Install the plugin

Before installation please check that the below system requirements are met. You can ask your webhoster if the server you are working on supports them. You can also find the information in the Joomla! backend under System > System information.

General requirements

• Joomla! 4.x (latest versions)

• Hikashop version 2.5 or later

• Yootheme Widgetkit version 2.5 or later

• PHP 5.2 or higher

You can still download Hikashop Widgetkit plugin for Joomla 3.x (this version will not have the latest features)

Support for Joomla! 3.10 will end August 2023.

Preparations

• Create a full backup of the website. You can use Akeeba Backup to create a quick one

• Upgrade to the latest version of Joomla!

• Install Hikashop

• Install Widgetkit

Installation (upload & install)

The installation of our extensions is done with the Joomla! installer. Anyone that is already using Joomla! shouldn't have any problem, for those that are somewhat new in Joomla! we'll explain the steps required to make the installation of the extensions in your website.

1) After downloading the installation file from our website, go to your Joomla! administration and go to System > Install > Extensions

2) Then select the file in the tab Upload Package File, after a few moments you'll get a message saying the extension is installed.

3) Go to Extensions » Extension Manager, find the Hikashop Widgetkit plugin (System - Widgetkit Hikashop) and set the plugin to Published

Now you're ready to start using our extension!