K2

K2 is a powerful Joomla content construction kit (CCK) extension that enables the creation of complex content types beyond standard articles. It provides additional fields, categories, taxonomies, and layout options for building sophisticated content structures. K2 includes features like item ratings, comments, tags, image galleries, and media attachments out of the box. The extension offers flexible templating with support for custom layouts and overrides for complete design control. It provides enhanced user management with author profiles, item permissions, and contributor workflows. K2 includes built-in SEO features, social sharing integration, and microdata support. The extension is widely used in Joomla sites requiring magazine-style layouts, directories, portfolios, and complex content hierarchies.