Frequently Asked Questions for Bad Word Filter - A word filter extension for Joomla!
This article describes how to use, configure or solve common problems, regarding Bad Word Filter.
General Questions
Bad Word Filter offers a simple way to make sure your website does not contain improper language. It is ideal for websites that offer user input, like articles, comments, forums, etc. You may even use it to replace something commonly used in your website, with some custom HTML. There are no limits regarding how to use the extension. You may install it on unlimited domains, and use it completely for free.
No. Bad Word Filter is a Joomla! extension and can only be used within the Joomla! CMS.
Please refer to the Bad Word Filter download page, on the right.
Installation & Configuration
To install Bad Word Filter, you follow the usual steps, as with installing any other Joomla! extension.
Navigate to Extensions > Extension Manager, and under the tab "Upload Package File", you select the zip archive you downloaded from Mavrosxristoforos.com, and click "Upload & Install".
Wait until the package file gets installed and you should see a completion message. You are ready to go.
After installation, the first thing you should do, is enable the system plugin. Given the variety of purposes that Bad Word Filter can be used with, it does not come with a pre-defined list of bad words. You would have to manually define them.
Sure. Just write {no_badwordfilter} in it.
Common Problems
Please make sure that the plugin is enabled.