattern.

How SimpleReview works on Joomla

Install the Chrome Extension

Add SimpleReview to Chrome. The native Joomla module is currently in approval at the Joomla Extensions Directory (JED) — once published, install via Extensions → Manage → Install.

Auto-detects Joomla via generator meta

SimpleReview reads <meta name="generator" content="Joomla! - Open Source Content Management"> and the front-end signatures, then identifies the active template (Cassiopeia, Helix Ultimate, YOOtheme, Quix, etc.).

Connect your site's Git or SFTP

GitHub, GitLab, Gitea, Bitbucket, or direct SFTP. SimpleReview indexes templates/, language/, and modules/ on first connection.

Click element → get a Pull Request

Hover any block, button, "Powered by" credit, broken module output. Type the change in plain language. The agent edits the right templates/[template]/html/com_[component]/ override and opens a PR. After merge, run Joomla System → Maintenance → Clear Cache → Clear All (and Tools if needed) to flush stuck visual states.

SimpleReview vs Hiring a Joomla Freelancer

Feature	Freelancer ($30-50/hr)	SimpleReview
Time to start (per task)	1–3 hours (Zoom + repo setup + onboarding)	30 seconds (one-time setup, then cached)
Discovers which override file owns the bug	15–90 min depending on template familiarity	Instant — already indexed
Knows Joomla override path (`templates/[template]/html/com_[component]/`)	If you hire a senior	Built-in
Front-end + admin (`administrator/templates/`) overrides	Manual	Both auto-detected
Custom-template-aware (Helix Ultimate, YOOtheme, Quix, JS_Unlimited)	Manual	Yes — active template detected, override written there
Opens a PR you can review	Sometimes (if they use Git)	Always
Cost for a one-line change	$30–150 (1-hour minimum)	Free with your own AI key — pennies of API usage otherwise
Recommended for custom extensions / J3→J5 migration / multilingual	Yes — pair with Vibers human review	No — escalate to Vibers for the 20% of work that needs a human

Who uses SimpleReview on Joomla

Joomla site owners

One-line copy + template tweaks ship the same hour, instead of waiting for the agency to "have a free evening".

Joomla agencies

Drafts the boring 80% of tickets so seniors focus on custom-component and migration work.

Freelancers managing multiple J5 sites

One Chrome Extension across all clients; each Joomla install has its own connected repo and active-template context.

Non-tech editors

See the broken thing on the front end, click it, describe in plain language. Get a PR your hosting partner or developer can merge.

FAQ

Can I edit my Joomla site without a developer?

For most cosmetic and structural edits — yes. Template overrides in templates/[template]/html/com_[component]/, language strings, module overrides, custom CSS/JS. SimpleReview opens a PR for those in seconds. For Joomla extension development, multilingual config, and major migrations — pair with Vibers human review.

How does SimpleReview install on Joomla?

Today: install the Chrome Extension and connect your Git repo or give SFTP credentials. Tomorrow: native Joomla module shipping to the Joomla Extensions Directory (JED) — currently in approval. Once approved, install via Extensions → Manage → Install → Upload Package File.

Which Joomla versions are supported?

Joomla 4.x and 5.x — full support (modern template structure with templates/[template]/html/ overrides). Joomla 3.10 — limited (EOL in August 2023, legacy MVC). Tested on Cassiopeia and major custom templates.

Does it work with Helix Ultimate, YOOtheme, Quix templates?

Yes — any custom Joomla template that follows the standard override path templates/[template]/html/com_[component]/ works. Helix Ultimate, YOOtheme Pro, Quix, JS_Unlimited, Astroid, and the default Cassiopeia template are all supported. SimpleReview detects the active template and writes the override into the correct theme folder, never touching components/com_[name]/.

Is it safe for a live Joomla site?

SimpleReview never pushes to your live branch directly. Every change is a Pull Request you review and merge. After deploy, run Joomla System → Maintenance → Clear Cache → Clear All (and Tools if needed) to flush stuck visual states. Worst case is a PR you reject.

How is this cheaper than hiring a freelancer for $30-50/hr?

Speed and recurring cost. A Joomla freelancer takes 1-3 hours just to clone the repo, set up an environment, and locate the override file — the actual edit is often one line. SimpleReview already knows the Joomla override system (templates/[template]/html/com_[component]/, language/[lang]/, module overrides) and opens the PR in seconds. For complex work — custom extensions, J3→J5 migration, multilingual setup — pair with Vibers human review.

Stop paying $40/hr for one-line Joomla tweaks

SimpleReview's Joomla-aware AI agent already knows the override system. Click the element, type the change, get a Pull Request. Native module currently shipping to the Joomla Extensions Directory (JED).

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Custom extensions, J3→J5 migration, multilingual? → Get a human review