Joomla - Article Posting Quota

Control how many articles users can submit within a defined time period.

Extension Type

Component + Plugin

Compatible With

Joomla 4 / Joomla 5

Description

Article Posting Quota helps administrators manage and restrict how many articles users can create within a specific time frame.

This extension is ideal for:

✔ Membership websites
✔ Multi-author blogs
✔ Community portals
✔ Educational platforms
✔ Submission-based sites

You can define article posting limits based on:

• Individual Users
• User Groups
• Access Levels

🚦 Key Features

✅ Limit article creation per user
✅ Limit based on user groups
✅ Limit based on access levels
✅ Flexible reset period (e.g., 3 articles per 7 days)
✅ Automatic counter reset after period ends
✅ Option for permanent limits (no reset)
✅ Works seamlessly with Joomla article submission
✅ Lightweight & performance-friendly

⏱ Reset Period Logic

Administrators can define:

Example:
Allow users to submit 3 articles every 7 days

After 7 days → Counter resets automatically.

Special Mode (Reset Period = 0):
• No automatic reset
• User can only post assigned number once
• Ideal for lifetime submission limits

🎯 Use Cases

✔ Limit guest authors
✔ Control spam submissions
✔ Manage contributor activity
✔ Enforce subscription-tier content rules
✔ Restrict trial users

⚙ Technical Details

• Extension includes Component & Plugin
• Joomla native article integration
• No core hacks
• Joomla ACL compatible

Support

Documentation & updates included.