Joomla 5.0 has arrived! After two years of hard work by dedicated volunteers, the Joomla! Project proudly presents the release of Joomla 5.0, alongside Joomla 4.4. This major upgrade is packed with exciting features, security enhancements, and code improvements to elevate your website and business. Let's explore what Joomla 5.0 has to offer.
What is Joomla 5?
Joomla 5.0 is not just a new version; it's a significant upgrade designed to help you grow and succeed, whether you're an individual, blogger, charity, web agency, or multinational corporation. It's built to meet modern requirements and enhance your online presence.
What's New in Joomla 5.0?
Joomla 5.0 introduces a range of exciting new features and improvements, including:
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Dark Mode in Administrator: A refined dark mode for both users and administrators, providing a sleek interface.
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Web Assets and Caching: Numerous enhancements to web asset caching for improved website performance.
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Schema.org Integration: Automatic activation of Schema.org data for better search engine optimization.
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Code Optimization: Automatic source code optimization for increased speed.
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PHP & Bootstrap Updates: Improved compatibility with PHP 8+ and an update to Bootstrap 5.3.2 for a contemporary experience.
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User Interface Enhancements: Improved dark mode for the Atum administrator template and a new Joomla modal window for select buttons, ensuring a smooth user experience.
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Tools & Plugins: Upgraded TinyMCE editor, improved image alignment features, and scheduler plugins for enhanced system performance.
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Media Management: AVIF support in the media manager and smart search indexing improvements.
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Menu Sorting: Customize your menu layout to suit your needs.
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Enhanced Security: Migrated events to their classes and removed no longer functional Recaptcha plugins for enhanced security.
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Modern Technologies: Restructured code for modern APIs and support for Web Asset Manager.
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Extensions & Compatibility: Joomla 5 introduces Fontawesome 6.4, Codemirror 6, and updated Webauthn Library.
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Cleaner Code Base: A focus on code cleanliness ensures efficient operation.
How to Download Joomla 5.0
You can download Joomla 5.0 from the official Downloads site. Whether you're installing Joomla for the first time or upgrading from a previous version, we have you covered.
Upgrading Your Site to Joomla 5.0
The good news is, upgrading from Joomla 4.4.x to Joomla 5.x is a straightforward process; it's an upgrade, not a migration. Joomla 4 extensions that are up-to-date will work seamlessly with Joomla 5, and others can work with the Backward Compatibility Plugin enabled. For detailed upgrade instructions, visit the Joomla 4.4.x to 5.x Planning and Upgrade Guide.
Note: We recommend testing the upgrade on a copy of your production site before proceeding.
Joomla 4.4 and Joomla 5.0
Joomla 4.4 may not introduce new features, but it is essential for upgrading from Joomla 4.x to Joomla 5.x. It streamlines the upgrade process, ensuring a smoother transition for your website.
Who is Joomla! for?
Joomla! caters to a diverse audience, including web agencies, businesses, online shops, bloggers, communities, NGOs, schools, charities, and governments. Built by dedicated volunteers who use it daily, Joomla is known for its security and robustness.
Support for Extension Developers
For extension developers, there's a growing manual dedicated to helping you adapt and maintain your extensions for Joomla 5.
Get Involved with Joomla Development
If you're passionate about contributing to Joomla, there are various ways to get involved, whether you're a coder, integrator, or user. Join the Joomla community on Mattermost, explore the available teams, or dive into the Joomla! Bug Squad to help with bug reports, coding, and testing. Your contribution can make a difference!
Joomla 5.0: A Result of Volunteer Efforts
Joomla 5.0 is the culmination of thousands of hours of work by dedicated volunteers. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to this release, making it a reality. Special mentions go to the individuals who tirelessly worked on this project.
Are you ready to experience the power of Joomla 5.0? Visit joomla.org/5 to learn more and join the celebration using the hashtag #Joomla5. Share the news and let the world know about Joomla 5.0's arrival!
