The Joomla Community proudly announces the release of Joomla 5.1.0 and Joomla 4.4.4, marking a significant achievement after six months of dedicated volunteer effort. Joomla 5.1.0 and Joomla 4.4.4 signify not just software updates but a testament to the strength and unity of the Joomla Community. Together, we continue to innovate and empower users worldwide.
What's New in Joomla 5.1.0?
Joomla 5.1.0 introduces a host of features aimed at enhancing your experience:
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Improved Security: With the implementation of TUF updater and SEO enhancements, Joomla 5.1.0 fortifies your website against vulnerabilities.
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Enhanced User Experience: Dark mode improvements, Welcome Tour, and guided tours ensure a seamless and intuitive user interface.
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Expanded Functionality: From regex validation for fields to support for schema.org types and CLI improvements, Joomla 5.1.0 empowers developers and site administrators alike.
Joomla 4.4.4: Streamlined Upgrades
While Joomla 4.4.4 doesn't introduce new features, it paves the way for a smoother transition to Joomla 5.x. It includes updates to facilitate the upgrade process, ensuring a hassle-free migration for users.
Seamless Upgrades to Joomla 5.1.0
Upgrading to Joomla 5.1.0 from Joomla 4.x is not a migration but a straightforward upgrade process. Most extensions will seamlessly transition, either with updated code or through the Backward Compatibility Plugin. Detailed upgrade instructions are available here.
Join the Joomla Community
The Joomla Community is more than just a CMS; it's a vibrant community of passionate individuals contributing to its growth. Whether you're a developer, designer, or user, there are numerous ways to get involved:
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Bug Squads and Development Teams: Join the Bug Squad or CMS Release Team to help improve Joomla's codebase and squash bugs.
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Documentation and Support: Contribute to Joomla's extensive documentation to aid users and fellow developers.
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Extension Development: Explore extension development and contribute to Joomla's ecosystem of plugins and modules.
Express Your Gratitude
As the Joomla Community celebrates this milestone, let's extend our gratitude to the dedicated volunteers who have made Joomla 5.1.0 and Joomla 4.4.4 possible. From developers to translators, each contribution has played a vital role in shaping these releases.
Get Involved
Visit the Downloads page to experience Joomla 5.1.0 firsthand or try it out hassle-free at launch.joomla.org. Explore the Joomla Extensions Directory to discover extensions compatible with Joomla 5.
Join us in spreading the word about Joomla 5.1.0 by using the hashtag #Joomla5 and sharing our release announcement with your network.
