RSSearch! for K2 component

The RSSearch! for K2! plugin allows you to expand the search radius to include information from K2. This plugin is available for Joomla! 2.5 and 3.x.



Step 1: Installing the plugin


This is done by the standard procedure required for installing any Joomla! extension:


  • Head to Extensions >> Extension Manager >> Install
  • Browse for the installation package
  • Click on Upload & Install

Step 2: Configuration


To configure the plugin, head to Components >> RSSearch! and click on RSSearch! Plugins in the dashboard. As an alternative, you can look for the plugin in Extensions >> Plugin Managers and edit it.


The following configuration parameters are available:


  • Order By: the results will can be sorted by the following criteria: Title / Hits / Ordering / Created date
  • Ascending/Descending: sort the results ascending or descending
  • Search in: Items / Categories
  • Categories: what K2 categories should be included in the search radius
  • Itemid: provide the id of an K2 menu item that includes a K2 items listing, so that the module inherits that menu item's ordering settings

Important: Make sure to publish the plugin after installing it.


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