# Web357 Framework for Joomla

> The free helper plugin that every Web357 Joomla extension needs, and the place where you enter your Web357 License Key for PRO updates.

- URL: https://www.web357.com/web357-framework-joomla-plugin
- Platform: Joomla
- Edition: Free
- Latest version: 2.0.3
- Compatibility: Joomla 3.x, Joomla 4.x, Joomla 5.x, Joomla 6.x
- Price: Free
- Changelog: https://www.web357.com/web357-framework-joomla-plugin/changelog
- Documentation: https://docs.web357.com/web357-framework-joomla-plugin/intro/
- Free download: https://app.web357.com/my-account/my-downloads?item=web357framework&redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.web357.com%2Fmy-account%2Fmy-downloads%3Fitem%3Dweb357framework
- Included in: [Joomla All Access Bundle](https://www.web357.com/joomla-bundle)

_A Web357 extension says it needs the Web357 Framework, or you want your PRO extensions to update from Joomla._

**Web357 Framework** is the free helper plugin that every Web357 Joomla extension runs on.

It also holds your Web357 License Key, so your PRO extensions can download their updates.

Free for Joomla 4, 5 and 6, and installed for you with every Web357 extension. PRO users enter their License Key here, as the [configuration guide](https://docs.web357.com/web357-framework-joomla-plugin/configuration/) explains.

## Features

### 🔑 One Place for Your License Key

**Enter your Web357 License Key once and update every PRO extension from Joomla.**

Paste the key from your Web357 account into the [API Key](https://docs.web357.com/web357-framework-joomla-plugin/configuration/#api-key) field. Each PRO extension on the site then downloads its updates with it.

- The key is checked against your account when you save
- Clear messages for an active, inactive or invalid key
- Connection details to send to your host if the check is blocked
- Free extensions do not need a key

![The System - Web357 Framework plugin settings in Joomla 6 with the API Key field and the Version Check message](https://www.web357.com/content/images/web357-framework-joomla-api-key.jpg)

## Good to know

- **🧩 Installed for You**: Every Web357 extension package includes the framework, so you rarely download it on its own.
- **🔄 Shared Parts, One Update**: Version checks, settings tabs and helper functions live here, so a fix reaches every Web357 extension at once.
- **🙈 Nothing on Your Pages**: The framework adds nothing that your visitors see. It works for the other Web357 extensions.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is the Web357 Framework free?

Yes. It is free and comes with every Web357 extension, free or PRO. Download it from this page if you need to reinstall it.

### Do I need it?

Yes, if you use any Web357 extension. Without it they show a warning instead of working, as the [FAQ](https://docs.web357.com/web357-framework-joomla-plugin/faq/#why-does-another-web357-extension-show-a-warning-that-the-web357-framework-is-missing-or-disabled) explains.

### Which Joomla versions are supported?

Joomla **4, 5 and 6**, as listed in the [requirements](https://docs.web357.com/web357-framework-joomla-plugin/installation/#requirements). The same package still installs on Joomla 3.

### Does the API Key unlock PRO features?

No. The key lets PRO extensions download their updates. PRO features come with the PRO package of each extension, as the [FAQ](https://docs.web357.com/web357-framework-joomla-plugin/faq/#i-entered-my-api-key-but-the-pro-feature-is-still-locked-why) explains.

## Documentation

- [Introduction](https://docs.web357.com/web357-framework-joomla-plugin/intro/)
- [Installation](https://docs.web357.com/web357-framework-joomla-plugin/installation/)
- [Configuration](https://docs.web357.com/web357-framework-joomla-plugin/configuration/)
- [FAQ](https://docs.web357.com/web357-framework-joomla-plugin/faq/)

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