System - External Link Warning

Shield your Joomla users from phishing risks with "System - External Link Warning," a vital plugin that alerts them when they’re about to leave your site. Keep your community safe and your site’s reputation intact by adding a simple yet effective warning system to external links—because not every destination is as trustworthy as your Joomla platform.

How It Works

"System - External Link Warning" seamlessly integrates into your Joomla site, adding a JavaScript alert that activates whenever a user clicks an external link. The alert warns them they’re leaving your site, giving them a chance to reconsider—potentially saving them from phishing scams or unsafe destinations. Customize the experience with precision: exclude specific domains or CSS classes from triggering warnings, add a warning icon via CSS, or force external links to open in a new tab for added safety.

Joomla
Plugins
External Link Warning
v5.0.5
Joomla! 3/4/5

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Why Choose System - External Link Warning?

This plugin isn’t just about warnings—it’s about trust and responsibility. External links are common, but they can lead to risky sites you don’t control, and you shouldn’t bear the blame for their content. Version 5 makes it better than ever by rolling all Pro features (and more) into the free version, ensuring everyone benefits from top-tier protection. It’s lightweight, user-friendly, and reflects my commitment to enhancing Joomla sites with community-driven solutions.

Features

  • External Link Alerts: Triggers a JavaScript warning when users click links leaving your site.
  • Customizable Exclusions: Skip warnings for specific domains or CSS classes you trust.
  • Visual Indicators: Add warning icons to links using CSS for extra clarity.
  • New Tab Option: Force external links to open in a new tab, keeping users on your site.
  • Free Forever: Version 5 includes all Pro features at no cost, with Joomla automatic updates.

Download the Plugin

  System - External Link Warning 5.0.57248

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I prevent the warning for some domains?

Absolutely! The plugin configuration makes this easy.

Why is this software free?

I’m ditching the freemium game and giving this software to the Joomla crowd for free. It’s a nod to “Jumla”—Swahili for “all together”—because fragmentation sucks, and I’d rather focus on innovation and paid gigs. Use it, build with it, and if you need custom work, I’m super into that.

Will You Make X for WordPress?

No. WordPress accounted for over 96% of the websites infected with malware in 2022, and 99.4% of all security vulnerabilities were found in themes and plugins in 2021. I have personally witnessed a WordPress site hack destroy a company. I won't touch that CMS with a 10-foot pole.