ahsimple - the simple Joomla! template was created as a programming exercise.
The clean and simple Joomla! template enables a quick and efficient start on the Internet, as the layout is largely predefined.
Colors, images, logos, and content can be easily customized to suit individual needs. It works entirely without third-party elements such as page builders, relying instead on Joomla!'s native features to ensure a streamlined and stable user experience.
The template is built with clean, lightweight code optimized for fast loading times and maximum performance. It fully supports the Joomla! update system, for long-term compatibility and ease of maintenance.
The layout remains consistent across desktop and mobile devices, which significantly accelerates the initial setup - there’s no need to manage or adapt separate views.
Furthermore, the template does not load any external resources such as third-party fonts; all assets remain local. This avoids unintended data transfers to external servers and helps minimize potential privacy concerns under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Please note that this privacy-friendly setup applies solely to the template itself - any additional extensions or custom implementations must be carefully reviewed to ensure they do not introduce external data sources).
- ⚡ Fast loading times thanks to lean and efficient design
- 🧼 Clean, maintainable code for long-term stability and performance
- 🧩 Clearly defined module positions for header, menu, pathway, footer, and multilingual support
- 🎛️ Flexible configuration via Joomla! backend: adjust layout width, backgrounds, header options, font sizes, and image settings without touching code
- ♿ Accessibility-ready with semantic region definitions in the template markup
- 🛠️ Custom code fields: Easily add your own CSS, meta head entries, or scripts before the
</body>- all update-safe and directly in the template settings - 🚫 No page builders used: Uses only native Joomla! features
- 🎨 Built on Joomla!'s native Bootstrap CSS framework
- ✨ Font Awesome support included for easy icon integration
Taken from live Example Dentist (see below)
The screenshot below shows a part of the available configuration options. Please note that this is only a small excerpt - many more settings are available to fine-tune layout, design, and functionality directly within the Joomla! administrator interface.
Live Example 1 Dentist, german language
Live Example 2 Lawyer, german language
Live Example 3 my website, multilanguage
The template is also available as a service including installation and setup here
A shot installation video in german language can be found here: https://www.andrehotzler.de/en/projects/ahsimple-the-simple-joomla-template.html
This template contains modified Joomla overrides (in "html" folder). Joomla! is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2 or later.
This template is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2.0 or later. See https://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html
I am notnot affiliated with or endorsed by the Joomla Project or Open Source Matters.
Credits for example screenshot "frontend":
Logo lawyer: istockphoto / amsterdam
Lawyer: istockphoto / StefaNikolic
Background Lawyer: istockphoto / Chinnapong