Joomla! New Features
Automatic Joomla! Updates
With Joomla 5.1 we introduced TUF (The Update Framework) secure Joomla updates. With Joomla 5.4 (Kutegemea) and 6.0 (Kuimarisha) we are now introducing automatic Joomla Core updates!
Keep your website up to date automatically and securely!
Find automated update settings in the Joomla! Update configuration.
Cassiopeia Extended
Explore child templates with a new style that demonstrates advanced customisation features like font and colour modifications.
New Custom Fields
We have 2 new custom fields available in Joomla 6.
- There is a new “notes” field that lets you add “notes” in between your custom fields or in your article. This can be very useful to add extra instructions between your custom fields to help guide your users.
- We now also have a “numbers” custom field that lets you display a number with optional currency formatting options.
Extended Versioning
Joomla's versioning system has been enhanced to include custom fields, tags and categories, allowing all content changes to be tracked, compared and restored.
More Updates
- CSS transitions in Atum & Cassiopeia
- Featured articles are now sharing the Article's Manager view
- Media manager thumbnails for any file type
- Language file caching
- Compatibility plugin for Joomla 6.0 migration
- New Date and Datetime fields
- Code cleanups
- Dependencies updated
- Better content editing with TinyMCE 8.0.1
Joomla! Key Features
FAST
& MODERN
You can have blazing-fast website performance from the start, ensuring optimal user experiences and swift page loads.
Painless Content Editing
Editing from the front end or back end is quick and easy, with keyboard shortcuts and fast load times. Plus, you can take advantage of batch editing to manage multiple items at once.
Fast Loading Templates
Our default templates score 100% on core web vitals out-of-the-box. Using a different template? Our Web Asset Manager helps developers load files only when they need them.
Flexible Cache Management
Speed up your site even more by enabling site and page caching, with different levels to help suit your needs. You can even exclude specific pages or modules if they need to be updated in real-time.
CDN Ready
Taking it further with a CDN or load balancer? No problem—there are settings to help optimize the way Joomla interacts with your CDN.
EXTENDABLE
& POWERFUL
Your site can grow with your needs. With Joomla extensions and templates, you can scale from simple blogs to intricate e-commerce platforms.
Multilingual Ready
Seamlessly go multilingual with Joomla CMS, which offers over 70 ready-to-use translation packs right from the start!
Scalable
No need to worry about growing. Joomla offers unparalleled scalability, adapting effortlessly to small sites and expansive platforms.
SEO Tools
You will welcome many new visitors to your site thanks to Joomla's robust built-in SEO capabilities, which are ready and optimised from the outset.
Custom Fields and Data
Keep your content organized and specific to your site's needs! Available by default in core content components and also supported by many 3rd party extensions.
ACCESSIBILITY
& USABILITY
Joomla is built to be accessible—our default templates proudly align with W3C Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA compliance.
Responsive
Enjoy a flawless browsing experience with Joomla's fully responsive design that adapts seamlessly to any device and modern browser.
WCAG Compliant
We are proud that our default templates are compatible with WCAG 2.2 AA level standards, out of the box.
Built In Accessibility Tools
Quick navigation, skip links, and accessibility testing is all built in from the start. Accessibility isn't a checklist, it's an ongoing effort—and with Joomla, it's easy to maintain the accessibility of your content as you go.
ENHANCED
SECURITY
Combine robust security with maximum performance! Guaranteeing a smooth experience while effectively warding off online threats.
Multi-factor Authentication
Joomla has built in support for multi-factor authentication and passwordless login, making it easy for users to keep their accounts secured.
User Management and Permissions
Take full control over user management with Joomla's advanced user management. Easily organise and control site users and groups.
State-of-the-Art Code
Joomla 6 has gone through intense refactoring to take advantage of modern PHP features and best practices.
Supported by Security Experts
Our volunteer Security Strike Team is at the ready, with robust processes to act fast in case of a potential vulnerability.
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