Search for the renderPhocaDownload() function (usually around line 41). It typically looks like this:
Removing the "Powered by Phoca Download" footer from your Joomla 3 site can be done through a simple code modification or by following the developer's official recommendation. While the extension is free and open-source, developers often include these links to help grow their project.
Navigate to: /administrator/components/com_phocadownload/libraries/phocadownload/render/ . Open the file for editing. remove powered by phoca download joomla 3
Whenever you update the Phoca Download component, these files will likely be replaced, and the "Powered by" link will reappear. You will need to re-apply these steps after every update.
public static function renderPhocaDownload() { /* return ' Po' .'wered by Phoca Down'.'load '; */ } Use code with caution. You will need to re-apply these steps after every update
Navigate to: /administrator/components/com_phocadownload/helpers/ . Open . Find the getF() function: public function getF() { return '...'; } Use code with caution. Change it to return an empty string: public function getF() { return ''; } Use code with caution. Important Considerations
In some versions of Phoca Download for Joomla 3, you may also need to check the helper files. Step 1: Edit renderfront.php
If you prefer to edit the files manually, you will need to modify the component's core libraries. Always before making these changes, as they may be overwritten during future updates. Step 1: Edit renderfront.php