Joomla System - Voice Search Extension

Voice search isn’t just for Siri, Android, or Cortana anymore—big tech has been leveraging it for years. Now, with the maturing SpeechRecognition API, you can add this cutting-edge feature to your Joomla site! Imagine your users effortlessly searching your content with just their voice—simple, fast, and modern.

Joomla System - Voice Search Extension
Voice search isn’t just for Siri, Android, or Cortana anymore—big tech has been leveraging it for years. Now, with the maturing SpeechRecognition API, you can add this cutting-edge feature to your Joomla site! Imagine your users effortlessly searching your content with just their voice—simple, fast, and modern.

Why Voice Search?

With Chrome leading the pack (used by over 50% of web visitors) and solid support in Safari and Edge, this extension lets you tap into a huge audience. If your visitors use a compatible browser, they’ll spot a green microphone icon next to your search box—ready to listen.

Browser Compatibility

- Chrome: Full support (v25+)
- Chrome Android: Full support (v64+)
- Safari: Fully compatible
- Edge: Works great
- Firefox: Not supported (yet!)
- Opera: Compatibility unclear—testing hasn’t been successful
- Samsung Internet: Supported (v4+)

Most Chromium-based browsers do NOT support voice search, because that would require the browser manufacturer pay Google for access to their transcription API. This means browsers like Brave and Chromium report SpeechRecognition API compatibility, but don't really have it.

Browsers that are capable will see the button - browsers that aren't won't see it. Additionally, SpeechRecognition API ONLY works in HTTPS, so if you're not running SSL certificates on your site, this won't work.

Seamless Joomla Integration

This extension slots right into Joomla’s default search components:

- com_finder fields
- Additional fields defined by query selector

Want it somewhere else? You can easily configure it to target other input fields using CSS selectors—no coding required.

Features

- Automatically enhances Joomla’s built-in search fields
- Flexible configuration for custom input fields via CSS selectors
- Flexible customization for the record and recording states - button classes, icons, text visibility - all configurable.
- Simple setup, big impact

How to install Joomla System - Voice Search Extension

You can install Joomla System - Voice Search Extension via Joomla Installer.

Follow the steps below:

  1. Download the Joomla System - Voice Search Extension package from the official website.
  2. Login to your Joomla website's administrator dashboard.
  3. Go to the "Extensions" tab and select "Manage" from the drop-down menu.
  4. Click on the "Upload Package File" tab and select the Joomla System - Voice Search Extension package that you downloaded.
  5. Click the "Upload & Install" button to install the extension.
  6. You will see a confirmation message when the installation is complete.

That's it! You can now use Joomla System - Voice Search Extension on your Joomla website.

Joomla System - Voice Search Language Files

Is Joomla System - Voice Search not available in your language?

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Great news!

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Joomla System - Voice Search Extension Customization

Do you need Joomla System - Voice Search to do more than what it currently offers? Our expert team can help you extend or customize Joomla System - Voice Search to meet your specific needs and requirements.

At ExtensionPlazza, we specialize in Joomla extension development and customization, and we are committed to providing exceptional services to our clients. We have extensive experience working with Joomla and related technologies, and we can help you create a solution that is tailored to your unique business requirements.

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  • custom integration,
  • additional features,
  • or a complete overhaul of the extension
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Extension Specifications

Current Version
5.0.0
Created on
02 May 2018
Last updated on
20 March 2025
Compatibility
Joomla 3,50
Extension Type
Plugin
Free or Premium
Free Joomla Extension
Listed in
Joomla Site Search Extensions
Developed by
Michael Richey

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