Easy Ajax Contact

Version 2.1.3: 31 October 2026

• Joomla 4.4: the contact form no longer reports "could not be sent" when PHP notices are shown (system plugin passed a value by reference).
• CSV export no longer includes a PHP 8.4 deprecation notice when errors are displayed.
• Dropdown height and message box border now match the text inputs.
• Supports Joomla 4.4, 5 and 6.

Version 2.1.2: 31 October 2026

• Install and update create the submissions table, including sites updated from 2.1.0 where the table was missing.
• Preset import works on Linux. Choose a preset from the list and click Import preset.
• Dropdown, radio, and multi-select answers are saved and emailed as the option label.
• A failed notification email tells the visitor the message was not sent.
• Visitors no longer see a raw database error.
• Renaming a field updates the automatic required message to the new label.
• The security code loads on PHP 8.5.
• On Helix templates, fields show a clear focus ring, and text inputs use the same corners and padding as the message box.
• Messages are limited to 5000 characters. Short text fields are limited to 500.
• An empty required field shows its message in the form.
• CSV export dates include the timezone.
• Runs on Joomla 4.4, 5, and 6. The system plugin receives the event dispatcher on Joomla 4.4, so the site no longer crashes after install. The dispatcher is stored in a variable first, so form replies stay valid when error display is on.
• The Delete button on a single submission is enabled on Joomla 4.4.
• A custom required message is shown instead of the browser default.
• The installer no longer says the extension was installed when installation fails.
• CSV export passes the escape argument to fputcsv(), so PHP 8.4 and later do not print a deprecation notice.

Version 2.1.1: 20 October 2026

• Download Key support on the update site (dlid).

Version 2.1.0: 20 July 2026

• Added submission storage with an Easy Contact administrator inbox
• Added CSV export with CSRF/ACL protection and formula-injection defence
• Added optional auto-reply emails with field tokens such as {name}, {email}, {all_fields}, and {form_title}
• Added post-submit redirect URL validation
• Added Cloudflare Turnstile as an optional CAPTCHA provider
• Added optional signed JSON webhooks (HMAC SHA-256)
• Added System - Easy Contact Shortcode plugin for embeds
• Added retention pruning for stored submissions
• Combined package now installs the module, component, and shortcode plugin

Version 2.0.0: 19 July 2026

• Rebuilt for Joomla 4, 5, and 6 with service provider, dispatcher, namespace, and helper architecture
• Removed jQuery and legacy CAPTCHA/public endpoints
• Added native JavaScript AJAX submission
• Added 25 modern field and content types
• Added session-bound single-use built-in CAPTCHA
• Added honeypot, timing, rate limiting, CSRF, and secure uploads
• Added ten built-in form presets and a one-click preset importer
• Added card, soft, and plain layout styles

Version 1.8: 10 December 2025

• Added 23 Form Presets with one-click application feature.
• Implemented secure File Upload functionality with server-side storage and download links in emails.
• Added Two-Column Layout option with customizable breakpoints.
• Expanded field type support to 20+ types including range slider, color picker, and datetime-local.
• Added comprehensive styling options for form background, padding, border radius, spacing, labels, fields, and buttons.
• Implemented CSS Variables system for easier theming and customization.
• Added FontAwesome icon support for submit button with customizable icon options.
• Enhanced CAPTCHA with FontAwesome reload icon and improved readability.
• Redesigned Professional HTML Email Templates with modern structure and responsive design.
• Added automatic localhost detection to prevent email sending in development environments.
• Implemented secure file handling with protected storage directory and secure download handler via Joomla's built-in AJAX handler.
• Enhanced multiple instance support with proper session isolation and unique identifiers.
• Improved client-side validation with better error placement, error styling, and user feedback.
• Enhanced security with proper input sanitization, file validation, and secure file access.
• Updated to use modern Joomla APIs and coding standards.
• Improved code structure and performance optimization.

Version 1.7: 12 December 2023

• Support Joomla 5.
• No need for a Backward Compatibility Plugin.

Version 1.6: 10 February 2023

• Single file installation for both Joomla 3 and Joomla 4
• Remove jQuery loading in body

Version 1.5: 28 October 2021

• Supports Joomla version 4

Version 1.4: 18 June 2021

• Uses Joomla Sub Form for Fields
• Supports Multiple Instance
• Typography for Label fields
• Code Optimization

Version 1.3

• Fixed issue with form submission
• Fixed language issue.

Version 1.2

• Fixed form submission issue.
• Fixed jQuery related issues.
• CSS modifications has been done
• Joomla Update System Integrated