Accessible Visual Module Position Finder for Joomla Administrator
Find, search, preview and select Joomla module positions directly from the module edit screen.
Joomla 6.1+ • PHP 8.3+ • Atum Compatible • No Core Hacks
JT Position Finder is a lightweight Joomla administrator plugin that improves the module position selection workflow.
When editing a Joomla module, finding the correct template position can be time-consuming, especially on websites with multiple templates, many module positions or complex layouts.
JT Position Finder adds a visual Find position helper directly below the native Joomla module position field. Administrators can search, preview and select available template module positions from an accessible modal interface.
The plugin keeps Joomla’s original module position field intact. It does not replace Joomla core behavior, does not modify administrator template files and does not change Bootstrap or template assets.
Current stable version:
v1.0.4
Installable package:
plg_system_jtpositionfinder_v1.0.4.zip
Download the latest installable package from:
Version 1.0.4 improves the template search experience and makes the module position selection workflow clearer when multiple Joomla templates or template styles contain similar names.
This update was based on real-world feedback about searching for Cassiopeia when another template group such as Cassiopeia Extended is also available.
- Improved search ranking for template groups
- Exact template element matches are prioritized before partial matches
- Searching for
Cassiopeiashould show the Cassiopeia group before Cassiopeia Extended - Added visible template element badges, such as
cassiopeiaorcassiopeia_extended - Changed the
Selectedlabel toCurrent value - Improved wording to clarify that Joomla stores the module position value, not the template group
- Updated search placeholder text
- Updated modal description text
- Updated English and Turkish language strings
- Updated package metadata to version
1.0.4 - Updated Joomla update server metadata
View demo screenshots here:
- Visual module position finder for Joomla Administrator
- Adds a Find position button to the module edit screen
- Search module positions by template or position name
- Lists available positions grouped by template
- Shows used and unused position indicators
- Supports custom position values
- Works directly inside the native Joomla module edit screen
- Compatible with Joomla Administrator light mode
- Compatible with Joomla Administrator dark mode
- Designed for the Atum administrator template
- Keyboard-friendly modal behavior
- ESC key support
- Focus-friendly interface
- Screen-reader friendly modal structure
- Clear Current value indicator for the stored module position value
- Improved template group identification with element badges
- Multilingual ready
- English and Turkish language files included
- Joomla Web Asset Manager based
- No Joomla core modifications
- No Atum administrator template modifications
- No Bootstrap core modifications
- No frontend template modifications
- No external CSS framework
- No CDN dependency
Joomla module positions are powerful, but selecting the correct position can be difficult when working with multiple templates or complex layouts.
Normally, administrators may need to remember position names, check template documentation or inspect template files.
JT Position Finder solves this by making module positions visible, searchable and selectable directly inside the administrator module edit screen.
It focuses on one clear purpose:
Make Joomla module position selection easier, faster and more accessible while preserving Joomla’s native architecture.
JT Position Finder selects the value stored in Joomla’s module position field.
Joomla stores the module position name, for example:
banner
footer
menu
sidebar-right
It does not store the template group from which the position was selected.
If two templates contain the same position name, the same value may appear under more than one template group. In that case, the Current value label means that the listed position name matches the value currently stored in the Joomla module position field.
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Download the latest installable package from GitHub Releases:
plg_system_jtpositionfinder_v1.0.4.zip -
Open Joomla Administrator.
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Go to:
System → Install Extensions -
Upload and install the package.
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Go to:
System → Plugins -
Search for:
System - JT Position Finder -
Enable the plugin.
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Open:
Content → Site Modules -
Create or edit a module.
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Use the Find position button below the Position field.
- JT Position Finder loads only in the Joomla Administrator module edit screen.
- It detects the native Joomla module position field.
- It adds a Find position helper button below the field.
- When clicked, an accessible modal opens.
- Available template positions are displayed and searchable.
- The selected position is inserted into the original Joomla module position field.
The original Joomla field remains available and unchanged.
To verify the improved search behavior in v1.0.4:
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Install or update to
v1.0.4. -
Open Joomla Administrator.
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Go to Content → Site Modules.
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Create or edit a module.
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Click Find position.
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Search for:
Cassiopeia
Expected behavior:
Cassiopeia should appear before Cassiopeia Extended when the exact template element matches.
| Requirement | Status |
|---|---|
| Joomla 6.1+ | Supported |
| PHP 8.3+ | Supported |
| Joomla Administrator | Supported |
| Atum Administrator Template | Supported |
| Light Mode | Supported |
| Dark Mode | Supported |
| Web Asset Manager | Used |
| System Plugin | Yes |
| Joomla Core Hacks | No |
| Bootstrap Core Changes | No |
| External CDN | No |
Accessibility is an important part of JT Position Finder.
The modal interface is designed to support a better administrator workflow with:
- Keyboard navigation
- ESC close behavior
- Focus handling
- Clear button labels
- Screen-reader friendly modal structure
- Searchable position list
- Readable usage indicators
This makes the extension useful for developers, site builders, agencies, administrators and users who manage complex Joomla module layouts.
JT Position Finder works naturally with Joomla Administrator light and dark modes.
The plugin does not add a custom CSS framework and does not override Atum or Bootstrap core styling.
It uses Joomla administrator interface conventions and Bootstrap-compatible markup to keep the experience familiar and consistent.
JT Position Finder does not modify:
- Joomla core files
- Joomla administrator template files
- Atum files
- Bootstrap files
- Frontend template files
- Module files
The plugin works through Joomla’s extension system and Joomla Web Asset Manager.
JT Position Finder is useful for:
- Joomla site builders
- Template developers
- Web agencies
- Joomla administrators
- Multilingual websites
- Complex module layouts
- Sites using many module positions
- Users who want a faster module editing workflow
- Users who prefer a visual and searchable position selector
JT-Position-Finder/
├── plg_system_jtpositionfinder.xml
├── README.md
├── CHANGELOG.md
├── CONTRIBUTING.md
├── SECURITY.md
├── LICENSE.txt
├── services/
│ └── provider.php
├── src/
│ └── Extension/
│ └── Jtpositionfinder.php
├── language/
│ ├── en-GB/
│ │ ├── plg_system_jtpositionfinder.ini
│ │ └── plg_system_jtpositionfinder.sys.ini
│ └── tr-TR/
│ ├── plg_system_jtpositionfinder.ini
│ └── plg_system_jtpositionfinder.sys.ini
├── media/
│ ├── joomla.asset.json
│ └── js/
│ └── jt-position-finder.js
├── updates/
│ ├── update.xml
│ └── changelog.xml
└── docs/
└── demo/
├── README.md
└── images/
├── jt_admin_module_find_button.png
├── jt_admin_module_find_button_dark.png
├── jt_admin_module_modal.png
└── jt_admin_module_modal_dark.png
Installable ZIP packages are published under GitHub Releases.
The repository contains the source files, update server metadata and documentation.
Download the latest installable package from:
Package name:
plg_system_jtpositionfinder_v1.0.4.zip
JT Position Finder includes Joomla update server metadata.
Update files are stored in:
updates/update.xml
updates/changelog.xml
These files are used by the Joomla Update System to detect and install extension updates.
Included language files:
English: en-GB
Turkish: tr-TR
Language files are stored in:
language/en-GB/
language/tr-TR/
JT Position Finder is an administrator plugin and follows a minimal, core-safe approach.
The extension does not:
- Modify Joomla core files
- Modify administrator template files
- Modify Bootstrap files
- Load external JavaScript from a CDN
- Use encrypted or obfuscated code
- Store sensitive user data
- Expose unnecessary public endpoints
Please report security issues privately. See:
Contributions are welcome.
Before submitting changes, please make sure they follow the project goals:
- Keep the extension lightweight
- Preserve Joomla core compatibility
- Keep the interface accessible
- Avoid unnecessary dependencies
- Do not modify Joomla core, Atum, Bootstrap or template files
- Keep language strings in language files
- Use Joomla APIs and Web Asset Manager where possible
See:
See:
JoomTheme
- Website: https://www.joomtheme.com
- GitHub: JoomTheme
- Repository: JT Position Finder
- Demo Screenshots: docs/demo
- Releases: GitHub Releases
- JoomTheme: https://www.joomtheme.com
JT Position Finder is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2 or later.
See:
JT Position Finder
Accessible module position selection for Joomla Administrator.