How to add Donation Form to a Joomla website

Embed Donation Form on Joomla

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Create a Donation Form extension for Joomla on Common Ninja

First, create a Joomla Donation Form extension on Common Ninja. On the extensions catalog, find the Donation Form and enter the Editor.

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Save the Donation Form extension

When you're done creating the Donation Form extension, click on the Save Changes button at the right top corner of the editor. If you don't have an account on Common Ninja, you'll have to register first.

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Copy the Donation Form Embed Code

When you're ready to add the Donation Form extension to your Joomla website, click the Add To Website button at the top bar of the Editor. On the window that opens, click the Copy Icon to copy the extension embed code. In the next steps, you will paste this code into your Joomla website.

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Paste the code to your Joomla website’s HTML field.

Next, go to your Joomla website editor and find the HTML field. It is most likely in the form of an HTML/Code widget or module which you can find on the Joomla’s editor. Add it to your page, and paste the Donation Form Embed Code you’ve copied before to the HTML field. Save and update, and that’s it, you should have Common Ninja’s Donation Form extension on your Joomla website.

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Alternative Method 1: Through the HTML option in the text’s editing area.

If you can't find the HTML/Code widget or module, there's another way to put Common Ninja’s Donation Form extension on your Joomla extension. You can just add the code to a special HTML section in the text editor.

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Alternative Method 2: Add it directly to your Joomla website’s HTML code.

If you're having trouble finding a widget or a special part in your text editor where you can add the Embed Code, you can try a different way to add the Donation Form extension to your Joomla website. You can do this by putting it straight into your Joomla website's HTML code.

Why Use This Widget

Use the Donation Form widget when you rely on contributions and want to make giving simple, safe, and well structured. A dedicated form lets donors choose amounts, enter details, and pay through trusted providers like Stripe or PayPal without leaving your site. This reduces friction at the exact moment of intent, which can increase total donations. It is essential for nonprofits, community initiatives, churches, creators, and campaigns raising funds for specific causes. Clear design helps donors understand where money goes and builds confidence that their payment is secure. With optional fields and confirmation flows, you can collect useful context while keeping the experience fast. A strong donation form turns support into action and helps you grow a reliable donor base.

This tutorial was written by the Common Ninja product team, creators of interactive, no-code widgets for Joomla website. Common Ninja helps over 500,000 users build engaging online experiences without coding.