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Joomla 5 Full Package 5.4.0

  • Category: Joomla
  • Version: 5.4.0
  • Date:
  • Download type: Free
  • Compatibility: J5
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Added automated Joomla core updates.
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Added the Joomla automated update client.
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Added automated update notifications and configuration information.
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Added an automated update status icon to the administrator dashboard.
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Added an option to disable automated updates during Joomla installation.
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Added selection of user groups that receive automated update notifications.
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Automated update notifications can now be sent to all Super Users.
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Added plugin events for integration with the automated update system.
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Added pre-update checks for Joomla 6 backward compatibility plugins.
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Added and enabled the Joomla 6 backward compatibility plugin.
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Added a link to the System Maintenance Database page from the pre-update check.
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Added a link to Mail Templates from the update notification.
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Added support for a custom registration link in the Users component login menu item.
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Added a None author filter to find articles associated with deleted users.
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Added a None tag filter to find articles without tags.
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Added a None tag filter to the Contacts component.
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Added a None tag filter to the News Feeds component.
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Added a None tag filter to category lists.
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Fields without an assigned field group now display None.
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User notes associated with deleted users now display None.
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Added a checked-out filter to the Article Manager and API.
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Added a year sort order parameter for archived articles.
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Added an H6 article title heading option to the articles module.
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The Show Article Images option is now available when intro text is truncated.
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Added start and end dates for featured articles.
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Added GitHub Codespaces support for Joomla development and testing.
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Added a settings icon to the debug plugin.
Change
Prepared Joomla 5.4 as the bridge release for upgrading to Joomla 6.
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Refactored component and Joomla CMS table classes to use the modern architecture.
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Converted the random image, menu, latest articles, users online, logged-in users, privacy dashboard, Smart Search and login modules to service providers.
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Extended the deprecation period for plugin listener registration methods to Joomla 7.
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Extended the deprecation period for plugin events, editors and CAPTCHA integrations to Joomla 7.
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Extended the deprecation period for JLoader::register() from Joomla 6 to Joomla 7.
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Deprecated the app property in FieldsPlugin.
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Deprecated legacy Universal Content Model code.
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Changed administrator views to use exceptions instead of legacy error handling.
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Renamed the table event from onBeforeDelete to onTableBeforeDelete.
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Replaced DatabaseQuery::castAsChar() with castAs().
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Updated Composer and NPM dependencies.
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Updated joomla/filesystem to version 3.2.0.
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Updated GitHub Actions workflow versions to version 5.
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Updated the What's New tour image.
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Updated system information in the administrator interface.
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Updated documentation for Joomla developers.
Fixed
Fixed the article author filter.
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Fixed the display of deleted users in user notes.
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Improved the display of fields without an assigned field group.
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Improved tag error messages.
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Fixed tooltip widths.
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Improved the media deletion confirmation message.
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Added modern error handling through the shouldUseException() method.
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Fixed the handling of responses from the automated update server.
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Improved the automated update experience on local websites.
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Improved automated update download logging.
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Fixed the display of the automated update registration state on new installations.
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Corrected Joomla Update API status codes when automated updates are disabled.
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Version information for potential downgrades is now skipped by TUF.
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Converted the TUF update information URL to the legacy-compatible format.
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Database update scripts no longer insert duplicate records when run multiple times.
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Fixed the minimum required PHP version shown by the pre-update check.
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Fixed the user registration error notification.
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Cache subfolders are now included correctly in Clear Cache statistics.
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Optimised the Smart Search module.
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Fixed TinyMCE filters.
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Fixed the default TinyMCE upload folder.
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The Model\AfterCleanCacheEvent class is no longer forced for onContentCleanCache events.
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Fixed the Schema.org system plugin handling of the content deletion event.
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Reverted a backward-incompatible change in AbstractView::get().
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Fixed deprecated direct access to model state properties.
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Fixed deprecated direct model state access in the Content component ArchiveModel.
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Fixed menuType table instantiation by using the database from the dependency container.
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Fixed unlocked and potentially uninstalled core plugins on new installations and updates.
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Fixed custom field menu items in administrator presets.
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Fixed the administrator menu item for the custom fields list.
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Fixed the administrator menu item for listing all field groups.
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Automated update notification emails now use the correct language.
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Improved the update notification code.
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Fixed the alphabetical order of automated update language strings in the installer.
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Fixed the alphabetical order of language strings in the installation joomla.ini file.
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Fixed a deprecated build-script variable to allow Joomla to be built with Node.js 24.
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Improved accessibility in the Joomla statistics plugin.
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Fixed deprecated cookie setter method calls.
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Removed deprecated AbstractView::get() calls from layouts.
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Fixed language string naming conventions.
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Fixed typographical errors in actions and language strings.
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Fixed the custom logging configuration description.
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Moved the multilingual associations alert to a more appropriate location.
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Removed unused CSS from the articles module.
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Improved PHPStan configuration for deprecated database interface errors.
Remove
Removed deprecated Joomla core constants.
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Removed LegacyPropertyManagementTrait calls from the User class.
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Removed the deprecated dispatcher from plugin constructors.
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Removed legacy HTTP response handling code.
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Removed duplicate language strings.
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Removed outdated FOF references from code comments.
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Removed unnecessary boolean expressions.
Note
Joomla 5.4.0 is a minor release in the Joomla 5 series.
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Joomla 5.4.0 was released on 14 October 2025 together with Joomla 6.0.0.
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Joomla 5.4 is the bridge release for upgrading existing Joomla 5 websites to Joomla 6.
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Installed extensions and templates should be checked for compatibility before upgrading to Joomla 6.
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A complete backup of the website files and database is recommended before updating.
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The update should be tested on a copy of the production website before deployment.
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Websites running Joomla 4 should be updated from the latest Joomla 4.4 release.
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Оксана Сусоева
Our acquaintance with the Joomla Center team didn't start out well—my cattery's website was hacked. Anton from the Joomla Center team quickly provided first aid in protecting my site. After that, we continued our collaboration as planned: the team seamlessly updated the site to the latest version of Joomla—without data loss and preserving the entire structure and content. I'd especially like to highlight the setup of the new JT ArticleX PRO module.
I recommend Joomla Center to anyone looking for help and support with the Joomla CMS. Thank you for your professionalism and prompt response!
Sincerely,
Oksana, Noble Birth British Shorthair Cattery
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Solnyshko
You guys are the best. You're always there to help and solve any problem. Today, a cybersecurity information site was down. Anton solved the problem in a couple of hours. Great job. I highly recommend you!!!
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Alex DROP
He's an excellent specialist, responsive and attentive to detail. I'm very glad I found his website and turned to him for help. I'm very grateful for the results.
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Ivan Petrov
What I love about working with the guys at Joomla Center, besides their excellent knowledge of their craft, is their patience and politeness. No irritation at stupid questions, no arrogance, no eye-rolling, no heavy sighs. On the contrary, they explain things very politely and clearly, give recommendations, do things quickly and competently, and if something goes wrong, they'll fix it just as quickly. Five stars on all counts! As they say now, I'm hooked!
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kennel avanzar
I want to express my sincere gratitude to the Joomla Center team for their professional assistance!

After my site was hacked, their specialists quickly identified and eliminated all the consequences of the attack, patched vulnerabilities, updated the software, and restored the site to its original state. I was especially pleased that the work was not only done efficiently but also with detailed explanations of all the steps taken.

After the work, the site has become noticeably faster, more stable, and easier to manage. Now I can safely do my job without worrying about the site's security.

I would also like to highlight the high level of competence, responsibility, and attentive attitude toward the client. It's rare to find specialists who are so deeply versed in their field and truly committed to the outcome.

I recommend Joomla Center to anyone who values ​​professionalism, reliability, and high-quality technical support. Thank you for the excellent work!
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Дмитрий Осипов
It's a pleasure working with them. They do the job quickly and well, and they don't charge extra. I'll work with them again.
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Дикая Вода
I'm very pleased with Joomla Center and highly recommend it. They work quickly, efficiently, and politely. All Joomla-related issues have become easy to resolve. Communication with Ant is pleasant.
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Arina Tsvetkova
A huge thank you to the Joomla Training Center and Anton personally for their professionalism, kindness, and patience! He did everything perfectly, offering advice, delving into the problem, and solving it. He showed how to work with it and what to do to someone who had previously been clueless. He wasn't looking for profit, but rather striving to do what was best for the client. For that, I have enormous respect and thank you!
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Michael Kadykov
The main advantages: competence, friendliness, and personalized approach. I haven't encountered any disadvantages. A huge thank you to Anton for his prompt and professional assistance!
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Nataly
A huge thank you to Joomla Center and Anton personally! I'm amazed not only by their professionalism but also by their rare generosity and patience. Anton solved a problem I'd been struggling with for months in a very short time, and even provided me, a rusty samovar not even a teapot, with detailed and accessible advice, all for free. Our internet radio project is entirely volunteer-based and socially supportive. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Anton, and on behalf of our listeners!
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Help The Children SKD
We thank the Joomla Center team for their professionalism, the excellently crafted training course, and their ongoing support.
Special thanks to Anton for his responsiveness, kindness, and immediate assistance with our website.
We wish you success in your endeavors 🤗
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Лесновский ДИ
I contacted this company about updating my website. They responded promptly. I immediately asked about fixing a website error (a banner wasn't displaying correctly), which I had been trying to resolve for almost a year (I tried from time to time in my free time). Imagine my surprise when Joomla Center fixed the error in minutes, completely free of charge. I definitely recommend them; they're true professionals.
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Виктор Трофименко
I'd like to thank Joomla Center! for the excellent work they did migrating my site from Joomla 3 to Joomla 5. They also made edits to several plugins—now the information displays exactly how I wanted it to! Many questions arose during the process, but they were all resolved successfully. They explained everything with great patience and in a calm and friendly tone, making adjustments where needed to meet my needs. Their prices are reasonable, and payment is based on results. This is fantastic! Thank you so much!
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Ruslan Raiden
Thanks to the Joomla Center team for their years of high-quality work and technical support. They respond quickly to requests, solve any problems, and offer affordable prices. Thanks to their work, our website has been running successfully for many years.
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Nikolay Mosunov
Thanks to Anton and the Joomla Training Center for their excellent work. They upgraded my sites from the old Joomla to the new one. Everything works perfectly, even better than before. They professionally fixed numerous errors. I can only recommend them. They offer truly excellent quality and speed at relatively low prices.
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Stas Stasov
I thank Joomla Center for their prompt restoration of our site's Joomla control panel. They handled the issue quickly and without any hassle. Once again, a huge thank you and best wishes for their continued success.
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Kate Jakovleva
I'm so glad I contacted Joomla Center: I needed to upgrade two websites from Joomla 3 to Joomla 5. Everything was done quickly, efficiently, and at a reasonable price. I highly recommend them!
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Всеслав Хромов
These guys are very effective in helping me with my Joomla work. I've known this center for a long time now. They're always happy to help and solve problems thoroughly. In fact, I haven't seen such Joomla support anywhere else. If a problem arises, you can search the entire internet and still not solve the problem. They always respond promptly and wholeheartedly.
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Boris Bokov
At the end of 2024, we conducted a security audit of our municipal Joomla website and received a detailed report listing critical vulnerabilities. Given our positive experience with Joomla Center in the past, we immediately contacted their specialists.

The project included a comprehensive system update to the latest version, resolving technical issues after migrating the site to a new server, and implementing additional security mechanisms.

The result of this work was the complete removal of all vulnerabilities with a CVSS score higher than 3. I would like to express special gratitude to Anton, the specialist, for his personal contribution to improving the security of our website. Joomla Center has once again confirmed its status as a reliable partner in maintaining websites using this CMS.
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Шаман Грибной
I'm so glad I found this company! They're true professionals, working quickly and efficiently. They updated the old website and created a new one. They did everything exactly as I needed, just perfect! I'm very pleased with the results, absolutely thrilled! I definitely recommend Joomla Center to everyone! I'll definitely use them again to implement my future ideas and projects. I wish the company continued growth, prosperity, and more great clients who are a pleasure to work with!
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Алексей Шлыгин
A great team of true professionals. I recommend them to everyone!
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Евгений Жигалов
At the end of October 2024, I began searching for specialists or organizations who could help me migrate my site from JOOMLA 3.1 to the latest versions. The site was large, complex, and full of errors. There weren't many such specialists, but Joomla.center was one of them. I submitted my request on the attractive website and in a user-friendly form and promptly forgot about it. A couple of days later (October 30th), I received a message from Joomla.center on Telegram: "Evgeny Pavlovich, hello! My name is Anton. You submitted a request to update the vaul.ru website. Please confirm that the request is still valid." I agreed. What followed was very interesting and productive work. All subsequent communication regarding the site took place on Telegram. The specialists pointed out numerous errors, some of which they even corrected. The site was migrated to a different template and, naturally, to the latest version of Joomla. They provided detailed advice on many of my questions regarding the site. I enjoyed working with Anton Mayorov. None of my questions were ignored. And now the site is starting to work in a new form, both technically and aesthetically. The mobile version works great! Thank you very much! I even asked him to place a link to Joomla.center on my site.
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Наталия Заворина
We approached this company with the task of updating our online store, which had a small product range but a successful ten-year history. For the past year, we had been using Joomla 3, which had long been unsupported.
Our primary goal was to retain all necessary applications and ensure the site was highly responsive. This task was accomplished brilliantly.
The transition from Joomla 3 to Joomla 5 brought numerous improvements. Joomla 5 offers a modern interface, improved performance, and new features, including integration with modern frameworks and more powerful development tools. All of this made site management more convenient and efficient. Improvements in security and responsiveness were also important, especially critical for an online store.
However, certain difficulties arose during the process of adapting the JoomShopping store. The main issues related to the incompatibility of certain modules and settings, which required additional effort to refine and configure functionality. The company's team demonstrated a high level of professionalism and efficiency in resolving these issues, significantly simplifying the process. Nevertheless, all the difficulties were overcome, and we are very pleased with the result. A huge thank you to this team!
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