Quick Group Changer
Automatically assign Joomla users to different user groups
Automatically change the group assignment of selected Joomla users after a defined period or when specific events occur. The Pro Version can also automatically block matching user accounts.
Try it for free or get the Pro Version for €19 per year
Automatically manage user group assignments in Joomla
Users often need to be assigned to a different Joomla user group after a specific period or event.
Quick Group Changer automates this process. You define which users should be processed, which groups they should be removed from and which new groups they should be assigned to.
Backend logins, manual execution and other available events can be used as triggers.
The Pro Version can also automatically block users after a defined period and send individual notifications.
Automatically adjust Joomla user groups
Quick Group Changer is designed for clearly defined changes within Joomla user management.
Time-limited memberships
Automatically move users to another user group when their membership expires.
Temporary access rights
Automatically remove time-limited permissions after the defined period.
Membership areas
Assign users to a new membership or status group after a defined event.
Block inactive users
Automatically block user accounts when they meet the conditions you define.
Reduce permissions
Remove users from a privileged group and assign them to a more restricted group.
Recurring administration
Automate group changes that would otherwise need to be performed manually on a regular basis.
Define source and destination groups directly
Quick Group Changer is configured entirely through the Joomla plugin manager.
You choose which user groups should be checked, which groups users should be removed from and which new groups they should be assigned to.
- Select source groups
- Define destination groups
- Configure multiple changes
- Run manually or automatically
- No Joomla core modifications
Configure triggers, account blocking and notifications
Decide which event should trigger the configured group changes.
The Pro Version offers additional settings for automatically blocking user accounts and sending individually written email notifications.
Set up automatic group changes in just a few steps
The entire configuration is completed in the Joomla backend.
After setup, the plugin checks user accounts and performs the configured group changes automatically.
Install Quick Group Changer through the Joomla extension manager.
Define the current and new user groups.
Decide when user accounts should be checked and group changes performed.
Enable the plugin and let it perform the configured group changes automatically.
Less manual work when managing user groups
Quick Group Changer automates recurring changes to your Joomla users’ group assignments.
Automatic changes
Users are automatically assigned to the desired groups.
Flexible group selection
Define which groups users should be removed from and which groups they should be assigned to.
Different triggers
Perform changes for selected events or execute them manually.
Automatic blocking
Automatically block matching user accounts in the Pro Version.
Email notifications
Inform users and administrators about completed changes.
Activity log
Keep track of completed group changes and activities.
Quick Group Changer features
The Pro Version extends the basic group change functionality with additional automation, blocking and email features.
Change group assignments
Automatically moves users between selected Joomla user groups.
Multiple elements
Configure multiple group changes within the plugin.
Select triggers
Define which event should execute the configured change.
Block users
Automatically blocks matching user accounts in the Pro Version.
Custom emails
Use your own text, HTML content and placeholders in the Pro Version.
Activity log
Records completed changes for later review.
Choose the version that fits your needs
Use the Free Version for basic group changes or choose the Pro Version for additional features, updates and premium support.
Advanced user management with Smart User Manager
Quick Group Changer is the simple solution for automatically assigning users to different groups or blocking matching user accounts.
If you need multiple independent rules, combinable conditions, additional actions, multilingual email templates, logs or targeted exclusions, Smart User Manager offers significantly more flexibility.
- Create multiple independent rules
- Combine conditions flexibly
- Notify, block or delete users
- Use multilingual email templates
- Simulation mode and detailed logs
- Exclude individual users and user groups
System requirements
Before installation, check whether your website meets the required conditions.
Download Quick Group Changer for free
Use basic automatic group changes free of charge on your Joomla website.
Free Version for basic changes to Joomla user groups.
Download Free VersionIncluded in the Free Version
- Free plugin version
- Automatic group assignments
- Up to three configurable elements
- Manual and automatic execution
- Email notifications
- Updates for the Free Version
- Usage under the GNU/GPL
More options for automatic group changes
Use unlimited elements, automatic account blocking, custom emails, updates and premium support.
All features, updates and premium support for one year.
Buy Pro VersionIncluded in the Pro Version
- All Pro Version features
- Unlimited configurable elements
- Additional triggers and settings
- Automatic blocking of user accounts
- Custom email text and placeholders
- HTML emails
- One year of downloads and updates
- One year of premium support
Questions and answers
What does Quick Group Changer do?
The plugin automatically changes the group assignment of selected Joomla users. Users can be removed from existing groups and assigned to new groups.
Can I change multiple groups at the same time?
Yes. You can define which groups a user should be removed from and which groups the user should be assigned to afterwards.
When are group changes performed?
Changes can be performed automatically or manually, depending on the selected trigger settings.
Can users be blocked automatically?
Yes. The Pro Version can automatically block matching user accounts.
Are users notified about group changes?
The plugin can send email notifications to users and administrators. The Pro Version also supports custom email text, placeholders and HTML content.
What is the difference between Quick Group Changer and Smart User Manager?
Quick Group Changer focuses on automatic changes to group assignments and optional account blocking.
Smart User Manager supports multiple independent rules, combinable conditions, additional user actions, multilingual email templates, logs and extensive protection mechanisms.
What is the difference between the Free and Pro Versions?
The Free Version supports basic group changes with a limited number of elements.
The Pro Version offers unlimited elements, automatic account blocking, additional triggers, custom email text, HTML emails and premium support.
Can I use the extension on multiple websites?
Yes. Under the GNU/GPL, the extension may be installed on any number of websites. Downloads, updates and premium support are available with an active Pro license.
Version history
First release of the Pro Version on January 5, 2024.
First release of the Free Version on January 5, 2024.
Automatically change Joomla user groups
Save time managing users and automate recurring changes to group assignments.