Extensions
NorrCompetition 3.0 adds native Joomla 6 support
NorrNext has released NorrCompetition 3.0, moving the contests and voting component to native Joomla 6 code. The update removes the need for a backward-compatibility plugin and adds email-based vote confirmation, new rating scales and…
NorrCompetition is designed for contests, voting, ratings and user competitions on Joomla websites. Its use cases include photo contests, project voting and other interactive mechanics built around user entries and ratings.
Changes in version 3.0
- Votes can be confirmed by email using one-time password (OTP) codes.
- Rating options now include five-star and 10-star systems.
- The extension integrates with the Joomla Template System.
- A new custom field type, “Editor”, is available for submissions.
- Administrators can configure the recipients of notifications about new submissions.
- The “My submissions” section has been updated.
- Joomla 6 is fully supported.
The Joomla 6 migration is the central technical change in the release. NorrNext says NorrCompetition now works without the backward-compatibility plugin, with code intended to be cleaner, faster and more closely integrated with the current Joomla platform.
The new email verification option adds a confirmation step to voting, while the expanded rating systems provide alternatives to the component’s existing voting and rating workflows. The updated submission area and notification controls address the administration of entries after users submit them.